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Saturday, August 29th
10am - noon
3704 Highway 327, Marion Bridge
Come on out and see what MYC classes are all about :) Registering now for classes beginning August 29th for age 4 and up and September 22nd for newborn to age 3. Go to www.myc.com/teacher/kcharron for more information or join us on Facebook or Twitter.
Do you live elsewhere in Nova Scotia? Try-it Classes, Open Houses, & Registration are now going on across the province. Go to www.myc.com/teacher to find a teacher near you!
Daily Noon – 1:00 p.m. – THEATRE ON THE BOARDWALK – for children of all ages. Presented by Class Acts Drama School.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – IMPROV IN THE PARK – Wentworth Park Fountain Area. Students from Class Acts Drama School will be performing improv games. Each day will be completely different from the last and they will be using suggestions/ideas from the audience.
6:00 p.m. – FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL – Presented by Cape Breton Stage Society – 12 Original Plays in 5 Downtown Sydney Locations: – 258 Charlotte Street (Scotia Bank Lot) – Jana Gillis, “Pipe Dreams” ; Mike MacKenzie “The Playground”; Kristin Petite “Love Story” (Dir. Stephanie Johnson) - 275 Charlotte Street (Post Office Lot) – Wesley Colford “Excuse Me, Would You Like to Buy a Bar?”; Walter Carey “Exports”; Amy-Jean MacDonald “A Part of our Heritage” - 307 Charlotte Street (London Jewelers Lot) – Keith Morrison “Goons” (Dir. JonJon Collins); Keith Morrison “Sweet, Sweet Lovin’” (dir. Ashley MacLeod); Brent Martin & James FW Thompson “Metal Life circa 1985” – St. Andrew’s Hall (40 Bentinck Street) *Note these plays are not suitable for young audiences. Jason Burke “Disconnected”; Bonnie MacLeod “Traveling Vicariously” - CB Regional Library (50 Falmouth Street) – Kristen Woodford “Lynda and the Bad Dog”. Pay-what-you can with profits going to Transition House. Donations to library accepted at that location.
**The performance at the Library of Lynda and the Bad Dog is a great one to go to as a family - there will also be a Saturday matinee at 3pm.
There are a lot more activities ongoing throughout the week, see the website for more!
August 5 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program - Ages 8-12; 10am-4pm; $30 - prepaid reservations required 6 (Thursday) - Na Deugairean/The Teenagers Living History Prorgram for Youth - Ages 13-17; 10am-4pm; $30 - prepaid reservations required 7 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids - Ages 5-10; 10am-noon; FREE admission 11 (Tuesday) - Musique Royale Concert in Malagwatch Church - 7pm; $20 adults; $5 children 12 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program 12 (Wednesday) - Candlelight Tour - 7-9 pm. $12 adult, $28 family, $5 students. Prepaid reservations required. 14 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids 19 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program 20 (Thursday) - Na Deugairean/The Teenagers Living History Prorgram for Youth 21 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids 22 (Saturday) - Feasgar an Truisg/Codfish Supper - 3-6 pm. $15 adults, $8 child plate, $2 hot dog. 26 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program 28 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
Saturday, September 12 - Pioneer Day
See demonstrations of flax processing, candle and soap making, and play horseshoes. Watch the Cash Carding Mill demonstrations, treadle sewing, and a spinning frolic, fiddling, piping, Gaelic singing, step dancing, a céilidh and milling frolic. There will be a corn boil, horse rides and a whole lot more. (Noon-5pm)
Wednesday, September 16 - Cuairt nan Coinnlean/Candlelight Tour - 7-9 pm. $12 adult, $28 family, $5 students. Prepaid reservations required.
Sunday, September 20 - Open Farm Day
Visit Highland Village as part of the 8th annual Open Farm Day in Nova Scotia, organised by Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. FREE admission.
Tuesday, September 29- St. Michael's Day
St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers.
