Summer children’s programs offer opportunities for fun, learning

STONY PLAIN, AB – The lazy days of summer bring often end up not being so lazy if Junior and his friends, out-of-school for the season, hang around the house looking for something fun to do to combat boredom.

The Town of Stony Plain has the solution! Each summer, the Municipality’s Community Services Department offers exciting learning programs for children between the ages of three and 11.

PLAYDAZE (5-11)
Designed for children between the ages of five and 11, these week-long camps offer a variety of fun activities, crafts and field trips. A wide range of themes mean no two weeks are ever the same, except for Friday afternoons, which will be spent cooling off in the Stony Plain Public Outdoor Swimming Pool. Before- and after-program daycare is available for $25 per child per session.

Jul. 4 – Aug. 26
Monday through Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
COST: $90 per child per week

Registration is on a weekly basis, and children are welcome to attend all summer-long. A downloadable program guide, including information about weekly themes and activities, is available at www.stonyplain.com.

PLAY’S COOL!
New for 2011, this program is created specifically for children ages three and four. Program leaders will provide a variety of fun activities for your child in these two-hour sessions.

Jul. 5 – Aug. 25
Tuesdays: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
COST: $10 per session per child

PLAY AROUND TOWN
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, program leaders will be out-and-about at parks and playgrounds within Stony Plain. This free drop-in program features a wide range of games and activities for our community’s youth.

July
Mondays: St. Matthew School Wednesdays: Forest Green School Fridays: Fairways Park

August
Mondays: 44 Ave. Park
Wednesdays: Forest Green School
Fridays: High Park School

REGISTRATION
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees MUST be paid at the time of registration. Register at the Community Services office in the Town Administration building (4905-51 Ave.) or by telephone (780.903.8604). Download the program guide and registration forms from www.stonyplain.com. For more information, contact the Community Services Coordinator at 780.963.8591.

SOCIAL EQUITY
These summer programs demonstrate the Town’s commitment to Social Equity, by developing and maintaining a community focused on creatively meeting the needs of residents through the promotion of equality, wellbeing, safety, citizen participation and involvement. Social Equity is one of the four core values of the Community Sustainability Plan, which governs how the Town conducts business.