46 - Sunday. June 20, 1999 — THE school vear is clos- ing. Soon the skies will be filled with vacationers flying near and far, some of whom will be very young, and travelling alone. Children are considered unaccompanied minors (UNIS) if they're on their own and between th and 12 years of age. The ages may vary slightly: airline to airline, but the major- ity of carriers won't allow kids under five to travel a UMs. Every carrier has proce- dures to accommodate these junior jet-setters, and a tew dimely tips may go a long way in helping your child have a fan and uneventful journey. “The number of UMs grows every year,” said Martha Chapman of Signature Vacations. “We sce mere and more Burnaby Eaton Centre Metrotown West Vancouver Park Royal South Vancouver West Broadway North Shore News kids travelling on their own acrow Canada, to Europe and to Florida.” And while some kids have become quite blase about flying. te can be a trau matic experience for first-time ty crs. Betere the child departs. parents should complete an unaccompanied minor form which will be available free ot charge at airport check-in. This details their home address and phone number, as well as infor- mation about who will be pick- ing up the child ar the end of the journey. “Remind the person at the f “We see more and more kids travelling on their own across Canada, to Europe and to Florida.” ivin other end that he or she will be asked to present FD in’ order for the airline to hand the child over” said Chapman, Vhe atrline will ask the child te wear identi: cation (such asa label worn around the neck} co identity him oor her to theht attendants ascan UML It's important that the child doesn't remove Ubis dur ing the flight and understands that flight acten- dants? instrue- ions must be _ obeyed ar all times. Explain ahead of time that vou won't be able to accompa: ay the child to the departure lounge, bur that a member of Right now at Pearle Vision, you can Scratch & Save up to $125 on a new pair of glasses, including our complete selection of designer styles. So drop in and pick up your lucky scratch card. But hurry, this great cfler ends June 27, 1999. Full details are available at your nearest Pearle Vision. a PeapteVsion You won't believe your eyes! Caquitlam Coquitlam Centre 464-1822 430-3!26 Vancouver Oakridge Centre 925-9515 Surrey Surrey Piace Malt 873-5234 airline staff wi escort them to ensure they ges on the nehr arphine Keep the child's hand lug: Kage Ta a aainimim se they don't find themselves strug: ging along arport concourses. “Packing a snack is a ood idea, but it’s abo mportint for the child to knew thar their meals and drinks on an ainplane are free of charge ~~ they need: Wehave to worry about having ext ocash for them,” Chapman said. Airlines routinely charge adult fares tor UMs soo it ts worth investigating «charter fares which are often more affordable chan the scheduled carriers — especially ifthe child is ying one way. The charter carriers also don’t charge an UM) service tee which is the case with many scheduled carriers. Clearbrock Langley 263-2514 588-694] Sevenoaks Mail Wiliowbrook Mall 853-810! 530-9081 Pearle, Pearle Vision Cencer and Pearle Vision Express are crademarks of Pearle Vision, inc. ©1995 Pearle Vision, inc. 4a other discounts or coupens apply. Good only at participating locations. STUFF SUNDAY SuperSunday at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Every third Sunday of cach month trom neon to 3.30 pam. the gallery is transformed into a fun-filled hands-on learning environment for families with children aged 5-12 vears. For more information call 662- 3700, MONDAY Hisss-teria: Slither down to the Lynn Canvon Ecology Centre to learn about snakes, For ages 3-4 accompanied by an adult. June 28, 10:30 a.ns. or 1:30 p.m. $5 per ion. To pre-register phone 981- 3103. Incredible Insects: Go on an insect safari at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. For ages 7-8. June 28, ET asm.-2 p.m. $7 per session. Bring a lunch. ‘To pre-register call 981-3103. TUESDAY Babes Storytime: Drop in for ages 0-24 months, at 10:30 am., N.V. City Library. For more information cail 980- 4424, International Fairytales and Craft: For 6-9 year olds, June 22, 3:30 p.m, N.V. City Library. This month Australia is featuied. co pre-register call 980-4424. WEDNESDAYS Fioodplain Frolic: 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. 36 per ‘session. Pre- register: 981-3103. Toddler Storytime: Drop in fun for ages 2-3 years ar 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., NLV. City Library. For more informa- tion call 980-4424. Drop-in Storytime Fun: Ages 3-5 years at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at W.V. Memorial Library. For more information call 925-7408. THURSDAYS Babes Storytime: Drop in for ages 0-24 months, at 10:30 am., N.V. City Library. For information call 980-4424. International Fairytales and Craft: For 6-9 year olds, June 24, 3:30 p.m, N.V. City Library. This month Australia is featured. To pre-register call 980-4424. Canada Day Tree Planting: Celebrate Canada’s beautiful forests by planting a tree on July 1. The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is giving away free native iree seedlings. Take one home or join a park ranger in planting trees along- side nearby trails in Lynn Canvon Park. Into: 9S8T- 3103. Vancouver Museum: Participate in Canada Dav bv touring the galleries, cating cake, adding to the creation of 2 Canadian tlig and watching Urtists create anicon design of the Canadian Flag. Lighting, ofthe flag at 3 p.m For more information call 736 4441, Granville Island: Free Canada Day fun including Singing oof othe national anthem and Canada Day cake beside the Granville Island Hotel, live entertainment by Canadian jazz greats, barbe- cue, craft crawl, patriotic pooch contest and ntore. FRIDAY Toddler Storytime: Drop in fun for ages 2-3 vears at 10 am. and Plo aim., NW. City Library, For more informa- tion call 980-4424. Drop-in Storytime Fun: For ages 3-5 vears at 10:30 a.m. at the WV. Memorial Library. For more information call 925-7408. Beach Bonanza: Build toys to use at the beach. Art in the Park craft workshops each Friday this summer. For ages 5-8. luly 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. S6 per session. To pre-register phone 981-3103. SATURDAY “French for Fun Storytime: Drop in for all ages ar the N.V. City Library, 9:30 or 11 a.m. For more information call 980-4424. French Movie: Drop in for all ages at the N.V. City Library, Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m., “TinTin’s: Les Bijoux de al Castifiore” For more intor- mation call 980-4424. Saturday Storytime and Crafts: For 4-8 vear olds, 10 a.m. at N.V. City Library. To pre-register call 980-4424, A World of Reading: Saturday, June 26 Children aged 6 and up are invited to hear Stories from Around the Globe at Parkgate Library at 10:30 a.m., Lynn Vailey Library at 1 p.m. and Capilano Library at 3 p.m. ONGOING World of Reading Club: For grades 1-7 and Eager Reader Club for ages 0-kindergarten. Pre-register between June 19- 30 for loads of sunimer fun. N.V. City Library: 980-4424. World of Reading Ciub: Pre-register before July 15 at any N.V. district library. World of Reading Club: Summer reading club runs June 28-Aug. 28 at the W.V. Memorial Library. For grades 1-7. Sign-up starts June 14, For more information call 925-7408. Teen Summer Reading Club: At the W.V. Memorial . Library for grades 8-12. Stick:-rs, food coupons, books and prizes. Registration starts June 14. For more informa- tion call 925-7408. North Van Discrict Libraries: No reguiar story- times during June. Storytimes for preschoolers and school- See mare page At Nee oe nk rept ew