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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Well, just like that it is March 1st.  I can’t believe that it crept up so quickly!  I’m thrilled to bring you something great, at KamloopsParents.Com.  This site is your online resource and directory so check it out and let me know what you think and what you would like to see, here at KamloopsParents.Com.  I’ll do my best to make it happen.  Do you want to get involved?  Do you have something to say?  Please, take  a minute and let me know.

The new logo for KamloopsParents, designed by Signet Studio.

“ 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 each other. The logo also evokes a sense of movement… the action and activity of a family in motion, “doing” things together.”

Some things to look forward to with KamloopsParents.Com:

- five days of great posts for your family (Monday to Friday) featuring:

-tutorials of great kid-friendly activities and crafts with “Crafting With Kids

-great and delicious kid-friendly recipes with “Kidz in the Kitchen

-reviews of fantastic family-friendly local businesses and giveaways

-spotlights on “One Parent’s Perspective” featuring parents in the community.  This could be you!!

-great parenting resources

-reviews of wonderful reading material in “Curled Up With a Good Book

and

-occasional surveys to support Kamloops’ family-friendly businesses.  There are two currently in the far right sidebar!

-sign up for the monthly e-newsletter “In The ‘Loop In The ‘Loops!” to keep informed on what’s going on in Kamloops and great local events

-watch the event calendar for family-friendly activities in and around Kamloops.  If you are planning a great family event or know of something that is going on.  Let us know and we will spread the word!

-watch for monthly events organized by KamloopsParents.Com!  This month’s event will be a Free Astronomy Night at TRU, watch your newsletter and the site for more information!

-listen to B100 at ~8:30am on the first and third Thursday of the month to hear what’s going on, too!

Above all, get out there and get active with your family!


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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


The Kamloops Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services Activity Guide came out today with the Kamloops This Week.

You can find it online at http://www.city.kamloops.bc.ca/activityguide/index.shtml


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Spring Nature Fair

March 6, 2010
9:00 amto4:00 pm

SPRING NATURE FAIR at the BC Wildlife Park

We will be highlighting the Nature Exchange and the Arctic Adventure display.  This event will be held on Saturday March 6th from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.  A group of Eco-friendly businesses and provincial organizations will have table displays featuring the environmentally positive effect they have on the earth!

  • Nature Exchange – All new Traders will receive 150 points plus a special gift!  Returning Traders will also receive 150 points and can trade right away!
  • Arctic Adventure – Experience the excitement of Canada’s Great White North!  You can also have your picture taken with a Qaanik the snowy owl.  (Minimum $5.00 donation)
  • BC Naturalist Club, All Things Organic, Thompson Valley Rock Club, Bear Smart, and the Grassland Conservation Council of BC will have displays and members to talk to you about their programs.

***  Free Park admission for all Park Pass Members for this Special Event ***


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School Reconfigurations for September 2010

While I did not manage to attend the meeting, there were some important decisions made, last night, at the School District 73 Board Office.  The overview of those decisions (unofficially, as I have not yet seen any official press release) is as follows:

Norkam Secondary- grades 10 – 12

Brock Secondary- grades 7 – 9

All remaining North Shore elementary schools- K – grade 6

John Tod- to close

George Hilliard- to close

Arthur Hatton- single-track English

Ralph Bell- to close

Marion Schilling- single-track English

Lloyd George- single-track French Immersion

South Sahali- single-track French Immersion

I will post more information and a link to the full story, when I see it.

Kindergarten 2010

If you, like me, have a child that will be enrolling in Kindergarten for September 2010, you may want to learn more about some of the options and about what these brand-new changes will look like at the “schools of choice”.  These schools now include Lloyd George and South Sahali (as single-track French Immersion schools), as well as Beattie School of the Arts, Bert Edwards Science and Technology and Montessori at Aberdeen Elementary.

The information meeting about schools of choice is Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Henry Grube Education Centre (245 Kitchener Cres).

“School of Choice” Enrollment will be March 15th, 16th, and 17th (from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm) at those schools.

Regular stream Kindergarten enrollment will be March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th (9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm) at the school closest to your neighbourhood.

To enroll your child in Kindergarten they must be five years of age by December 31, 2010.

You must bring your child’s birth certificate and Care Card with you when you enroll.


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