What's On: Children's Events
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AUGUST
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Until Friday, August 15
Performance Camp: The Blue Diamond Performance Studio presents the Sing! Dance! Make a Video! Idol Camp from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Studio (location tba, Peterborough). Participants will receive voice coaching, dance lessons and will learn the basics of video production. Solo and group videos will be shot on Friday. The camp is designed for children ages 10 - 11, 12 - 14 and 15 and over. Cost is $250 plus $10 for supplies. For more information call (705) 741-5080.
Until Saturday, August 16
Contest: The Peterborough Public Library and Parents for French present a French Comic Strip contest daily from 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St., Peterborough). Children ages 8-12 are invited to create a comic strip containing at least 25 words in French. Contest ends August 16. Cash prizes! For more information call (705) 745-5382.
Until Tuesday, August 19
Reading Program: The Gayle Nelson Keene Library presents Laughing Out Loud (the TD Financial Group Summer Reading Program) at the library (3246 County Rd. 2, Keene). There are two programs offered. One for children ages 3 - 6 at 10 - 11 a.m. and another for children ages 7 - 12 from 1 - 3 p.m. Tickets are $2 per child. To reserve a space or for more information call (705) 295-6814.
Reading Program: The Stewart Hall Library presents Laughing Out Loud (the TD Financial Group Summer Reading Program) from 1 - 2:30 p.m., at the library (Corner of Wallace Point Rd. and Matchet Line, Stewart Hall). The program is for children ages 6 - 12. Tickets are $2 per child. To reserve a space or for more information call (705) 749-5642.
Reading Program: The Bailieboro Library presents Laughing Out Loud (the TD Financial Group Summer Reading Program) at the library (County Rd. 28, Bailieboro). There are two programs offered. One for children ages 3 - 6 from 10 - 11 a.m. and another for children ages 7 - 12 from 1 - 3 p.m. Tickets are $2 per child. To reserve a space or for more information call (705) 939-6510.
Until Friday, August 22
Art Camp: The Art School of Peterborough presents a weekly Art Camp for children ages 6 - 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at The Art School of Peterborough (178A Charlotte St., Peterborough). Campers will enjoy an exciting week of drawing, painting, pottery, mixed media and creative movement. Cost is $200 per week and includes art supplies. For more information call (705) 742-3221 or email artschoolptbo@nexicom.net.
NEW THIS WEEK
Cooking Course: The Learning Source presents Kids in the Kitchen from 1 - 4 p.m., at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (corner of Murray and Water Sts., Peterborough). Participants will learn how to make tasty breakfasts and lunches, baked treats, fancy meals and more. The course is designed for children ages 7 - 12. The cost is $150 and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register call (705) 743-2141.
Until Friday, August 29
Children's Camps: The Peterborough Museum and Archives presents Summer Discovery 2008, with programs running weekdays from 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Museum (Museum Dr., Hunter St. E., Peterborough). Eight weeks of programming including: Milly the Mermaid, Space Academy, Time Travel and More! Registration fees are $65 for a full-week, half-day program, and $55 for a four-day, half-day program. There is a $5 rebate for each subsequent child registered at the same time. Full day programs are $140 per week. For more information call (705) 743-5180.
Pottery Camp: The Art School of Peterborough offers a weekly Pottery Camp for children ages 6 - 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the Art School (178A Charlotte St., Peterborough). The cost is $200 per week; supplies are included. For more information call (705) 742-3221 or email artschoolptbo@nexicom.net.
Until Sunday, August 31
Workshops: The Ecology Park (Ashburnham Rd., Peterborough) presents the popular Earth Adventures program for children ages 5 - 10. The program runs on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Children participate in a range of earth-oriented games, crafts, music, stories and discovery. Each program is different, and children may register for one or more afternoons throughout the summer. The cost is $5 per child, per afternoon. Register in advance at the Ecology Park or call the Peterborough Green-Up office at (705) 745-3238.
Family Sundays: The Art Gallery of Peterborough hosts Family Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m. at the art gallery (250 Crescent St., Peterborough). The Gallery’s studio will be offering a program of family activities every Sunday, July through August family. The program is free. For more information call (705)743-9179.
Sunday, August 3 – Sunday, August 10
Music Camp: The Ontario Music Centre a branch of CAMMAC (Canadian Amateur Musicians/Musiciens Amateur Canadiens) presents a music camp for adults and families at Lakefield College School (4391 County. Rd.#29, Lakefield). The camp focuses on jazz and world music, with a little chamber music thrown in for classical music lovers. For more information regarding cost and registration call (866) 273-7697 or email ontario@cammac.ca.
