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Looking for the ultimate kids summer camp? Look no further!Book your 8 - 12 year olds into our summer camp at Mt Seymour!

Mt Seymour Eco Adventure Camp is an experiential summer camp that engages kids in nature education, cultural awareness, skill development,

and personal growth. The camp is held on the top of Mt Seymour, an easy 30 minute drive from downtown Vancouver.

There are day and week long options to choose from, with a shuttle bus available from North Vancouver.

For more details, or to book, call 604 986 2261 ext 217, or visit MountSeymour.com

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STUDENTS at Norgate Community School’s spring break camp put on a dance routine for friends and family. The school will be hosting summer camps on reading and math and hip hop, gymnastics and musical theatre, July 4-22, 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m., respectively. The reading and math camp, for kindergarten to Grade 5 students, is $175 for all three weeks and the hip hop, gymnastics and musical theatre camp, for preschool to Grade 7 students, is $45 for one week, $90 for two and $125 for three weeks. A pre-kindergaten-focused program is also available 9 a.m.-noon. Info: www.norgate.nvsd44.bc.ca or 604-903-3684.

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All Aboard for Kindergarten: A book club that offers a package of literacy materials to kindergarten children and their families at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The program runs until May 31. Complete details: www.nvcl.ca.

Booktopia: A children’s free literature festival will take place until May 8 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The festival is intended to promote literacy, celebrate language arts and cultivate creative thought. Events include author visits, illustrator’s workshops, poetry readings, storytelling and more. Schedule of events: www.booktopia.ca.

Colour It — North Shore: A photography contest for teens in grades six to 12, with a chance to win one of several prizes, will take place from May 5 to 19. Teens are invited to email a single photo in which they have captured colour to the North Vancouver City Library. Winners will be

announced at a gala on May 28. Contest rules and criteria: www.nvcl.ca.

Cultivating Resilience in Children: A parentingworkshop Friday, May 6, 7-9:30 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $10. Free child minding will be available. Registration: 604-983-6350. Info: www.mtseymourunited.com.

Feels So Write: An evening of readings by secondary studentsfrom West Vancouver Friday, May 6, 6:30-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The event will feature poetry and prose readings, music, food and drinks. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca.

Booktopia Puppet Show: Children ages three and over are invited to a free show of the folktale Little Red Riding Hood Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca.

Booktopia Goes to the Movies: A free Sunday afternoon screening of kids’ books on the big screen May 8 and 15, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library,1950 Marine Dr. Popcorn will be served. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca.

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long for moms and babies up to 24 months Monday, May 9, 1 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Linda, 604-922-0264.

Questions, Questions — Caterpillar Crawlers: Children ages three to fi ve accompanied by an adult will discover how colourful caterpillars transform into beautiful butterfl ies through nature crafts, stories

and outdoor exploration, Monday, May 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. For more information go to www.dnv.org/ecology/.

The West Vancouver Youth Band will hold an information meeting for parents and aspiring musicians on the North Shore interested in learning more about the band Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. The band is

open to ages nine to 19 and no previous musical experience is required. Info: 604-922-7996.

Imagine and Explore — Sights, Sounds and Signs: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will use their senses and learn how to track animals in the forest through a discovery walk Saturday, May 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd.,North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.

NEWS photo Paul McGrath

KEN Seethram helps his daughters Clare (left) and Maya release a coho salmon into McDonald Creek in Memorial Park, across from West Vancouver Memorial Library April 30. The fi sh was one of 700 salmon frye released as part of the Adopt-A-Fish event sponsored by the West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society and the Coho Society. Elementary school-aged children were given a certifi cate of adoption.

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Circle of Dreams: A program to connect seniors with parents and children in the same community so they can spend

fun time with each other. There is an information session the fi rst Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. at Dream Designs Chakra Lounge, 1502 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. RSVP: 604-922-8325.

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SO your kids are interested in sword-play but you, like most people born within the last 300 years, don’t know a thing about it.

No worries — Vancouver’s Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay has got it covered.

The school offers a youth program for kids aged eight to 14 that trains them in unarmed combat as well as the use of medieval weapons including the longsword, sidesword, rapier, quar-terstaff and polearms.

Each weapon is covered for a month-long pe-riod and classes are broken down into four parts: stretching, solitary skills, pairs’ drills and sparring.

“They would work attacking and fending on sometimes very complicated plays using the stuff they were doing in the solitary exercises against other students,” says Roland Cooper, a youth in-structor at the school.