Radio & Alternative Media Summer Camp - Halifax
August 10-21, 2009 For ages 15-18
Learn about Alternative Media and Community Radio!
Record and
Produce your Very Own Audio Documentary!
The first week will include hands-on activities and training at
CKDU, and includes technical training, interviewing & recording
skills, digital editing, CKDU certification, guest speakers and
field trips. During week two, participants will collaborate to
produce their very own radio documentary to be aired on CKDU.
Participants will be selected by application. Space is limited-Apply today!
DEADLINE TO APPLY Wednesday August 5, 2008 at noon
For more information or to get an application, email Jane Kirby jane@ckdu.ca,
or call 494-6479.
Bus tickets and lunches provided. Funded by the Halifax Regional C@P Assoc.
Come on a voyage with us and you will sail, navigate, read the constellations, sleep outdoors, take command, explore the coast and uninhabited islands, make new friends and have an outrageous amount of fun. No sailing experience needed.
For generations Nova Scotians have traveled the coast in small boats, learning wisdom and courage from the sea. Today the Nova Scotia Sea School takes young people from around the world out to sea in traditional sailing craft, for fun and for personal challenge. It's a chance to discover Nova Scotia's heritage,and to discover themselves.
Since 1921, Camp Wapomeo has been introducing youth ages 7-16 to an unforgettable residential summer camp experience. The fundamental goal of our program is for youth to challenge themselves as they develop new skills in a safe, nurturing environment. We incorporate YMCA core values into all programs: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Camp activities include canoeing, swimming, archery, crafts, kayaking, outtrips, campfires, and more. We offer one-week sessions and 3-week leadership programs for teens. Camp Wapomeo is a place to build friendships, experience outdoor adventures, and form the memories of a lifetime!
Hundreds of children from NB, PEI and NS travel to Thorburn, NS where they bunk in cabins on the banks of the Sutherland's River. In addition to Salvation Army-run camps, Scotian Glen hosts camps for the Nova Scotia Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, and the Nova Scotia Hemophiliac Society.
Activities such as canoeing, swimming, hiking, archery, horseshoes, volleyball, soccer, baseball and basketball fill the days. Days end by the campfire with a sing-a-long and marshmallow roast. Scotian Glen makes memories for kids that last a lifetime in a safe and caring environment.
Various Facilities, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
For one week a year, children aged 7-15 years of age, living in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island, and living with cancer, brain tumour or a bleeding disorder can enjoy the experience of going to summer camp. A brother, sister or friend may accompany the camper for a week of swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, outdoor education, camp fires, special programs, meeting new friends, and growing - a week they will never forget.
Locations in Kentucky, USA; Alberta,
Nova Scotia, Quebec, & Ontario, Canada
The Tim Horton Children's Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization committed to providing an enriched and memorable camp experience for economically disadvantaged children and youth. Every year, our six camps serve over 11,000 resident and day campers from across Canada and the United States. Our staff team is comprised of over 350 people during the peak summer period.
Locations include: Kananaskis, AB; St. George, ON; Parry Sound, ON; Quyon, QC; Tatamagouche, NS; Campbellsville, KY
High Tech-creativity and state-of-the-Art fun for kids 5-15 years old. Create Video Games, Flash Games & Animations, build and program Robots, produce Films, Animations and Claymations! Join us for one, two or more weeks get creative! Call toll-free 1-877-530-3177!
Khyber Digital Media Camp
Performing & Fine Arts Camp: Film
Camp Address
1588 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J1Z6
USA
(902) 225-1203
Off-Season Address
42 Glenwood Avenue
dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 3G7
USA
(902) 225-1203
The Khyber and Animation Express are teaming up to present Digital media daycamps this summer. We're doing animation and video, sculpture, comics, and a whole lot more!
After The Bell Inc. offers a summer camp based around weekly themes with field trips, special events and a large variety of activities planned daily.
