Kidsummer offers holiday outings Deana Lancaster News Reporter WITH summer fast approaching, parents across the Nerth Shore are already looking for ways to keep their chil- dren entertained. North Vancouver t nessman Brian Freesto more than 70 solutions ic, the “What to do?” question. Eight years ago he was a producer involved in plan- ning many special events, including the Carol Ship Festival, First Night and the Sea Festival. He saw the ne for planned summertime activities for kids, so he creat- ced and launched Kidsummer. “I never thought for a second that ['d stay with it for eight years,” he said. “But it’s been so successful. We have a following that’s been with us virtually from the beginning.” Freestone has launched similar programs in Calgary and on ‘Vancouver Island. With a $25 membership, one child between the ages of five and 15, accompanied by a parent or guardian, can Bring them to take part in an array of kid- friendly ac This year, the Lower Mainland membership includes events like a day on Grouse Mountain, entry to Splashdown Park, Kid City Entertainment Centre, Stardust Skating Centre and others. Family festivals, like Canada Day celebrations at Canada Place and the Old- fashioned Sumnier Festival at the histeric Stewart Farm in Surrey are also included. Many of the outings are edu- cational as well as fun — like Transit Orientation Day and a tour of GM Place. While most of the activi- ties only require that the par- ent and child wear their Kidsummer buttons for entry, each membership also includes one choice from several events that require a confirmed reservation, including a Paddlewheel Harbour Tour, a CN IMAX film, a presentation of Theatre Under The Stars or a day at the Molson Indy Kidsummer Membership Kits are available at Ricky's Restavrant in Capilano Mall, or by calling the Kidsummer Hotline: 983-9799. NEWS photo Terry Peters Reader’s choice HUGH Brewster, winner of a Young Reader's Choice Award — the Red Cedar Book Award — for his non-fic- tion book Anastasia's Album, ihe summer watch for speciai The Edge | recently spoke to his young fans at the Parkgate Branch Library. Throughout events taking place at North Shore libraries. best Brands - Best Prices at our Lynn Valley location only Bring inthisad 1 WEEK CAMPS ages 7-12 $175 # and birthday Great for building confidence. Camps consist of 4 half child climbs for days at The Edge, plus one full day hiking in the North FREE Shore Mountains. $225 (with party of 3 epg WEEK ADVANCED age 8+ — For kids with previous experience, i day inside plus outdoors to Squamish on each of the following 4 days. » KUDZ-BIZ 6. KID “Home of Canada’s Largest Youth Ci bing Program” EDGE 984-9080 Climbing Contre #2-1485 Welch St, North Van. North Shore Community Owned & Operated Individual Player & Team Assessment & Development Price Busters for Girls & Boys one. 0%, MSR 40 *Denim Jumpers, Shorts, Skorts, sizes 2-12.. . ' 40% © Girls’ Short Sets, sizes 2-3X ....ccccccccccsssecessssseceeees OFF MSR s9 99 * Infant Terry or Seersucker Rompers... or 2/1 1 sa 14", 2/22" enfant & Newborn Sleepers — rive" — or Coaches may want to take this opportunity * Entire Stock Bathing Suits, sizes 2-1 to have their entire team coached as a unit in preparation for the fall season. * Boys’ Dazzle Short Sets, sizes 4-6x...... Our staff coaches will meet with the team coach to discuss and identify che specific needs of the team and each player. The team coach is encouraged to participate and keep ‘a record of the technical information provided by the staff coach. Our taining facility speciatizes in High Performance mms, intensive programs designed for players who are Seriousty looking to continue in the game. For more info on Fall Programs call Tom McManus Ch. p.c. Director & Head Coach 981-3171 3590 Mountain Highway North Vancouver Our National Coaching Certification programs are available to enhance the level of youth & senior coaches on the North Shore. . Lynn Valiey Centre 988-7466 Easy access, take the Lynn Vailey Rd. (North) Exit off Upper Levels Hwy.