20 — Wednesday, June 30, 1999 — North Shore News north shore news Revision work pays off in September From page 19 skill book, or a computer game that is mathematically based, and have them work on the basic computational skills for 15 or 20 minutes a day. Knowing these facts like the back of your hand allows the mind to clear itself of the drudgery of such tasks and PROUD SPONSORS OF VANCOUVER NORTH STARS look bevond them to the con- cepts that are being covered in class. Without the basics down, even the most simple concept gets bogged down in frustrated mechanics. Add it up, an hour of read- ing, a half hour of writing and review and 15 minutes of math basics. Just one and three quarter hours of work a day, in a 24-hour period — thar still leaves plenty of ume for relaxing and playing. The parents who often require such routines are the ones whose children are already doing well in school. What does that do to the range of abilities in September and the confidence level of the weaker student who does not try to keep up? . We'd all like to sit around for two months at a time and do nothing, but that’s not very realistic unless we've struck it rich in the lettery. For most of us, working a lit- de each day is both a necessity and a good discipline to break the boredom. Graham Hovkev is the author of Pareming Is A Team Sport, , or 209-8784. SNAKE CHARMERS! The Valley Venom will be _Slithering onto the grass at beautiful Klahanie Park in West Vancouver this Saturday, July 3. Kick off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Join the North Stars of the Rugby Canada League as they § take on this travelling band of § snake oil salesmen: This is the final regular season | game for the North Stars before | the league Advance _ ticket championship. saies are _ available through the B.C. Rugby Union at 737-3029 or’ may be purchased at the gate for $10.00 (still the best entertainment value | in town). Come on out and watch us take the sting out of the ‘PARENTAL GUIDANCE saponin sash laaun Saemabes WEDNESDAYS Floodplain Frotic: Fun adventures for Eco-explorers at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. For ages 5-6. June 30, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30- 3 p.m. $6 per session. Pre- register: 981-3103. Exo-Explorers Program: Five- and six-year-olds explore the _ outdoors every Wednesday throughout the summer at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. To register call 981-3103. Happy Birthday: Wednesday, July 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Park Royal South. The Gator Pit celebrates Mr. Snappy’s 2nd birthday with mes, free balloons and free face painting. Info: 925- 0707. THURSDAYS “Canada Day Tree Flantin; Celebrate Canada’s beauti forests by planting a tree on July 1. The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is giving away free tree seedlings. Take one home or join a park ranger in lanting trees alongside near- y trails in Lynn Canyon Park. Info: 981-3103. Vancouver Museum: Participate in Canada Day by touring the galleries, cating cake, adding to the creation of a Canadian flag and watching artists create a neon design of the Canadian Flag. For more information call 736-4431. Island: Free Canada Day fun including singing of the national anthem and Canada Day cake beside the Granville Island Hotel, live entertainment by Canadian jazz greats, barbe- cuc, craft crawl, patriotic pooch contest and more. Granville FRIDAY Beach Bonanza: Build toys to use at the beach. Art in the Park craft workshops cach Friday this summer. For ages 5-8. July 2, 10:30 a.m.-ncon, - at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. $6 per session. To pre-register phone 981-3103. ONGOING ~ Call for prices on other models ~ Full range of accessories and parts — Full manufacture and service facility Maplewood Farm: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit “goar hill” and the “rabbitat” then watch the cow-milking demonstra- tion every day at 1:15 p.m. World of Reading Club: Pre-register before July 15 at any N.V. district library. World of Reading Club: Summer reading club runs to August 28 ‘at the W.V. Memorial Library. For grades 1-7. For more information call 925-7408. Teen Summer Reading Club: At the W.V. Memorial Library for grades 8-12. Stickers, food coupons, books and prizes. Info: 925-7408. Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre: Hands-on adventure for childzen. Learn. about local wildlife, environmental issues and rainforest ccology through displays, movies and fun nature programs. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Admission by donation. Info: 981-3103. Parent Information Line: Call 985-2988 for informa- tion on child care, children’s services, family resources, par- ent education, etc. Research on ADHD: Mothers and sons are needed for a study conducted by Dr. Charlotte Johnston. Sons should be 7-12 years and have been diagnosed with ADHD or ADD. Mothers will receive $15 and children a UBC T- shirt. If interested call Jacky at 822-9037. Wheelchair sports: North Shore Neighbourhood House, N.V. For more infor- mation call 987-8138. Chalk on the Sidewalk: A summer .program for kids aged 6-10 presented. by. the North Vancouver Museum. Discover the secret recipe for sidewalk chalk, build an old- fashioned toy, play games. and . more. July 7-Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to noon. §5/child. Register: 987-5618. Forest Discoveries day camps for 5-11 year olds, Explore the many areas of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Through hands-on activities, crafts, games and projects, children will discover the many .wonders of forest and stream _. ecosystems. Camps offered July and August. Details: 987-1273. Early registration advised. . Creative Art: Weekly camps ‘for ages 5 1/2-11 at the Silk Purse Art Centre. July 5-30 and Aug. 16-27, 10 «.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. Visits from local artists and studio trips. For further information call 925-7270. -- WE DELIVER IN YOUR AREA! =