– by Doreen Marion Gee –
March 2014
March 3 to April 28: French Songs and Playtime Excellent starter for parents and tots to learn to speak French together. Families enjoy traditional songs in a French environment. Mondays, 9:30 – 10:30am. 7/ $39. 11/2 – 3 years. Saanich Commonwealth Pool. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7600
March 10 to 14: H20 Adventure Camp Each half day includes a swimming lesson, playtime in the water and an introduction to a new water sport such as snorkeling, surfing, diving or underwater hockey. Monday – Friday, 12:30 – 4pm. 5/ $80. 6 – 9 yrs. Panorama Recreation Poolside Room. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250.656.7271
March 17 to 21: Learn to Row Morning Camp Teaches youth basic skills in rowing techniques & handling a boat, focusing on sculling boats – all on a beautiful lake environment. Monday-Friday, 10am – 12pm. 12 – 17 yrs. 5/ $140. Victoria City Rowing Club, Elk Lake. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250.658.5331
March 17 to 21: Astrocamp Be a space adventurer, explore the solar system, learn about planets and build your own space rocket. Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm. 5/ $105 8 – 12 yrs. Gordon Head Middle School. www.saanich.ca 250.477.1855
March 19: Skullduggery You will have fun being a nature detective and wilderness sleuth, uncovering the mysterious clues that animals leave behind. Wednesday, 11am – 2pm. All ages. Free. Meet at info kiosk, Beaver Lake Parking Lot. CRD Parks: www.crd.bc.ca/parks 250.478.3344.
March 23: Free Skate at Panorama Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Sunday, 1 – 2:20pm. Free skate rental too. Please bring helmet. Fun for the whole family: swishing over the ice to music, playing games, winning prizes – plus skating tips. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250.656.7271
March 24 to April 28: Pottery – Kids ‘N Clay Kids will have fun squishing and molding clay and seeing how clay structures are formed. After, they will watch the firing process. Mondays, 4 – 5:30pm. 6 /$84. 8 – 12 yrs. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7121
March 29 to June 7: Ballet & Jazz Dance Children will enjoy adding the energy of jazz movements to their graceful ballet dance steps. Saturdays 11:40am – 12:25pm. 11/$65. 3 – 5 yrs. Saanich Commonwealth Place. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7600
April 2014
April 2 to 23: Mad Science – “Mad Science Robots” Be a true science explorer as you learn about metal creatures that come to life and walk and move. Wednesdays 4 – 5pm, 4/ $92, 7 – 10 yrs., Gordon Head Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7100.
April 2 to June 25: HIP HOP Dance Introduction to Hip Hop dancing with basic Hip Hop moves and steps – all to the beat of your favorite music. Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5pm. 13/ $81. 6 – 13 yrs. Pearkes Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca 250.475.5400.
April 3 to May 15: Introduction to the Renaissance Learn how Renaissance clothing and shoes and dolls were made, eat food like Kings and Popes, put on a costume and be a traditional English Country dancer. Thursdays, 7 – 9pm, 7/ $90, age 14+ Greenglade Community Centre, Room #8. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250-656-7055
April 3 to June 19: Falcon Gymbugs Children learn basic gymnastics, body control and coordination. This program gives children a strong foundation for an athletic life of fitness and health. Thursdays 9 – 10am or 1 – 2pm, 12/ $126, 4 – 5 yrs. Falcon Gymnastics. www.saanich.ca 250.479.6424
April 7: Mad Science Earth Sciences Children learn about birds and animals and their habits, how to identify species, the causes of pollution and how the sun’s energy affects living things. Monday, 9 – 4pm. 5 – 11 yrs. $68. Room A, Central Saanich Cultural Centre, Brentwood Bay. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250.652.6032
April 8 to May 27: World Cup Soccer A very relaxing and fun-filled atmosphere for little kids to start learning a fantastic game to enjoy their whole lives. Tuesdays, 2:45 – 3:15pm. 8/$64. 3 – 5 yrs. Gordon Head Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7100
April 22 to May 27: Paint Acrylic Landscapes and More Use the Saanich countryside splendor as inspiration for your beautiful acrylic landscape paintings. Tuesdays 1 – 3pm. 6/ $98. 16 yrs.+ Contact Wendy Robson: wenjr596@telus.net. Greenglade Community Centre, Room #6. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250-656-7055
April 26: Carnival of the Arts Hey kids: Use your wild imaginations to enjoy art, music, theatre and workshops in a fun family day. Bring your parents to the Arts Centre, Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. 11am – 3pm. Free. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7121
May 2014
May 2: Youth Week Foam Party Teens will have a wild time in an inflatable FOAM PIT provided by Games2U Victoria. Food, prizes and major fun. Friday, 6 – 8pm. Free. 11 – 16 yrs. Greenglade Community Centre Extreme Teen Lounge. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250-656-7055
May 4: National Scrapbook Day Enjoy preserving and celebrating your wonderful memories in your own special personal scrapbook. Door prizes, lunch plus you will take home a gift. Sunday, $30, 12 yrs.+ Greenglade Community Centre, Room #8. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250-656-7055
May 7 to June 11: Get Ready to Rock Little ones will dance, laugh and ‘get rhythm’ with drums & castanets plus have a great time with beanbags & puppets. Wednesdays 9:45 – 10:15am, 6/ $45,18 mths – 3 yrs. Gordon Head Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7100
May 8 to June 19: Crafty Cooking Kids will love making their own snacks, such as pretzel wands. Then they will take photos of them to make place mats full of pictures. Thursdays 12:30 – 2pm, 7/ $63, 3 – 5 yrs. Saanich Commonwealth Place. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7600
May 12: Mad ScienceYoung Engineer Children will learn about shapes and why eggs are very strong when pressed at their tips. They’ll build bridges and learn about structures, machines and levers. Monday, 9am – 4pm. $68. 5 – 11 yrs. Central Saanich Cultural Centre, Room A. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama-recreation 250.652.6032
May 14 to June 18: Cartooning – How to Draw Cartoons Learn basic cartooning skills with loads of silly fun drawing funny faces with goofy expressions. Kids will also make clay cartoon sculptures. Wednesdays, 5 – 6:30pm. 6/ $84. 7 – 12 yrs. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7121
May 16: Hear Yee, Hear Yee: Royal Puppet Plays for Noble Guests Lady Lucy and Sir Todd, Saannich Centennial’s resident puppets, will entertain children with wacky puppet plays full of princesses, kings and other royals. Under age 3 need adult present. Free. Friday,10:30 – 11:30am. Saanich Centennial Branch of Greater Victoria Public Library. www.gvpl.ca 250-477-9030.
May 17: Bubble Makers Discover scuba-diving, kids, and explore the wonders of underwater life with a certified instructor. All activity is in a shallow pool. Saturday, 4 – 5pm. $31. 8 – 13 yrs. Saanich Commonwealth Place (Rockfish Divers). www.saanich.ca 250.475.7600