Sparring is done using foam weapons and pro-tective equipment.

“They’re trying to apply the stuff we were learning in class at speed and against uncoopera-tive opponents.”

While some children are unfamiliar with physi-cal contact, most of them get over that pretty quickly, according to Cooper. And dueling aside, the classes serve as a pretty good workout.

“From the second we start, we’re moving around and doing push-ups and sit-ups and throw-

ing a medicine ball around and doing all kinds of things that get us stronger, fi tter and more active,” he says.

Youth classes run Monday to Thursday, 6-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. The cost is $70/month or $60/month with a one-year commitment. A complimentary trial class is available and recommended.

Academie Duello also offers Knight Campsduring spring and summer breaks. The fi ve-day camp, also for kids aged 8 to 14, covers most of the same weapons along with a bit of grappling and lessons in medieval history.

“On the fi rst day you learn about heraldry, which is how knights recognized each other on the battlefi eld using designs on their shields,” says Cooper, adding that kids later design and painttheir own shields.

They also get a chance to tour the school’s mu-seum, which features displays on the history of the sword, medieval and renaissance fi ghting manualsand weapons and armour. All academic topics cov-ered are followed up with quizzes throughout the week. The grand fi nale is a two-part tournamentand showcase held on Friday.

“Students show off a lot of the skills they learned during the week,” says Cooper.

The next Knight Camp runs July 4-8, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. The cost is $334.88 — lunch is not included. Academie Duello is located at 412 West Hastings St., Vancouver.

For more information go to www.academiedu-ello.com or call 604-568-9907.

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THE Artists For Kids sleepaway camp in Brackendale, B.C., lets kids focus on the artist within while participating in fun outdoor activities including hiking, swimming and canoeing. For more information go to www.artists4kids.com.

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SITTING among the trees and wildlife, children in the Artists For Kids Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Arts create their next

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Under the guidance of an experienced team of artists, students enrolled in the program spend six days and fi ve nights exploring the artist within at the North Vancouver Outdoor School

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IF your kids dream about starring in a fi lm or are curious about the entertainment industry then consider the Vancouver Film School programs and camps this summer.

The VFS’s Act Out Loud summer camps are designed for pre-teens and teens interested

in developing some serious acting skills. Also offered are summer intensive programs which allow students to get a taste of some of the courses at the VFS before applying to the school.

The Act Out Loud camps are fi ve-day workshops spilt into two age groups: pre-teens, nine to 12 and teens, 13 to 16.

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VANCOUVER Film School’s Act Out Loud summer camp and summer intensive progams are ideal for young students serious about getting into show business.

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you would get in other theatre camps. The emphasis is on training young professional children who show a real talent and distinction for acting,” says Mattie Shisko, teen program coordinator and senior instructor at the VFS.

The aspiring actors learn the fundamentals of acting, improvisation, TV commercials and fi lm study, according to Shisko.

“The way that our camp is quite unique, is when we shoot the scenes we do them as little mini location shoots, so the children are in different environments to create those scripts and scenes,” she says.

Shisko said the students are provided with the opportunities to be on camera as well as operate the camera equipment and be a part of a production team.

Adam Bogoch, 18, took part in Act Out Loud two years ago because he was in the middle of creating his own feature fi lm and wanted to learn more about acting.

“It opened up so many opportunities for me as a director learning how to work with other actors, really understand how important acting is, and how diffi cult it is,” he says.

The young writer and director has now released two of his own feature fi lms and is working on his third.

For others, who are at least 17 years old, looking to pursue their passion in the entertainment industry, the summer intensive programs are a great fi t.

The programs are fi ve days long and start at the beginning

of July until late August. They provide the students with hands on experience in their fi eld of interest.

Program streams include: fi lm production, makeup design for fi lm and TV, acting for fi lm and TV, digital design, writing for fi lm and TV, game design, animation and visual effects, experience VFS, sound design for visual nedia, and new this year entertainment business management.

“The idea with the summer intensive is to give people a taste of what it would be like to be in the course. To give a sense of workload, subject matter, and possible career paths,” said Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin, head of entertainment business management.

She said there tends to be about 15 to 30 people in each class and the students who decide to enroll in a full-time course at VFS will have the cost of their summer intensive programdeducted from their tuition fees.

Last summer, Teresa Chang, 24, took the digital design program.

