A20 • Friday, February 22, 2013 • Burnaby NOW
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Burnaby spring break camps already filling up Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter
Though the weather outside is still chilly, spring is only a month away – and
so is spring break. As every parent knows, the key to an enjoyable spring break is planning ahead. Burnaby has many options, from city programs to sports, arts and more. Here’s a list of some of the camps and events taking place during spring break, from March 18 to 22, throughout Burnaby.
Cameron spring camp
able. To register for these or other spring break events held by the City of Burnaby’s parks, recreation and cultural services department, go to bit.ly/U9heYC.
Cameron Recreation Complex is holding a spring break camp for six to nineyear-olds, which runs Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As of Feb. 20, there were four spots available.
Roman Tullis soccer camp
For sports lovers, there is also the Roman Tullis spring break soccer camp for six to 13-year-olds. The camp runs in the evenings, Monday to Thursday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fortius Health and Sport Centre. Register online at bit.ly/VwfgDq.
Heritage adventure camp
Children in Burnaby can time-travel back to the 1920s, with the heritage adventure camp at the Burnaby Village Museum. The camp is for six to nine-year-olds and runs Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As of Feb. 20, there were 13 spots available.
SFU spring break camps
Simon Fraser University is also holding a number of sports-related camps, such as a Clan Kids camp for six to 10-year-olds. Other sports spring break programs hosted by SFU include a golf camp for four to 15-year-olds and a girls soccer camp for five to 14-year-olds. There is also an out trippers’ adventure camp, with children going to a number of destinations, including Science World. The camp is for eight to 13-year-olds. SFU also offers a leadership camp for camp volunteers, for 14 to 17-year-olds. The SFU camps run Monday to Friday for varying lengths of time, and pre- and post-camp child care is available. For more information on any of the
Spring Scavenger Hunt
The Burnaby Village Museum is also hosting a storybook scavenger hunt from March 16 to 24, noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, and admission includes carousel rides.
Arts camp at the Shadbolt
The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is hosting a spring break camp focusing on drawing, painting and drama. The camp is for six to 10-year olds, and runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As of Feb. 20, there were 13 spots avail-
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