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Morning Mist Canoe Adventure An awesome morning adventure paddling on a lake searching for eagles, herons and turtles with a CRD naturalist. No experience needed. 8 - 11am. 5yrs+. Pre-register by June 6th: $20+GST (15 yrs+); $10+GST (5–14 years). Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. www.crd.bc.ca/parks. 250.478.3344.
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“Just Me and My Dad” Storytime and Craft Hey Kids: Bring Daddy to storytime at the library on Father's Day and enjoy fingerplays, puppets, stories and and a special craft. 11 - 12. Tots. Saanich Centennial Library Branch. gvpl.ca. 250-477-9030.
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The Beach Rocks! Guided Walk with a CRD naturalist to explore all those strange little creatures who live and wiggle around under the rocks. 12 to 1:30 pm. All ages. Bring beach shoes. Island View Beach Regional Park. www.crd.bc.ca/ parks. 250.478.3344.
June 30 - Aug 22
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Home Alone Program Preparing Youth This program teaches children aged nine to 14 how to be alone at home safely, teaching personal safety and emergency procedures. 9 am - noon. $31. Gordon Head Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca. 250-475-7100.
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Family Kayaking 45 minutes of kayaking fun! Join the “Family Swim” before or after and have splashy fun with your family. Price included with swim admission. 8 yrs+. 4:30 - 5:15pm/5:15 - 6 pm. Saanich Commonwealth Place. www.saanich.ca. 250-475-7600.
June 30 Aug 9
Sunseekers Camp Laughs and fun as kids enjoy the summer with swimming at Panorama Rec, outings, group games and sparkly crafts. Mon-Fri. Full days: $32/day; $160/week. Half days: $18/day www.crd.bc.ca/ panorama. 250.656.7271.
June 30 Aug 25
UVic Science Venture Martial Tots Little Camps An awesome ones can learn hands-on adventure karate, boxing for kids to learn biology, chemistry, physics and and self-defense. engineering in a university setting. Grades 1-9. 8/$80. 3-5 yrs. Pearkes Recreation Schedule: scienceventure.ca. Register: 250-721-8983. Centre. saanich.ca.
June July 2 - Aug 27
Sportball Soccer Children are taught fundamental skills of kicking and catching a ball. Promotes self-confidence and self-esteem. Includes soccer ball and jersey. 2-3yrs. Wednesdays, 5:15-6pm. 9/$164. Gordon Head Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca. 250-475-7100.
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Play in the Park Launch Party Families will have fun at Rodolph Park, 5:30 - 8:30pm. Free BBQ dinner. Prizes. 10% discount for some August camp registrations. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
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Strawberry Festival Yummy strawberries and ice cream from 1 to 3pm for 50 cents. Pony rides, relays, arts and crafts, bouncy castle and a pie-eating contest. 11 am to 3 pm. Free. All ages. Beaver Lake Park. More info: www. saanichsunfest.ca.
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