By Anne Russell. If you’re a parent looking for a way to prevent the chorus of ‘I’m borrrrrrred’ in your house this coming summer, consider giving your child or teen a week to remember at the University of the Fraser Valley.
Fashion Camp
Let your teen bring out their inner fashionista. They will experience life as a designer, learn from top industry professionals, and create one-of-a-kind projects for their fashion portfolio. The $250 one-week camp is for ages 14-18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 8-12 at the Abbotsford campus. Visit ufv.ca/fashion for more information and to register.
Science Rocks!
Back by popular demand, UFV’s Science Rocks summer day camps are designed for local students in Grades 4-6 (as of Sept ’13). Each of the five different camps is structured to encourage the development of scientific problem-solving skills and to help campers learn fundamental scientific principles in a fun, hands-on way.
A week-long camp is $250, and includes all supplies, lunches, t-shirt, and completion certificate. There is a discount if you enroll your child in more than one week, or if you have more than camper: two camp registrations is $450; three $675; four $900; five $1,150.
2013 Science Rocks camps:
Things that fly! July 8–12, 2013 (Abbotsford)
Fire and light! July 15–19, 2013 (Abbotsford)
Yuck week! July 22–26, 2013 (Abbotsford)
Puzzles and mysteries! July 29–August 2, 2013 (Abbotsford)
Activities that are awesome! August 12–16, 2013 (Chilliwack)
Registration forms and additional information — as well as some great photos from last year’s camps — are available online at ufv.ca/sciencerocks . For more information or to register, please email sciencerocks@ufv.ca or contact 604-851-6346.
Cascades Multisport Camp
Become a Mini Cascade and take part in this year’s week-long multisport camp at UFV. This camp offers kids instruction in a wide variety of ball sports and recreational activities, featuring special guest coaching sessions from Cascade coaching staff. Camp groups are for children Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6, held July 8-12 at the Envision Athletic Centre, Abbotsford campus from 9am – 4pm. Cost is $175, and includes camp shirt and daily snack.
Register online at http://onlineca.activecommunities.com or call Abbotsford Recreation Centre 604.853.4221 or Matsqui Recreation Centre 604.855.0500.