Mad Science Summer Camps
Academic Camp: Science
Camp Address
3537 Leaman Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3Z6
Canada
(902) 4540863
Mad Science engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun children will forget they're learning! All campers will receive a Mad Science T-shirt as well as daily take-homes which can include skyblazer rockets, slime, superballs, roto-copters and more! Register Today!!
Acadia Summer Science & Music Programs for Youth
Performing & Fine Arts Camp: Music
Camp Address
38 Crowell Drive, Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6
Canada
(800) 565-6568
Co-ed - Day and Overnight Camp
Do you love music? Are you passionate about science? Acadia University is delighted to offer summer programs in science and music for young people. All of the programs are led by experts and reflect the high standards of Acadia University.
Holmestead Memorial Camp
Religious Camp: Baptist
Camp Address
4241 Port Morien Drive
Homeville, Nova Scotia B1V 2H3
Canada
(902) 737-5462
Off-Season Address
14 Huron Avenue
Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia B1V 2H3
Canada
(902) 736-2133
Overnight Camp
Full time small riding camp that provides individual attention for up to 15 young equestrians.Our 24 school horses are home raised and trained on our 200 acre farm.Facility includes huntcourse, arena, dressage/jumping rings,trails and pool. Safety and fun are the priority. Owner holds B.Ed Level1 Coaching. Member of NS Camping Assoc.
Co-ed - Day Camp Is your child the next Donald Trump? Kids find out what it’s like to be the boss at a Break into Business camp this summer! CEED’s Break into Business camps are 5 days of hands-on activities, sporting activities and more designed to teach kids about entrepreneurship, teamwork and creativity.
Both Boy's and Girl's Camps - Day and Overnight Camp Hockey Schools for ages 5-17. Specialty, regular and elite schools available.We are the fastest growing hockey school in Atlantic Canada experience our programs and see why.
Summer Slammers Basketball Camp
Sports Camp: Basketball
Camp Address
Multiple Locations
in, Nova Scotia B2H 5K4
Canada
(902) 301-0943
Off-Season Address
Cameron Ave
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 5K4
Canada
(902) 301-0943
Co-ed - Day Camp The Summer Slammers Basketball Camp is going to be touring all over Nova Scotia with camps in Sydney, Antigonish, New Glasgow, Truro, Halifax, Bridgewater, and Yarmouth. Camps are 1,2, and 3 days in length and consist of learning new skills, playing games, and winning awards and prizes.
Camp Geddie
Religious Camp: Presbyterian
Camp Address
PO Box 34
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 5E5
Canada
(902) 926.2632
Co-ed - Overnight Camp
Offering summer programs to youth aged 7-17, open to all denominations. Also offering Leader in training programs and a family camp, as well as year round programs.
Music Music For Young Children
Summer Day Camp for ages 3-10 - July 20th to 24th
Singing, dancing, drama, instruments, & fun!
Half days for ages 3-5 - 9am to noon - $60
Full days for ages 6-10 9am to 3pm - $120
Call 371-7369 or see website for more info.
Drama Class Acts Drama School Registration for all camps will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 10am-4pm at the
Southend Community Centre (28 Hillview Street, Sydney).
All camps run from 10am-4pm at the Southend Community Centre and cost $120 unless otherwise noted. June 29 - July 3: Theatre Skill-Building
North Sydney (St. Matthew-Wesley Church Hall)
9am-noon - grades 3-6; 1pm-4pm - grades 7+
cost: $60 July 6-10: Improv (ages 11-14) July 13-18: Improv (ages 14+) July 20-24: Playbuilding (ages 11+) July 27-31: Musical Theatre 9am-noon - ages 8-12 (cost: $60); 1pm-5pm - ages 13+ (cost: $80) July 27-31: Improv (ages 11-15)
New Waterford (Lions' Club) August 10-14: Audition Skills (ages 11+) August 17-21: Adventures in Drama (ages 5-7) August 24-28: Creative Dramatics (ages 8-10)
Sports
Redwood Stables
1806 Coxheath Road
Horseback riding - for more information contact Mona
redwood@ns.sympatico.ca
539-5529
YMCA Camps
YMCA of Cape Breton offers Day Camps at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Westmount. The Camps will run weekly from the end of June to the end of August for 9 weeks, for children ages 5 to 12 . The cost is $100 per week per child and $20 per day per child. Second child will receive a 10% discount. There will be an additional fee of $1.00 for those using the bus services.
