kids ottawa and gatineau family event calendar

When their mother abandons them to a position of prestigious employment, three siblings in 1966 Quebec manage their personal tragedy with different coping mechanisms.
613.789.4600     www.bytowne.ca/
Cost: $6 - $9
Age: 13-99     Language: French
Time: 6.50pm
Fri, Jul 04/08 - Thu, Jul 10/08

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An epic film comprising the life and personal history of the man who became Ghengis Khan.
613.789.4600     www.bytowne.ca/
Cost: $6 - $9
Age: 14-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: 9.00pm
Fri, Jul 04/08 - Sun, Jul 13/08

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Join a team of fossil hunters as they journey to remote locations and unearth some of the most fearsome creatures of all time.
819.776.7010    
Cost: $6 - $10, family rate $25: max 2 adults
Age: 0-99     Language: English
Time: Check website for exact showtimes
Mon, Jun 09/08 - Thu, Aug 28/08

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A joyfully profound documentary that describes a group of octegenarians who form a singing group that embraces all manner of rock, funk, punk and blues.
613.789.4600     www.bytowne.ca/
Cost: $6 - $9
Age: 13-99     Language: English
Time: See website for show times
Fri, Jul 04/08 - Sun, Jul 06/08

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The largest blues festival in Canada and the second largest in North America. Under 10s free and stroller welcome. Check details on website.
613.247.1188     www.ottawabluesfest.ca
Cost: See web for details; children under 10 free
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time:
Thu, Jul 03/08 - Sun, Jul 13/08

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Saturday is the really big kids day of this multi-day festival. Fireworks on Friday night. Website for all the details.
000.000.0000     fitzroyharbour.com
Cost:
Age: 0-99     Language: English
Time: Thurs 6pm-1am; Fri 5pm-1am; Sat 8am-1pm; Sun 2pm
Thu, Jul 03/08 - Sun, Jul 06/08

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From the night shift in a lumber mill to a Rideau Hall costume ball, explore the desperate and decadent lives of children in early Ottawa.
613.234.4570    
www.bytownmuseum.com/EN/events.html
Cost: 4 and under free; $3-$6; family $15
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: Web for seasonal hours; summer open 7 days week
Apr 26/08 - Nov 30/08 Each Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun

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Calling all board gamers for a challenging afternoon.Registration required.
613.580.2796    
www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/events/preschool/preschool_e.cfm?branch=Ruth%20E.%20Dickinson
Cost:
Age: 6-12     Language: English
Time: 2 p.m. for 2 hr
Jul 04/08 - Aug 15/08 Each Fri

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An exhibition that will take you back to a time when milkmen made daily home deliveries and dairy tokens were a staple in every household.
613.782.8914     www.currencymuseum.ca
Cost: Free admission
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: 10:30 am-5:00 pm Mon - Sat, 1:00 pm - 5:00pm Sun
Fri, Jun 27/08 - Sun, Nov 30/08

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Discover how science and technology have allowed Canadians to manage and protect the forest, and explore how it influences the way we live, think, and dream.
613.991.3044    
www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
Cost: Museum fees apply
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Feb 01/08 - Sep 01/08 Each Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the collection that is not usually on display in the Museum. Attendance is limited. Please register at the information desk.
613.991.3044    
www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/
Cost: Included in Museum admission
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eng; 1:00 p.m. French
Jul 01/08 - Sep 01/08 Each Mon, Thu & Fri

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Adventures for preschool visitors and their accompanying adults, designed to help young children explore the exhibits.
819.776.7000     www.civilization.ca
Cost: Free with museum admission.
Age: 2-5     Language: Bilingual
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Jan 04/08 - Dec 31/08 Each Fri

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Explore Technology Park and tour inside the Museum's Cape North lighthouse, or take part in water rocket launches.
613.991.3044    
www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/
Cost: Included in Museum admission
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tue, Jul 01/08 - Mon, Sep 01/08

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Approximately 30 images comment on the invention of photography, and how it dared to challenge the traditional art of painting. Works from the NGC collection.
613.990.1985     www.gallery.ca
Cost: Included with gallery admission.
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: Tue-Sun 10-5, Thu 10-8. Starting May 1: Open Mon.
Mar 28/08 - Jul 13/08 Each Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun

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These two student exhibitions each tell a Cold War story: Canada's emergency medical stockpiles and Ottawa and the Cold War.
613.839.0007     www.diefenbunker.ca
Cost: Free with museum tour admission; pre-registration
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: Following museum tours at 11, 12, 1, 2 and 3.
Sat, Apr 26/08 - Wed, Dec 31/08

