PROGRAMS RUNNING ALL SUMMER!
Forest to Seashore 1pm at Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and follow the water course of Bilston Creek to the shoreline of Witty’s Lagoon. Learn about Sitting Lady Falls, watch for herons feeding in the saltmarsh, and learn a few native summer plants as you follow the path to the sea. Meet at the Witty’s Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Rd. 5+ years. BC Transit #54 or #55. Free. crd.bc.ca/parks. 250-478-3344. Cowichan Valley
Victoria City Rowing Club
excels in providing high quality rowing experiences for all ages and abilities. Here is your chance to learn to row and enjoy the beautiful outdoors of Elk Lake this spring (break) and summer. Youth Programs 11-17 Half day beginner and intermediate camps during spring break and summer and full day camps during the summer. Adult Programs 18+ Beginner - Intermediate - Novice - Club - Competitive Challenge your collegues and friend in the Community Corporate Rowing Challenge and raise funds for KidSport Victoria
website: www.vcrc.bc.ca email: vcrcprograms@gmail.com
Children’s Day (39 Days of July) 11am at Charles Hoey Memorial Park, Duncan Pony rides, mini train ride, swing ride, activity stations, face painting, games, puppets, Beverley McKeen, Norman Foote and Carlson’s Dance. Free. 39daysofjuly.ca/childrens-day.
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Victoria & CRD Terrific Turtles 10am at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Road Hands-on discovery, an outside ramble, a story and a craft. For children 3-5 years old and their adult friends. Pre-registration required. Members $15 per adult/child pair, Non-members $18. 250-479-0211. bookings@swanlake.bc.ca. Cowichan Valley Chow Down Family Cooking Class 4pm at Cowichan Green Community See MON 2 for details Child minding is included. Free. jennifer@cowichangreencommunity.org. 250-748-8506. Nanaimo & Area Monday Munchkinland Drop-in 9:30am at Munchkinland Family Place Bring your family and come play at the Munchkinland Exploration Centre this summer. Drop-in program for children 6 years and under and a caregiver. Free. rdn.bc.ca/recreation. 250-248-3252. Music Therapy Summer Camp 9am at Nanaimo Conservatory of Music 375 Selby St This summer camp is presented by The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Includes Music Therapy and Physical Literacy. Free. vcm.bc.ca/ program-areas/therapy. 250-386-5311 Ext 1030. brodeur@vcm.bc.ca.
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