Day Camper (no meals included)
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
$175.00 *Camp ends Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Residence Camper (all meals incl)
Check in Sun. July 12, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Check out Fri. July 17, 4:30 p.m.
$395.00 *Please note camp gift certificates are not valid for the overnight camp.Specialty Week
Sydney Presbytery Camping Program
Mira Pines United Church
July 12th - 17th - Co-ed Intermediate (9-12 yrs) - $225
July 19th - 24th - Co-ed Intermediate (9-12 yrs) - $225
July 26th - 29th - Junior (6-8 yrs) - $135
July 31st - Aug 6th - Co-ed Senior Mix (13-17 yrs) - $360
Camp MacLeod
2731 Trout Brook Road, Albert Bridge
Kmacrae@ns.sympatico.ca
539-2467 (camp number after July 1st = 562-1085) June 29-July 5 Junior Co-ed (age 9-11) July 6-12 Intermediate Co-ed (age 12-14) July 13-19 Junior Girls (age 9-11) July 20-26 Senior Co-ed (ages 14-16)
July 27-30 Novice Co-ed (age 7-8) August 3-9 Junior Co-ed (age 9-11) August 10-16 Intermediate Co-ed (age 12-14) August 17-23 Junior Girls
Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts
Stay overnight, or choose a day camp instead - everything from the Gaelic language to Highland dance and weaving offered.
Miscellaneous Camps
Town House
July 6 – August 27 For elementary school aged children
Week #1, July 6-10Wonders of Nature
Week #2, July 13-17Mad Scientists
Week #3, July 20-24Jurassic Park
Week #4, July 27-31Carnival Craze
Week #5, Aug 4-7Summer Olympics
Week #6, Aug 10-14Travel in Time
Week #7, Aug 27-21Cool Careers
Week #8, Aug 24-27Musical Fiesta
From 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day at Passchendaele House
Encourage your children to join in the fun for all eight weeks or choose which weeks you’d like them to participate in. The cost is $75 per week for one child or if there is more than one child per family, the cost would be $60 per week for each additional child. You provide their lunch and we provide snacks! Please call Town House for more information at 849-2449.
Wednesdays (July 8, 15, 22 & 29) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
Take part in this special living-history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, games, language, and song. Costumes are provided. For ages 8-12 only. 10 am to 4 pm. $30 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 13% HST included.
Thursdays (alternate - July 9 & 23) - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
Partake in this special living-history program for teens and get a sense of the responsibilities and the lifestyles of young Gaels in days past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, language and song. Costumes are provided. For ages 13-17. 10 am to 4 pm. $30 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 13% HST included.
Fridays (July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
Join us for a morning of interactive games that focus on language, song, dance and other aspects of Scottish heritage. Gaelic games such as Tunnag Tunnag Gèadh, “Duck Duck Goose” center on basic Gaelic vocabulary and phrases which are incorporated into fun and engaging games for children. Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 am to 12 pm. Free admission.
These programs are also available in August - see website for more details.
Island Martial Arts Yoga Camp for Kids
Keltic Drive
Yoga, games, meditation, art activities. All ages welcome.
