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Monday, August 25, 2008
  Basketball Camp
  8/25/2008 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
  Held at FLESS
Senior Players (age 16 and up)
  Kids' Camp Out (Ages 7-12) - Fort St. James
  8/25/2008 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM
  If you love campfires, s’mores, hotdogs, songs, and charades this is the event for you! We will once again be staying overnight at Paarens Beach. All food is provided. *A list of items to bring will be provided upon registration
   Summer Drop in Parks - Vanderhoof  This is a recurring event
  8/25/2008 | 11:00AM - 4:00PM
  Come for a little, stay for a while. Join us for any time for crafts, games and other fun activities! General supervision provided to facilitate games and crafts. This means your child is free to leave the park at any time.

July at Riverside Park
August at Ferland Park
Ages: 6 and over unless accompanied by an adult

Cost Free!!

Riverside Park

July 7- Slime Day. Jell-o tag, slurping contest and all kinds of slime. Come down in old clothes and get messy with us.

July 14- Painting Piñatas. Pick a piñata to decorate any way you like. If there is time we will crack them open to see what is inside!

July 21- Race Car Rally. Build a course and race your car against others that come. (Remember to bring your own remote controlled car)

July 28- Rock Painting. Pick a rock to decorate or paint a pet.

Ferland Park

Aug 11- Frisbee Golf. Try your hand at a round of Frisbee golf. Later we will dive into science and make Lava Lamps.

Aug 18- Tie-dye. Make a bandana or headband 70’s style or bring down your own item to tie-dye.
Aug 25- Dioramas. Build your own scene, or create one of ours (Grassland, wetland or Forest).
  Basketball Camp - Fraser Lake
  8/25/2008 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM
  Junior Players (ages 9 - 15 years)
  Drop In Sports Nights - Fort St. James  This is a recurring event
  8/25/2008 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM
  This year we are also offering a drop in sports night. Tuesday will be Rollerblading for any age group. Wednesday nights will alternate between Outdoor Soccer and Biking and Thursday will be Roller Hockey for persons aged 9 and up. (See Sports Night Schedule)
* It is MANDATORY that participants bring safety equipment for all activities put on by the District of Fort St. James Recreation.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
  Basketball Camp
  8/26/2008 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
  Held at FLESS
Senior Players (age 16 and up)
   Advanced Notice Garden Gremlins - Vanderhoof   This is a recurring event
  8/26/2008 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM
  Like to garden or just play in the dirt? Come out and join us for a variety of activities. Remember garden work is messy; wear clothes that can get dirty!
Location: The Vanderhoof Heritage Museum
Time: 10:00am
Ages: 6 & up
Cost: $2
July 8- Gremlin Bugs. Rock paining if you have a rock to paint bring it, or pick one of ours to garnish.
July 15- Chia- Chia. Create your own Chia head!
July 22- To Be Announced. Come and see what is happening today!
July 29-Paint and Plant. Decorate a pot then plant a flower!
Aug 5- Mr or Miz Potato Head. Eyes here and a nose there, make your own potato person.
Aug 12- Flower Power. Make jewellery or key chains for you or mom! Flower collages to.
Aug 19-Stepping Stones. Start with a short hike to find stuff for our garden stones, and then create!
Aug 26- Gremlins Choice. This will be the last Gremlin session of 2008, we will repeat the most favourite session!
  Swimming Lessons - Fraser Lake  This is a recurring event
  8/26/2008 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
  Certified Red Cross Instructors giving 30 minute lessons at White Swan Park
  Kids' Camp Out (Ages 7-12) - Fort St. James
  8/26/2008 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM
  If you love campfires, s’mores, hotdogs, songs, and charades this is the event for you! We will once again be staying overnight at Paarens Beach. All food is provided. *A list of items to bring will be provided upon registration
   Preregister Art Art Art - Vanderhoof   This is a recurring event
  8/26/2008 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM
  See what is new each week at the Arts Unlimited Building. Please pre-register at The District of Vanderhoof to ensure space is available.
Location: The Arts Unlimited Building
Time: 1:00pm
Ages: 6 & up
Cost : $2
July 8- Sand Art: Come and play in the sand! Make paperweights and pictures using coloured sand.
July 15- Dough Art. All artists’ start somewhere come in and create your own masterpiece.
July 22- Kite Making. Let’s go fly a kite… oh wait I don’t have one. Come in and build a kite and if the wind is right we will try them out after.
July 29- Carvings of the Artic. Create a replica of traditional Alaskan Art out of plaster of paris.
Aug 5- Beading. Chose from a variety of beads to create animal creatures, daisy chain bracelets or other items from hemp.
Aug 12- Picasso faces. Clip this and that from another picture to make your own.
Aug 19- Wire Art. Twist it, bend it, strip it, and coil it. Do just about anything you want to create your own jewellery or work of art.
Aug 26- Origami.

