Fun children’s activities in Richmond during the teachers’ strike action on Tuesday, May 27

Richmond, BC – With the planned teacher’s job action on Tuesday, May 27, many parents and guardians are in search of activities to keep their children busy. From swimming, skating, day camps, to the Oval’s popular multi-sport GetSkills camps, there are a variety of fun activities to keep children active in Richmond.

Here are a few registered programs children can sign up for:

· Swimming and multi-sport single day camp (7 to 12 years old): This fun filled day has kids meeting at Minoru Aquatic Centre, swimming and playing games in the morning with gym activities at Minoru Arenas in the afternoon. Cost is $30.55.

· Day camp (6 to 12 years old) at various community centres such as Cambie, Hamilton, South Arm, Steveston, Thompson and West Richmond: This camp offers fun activities at the community centre or on an out trip. Campers are asked to bring lunch and proper clothing. Cost varies from $19.95 to $37.25.

There will also be drop-in programs available including:

· Public swim at Watermania
· Public skate at Richmond Ice Centre
· Dry floor ball hockey at Minoru Arenas
· Public skate at Richmond Olympic Oval

For details and a full list of programs offered, visit www.richmond.ca/register.

Register one of three ways: online at www.richmond.ca/register, Call Centre: 604-276-4300 or in-person at community facilities.

The Richmond Olympic Oval is offering its most popular multi-sport GetSkills camps from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for children 5 to 12 years old. For those that need a bit more time to accommodate parent schedules, before and after camp supervision will also be available. Find the details at www.richmondoval.ca.

Registration for all City of Richmond 2014 summer programs—including summer camps—started on Wednesday, May 21.

Find the guide online at www.richmond.ca/guide and register at www.richmond.ca/register.