Introduction to Pottery Spend a week this summer in a clay studio making your own one of a kind pots, vessels or even masks. In this workshop, students will create pots or masks (for masks, students will work with a partner to make a plaster mold of their face). Using this mold as a base, students will complete two masks - one a likeness of themselves and one creative interpretive or fantasy mask. If you like surprises, they you'll love exploring alternative methods pottery decoration. Dipping, pouring, carving, and painting are just some of the many ways of treating the surface of clay. We will explore these and other exciting methods of creating beautiful one of a kind pottery. Beginning July 6th, students are given the opportunity to spend a week in a clay studio making one of a kind pots, vessels, or masks through an Introduction to Pottery class.
Instructor: Elizabeth Burtt
Level: Beginner
Age: 12 to 16 years
Dates: July 6, 8 & 9 from 1 to 4 pm and July 15 from 10am to 4pm
Length: 4 days (15 hours)
Location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
322 Charlotte Street, Sydney
902.539.7491
Workshop Fees: $ 84.75 (includes materials fees and taxes)
Introduction to Jewellery Making Tired of commonplace jewellery that you can buy anywhere? Why not make your own? In this five-day workshop Caitlyn Purcell will encourage students to explore piercing, texturizing, roller printing, cold connections and polishing of metal in order to create unique pieces of jewellery. Students should be able to complete a copper or brass pendent and earrings as well as a copper bracelet.
Instructor: Caitlyn Purcell
Level: Beginner
Age: 13 to 16 years
Dates: July 27 to 31 from 12 noon to 4 pm
Length: 5 days (20 hours)
Location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
322 Charlotte Street, Sydney
902.539.7491
Workshop Fee: $ 96.05 (includes materials fees and taxes)
The 2009 Culture and Heritage Day Camp Program will be offered to children ages 7-13 in three consecutive week-long camps during the month of July. The camps aim to provide participants with an understanding of the diverse cultures around them, while still incorporating fun and games into their summer activities.
Camp 1 - July 6-10th Ages: 7-8
Camp 2 - July 13-17th Ages: 9-10
Camp 3 - July 20-24th Ages: 11-13
Time: Monday-Thursday 9:00-12:30 and Friday 9:00-2:00pm
Cost: $65.00 ($60.00 for each additional sibling) The registration fee includes project materials, refreshments, admission to a local historic site and a t-shirt.
Location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 322 Charlotte St. Sydney
Deadline to Register: June 26th
For more information on the program, please contact Nicole at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design at 539-7491 or email info@capebretoncraft.com.
*Do you know about a summer camp in Cape Breton? Let me know and I'll post it!*
Hershey's Track & Field Games!
June 13, 2009 - 10AM-12PM
Atlantic Field, Cabot Street, Sydney
For volunteer information and to pre-register: Contact Track and Field Cape Breton at 539-0866.
If you are a kid between 9 and 14 who loves to run, jump and throw, these games are for you! Come on
out and join in the fun by competing in basic track and field events and have a chance of a lifetime to
receive an all expense paid trip to compete in the annual North American Final Meet held in Hershey, PA
each year. Beginners and track enthusiasts all welcome. Everyone's a winner because you are making
the choice to get fit!
The Hershey's Track and Field Games is endorsed by the National Recreation and Park Association,
USATrack & Field, and Athletics Canada, and has been solely funded by The Hershey Company since 1978.
The Chocolatada is a festival of local music, real chocolate, great food and fun. This is an all ages community event to celebrate Spring and welcome back the Summer Sun!
$10 Adults, $5 Kids (Wee ones are free, and family packs available!)
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Wildabeats (Great Musical Entertainment for Kids!)
6:30pm - 8:30pm: Chocolate Circus! Filled with face painting, art expo and crafts, dance performances (belly dance, Irish dance and African!), a drum circle, a hoola hoop jam and workshop,
9:30 - Midnight: Dance till you drop!
Old School Reggae DJ, "General Mills"
Live bands:
MARY GRACE KOILE
KING SEKOU AND THE UPRIGHT CREW
...and a special guest performance
Available for purchase:
Choco-laté, fudge, dark chocolate treats, fresh carrot juice, traditional chocolate drink, and superfood snacks catered by Namasnacks and Rawthentic Chocolate.