Please Preregister
  Running Club - Fraser Lake  This is a recurring event
  8/26/2008 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM
  Tuesdays Drop in Running Club - Need to get in shape and into action?! Need some extra practice for the Triathlon? Meet at the arena to run outside with others.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
  Basketball Camp
  8/27/2008 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
  Held at FLESS
Senior Players (age 16 and up)
   Pre register Boys on the Move - Vanderhoof  This is a recurring event
  8/27/2008 | 9:30AM - 11:30AM
  Boys on the Move
See what’s new this week.
Ages: Boys ages 8-12
Please preregister

July 2-Camou Boot Camp
Wear camou gear if you have some and come down and test your fitness with Kerri Heavenor of Vanderhoof Health & Fitness.
Location: NVSS Fields
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Free!

July 9- Wood Working
Chose a kit to build and try your hand at carpentry. Tools are available for use.
Location: Vanderhoof Arena
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $5

July 16-Camou Boot Camp
Wear camou gear if you have some and come down and test your fitness with Kerri Heavenor of Vanderhoof Health & Fitness.
Location: NVSS Fields
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Free!

July 23- Mini Golf
Put around the park and try for a hole-in-one. Watch out for the obstacles!
Location: Ferland Park
Time: 10am
Cost: Free!

July 30- Camou Boot Camp
Wear camou gear if you have some and come down and test your fitness with Kerri Heavenor of Vanderhoof Health & Fitness.
Location: NVSS Fields
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Free!

Aug 6- Hiking
Free
Location: TBA

Aug 13- Obstacle Course
Climb, run and jump to the finish line. Challenge yourself to the best time possible through our obstacle course.
Location:
Time: 10am
Cost: Free!

Aug 20- Mountain Biking
Location:TBA
Free
  Scrapbooking Days
  8/27/2008 | 12:00PM - 3:00PM
  Kids Crop Days - Ages 7+ unless accompanied by an adult
  Co-op`s Cookin` in the Kitchen - Vanderhoof  This is a recurring event
  8/27/2008 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM
  Co-op’s Kids in the Kitchen
Join an instructor in the Kitchen to make a new treat each week. Please pre-register to ensure space is available at The District of Vanderhoof.
Ages: 6 & up
Location: The United Church
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: $6.
July 2- Macaroni & Cheese Casserole. Learn how to make a traditional favourite.
July 9- Pizza Pockets. Fill them as full as you want with the stuff you want.
July 16- Marshmallows/Strawberry Marshmallows. Come and get sticky while making a gooey treat.
July 23-Chocolate Chip Cookies. Fix your sweet tooth with homemade cookies and milk.
July 30- Tacos and Desert Nachos. Whether you like it hot or not, make it the way you want.
Aug 6- Pigs in a Blanket. He huffed and he puffed and he wrapped them all up.
Aug 13- Bannock and jam. Learn how to make a traditional favourite.
Aug 20- Dirt cake. Yes, it’s edible! Make a cake that resembles the garden, worms and all, only difference is this one tastes great!

Please Preregsiter
  Preregister Girls on the Move - Vanderhoof  This is a recurring event
  8/27/2008 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM
  Girls on the Move
See what’s new this week.
Ages: Girls ages 8-12
Please preregister

July 2-Camou Boot Camp Wear camou gear if you have some and come down and test your fitness with Kerri Heavenor of Vanderhoof Health & Fitness.
Location: NVSS Fields
Time: 10:30am Cost: Free!

July 9-Quilting
Make your own coasters, all supplies are provided! Please pre-register at the District of Vanderhoof.
Location: The Vanderhoof Department Store
Time: 9:30am, Cost: $5

July 16-Camou Boot Camp
Wear camou gear if you have some and come down and test your fitness with Kerri Heavenor of Vanderhoof Health & Fitness.
Location: NVSS Fields
Time: 10:30am Cost: Free!

