Lots of fun happening at iKids Day Camp!
By Joan Janzen
joanjanzen@yahoo.com
For the fifth summer in a row, many kids are looking forward to iKids Camp in Kindersley. Director Chantal Palynchuk has some exciting activities planned for the summer of 2021, which includes something for everyone. Activities include everything from water play, group games in the gym, fun in the bouncer, reading time after lunch, parachute games, and many physical activities throughout each day. All the fun takes place at 800 - 12th Avenue East.
Joining her again is Justin Gassner as Assistant Director. This is Justin’s fourth year helping out at camp. Although he likes to hide out in the background, he is a huge part of making everything run smoothly at camp, and the kids love him.
New helpers this year are Kyla Janzen, who is helping with all the activities, and Jessie Smith from Consort is running the craft department during the camp weeks. Camp weeks will be held the last two weeks in July and the last three weeks in August for kids ages 5 to 10.
The overall theme for camp is “Dare to Grow,” which focuses on how kids can be effective team players and grow individually. However, there will also be different themes for each week, including Rain Forest Week, Space Week, Sports Week, Messy Week and Arctic Week.
“During Messy Week, we emphasize that it’s OK to make mistakes and try again. Life is full of challenges, but we encourage the kids not to give up,” Chantal explained. “Kids can get upset when they make a mistake, but it’s good to learn that they don’t have to be perfect.”
Each week, everything from the activities and crafts to the snacks will be based on the week’s theme. Thirty-two families have registered their children for camp; some are returning families, and others are new to the camp experience.
“Weekly spots are quickly running out. It’s very popular this year; it’s a good problem to have,” Chantal said. There are still opportunities for day spots to be filled during camp weeks.
Weekly iKids club for kids ages 4-10, and birthday parties will resume in September.
