20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer ~ Summer Camps
June 13, 2014
Lose the out-of-school blues at Blue Lake Centre
Kids Camps
By Brandy Adams Blue Lake Centre
Canada’s Favourite Family Resort
Day Camps Chipmunks ages 5 – 7 Wolverines ages 8 – 12
3-Day Camps Golf & Adventure Horse & Adventure To register or for additional information call 250-345-6049 fairmonthotsprings.com
PEAK DANCEWORKS
This summer, Blue Lake Centre Summer Camps will provide youth with an opportunity to unplug from technology, explore the outdoors, meet new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Programming focuses on outdoor education, the environment, and sustainability. Whether kids are first time adventurers or seasoned veterans the magic of camp will inspire an appreciation of the outdoors. An outdoor education centre located in the Purcell Mountains just 45 minutes south of Fairmont Hot Springs and 90 minutes north of Cranbrook, Blue Lake Centre is a top destination for outdoor education programming. Through the Residential Summer Camp program, children seven to 13 years old learn about the environment in a hands-on way that makes exploring the world exciting. Campers benefit from living in a supportive camp community developing independence, confidence, self esteem and skills to succeed in life. Traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, hiking, skit nights, arts and crafts, games and campfires make learning fun. Registration includes interactive programming, nutritious meals, and accommodation in cozy log cabins. The Outdoor Youth Leadership school is designed
presents
Stephanie Stevens Summit Youth Centre
kinder dance (3-6 years) 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Summertime, and the living’s easy! But what to do with the kids? Well, luckily in the Columbia Valley there are lots of options to keep the battle cry of “I’m bored” at bay. This feature section has ads from a variety of valley organizations that offer opportunities and events for all ages. From summer soccer and dance camps to art
Dance Camp 7 yrs + 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. August 4th –8th Looking for a fun activity to do this summer?
Want to meet new friends?
Ballet Tap Acro Jazz Lyrical Hip Hop Musical Theatre
Register online at www.peakdanceworks.com
for youth 14 to 17 years old with an interest in gaining outdoor skills and learning more about themselves in the process. Through the challenges of wilderness outtrip expeditions, these programs take participants on a journey of adventure, leadership development, and personal growth. This multilevel program prepares youth to become a camp counsellor or a young leader within their community. Parents can register their children for camp online at www.bluelakecentre.com or by calling 250426-3676. Early registration is recommended as space is limited.
Never nothing to do in the valley
Summer Dancing 2014
Want to try some new dance styles?
ECO-CAMP — Summer programming at Blue Lake teaches children about sustainability and the environment in a hands-on way. Photo
250-342-3033
summit.centre@gmail.com Upstairs, 709 10th Street Box 133, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
SUMMER AT THE SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE Please come and join us every Thursday evening for various activities at the youth centre. We are open at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Youth Membership is $1 and is available for youth ages 12 to 18.
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July 14 - 17th Cooking Workshop in the AM July 19th - Come visit us at Valley Appreciation Days and help us create a mural July 23rd - Day Hike August 2nd - “Movie in the Park” - community event August 3rd - “Music Fest” - community event August 13 and 27th - Day activity - to be announced August 20 - Day Hike
For more information, bookings and cost please visit our website or contact: Magali Larochelle Program Coordinator Summit Youth Centre 250-342-3033
www.invermeresummityouthcentre.org
classes, from adventure days in Radium Hot Springs to the Summit Youth Centre drop-in program for youth age 12 to 18, there is always something going on in which to involve the kids. The College of the Rockies has an entire calendar of events to peruse, the Summit Youth Centre has drop-in nights as well as organized events like their cooking workshops running daily from July 14th to 17th, 9 a.m. to noon each day. Continued on page 22 . . .
Learn the game of soccer camp July 21st-25th and August 25th-29th Invermere HALF DAY CAMP 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 6-14 • $ 145
HIGH PERFORMANCE 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 11-16 • $ 145
Jurgen Striegel Soccer School (licensed coach) with over 40 years experience in soccer Call 250-342-5650 or email info@imtours.ca