July 23- Dance
Shake your booty with Trish Belshman.
Location: The Vanderhoof area mezzanine
Time: 10am Cost: $2

July 30-Camou Boot camp
Wear camou gear if you have some and come down and test your fitness with Kerri Heavenor of Vanderhoof Health & Fitness.
Location: NVSS Fields
Time: 10:30am Cost: Free!

Aug 6- Mini golf
Put around the park and try for a hole-in-one. Watch out for the obstacles!
Location: Ferland Park
Time: 10 am Cost: Free!

Aug 13- Obstacle Course
Climb, run and jump to the finish line. Challenge yourself to the best time possible through our obstacle course.
Location: Riverside Park
Time: 10am Cost: Free!

Aug 20- Pamper Me
Head back to school relaxed and ready to go. Join us for do it our self manicures and pedicures.
Location: The Vanderhoof Arena Mezzanine
Time: 10am Ages: 8-12 Cost: $2
   Pre register Vanderhoof Explorers   This is a recurring event
  8/27/2008 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM
  Come Discover Vanderhoof!
Ages 3-7
By Donation

* please preregister 567 4711

July 9th Museum 1pm
July 16th Post Office 1:15pm
July 23rd Police Station 1:00pm
July 30th Nechako Manor 1:15pm
Aug. 6th Ice Arena 1:00pm
Aug. 13th Dr Collard's Office 2:30 pm
Aug. 20th Public Works Yard 3:00 pm
Aug. 27th Co Op Grocery Store 1:00pm
   Pre Register Family Canoeing - Vanderhoof  This is a recurring event
  8/27/2008 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
  Learn different strokes, rescues and fun games. Paddles and boats provided. Some life jackets available please bring your own if possible to ensure fit. Pre-register at The District of Vanderhoof to reserve a boat.

August 27th

Location: Hogsback Lake
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Ages: All welcome! Children under 12 are to be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $4/person or families of 4, $12.

Please preregister!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
  Preregister Exploration Place/Fort George Park -Vanderhoof  This is a recurring event
  8/28/2008 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM
  Aug 21- Exploration Place & Fort George Park
Start off with a trip to the Exploration Place to see various live species, dig for dinosaur bones and attempt science experiments. Take a ride on the Cimex Virtual Voyage. Next, head to Fort George Park for an afternoon on the playground and in the water park, bring your bathing suit.
Location: Exploration Place and Fort George Park
Time: Bus leaves NVSS parking lot at 9:00am and returns around 3:30pm.
Ages: 6 & up
Cost: $12/person

Please preregister.
  Pre register Fraser Lake Day at the Beach   This is a recurring event
  8/28/2008 | 9:30AM - 3:00PM
  Aug 14- Fraser Lake “A Day at the Beach”
Spend the day at the beach with other kids from Fraser Lake. Lifeguard on duty. Swimming, games and lunch provided. Bring your own snacks and an extra water bottle. Kayak lessons available with Backwater Paddling for those interested (space is limited). Must pre-register at the District of Vanderhoof office, 567-4711. Please indicate if wanting kayak lessons.
Location: White Swan Park
Time: Bus leaves NVSS at 9:30am and returns around 3:00pm.
Ages: Ages 8 & up. Families’ welcome!
Cost: $5 for the day (no kayak lessons)
$15 for the day with 1 hour of kayak instruction
Friday, August 29, 2008
   Advance Notice Teetor Tots  This is a recurring event
  8/29/2008 | 9:00AM - 12:30PM
  Come enjoy games, crafts, songs and more with Sandra Boivin at Ferland Park. Thursday afernoons 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm and Friday mornings 9:30 - 12:00
  Pre register Kinder Camp - Vanderhoof  This is a recurring event
  8/29/2008 | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
  Have your Toddler ingolfed in fun, stimulating, skill building, songs, crafts and games.

United Church
Wed. 9:30 to 3:30
Fri. 1:00 to 3:30
Ages 3-5 *must be potty trained

Please preregister
$6
  Mountain Biking Club - Fort St. James  This is a recurring event
  8/29/2008 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
  For people of all ages who love to bike, this program is a fun way to learn the trails, new skills and practice old skills. Parents come out and enjoy the trails with your kids and learn from a bike instructor. Bikers meet Fridays starting June 27th and continue thereafter. Meet Jason Barr at the municipal cemetery. This is a drop in program, pre-registration is not required. Please contact Jason Barr at 250-996-1519 with any questions.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
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