A strong earthy, deep-rooted loving red to represent the parents, and a fresh, soft new-born green to represent the young children (the subtle sage green of Kamloops hills). The red leaves of the logo are the parents: a couple, a mother (pregnant as shown by the 'bump' on the leaf) and a single parent. The children are between them and together the entire Kamloops “family' is centred/grounded by one focal point—family living and unity. As a team they present an exuberant yet simple flower... which speaks to a harmonious life and what true beauty really is all about—our relationships with eachother. The logo also evokes a sense of movement... the action and activity of a family in motion, “doing' things together.

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Craig Kielburger in Kamloops, April 21

April 21, 2010
7:00 pmto9:30 pm

The World Needs Your Kid: How to raise children who care and contribute presentation, with four time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Craig Kielburger. This event is suitable for children ages nine and up, high school and university students and adults of all ages.

Craig Kielburger is an accomplished child rights advocate and leadership specialist, an award-winning author and a popular speaker. He is the founder of Free The Children, the world’s largest network of children helping children through education, and the co-founder of Leaders Today, the world’s top youth leadership training organization.

Now age 26, Craig has received many awards for his work, including the Order of Canada, the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Award, the World Economic Forum GLT Award, the Roosevelt Freedom Medal, the Governor General’s Medal of Meritorious Service, the Human Rights Award from the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations and the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child, also known as the Children’s Nobel Prize. He is the youngest person ever to be selected as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, an award that recognizes leadership, community involvement and contribution.

Craig has travelled to more than 50 countries, visiting underprivileged children and speaking out in defense of children’s rights. A sought-after speaker, he has shared the podium with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Queen Noor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama.  Craig has shown the world that no one is ever too young to make a difference. His work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, CBC, BBC, 60 Minutes and profiled in The Economist, Time and People magazine.

Date: April 21, 2010

Time: 7:00-9:30 pm (Presentation 7:00-8:45, Reception 8:45-9:30)

Location:  Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Ave Kamloops


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February 27, 2010
10:00 amto1:00 pm

FREE Science Fair Make It – Take It
Saturday, Feb 27 10AM-1PM

Fun Free Make – It Take – It Molecule project. Kids will use the periodic table to create 3D molecule models using crayola magic.

Science Explorer – Ages 4+

Join us for a demo of projects available from Scientific explorer. Science Explorer is the perfect science introduction for young kids! Kids will set up a colour mixing lab, grow gobs of crystals in 24 different colors and capture a rainbow in a test tube. Most importantly, they’ll learn how to think like a scientist.

At Michael’s (1055 Hillside Dr) 250.571.1066


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Spring Break is around the corner and there are lots of programs available for school-aged children that will be out of school for the week.

Here are some of the programs available:

March Break Day Camp at the Museum with the Museum Educator

March 8 – 12th, 9am to 4pm, $125 per week or $30 per day. Register for one day or the whole week.

March Break day camp at the Museum with the Museum’s Educator covers a whole week jam-packed with activities to explore around town along with a ‘home base’ at the Museum for crafts, games and exploration.
Pre and post care is available (additional cost) from 8:30 am – 5 pm. Space is limited.

Kamloops Museum and Archives – 250.828.3576

To Register: 250.828.3500 #143182

XPlore Sportz

March 8th to 12th, 8:30am to 4:30pm, $150 for first child, $130 for second child of the same family

Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.  Participants get to spend the days learning untraditional sports that are lead my high level coaches.  We invite guest speakers in to share their skills and experiences with out campers.  These guests often include Olympians, the Kamloops Blazers, Olympic hopefuls, high level coaches, and other sport experts.  With an emphasis on Olympic values, our campers have fun and learn about the importance of sport and physical activity.  The camp will be held at Lloyd George Elementary.

To Register: 250.828.3500 #146682

Western Canada Theatre’s Stage One Theatre School 2010

March 8th – 12th, Ages 8 – 18

The Henry Vandenberghe Memorial Fund is available to students in financial need with a strong interest in the arts.

Call 250.372.3216 for more information

Spring Art Camp at the Kamloops Art Gallery

March 8th to 12th

Ages 4 – 6, 10am to 12pm, $63

Ages 7 – 12, 1pm to 3:30pm, $125

Extended care available

Call 250.377-2400 for more information

Cliffside Climbing Gym

Leaping Lizards Ages 6 – 12

March 8th to 10th, 9am to 12pm, $65

March 11th to 13th, 9am to 12pm, $65

Call 250.372.0645 for more information

Spring Break at the Kamloops Wildlife Park

March 8-12, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily

This camp will focus on the Arctic.  Camps are for kids age 6-12.

  • Monday March 8 – Arctic and Magnetic Poles
  • Tuesday March 9 – All about Snow
  • Wednesday March 10 – Animal Adaptations
  • Thursday March 11 – Human Adaptations
  • Friday March 12 – Global Warming and Why We Must Care

Call 250.573.3242 ext. 228 for more information.

Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre

March 8th to March 12th, from 8:30am – 3pm, $35/day, discounts for the whole week and for online registration.

Rockstars: 5 – 6 years, Rockstars will play outdoor games (weather permitting); please remember your outdoor shoes.

Gymstars: 7 – 13 years, Gymstars will swim every afternoon; please remember your swim suit and towel.

Please bring two snacks and a lunch (nut free please).

Call250.374.6424 for more information and to Pre-Register (required)

If you know of another program that I have missed please, contact me and I will add it.  Thanks!

Also, keep your eyes peeled… on March 4th there will be a post dedicated to some great Spring Break activities for you and your family!

Drop in at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre

March 8th to 12th from 1 – 4pm, cost: regular pool admission.

Ocean Pacific invites children ages 7 and up (and sized right for the equipment) to drop in and try out SCUBA, Snorkel, and Kayak!  There will be fun games and prizes, as well.

Mon – Fri Laps and Leisure 6:00am to 11:00pm

Mon – Fri Deep End/Waterslide 1:00 – 4:00pm and 6:30 – 9:00pm


It’s All A Balancing Act

February 27, 2010

This weekend at the Big Little Science Centre – 711 Windsor Ave.

Cool, fun activity this Saturday at 11am and again at 1pm: Saturday February 27th.

It’s all a Balancing Act: How centred are you?

Using symmetrical shapes and weights everyone will create a take-home character to balance on fingers, noses…


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Father’s Day at the BC Wildlife Park

June 20, 2010

June 20th

Father’s Day Festivities at the BC Wildlife Park

“Herby’s Rally”

for more information contact 573-3242


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