Richmond Review
KIDS
Christmas break daycamps for kids ages 6 to 12, at South Arm community centre: Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: ice skating; Dec. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: pizza and movie; Dec. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Newton Wave Pool; Jan. 2, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: rollerskating; Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Old Spaghetti Factory and Canada Games Pool; Jan. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Jolly Genie's; Jan. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Newton Wave Pool. To register, call 277-1157.
Holiday specials outtrips, for kids ages 6-12, with the city centre association (pick-up is at Cook and General Currie schools and the cultural centre). Dec. 27: Newton Wave Pool, Surrey; Dec. 28: Ice-skating with Z95.3FM; Dec. 29: Vancouver Aquarium.
Richmond Nature Park programs: Nature In a Nutshell, Furry Friends, for 2-4-year olds on Dec. 27, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Winter Wonders, for 5-10-year-olds on Dec. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Animals In Winter for those 5-10 years, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lost In The Woods, for those ages 7-12, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nature Camp, Jan. 2 to 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for those 6-12 years of age. Pre-registration is required for all programs at 273-7015.
Children's programs at Richmond Arts Centre: pottery, drawing and painting, creative drama, cartooning, discovering design, ballet and jazz. Info: 231-6440.
Santa Clause workshop at Richmond Public Market, 8260 Westminster Hwy., 1 to 5 p.m., Dec. 23.
Family fun skate, at Richmond Arena,including cookies and hot chocolate. Hosted by Thompson community centre, Jan. 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 272-5338.
Cambie community centre has openings for 3-and 4-year-olds for the preschool programs starting Jan. 1996. Info: 273-3394.
Children's Choir for kids ages 6-12 years at Richmond Community Music School, new members welcome. Rehearsals: 1 hour a week at William Bridge elementary. Info: 272-5227.
West Richmond's Out-of-School Care Program, geared toward 6-12-year-olds, runs from 7-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. school days and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school breaks and professional development days. Call 277-9812 for more information.
Richmond Community Music School Children's Choir, open to kids 6-14 years. Wednesday rehearsals. Info: 272-5227.
Thompson community centre still has room in the following pre-school programs: Preschool Open Gym; Preschool Open Gym-Sports; Two's Time; Babies First Music; Arts for 2s; Kids' Club; Preschool Picasso; Tiny Tots Gymnastics; ESL Play Group; Rompers Preschool; Kinderballet; World Explorers. Register by calling 272-5338.
West Richmond's Fall Out-of-School Care Program, for the needs of today's working parents and geared toward 6-12-year-olds, 7-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. on school days and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school breaks and professional development days. Register at 277-9812.
East Richmond community centre has space available in two preschool programs. More than Marvelous Messes: Mon./Wed./Fri. 12:45 - 2:45 p.m., 4 years. Kinderfun: Tues./Thurs., 12:45 - 2:45 p.m., 3 years. Both programs emphasize socialization, sharing, and self esteem. Phone 273-3394 for more information.
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