Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart - School District 68

Spring Break Activities for Families and StudentsHarewood Family ofCommunity SchoolsThe Harewood Family of CommunitySchools is offering the following programsduring spring break 2011. Preference willbe given to students living in the Harewoodor Southend area.Kids Can CookJoin the Nanaimo Foodshare staff and makenutritious fun foods while learning abouthealthy eating.• March 14 to 17: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Ages: 7 to 10Location: Fairview Community SchoolCost: $15; Maximum 12 participants• March 14 to 17: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Ages: 7 to 10Location: Georgia Avenue Community SchoolCost: $15; Maximum 12 participantsSpring Break FunDuring this four-day camp, there will be avariety of games, sports and craft-making.• March 14 to 17: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Ages: 7 to 10Location: Georgia Avenue CommunitySchoolCost: $20; Maximum 24 participantsRed Cross BabysittersParticipants must attend the two sessions inorder to receive a certificate.• March 14 and 15: 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.Ages: 11 to 13Location: Fairview Community SchoolCost: $25; Maximum 12 participantsSewing BasicsThis sewing session teaches children how touse a sewing machine and create projects.• March 14 and 15: 12:30 to 3 p.m.Ages: 9 to 12Location: Fairview Community SchoolCost: $15; Maximum 10 participantsFor program details and other opportunities,visit http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/hfcs/or contact one of the following communityschool coordinators:Linda at Fairview, 250 741-1250Misty at Georgia Avenue, 250 753-4511Shannon at John Barsby, 250 616-7984Jim at NDSS, 250 740-2026Community Schools are funded by the B.C.Ministry of Education, supported by SchoolDistrict 68, and work in partnership with communitygroups.Cedar Community SchoolsCedar Community Schools are offering the following spring break activities. Preference willbe given to students living in the Cedar area.Spring Break Pursuit of Excellence BasketballWorkshopsFundamental skills occupy the mornings withcompetitive scrimmages and games in theafternoon. These workshops are intense andpursuit of excellence is encouraged. Playerswishing to raise their game to another levelwill benefit greatly from these workshops.Call or email if you have any questions 250722-2887; comets@shaw.ca. Pre-registrationis required by March 1.• March 14 to March 18: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Grades 6 to 9Girls only; Maximum 24 participantsLocation: Cedar Community Secondary SchoolThe Port TheatreThe Port Theatre offers a number of interesting presentations, including a “Family Series” as part ofthe Spotlight Series. More information is available at www.porttheatre.com under Events & Tickets.Darwin the DinosaurA glow in the dark visual adventure by CorbianVisual Arts and Dance! Darwin is muchmore than a pet: he is a dinosaur – a wildand primitive creature. He encounters manydifferent types of living creatures. A heartrendingtale of a dinosaur discovering thetrue meaning of love, perfect for the wholefamily!• March 17: 7 p.m.Tickets: $16, Groups of 4 or more: $14Family Series: $42 per person14 - ConnectED - Spring 2011Cost: $200 (includes t-shirt, prizes and awards)• March 21 to March 25: 9:30 am to 3:30 pmGrades 6 to 9Boys only; Maximum 24 participantsLocation: North Cedar Intermediate SchoolCost: $200 (includes t-shirt, prizes and awards)Dabble in the ArtsCome enjoy a day of art; build a clay critterand paint a masterpiece. You must pre-registerby March 1; call 250 722-2414 Ext. 249.• March 21: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Grades 1 to 7Location: Cedar Community Secondary SchoolCost: $30Nanaimo MuseumThe Spring Break Program is geared to engage and entertain Nanaimo youth during their twoweekspring break. A variety of interesting programs will be offered at the museum.Brick HousesBuild a cottage using brick and mortar.• March 14: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ages: 8 to 12 (space is limited)First Nation CarvingCarve an eagle head letter opener.• March 16: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ages: 8 to 12 (space is limited)Bird Houses• Build and paint your own bird house.March 18: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ages: 8 to 12 (space is limited)Magic LanternsPaint animated slides and construct a slidingslide show.• March 22: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ages: 8 to 12 (space is limited)First Nation ArtLearn about First Nations art and paint a wallplaque.• March 24: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ages: 8 to 12 (space is limited)All programs are $25 each or all five for $100. Refreshments are provided; students will needto bring a lunch. Contact Bobbi, the Program Coordinator at the Nanaimo Museum 250 753-1821 or visit http://www.nanaimomuseum.ca/ for more details. Be sure to book early.B.C. Regional Cadet Honour BandBeing selected for the “spring break” HonourBand is a coveted prize amongst the cadet musiciansin 71 B.C. communities. The young musiciansrange in age from 14 to 18 years of age andthe majority play at a level equivalent to Grade5/6 of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Underthe direction of Lieutenant Navy Camil Bouchard,the band is comprised of 55 of the top teenagemusicians of the Royal Canadian Sea, Armyand Air Cadets selected from across B.C.• March 22: 7:30 p.m. Free Admission