After-school programs offer chances to learn — that’s why activity types, social aspects and instructors are all factors to consider when it comes to finding a space for your kids, Janhabi Nandy writes Children can spend up to 25 hours […]
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I’m with them
Membership in organizations and clubs often teach kids just as much as official school activities When we think about learning, we may think about classrooms. But just as much of the childhood learning experience happens outside those four […]
There’s a camp for every interest
Explore the arts with these creative City of Ottawa summer camps Is there a budding actor, film director or fashion designer in your home? Then there is a City of Ottawa camp for them! These creative summer camps are offered […]
Where in the world?
‘Orienteering is great for families with kids,’ local organizer says. Tracey Tong reports on the sport you need to check out in 2020 As Ottawa thaws into spring, many families will want to trade their indoor views for one […]
There are activities for everyone with the City of Ottawa Recreation
Take your pick of activities at city recreation facilities this year. From child to adult and from exercise to experience – city facilities have pursuits that just about everyone can participate in. “We do have a tremendous number of options […]
12 Great family fun events
The Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, August 10 through 24 Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau What: With a mission of encouraging cultural discoveries through a varied and international artistic program, the Sound […]
Hoops catching on in the capital
In the wake of Raptors fever, grassroots basketball expected to grow locally Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you already know that the Toronto Raptors captured the entire nation’s interest by winning the NBA championship earlier this summer. […]
Giving back to the community
Volunteers needed to maintain neighbourhood ice rinks It was love at first sight for Al Arsenault and his wife Betty. She loved the house and he loved the community skating rink located right behind the house. “That was over […]
January marks busy month at Dovercourt Recreation Centre
In the Ottawa neighbourhood of Westboro, you will find the Dovercourt Recreation Centre. Winter programs get underway at the beginning of the month. Activities and health are usually on the minds of people following the holidays. To that end, fitness […]
Active fun on tap for fall and winter
If you’re looking for some fun activities and programs to keep the kids busy this fall and winter, then check out what the city has to offer at its many recreation facilities. There are swimming lessons, skating lessons, fitness and […]