That's this Saturday May 30 at the North Street Church (5657 North St).
Good fun for the whole family.
Now there are two reasons to hang out in the Dartmouth/Halifax area for the May 29/30th weekend - the Homeschool Fair AND the Family Expo!
FAMILY EXPO ANNOUNCES AWESOME LINE-UP FOR 09!
The We Love Our Children Family Expo is getting set to entertain and enrich Maritime families again this spring. Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th Exhibition Park in Halifax will be filled with energy and excitement as the 5th annual family extravaganza opens its doors. This year’s event will feature loads of interactive activities for the whole family, fabulous exhibits, and incredible guest speaker Ron Clark (Disney’s American Teacher of the year, Founder of The Ron Clark Academy).
The We Love Our Children Family Expo provides a fun and safe environment for families to
play, interact, and learn. This year’s theme is social responsibility and growing great citizens.
“Great citizens are not born, they're made.” said Event Co-Producer Andree Gracie. “We can all
play a part in growing Nova Scotia's future great citizens.” Friday night parents will not want to
miss a presentation and discussion on Internet Safety with internet expert and child advocate,
Parry Aftab presented by BETSTOPPER. Families attending the expo will be able to participate
in a mock election and the Know Your Canadian Trivia Contest presented by Elections Nova
Scotia. Once you’ve cast your vote, head to the Main Stage for great entertainment! Friday and
Saturday catch award winning Hip-Hop artist Jordan Croucher, Mister J the Magician, My
Dad is Better than Your Dad presented by Tim Horton’s…and of course, the wildly popular
Hannah Montana Look-a-Like Contest. Girls of all ages will hit the stage to emulate their fave
star for a chance to win a trip to see the Jonas Brothers in concert. On Saturday don’t miss The Great Big Baby Shower; featuring a question and answer session with Pam Streeter of Creative Kids Educational Centre, Thyme Maternity prizing, and advice from the Family Expo Nanny. One lucky mom will even be whisked off for a mini makeover and a well deserved romantic night with her partner at the Delta Halifax.
Other returning Family Expo favorites include: The Princess Pavilion fundraiser presented by
Concepts School of Cosmetology in support of Children’s Wish Foundation, Journey to the Amazon with Safe Haven reptiles, Diaper Dash, Z103.5’s Baby Boogie and Kids CBC featuring Patty, Sid, Mamma Yamma, Canada, Bo on the Go, Lunar Jim, and Huckle Cat from Busy Town Mysteries.
And if that’s not enough, some lucky family will win a Trip for four to Beaches Resort with Sesame Street friends in sunny Jamaica or Turks and Caicos presented by TripCentral.ca.
Families will also enjoy a Marketplace featuring exhibitors where they can sample and purchase
the newest products and services on site. The Family Expo is pleased to offer a Comfort Zone if
you need to stop to nurse or just to rest.
Ticket Information: Tickets on sale now. NEW HOURS! Friday, May 29th, 5pm- 9pm. Saturday,
May 30th, 10am – 7pm. Adults and seniors $10.00, children 12 and under are free. Tickets are
available at the door and Ticket Atlantic locations; www.ticketatlantic.com or 902-451-1221
The Great Canadian Geography Challenge National Final will be held on May 21, 2009 online at The Geochallenge Website.
A minimum of one student from each province and territory — all accompanied by a teacher-monitor — will be linked up in a special competition environment, live across the country. Teachers, family and friends will be able to track the students’ progress in real-time by logging onto a special section of the Web site.
The top three students will be declared the Canadian National Champions and will receive HSBC Bank Canada scholarships of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. Additional prizes will be awarded to all students who compete at the national level.
It's that time of year again. Registration for various outdoor sports have been ongoing for the last few weeks. Are your children interested in playing a sport this summer? Below are listed the Nova Scotia websites for popular sports - call your local organization and register your child today.