Thursday, August 7
Workshop: Hutchison House Museum presents Covering up from 9:30 a.m. - noon, at Hutchison House (270 Brock St., Peterborough). Participants will make a felt embroidered book cover that will refresh any medium sized book. This activity will give new life to old belongings and will give your journal a personalized touch. Tickets are $15.00. For more information call (705) 743-9710.
Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10
Weekend Workshop: Blue Diamond Performance Studio presents Teen Performance Weekend from 9a.m. - 4 p.m. daily, at the studio (230 Collison Ave., Peterborough). The weekend’s program of activities includes, vocal workouts, practice performances with backing tracks, and a dress rehearsal. The grand finale will be a performance with a band of professional musicians. Tickets are $200. For more information call (705) 741-5080.
Saturday, August 9
Babysitting Course: St. John Ambulance offers a babysitting course from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the fire hall on Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough. This award-winning course is available to children ages 11-14. Participants are asked to bring a lunch. The course fee is $50, which includes a book and certificate. For more information or to register, call (705) 745-0331.
Sunday, August 10 – Sunday, August 17
Music Camp: The Ontario Music Centre a branch of CAMMAC (Canadian Amateur Musicians/Musiciens Amateur Canadiens) presents a music camp for adults and families at Lakefield College School (4391 County. Rd.#29, Lakefield). The camp has a classical music focus, with a little jazz and world music on the side. For more information regarding cost and registration call (866) 273-7697 or email ontario@cammac.ca.
Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
Vacation Bible School: The Cephas Christian Reformed Church presents Outrigger Island from 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Church (220 Goodfellow Rd., Peterborough). The program of activities will include games, crafts, songs, snacks and stories. Suitable for children from age 4 to those who have completed grade 6. Transportation can be arranged if required. For more information call (705) 743-4904.
Drama Camp: The Market Hall presents Monologue Mayhem at Market Hall (336 George St., Peterborough). A series of fun, interactive workshops lead by Phil Oakley will help students who already have an interest in the performing arts build characters and create dramatic scenes through the use of monologues. To complete the week students will stage a performance for family and friends. For children ages 10 and up. The theatre is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Cost is $135 per student. For more information call (749) 1146.
Tuesday, August 19
Washboard Hank: Otonabee-South Monaghan Library presents Washboard Hank at 10 a.m. at the Gayle Nelson Keene Library (3246 County Rd. 2, Keene). Celebrate the last day of the Laughing Out Loud Summer reading program. Tickets are $15 per family. For more information call (705) 295-6814.
Workshop: Hutchison House Museum presents From Scratch from 9:30 a.m. - noon, at Hutchison House (270 Brock St., Peterborough). Participants will learn to make paper and how to write with a quill and ink. Long distance letters were common practice and the paper was expensive, so come and learn what kinds of solutions were used to conserve paper. Tickets are $15.00. For more information call (705) 743-9710.
Wednesday, August 20
Workshop: Hutchison House Museum presents Hot and Tasty from 9:30 a.m. - noon, at Hutchison House (270 Brock St., Peterborough). Participants will learn how to make applesauce bread, a delectable pioneer treat that will be eaten as a snack at the end of the morning. Tickets are $15.00. For more information call (705) 743-9710.
Sunday, August 21
Workshop: The Ecology Park hosts Family Night, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). Puppets, music and lots of surprises headline this popular, free, annual event. For more information call (705) 745-3238.
Workshop: Hutchison House Museum presents Scratch and plant from 9:30 a.m. - noon, at Hutchison House (270 Brock St., Peterborough). Participants will learn how to make handmade paper into beautiful greeting cards with a special surprise. Tickets are $15.00. For more information call (705) 743-9710.
Friday, August 22
Workshop: Hutchison House Museum presents Pioneer Olympics from 9:30 a.m. - noon, at Hutchison House (270 Brock St., Peterborough). Participants will play games, take part in contests and attend an awards ceremony. Tickets are $15.00. For more information call (705) 743-9710.
Thursday, August 28
Workshop: Hutchison House Museum presents Adding A Little Flare from 9:30 a.m. - noon, at Hutchison House (270 Brock St., Peterborough). Participants will learn various beading techniques and will get to create and keep their own piece of jewelry. Tickets are $15.00. For more information call (705) 743-9710.
Saturday, October 25
Family Fair: The Peterborough Family Resource Centre presents Family Fair from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Peterborough Square (360 George St., Peterborough). There will be information tables from a number of community agencies including the Peterborough Family Resource Centre, the Peterborough Health Unit, and Ident-a-Kid. Other highlights include musical entertainment, refreshments, face painting, and returning for a second year the Scouts Canada Beaver Buggies! Admission is free. For more information call (705) 748-9144.
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