“The best part is that I got a taste of every course and it is very close to the real program, so it was very worthwhile,” says Chang.

She is currently enrolled in the digital design program atVFS.

A complete list prices, dates, and more information for both Act Out Loud and the summer intensive programs is available online at www.vfs.com/actoutloud and www.vfs.com/intensives2011. Registration is required and the workshops have sold out in the past, so sign up soon.

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in Brackendale B.C. “The kids get a full range of experiences, some drawing, some

painting, mixed media, print making, and some sort of three dimensional piece, whether it’s ceramics or construction,” said Yolande Martinello, the district principal of fi ne arts in North Vancouver and the director of Artists For Kids.

The emphasis of the camp is on the natural environment so when the students are not creating art, they are participating in one of the many other activities available to them out there, according to Julie Pappajohn, an art teacher with the program.

“You are really getting a combination of summer camp activities like canoeing, archery, hiking, swimming, the camp atmosphere, camp songs, and of course being together in the little cabins, with this rich art atmosphere and the freedom to express yourself through visual art,” she says.

Pappajohn has taught classes at the summer camp many times before and she said she would recommend the program to anyone.

There are two programs to choose from — one for children ages eight to 12 and another for teens 13 to 18. Under the supervision of Canadian artists from different backgrounds the students experiment with many forms of visual art.

“The environment that they’re in, in outdoor school, is really inspiring for the students. . . it is just such a rich source of imagery for them” said Pappajohn, adding that there are different themes for the summer school every year. This year the theme for the younger group is Animal Spirits led by artist George Littlechild and for the older group Stacks, Bundles and Beautiful Objects led by artists Marcus Bowcott and Judson Beaumont.

While all skill levels are welcome, a passion for art is a must, says Martinello.

“The kids, they have to really want to be doing fi ve hours of art because it is a long day.”

She says that many kids return to the summer camp every year.

“We’ve had kids who’ve started at eight years old, have gone all the way through the program, and then have come back and been art assistants. We’ve even had two that have gone through all of those years and then been teachers. So it is a life changing experience for some people.”

The art adventures with Artists For Kids begin July 10. For more information or to register visit www.artists4kids.com or call 604-903-3798.

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STUDENTS in the art camp try everything from drawing and painting to print making.

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9 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. Drop-in: $3. For more information call 604-925-7141.

French for Fun: Drop-in French program for children ages three to fi ve years old every Monday from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch will be served. Info: 604-985-1122 local 28.

Shop and Stroll: A free mom and baby exercise class every Monday, 9:30 a.m. at Park Royal Shopping Centre’s north mall. Meet in front of Eddie Bauer store. Info: 604-461-7827 or www.runnersandbootiesfi tness.com.

St. Andrew’s Sunshine Kids: A free program for children ages 2½ to 4½ Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. There will be singing, stories and activities to support the spiritual growth of children. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.

North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday to Thursday. Info: 604-980-5823

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views and have fun. Activities for ages 15-19. Movies, games, dancing, great food and a lot more. Every Monday, 7-9 p.m., Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-389-3357 or www.wayaware.com. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell

Email information for your non-profi t, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.


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SUMMERCAMPSREGISTER NOWwestvancouver.ca/campsOR CALL 604-925-7270FRIENDSHIP & FUN ALL SUMMER LONG!Whether your kids are enjoying making friends at Gymnastics camps, Lighthouse Park, or on the waterfront at an Arts Camp, there are lots of opportunities for your kids to make friends this summer!

SWIM AND GYM

Gymnastics and swimming combined! Each day campers will have a one hour and 30 minute gymnastics class followed by a one hour swimming lesson! 5.5–12 years

LIGHTHOUSE PARK CAMP

Escape the city this summer! Meet new friends and indulge in the fun of outdoor adventure experiences while learning about the awesome natural environment in this renowned North Shore park.

ART AND DESIGN CAMPS AT WVCC

Young designers and artists explore and develop their creativity working in an art workshop setting with professional artists/instructors

PRESCHOOL AFTERNOONS: AT GLENEAGLES

For little campers that want to use their imaginations. Programs will incorporate various themes through arts and crafts, games, explorations, storytelling, songs, and fun.

FULL DAY GYMNASTICS CAMP

Swinging and springing for boys and girls entering grade one and up. Mornings will be spent working out in the gym.

Gymnastics, trampoline, balance beam and uneven bars will be included.

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