Fairs in Nova Scotia are governed by a non-profit provincial steering committee, supported by the Nova Scotia School Boards Association. Students in Grades 4 through 9 participate. See below for the details on your local fair, and take your children to see some great History projects on display.
I had hoped for my son to participate this year, but just found out about the dates unfortunately. Intent to register forms are due in February, so I'll be keeping tabs on their website and posting about it early in the new year :) Historica Fair Website
The Viewfinders International Film Festival for Youth Animation, Movie & Green Screen Challenges take place this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at Bayers Lake Cinema, Halifax. Four homeschooled students have films in these events so come out and offer your support -- especially helpful in the People's Choice Awards where YOU get to pick the winner! Ticket prices vary, see website for details.
The annual Kiwanis Festival is here! Students of all ages will be presenting speeches, plays, singing, and playing instruments.
Speech & Drama: April 18-25th at the United Baptist Church Hall on Charlotte Street
Music: April 27-30 at St. George's, St. Andrews, & United Baptist Churches
Cost is $3.00
Festival Program: $6.00
Final Concerts featuring Festival Winners:
Speech & Drama: Friday, May 1st at 7pm at United Baptist Church Hall
Music: Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm at United Baptist Church Hall
Bring your children out to see some of the performances! Perhaps they'll be inspired and want to enter next year :)
Starting soon in Halifax...
10 week session of art classes for ages 6-8 and 9-12.
Taught by home school mom of 18 years, Sally Bogardus. Sally has taught art for public school students and privately for the past 25 years. Classes will last approx. 1 1/2 hours and be offered 2 afternoons a week. Classes will be small in size to allow as much one on one time as possible. Students will have the chance to complete several 2-D and 3-D projects, learn about art's place in history and the importance of having art as a part of our everyday lives.
For information on enrollment/costs, please call 479-3413 (any day of the week after noon).
Want to be in a movie and show your children what being on a movie set is all about? Monday, April 6th, from about 9am to 3pm, the movie "Ice Castles" will be filming and Filmworks needs 10,000 extras!
Join the group "filmfacebook" on Facebook. Under the "Background Performer in Ice Castles" event, mark yourself as "attending" - you may also want to make a post as to how many in your family will be there.
From the Facebook group...
"Come out to the Metro Centre (Halifax) to watch a movie being made! Prizes will be given through out the day, as well as some surprise guests."
HALIFAX Museum of Natural History
Mar 14-22. Special admission rates this week.
Enjoy the Ice Age Mammals exhibit featuring a full-scale mastodon skeleton. The Power Changers: Show times: 11am, noon, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Climate Change Quest - figure out what we can do to make a difference. 20-minute theatrical experience.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
TUGS! Mar. 14-22. Adults: $8, Seniors: $7, Children 2+ $5, Family $20
An interactive exhibit that shows the whole family why mighty tugboats are some of the hardest-working ships around!
LUNENBURG Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic Make Your Own Bracelet! - Wed. Mar. 18, 10am-2pm
Learn to make a Turk's head bracelet to take home. Make Your Own Tug! - Fri. Mar 20, 10am-2pm
Build and paint your own styrofoam tugboat with the South Shore Ship Modellers Guild.
To register for these programs, call 902-634-4794 or contact Laurie at smithls@gov.ns.ca
NEW ROSS Ross Farm Museum March Break on the Farm - Hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy. Hot chocolate. Sleigh rides, weather permitting.
Sat. Mar 14 - Tasty Treats
Sun. Mar 15 - A Day in the Life of a Cow
Mon. Mar. 16 - Traditional Toys
Tues. Mar 17 - Birds of a Feather
Wed. Mar 18 - Great Outdoors
Thurs. Mar 19 - Tasty Treats
Fri. Mar 20 - Pull the Wool Over Your Eyes
Sat. Mar 21 - Musical Instruments
Sun. Mar 22 - Just Horsing Around
PARRSBORO
Fundy Geological Museum
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