2 Winnipeg Parent | March/April 2017
February 2017 what’s Inside the publisher’s Pen by Susan Rykiss Winnipeg Parent | March/April 2017 3 Publisher’s Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Summer Camp Superguide Part 1 Choosing a Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Day Camp listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Resident Camp listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tech Tails: Using Social Media to Get Excited about Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Language and Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2017 Spring Break Blast Top Ten Super Spring Family Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Spring Break Day Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5 Benefits to Family Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Family Matters Dr. Cathy Moser: Surviving & Thriving Winter . . . . . . . . . . 15 Baby’s First Dental Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Maureen Penko: Fluid in the Ears . . . . . 19 Crohn’s & Colitis Gutsy Walk . . . . . . . . . . 20 Focus on Education Part 2 Better School Bus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Combatting Concussions . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Nurturing Selflessness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Training the Brain Improves Learning .23 Preparing Students for Careers . . . . . . . 24 Baby on the Cover Contest . . . . . . . . . 25 Party Page Make a Flower Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Reader’s Choice Award Winners . . . . 28 Family Fun Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 On the Cover: B’nai Brith Camp campers Reina and Poppy are all smiles after their canoe ride on Lake of the Woods! This is such an exciting time of year as we say goodbye to the long, dark, cold winter days and look forward to feeling the warmth of the sun as we head into the spring thaw. March and April are wonderful, busy months and this issue is one of our BIGGEST issues ever offering valuable information for families, caregivers and educators. There are great articles from our regular local experts about parenting and family health and wellness. The kids are looking forward to Spring Break and all of the family activities that take place over the week. Winnipeg is a wonderful city for family fun! Check out the extensive Spring Break Blast section in this issue and book your children into the camps, programs and events well in advance. Many programs book up early so if you are a parent working during Spring Break, it is important to have your children organized ahead of time. Some places offer daily events and programs, others cover the whole week. There is live family theatre, concerts and fun places to explore in the Spring Break Guide. Have fun and parents…celebrate your inner child while having fun together. It seems early, but we also feature our annual Summer Camp Superguide Part 1 in this issue. Summer camp is something every child should experience. There are summer camps for preschoolers to teenagers, full and half-day camps as well as sleep-away camps that offer children the chance to get away, meet new friends and learn new skills. Our city and province offer camp programs for every interest: Equestrian, dance, musical theatre, cooking, sports, outdoor education, animals, art, careers, computers and nature programs. How about going to camp as a family? You can do that too! Check out all the information in our camps section and start your search for the perfect camp for your kids or family! Congratulations to our 2016 Reader’s Choice Award Winners! Check out who was voted the BEST in each category! 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