Children Summer Heat Sunburn isn’t the only concern for parents during warm months. Heat injuries like heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can be caused by too much time playing in the hot sun. Drink Up and Drink Often! Water is the best thirst quencher during warm months, so make sure your child is drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Plan Play Time On days of high or excessive heat and humidity, it’s important to schedule play before or after the hottest times of the day, typically 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Play with Water On hot summer days, sprinklers, water balloons, lawn water slides, and super soakers are a cool and fun way to keep your child from overheating. Never leave children unsupervised when playing with water or waterbased toys.
ARTS AND CULTURE Art Explosion!
$70
Ages: 7-12 A stimulating feast of irresistible ideas and visual excitement to engage your child in creating art. Sculpt, draw, and paint a new project each week using materials found around the house. Aberdeen Elem. School » Mar 27-Apr 24 3:00-4:30 PM Thu 224482 » May 1-29 Thu
3:00-4:30 PM 224483
Art from Around the World $99
Ages: 6-12 Take a virtual trip around the world with this fun camp and explore the many ways in which artists create their work. Create a glass mosaic and learn how to fuse coloured glass together, silkscreen your own design on a T-shirt, paint on silk using bright watercolours, and try your hand at the ancient art of tin hammering. This is an art class that will keep you moving! St. Ann’s Academy » Jul 21-25 Mon-Fri
9:00-11:00 AM 224396
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Join the Kamloops Museum & Archives as we discover why the beaver is a Canadian symbol, why it is part of our history and some cool facts about this unique animal. Create a craft, explore the Museum and make new friends! Ages 4-6 Kamloops Museum & Archives » Apr 11 10:00-11:00 AM Fri 223641
Pick Cool Clothes During really hot days, make sure kids wear cool, comfortable clothing. One layer of lightweight, light-colored clothing made of absorbent fabric, like cotton, is best. Know the Signs It’s important to know what the signs of heat. Seek immediate emergency care if: • Your child develops an unexplained fever higher than 38°C after play. • Your child experiences nausea, vomiting, fainting, confusion, or diarrhea. • Your child’s skin feels hot and dry, or stops sweating all together. • Sunburned skin looks infected.
Beaver Bonanza at the $5 Kamloops Museum Ages: 4-6
Budding Artist
$55
Ages: 7-12 Be a part of an art adventure! Perfect for the budding artist excited about learning new art techniques. Experience a variety of art mediums: acrylics, clay, watercolour, oil pastel, and drawing. At the conclusion of this program, parents and friends are invited to admire a show of your creations. All supplies are provided.
Photo: Malisa Lazzinnaro
Old Courthouse » Jul 15-17 Tue-Thu
1:00-3:00 PM 224043
» Aug 5-7 Tue-Thu
1:00-3:00 PM 224044