Screen Smart, Revelstoke’s innovative week-long program helping families and children manage media, gets underway on Saturday with a strong lineup of activities.
As in past years there is a heavy emphasis on family activities and 2010 is no different in this regard. This year there’s also a special Lego Creation event. Participants will build their own special Lego creation and then bring it to the Community Centre on May 14 from 5 until 6 pm and receive a Lego Swim Pass for that evening. The lego creations will on display from 6 until 8 pm and a random draw will be held at 6 pm for participants in each age category: pre-schoolers and Kindergarten; Grades 1-3; Grades 4-7; and Grades 8 to adult. For more information about this event please call the Child Care Society at 250-837-6669 or the Community Centre at 250-837-9351.
Here’s the official lineup of activities:
Saturday, May 8
9am-1pm – World Fair Trade Day
Children’s events on Mackenzie Ave
All Week – Bring your passport to the Aquatic Centre for a free swim any day you have a stamp from May 8 to 15
Sunday, May 9
Celebrate Mother’s Day together! Do something special for your mother and have her initial your passport
2-3pm – Family Zumba
All abilities welcome in the Powder Springs parking lot
All Week – Visit the Visual Arts Centre for free kids’ admission (three exhibits on display)
Monday, May 10
9am-noon – Strong Start for pre-schoolers
5:30-6:30 – Beginner Tennis Drop-In (ages 10-16) at the Queen Elizabeth Park Courts
All Week – two-for-one bowling at The CABIN
Info: 837-2144
All Week – “Trade in Your Minutes” at the High School Info: at the school office
Tuesday, May 11
10:00 – Giggle, Sing & Swim at the Aquatic Centre. Parents & children under 5 are free. Info: 837-6669
12:30-3:30 – Strong Start for pre-schoolers
All Week – Have your coach/instructor initial your passport for the sports you already do!
Wednesday, May 12
9am-noon – Strong Start for pre-schoolers
3:00-5:00 – “Cookie Monster” (ages 9-12) at Community Connections. Register by May 10 at 837-2920
3:30-5:30 – Theatre Sports for Teens
at Okanagan College rm. 104. Info: 837-4235
5:30-7:00 – Board Games at the Library (Grades 4-7) Info: 837-5095
Thursday, May 13
12:30-3:30 – Strong Start for pre-schoolers
3:30-5:30 – “Chocolate Fondue” (ages 13-17) at Community Connections. Register by May 10 at 837-2920
5:30-6:30 – Beginner Tennis Drop-In (ages 10-16) at the Queen Elizabeth Park Courts
Friday, May 14
3:15 – Bird Watching with NCES (ages 3-12) at the Inukshuk by Centennial Park (bring binoculars if you can!)
3:30-6:00 – District Chess Tournament at the Community Centre. Register by May 10 at school office.
5:00-8:00 – Lego Creation Event (drop off 5pm-6pm) at the Community Centre. Info: 837-6669 or 837-9351
Saturday, May 15
9:30-11:30 – Bike Rodeo with the RCMP on Mackenzie Ave (between 1st and 2nd Streets). Skookum Cycle and Flowt Bikes will be there too!
2:00 – Scavenger Hunt with NCES (ages 3-12) at the Inukshuk by Centennial Park
You can access a PDF format poster of the official Screen Smart lineup here.
