Summer eGuides now online to help plan ahead for city programs
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Summer eGuides now online to help plan ahead for city programs
(Via City of Ottawa)
With sights set on better days ahead, the City’s Summer eGuides are now online. Offered in English and French, peruse our COVID-modified summer camps, outdoor activities and virtual offerings. Registration takes place online starting Wednesday, May 5 at 9 pm.
The start of in-person camps and activities will be subject to the prevailing COVID-19 restrictions being relaxed sufficiently to allow for the program to operate. However, it is important to provide residents enough lead time, especially parents and guardians, to plan for this summer.
COVID-19 modified in-person programming at select locations
Low-ratio summer camps: Fun and creative physically distanced sports, games and crafts for children and youth between the ages of 4 and 12. Activities will be held outdoors whenever possible and enhanced safety measures will be in place.
Outdoor recreation activities: Cycling and tennis for children and adults.
Inclusive recreation activities: Activities for children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Virtual online programs
The popularity and convenience of virtual programming has made it a permanent fixture in future offerings, including summer.
Virtual summer camps: Mix and match half-day sessions to pique your child or youth’s interest in the arts and technology. Programs include:
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) exploring robotics and using LEGO® for construction and design
Dance
Music
Animation
Visual arts
Virtual fitness programs for adults: Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and tai chi, among others
Registration on May 5 is easy. Explore the eGuides to select the program that interests you and follow these simple steps:
Go to ottawa.ca/recreation and click on the eGuides.
Click the relevant barcode – it will take you to join.ottawa.ca and the course page, with details about the number of spaces available, fees and dates.
Add the class to your cart and then proceed through the checkout. We’ll email you your receipt.
Also, please keep an eye out for information on our upcoming spring and summer learn to swim and aquatic certification programs and registration dates.
Follow Ottawa Recreation, Culture and Facilities’ Facebook page for all the latest news and information on our recreation and arts programs, activities and events.
Upcoming virtual events
Share your event with us: events@ottawastart.com.
The Science Behind the Costume: Discover the world of historical costuming with Perth-based seamstress and costume designer Loree Tannett. Join us as Loree shares her process for creating clothing items that bring the past alive! More info… (May 19)
Study and Go Abroad Virtual Fair. The free Study and Go Abroad Virtual Fair offers students a unique opportunity to meet and chat to universities, colleges and professional schools from around the world, to help them start planning their next step in education. Learn about admission requirements, exciting programs and scholarships. Join free webinars during the day on a variety of topics. More info… (May 20)
School of the Photographic Arts Ottawa diploma exhibition No. 16: SPAO students showcase their work. SPAO is proud to present this new generation of contemporary photographers and photo-based artists who are more ready than ever to tackle what lies ahead. More info… (Until May 16).
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