sjkid Summer Issue

June/July 2010 - Vol. 3, Issue 6

In this edition

Summer Camp

Go-Go Gymnastics

Day Trips

June/July Events

4 Contests

2nd Annual sjkid FAIR

Proud sjkid Sponsors

Zany Lane CD Release Show!

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Culture Fest: Saint John 225

Events for the whole family, including live performances, children's activities and great food.

The mandate of Culture Fest 2010 is to celebrate the many cultures and people that make up the City of Saint John. It is the second of four summer festivals hosted by Saint John 225, the City of Saint John's 225th anniversary celebrations.

Culture Fest 2010 will be held in the Fisher Lakes area of Rockwood Park.

Be sure to visit sjkid.com at this event!

Chili on the Beach

The Chili Cookoff is a fundraiser for the Saint John Family Resource Centre.
The Family Resource Centre provides playgroups and family support throughout Saint John as well as through rural outreach programs.
If you would like to enter a team send registration form to:
The Family Resource Centre (S.J.) Inc.
211 Wentworth Street
Saint John, NB E2L 2T4

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Information and Resources on sjkid

on sjkid the "Everything You Need to Know" section, gives you information on resources & programs for kids & their families; aged prenatal to 10. Here is a small sampling of what you will find:
Doulas
Breasfeeding Support
Places to Bring Babies
Libraries
Athletics
Baby Items

For a complete listing of resources for Families in the Greater Saint John, see "Everything you Need To Know"

sjkid on Facebook

sjkid has a fan page on Facebook. Join our fans today!

Did you know that sjkid has a free classified section?

You can put free ads up, or answer ads for things like
Childcare, baby items, kids furniture, and much more!

To see all the categories and to post your free ad today, visit the classified section!

Greetings!

Summer is just around the corner. School is winding down and Tot programs are ending for the season. Wondering how to fill those Summer days? We have some ideas, in this issue, we have included a listing of some great Summer Camps and fun ideas for Day Trips. Right now we have 4 great contests going on in the forum. The details are in this newsletter.

Our Event Listing, is full of fun Summer Activities. We have spotlighted a few fun upcoming events; the Zany Lane CD release, Culture Fest and Chili on the Beach.

This month we would like to introduce; Go-Go Gymnastics. They recently have started offering Summer Camps and Classes to the Greater Saint John Area.

Thanks to all of you who turned out to the 2nd Annual sjkid FAIR. Some photos are included in this issue.

Continue to log on to sjkid daily, to view classified ads, participate in our forum, and find out what is going on, in our events calendar, there is always something new you won't want to miss!

I would like to wish all the Dads and Dads-to-be a Happy Fathers Day! And I also, hope you all enjoy a fun Canada Day with your Families!

Sincerely,
Catherine Derry, Site Administrator for sjkid

Summer Camp 2010

Looking for a Summer Camp for your child? This year's local camps, have so many varied themes, that there is something for everyone. Here is a sampling:

For a larger listing of Camps, see our Summer Camp Section.

Introducing Go-Go Gymnastics

Guess what Saint John?
We're coming your way this summer!!!

With a goal to make fitness fun, Go-Go camps are a healthy and safe way to get your child active this summer.

Allow us to WOW your child with our unbeatable energy, positive atmosphere and state of the art gymnastics equipment!

Come Tumble With Us This Summer!
June 28-July 2   Rothesay Netherwood School, Rothesay NB
July 5-July 9   Sussex Elementary, Sussex NB
July 12-July 16   Grace Presbyterian Church, Saint John NB
July 19-July 23   Sussex Elementary, Sussex NB
July 26-July 30   Hammond River Valley Elem., Hampton NB
Aug. 2-Aug. 6   Grace Presbyterian Church, Saint John NB
Aug. 9-Aug. 13   Rothesay Netherwood School, Rothesay NB
Aug. 16-Aug. 20   Grace Presbyterian Church, Saint John NB
Aug. 23-Aug. 27   Kennebecasis Baptist Church, Quispamsis NB
Aug. 30-Sept. 3   Kennebecasis Baptist Church, Quispamsis NB

Camp   Ages                 Camp Time   Cost Per Week
Toddler   18 mths - 3 yrs   8:30 - 9:15am   $59 + HST
Half Day   4-11 yrs      8:30 - 12 noon   $129 + HST
Full Day   4-11 yrs      8:30 - 4:30pm      $179 + HST

*Extended hours available* 8am drop off, 5pm pick up only $30+ hst /week

Day Trips

The weather is warm and the kids are restless. Time for a Day Trip. There are many communities near by with great kid friendly activities and attractions. Here are a few suggestions:

For more ideas see our Day Trip Section.

Highlights of June/July Events:

Here some great events going on in June & July!

9th Annual Community Fair, June 17th-June27th @ Harbour Station
25th Annual New River Beach Subway Sand Sculpture Contest, June 17th @ 8am @ New River Beach
Zany Lane CD Release Show, June 19th @ 6:30 pm @ Harbour View High School
Free Movies in the Park, Every Friday all Summer @ Dusk @ the Arts and Culture Park
Canada Day Celebrations in Saint John, July 1st @ 7:30am @ Uptown Saint John
Canada Day in Quispamsis, July 1st @11am @ Meenan's Cove
Culture Fest: Saint John 225, July 3rd @ 10am @ Fisher Lakes: Rockwood Park
A Celebration of Green Spaces: Recycling and Races, July 10th @ 10 am @ Rockwood Park
1st Annual Chili on the Beach, July 17th @ 9am @ Wentworth St. Ball Field
20 th Annual Buskers on the Boardwalk, July 22-25th @ Market Square Boardwalk

For a full list of June and July events, visit our What's Happening Calendar

4 Great Contests

For the month of June we have 4 great contests you can enter. Each Contest has one or more prize packs available to be won.

Contest #1 is for those with Children under the age of 3. To enter post in the Forum, about the following topic: A lot of summer activities are geared for older kids. How do you occupy your little one in the summer? One prize pack can be won in this contest
Contest #2 is for those with Children Aged 3-6. To enter post in the forum about the following topic: What are your tips for those starting school/preschool in the fall? There are 2 prize packs to be won for this contest.
Contest #3 is for those with Children over the age of 6. To enter post in the Forum about the following topic: How do you celebrate the end of the school year with your family? 2 prize packs can be won in this contest.
Contest #4 is a contest for all ages! To enter post in the Forum; feedback and suggestions on Next year's sjkid FAIR. Suggest new activities, entertainment, businesses or organizations for next year. One prize pack is available.

All contests run until June 30th and can be entered multiple times. Winners will be Announced July 2nd. Enter today, lots of prizes to be won!

2nd Annual sjkid FAIR

What a great time, was had at the 2nd Annual sjkid FAIR, last month. Thousands of you came out for a day of Free Family Fun and Entertainment! We had a great time putting on this FAIR for the community.

Everywhere, you looked kids were having fun; out on the Boardwalk touring ambulances and firetrucks, in the Atrium dancing and watching all the great Main Stage performances, inside the Trade and Convention Centre. bouncing in the bouncy castles and interacting with the booths. Parents got a chance to visit 58 booths of local organizations and businesses. People left with information, free samples and painted faces.

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We hope you all had fun! And hope to see you back again next year for the 3rd Annual sjkid FAIR.!

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