About Honu Kids
Connect, create and learn through art therapy
Join Us
Honu Kids is a free, 6 session pilot program that uses art therapy strategies to empower 5-10 year old children and their parents in the form of connection, education and support strategies through creative means.
If your 5-10 year old child struggles with emotional regulation and/or is on a clinical assessment waitlist, this program may offer tools to help both at home and at school.
What to Expect
This parent participation program combines fun, art-based activities and education where children and their parents connect, create and play together!
Participation in all sessions is required by both children and parents (this is NOT a drop off class) as well as completing a feedback survey/questionnaire*.
Where to Find Us
Each weekly session lasts 90 minutes and will be facilitated by a Registered Art Therapist and Adler University counselling art therapy practicum students at the Music Box in West Vancouver (near John Lawson Park).
Sundays in January - March 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
5-7 Year Olds
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10:00am - 11:30am
8-10 Year Olds
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1:00pm - 2:30pm
*Information collected will be used confidentially and solely for the purpose of research and/or program development
Mission Statement
Our non-profit organization is dedicated to providing creative arts therapies-based programming designed to educate and empower children and their caregivers.
Through early proactive, therapeutic interventions in art, music, dance, and drama, we aim to foster emotional resilience, enhance cognitive development, and promote healthy relationships.
By integrating creative therapies, we support children in navigating challenges and help caregivers build supportive environments that encourage learning, self-expression, and well-being.
Apply for Honu Kids
Apply now for Winter 2026 (Jan - Mar) programming for both 5-7 year olds AND 8-10 year olds
1. Parents
2. School
To get the most fulsome picture of your child and your understanding of the parent/caregiver participation, please fill out the form below.
Have your school counsellor OR classroom teacher fill out the form below and submit relevant information.
3. Interview
4. Confirmation
Our team will conduct a phone interview with you to ensure fit and family readiness.
We’ll reach out and confirm your program intake via email!
Please email the forms and supporting documents to hello@honucreative.org
Parent Testimonials
“The kids enjoyed doing art and didn’t think it was ‘therapy work’ which was great! It normalized talking about emotions.”
"We thoroughly enjoyed your class. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving us a gift that will extend well beyond the classroom"
“We are all better-regulated people because of this class! Thank you so much, Eve & Team!”
"I enjoyed the adult conversations, tips and explaining of the infographics."
"Dived into activity right after parent talk…parents to go down and try a specific technique, asking specific questions, etc…Real world practice to help it sink in – and even extra “live” onsite tips. Great work – LOVE IT – making so many lives deeply better."
About Our Founder
Hi there! My name is Eve Chang and I am the founder of Honu Creative Pathways, a non-profit society (charitable status in progress) that culminates my experiences as a mother, elementary classroom and music teacher, piano teacher, parent volunteer and now an elementary school counsellor. My diverse lived experiences have consistently confirmed my belief that creative expression can be a powerful form of healing, connection and learning.
Through Honu (Hawaiian for “sea turtle” and symbol for wisdom, guidance and resilience), we provide support for young families facing challenges as well as providing creative experiences to empower families to grow in resilience and emotional well-being, both as individuals and within the family unit.
I am passionate about giving back in a meaningful and authentic way so that families can thrive together - and what's better than creating, expressing and learning together!