WCT STAGING SUMMER FUN FOR ALL AGES
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estern Canada Theatre has transformed the lives of many in this region, whether you are a season ticket holder or attend an occasional show with a friend. Maybe you grew up attending school matinées or took part in Stage One youth theatre classes or camps. WCT actually started as a community youth theatre group, led by local drama teacher Tom Kerr, in the 1960s and became a professional theatre company in 1976. WCT has grown into one of the country’s most cherished regional theatre companies over the last 45 years, producing high-calibre, professional theatre that resonates on a national scale, right here in Kamloops. As part of this growth, our roots in education and the community have remained strong. In addition to successful theatre classes for young people and adults, many artists and technicians have apprenticed and learned their craft here. New plays that were developed and produced here at
Students in one of WCT’s Stage One Youth Theatre Classes
WCT have gone on to wow audiences around the world. Educators have found useful resources here and brought their students to special matinée performances. While adding enrichment for our audience with learning guides, talkback and special performances, WCT reaches out into the community to host workshops, lead corporate team-building sessions, and produce community events such as BrewLoops and the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. WCT recently launched The Hub for Creative Learning, which gathers all of these education and outreach activities and makes them accessible to all Kamloopsians. Learn more on our website at wctlive.ca. While you’re there, register your young ones for a Stage One summer theatre camp, taking place in August. Continuing with inperson classes has been a silver lining in a challenging year for all of us. We look forward to announcing our next season — and to gathering together as a community very soon.
LET THE Y SHOW YOU THE WAY TO HEALTHY FUN
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e all know that taking charge of our health is important, but it can be a real challenge to make those changes, especially for busy families — and especially during times of crisis. But the good news is you don’t have to be a five-star athlete to make healthy choices, though that’s great if you are. Taking the time to have fun as a family is always a good idea and can really boost your mood. Things as simple as going for a family walk, engaging in a scavenger hunt hike, having fun at the playground, enjoying a family swim at the pool or even taking part a virtual fitness class together can all contribute to both
physical and mental well-being. If you’re looking for some active fun this summer, the Kamloops Y has plenty of health and fitness programs, from virtual classes to recreational swimming. We’ve got programs for kids and families, like our Resource Lending Library, with tons of fun free activities and toys for families to borrow and enjoy. And, if you need extra support, we’ve got free mental-wellness programs for all ages, all available online from the comfort of your own home. Community doesn’t stop and we will make it through this together. For more information on any of our programs, visit us online at kamloopsy.ca.
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