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A North American exclusive! This exhibition brings together over 200 extraordinary works that showcase the 1930s, and explore the link between art and biology.
613.990.1985    
www.gallery.ca/english/592.htm#exhib746
Cost: Individuals $7 - $15, Family 2+3 $30
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: Tue-Sun 10-5, Thu 10-8. Starting May 1: Open Mon.
Fri, Jun 06/08 - Sun, Sep 07/08

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This retrospective exhibition presents over 80 photographs by Geoffrey James, one of Canada's most eloquent interpreters of landscape.
613.990.1985    
www.gallery.ca/english/592.htm#exhib2007
Cost: Included with gallery admission.
Age: 0-99     Language: Bilingual
Time: Daily 10-5, Thu 10-8. Starting Oct 1: Closed Mon.
Fri, May 30/08 - Sun, Oct 19/08

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Spectators are welcome, free of charge, at all our shows. Of note is Friday Aug. 10 – our annual dress-up theme night.
613.835.2237    
www.CentaurRidingSchool.com
Cost: Free
Age: 0-99     Language: English
Time:
Fri, Jul 04/08

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Do arts and crafts in the morning and field trips in the afternoon. The emphasis is on fun with arts and crafts, not technical training.
613.270.0149    
www.campscanada.com/mbarts.php
Cost: $168, optional lunch program: $24
Age: 5-12     Language: English
Time: 8:45am - 4:30pm, care: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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Campers explore movement, sound, characterization, story-telling and improvisation. There are opportunities to create masks, puppets and other theatre crafts. Something new to explore every day!
613.567.6788    
www.ossd.com/public_html/html/programs/summer/programs_summer.html
Cost: $400, before&after care $10
Age: 6-8     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, before&after care 8:15am-5:00pm
Jul 02/08 - Jul 11/08 Mon to Fri

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Explore your creativity and imagination. Daily instruction in art theory and technique. Practice what you learn through mixed media, crafts, drawing and sculpting projects.
613.798.8950    
www.dovercourt.org/Dov_camps_2008_web_sml.pdf
Cost: $193.50, pre&post camp $30
Age: 6-8     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post camp 7:30am-6:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat

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A week of dance: jazz, ballet, hip hop and creative dance. Showcare your new steps and routines at the Friday Parents Show. All levels welcome.
613.798.8950    
www.dovercourt.org/Dov_camps_2008_web_sml.pdf
Cost: $175.50, pre&post camp $30
Age: 4-5     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post camp 7:30am-6:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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Create and stage a live production. Lead roles, supporting roles, set design, construction and more are covered. NOTE: No camp July 1st.
613.798.8950    
www.dovercourt.org/Dov_camps_2008_web_sml.pdf
Cost: $375, pre&post camp $30
Age: 7-8     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post camp 7:30am-6:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 11/08 Mon to Fri

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Explore your creativity and imagination. Using hand building & wheel throwing techniques, make personal creations from a pile of mud to a work of art.
613.798.8950    
www.dovercourt.org/Dov_camps_2008_web_sml.pdf
Cost: $193.50, pre&post camp $30
Age: 6-8     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post camp 7:30am-6:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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Explore your creativity and imagination. Using hand building & wheel throwing techniques, make personal creations from a pile of mud to a work of art.
613.798.8950    
www.dovercourt.org/Dov_camps_2008_web_sml.pdf
Cost: $193.50, pre&post camp $30
Age: 9-11     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post camp 7:30am-6:00pm
Mon, Jun 30/08 - Fri, Jul 04/08

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Campers learn to express themselves using their voice, body and imagination to create characters, scenes and stories. It’s a full camp of drama fun!
613.567.6788    
www.ossd.com/public_html/html/programs/summer/programs_summer.html
Cost: $150, before&after care $10
Age: 9-11     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, before&after care 8:15am-5:00pm
Wed, Jul 02/08 - Fri, Jul 04/08

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Campers learn to express themselves using their voice, body and imagination to create characters, scenes and stories. It’s a full camp of drama fun!
613.567.6788    
www.ossd.com/public_html/html/programs/summer/programs_summer.html
Cost: $400, before&after care $10
Age: 9-11     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, before&after care 8:15am-5:00pm
Jul 02/08 - Jul 11/08 Mon to Fri

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Create characters, scenes and situations as you learn how to be spontaneous, respond quickly and get rid of inhibitions. Camp ends with a presentation.
613.567.6788    
www.ossd.com/public_html/html/programs/summer/programs_summer.html
Cost: $400, before&after care $10
Age: 10-12     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, before&after care 8:15am-5:00pm
Jul 02/08 - Jul 11/08 Mon to Fri

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Enjoy 2 hours of art instruction at NVAC. Head back to camp for camp activities in the afternoon. There will be no camp July 1st.
613.580.2424 ext 15384    www.ottawa.ca
Cost: $126.50
Age: 6-9     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Mon, Jun 30/08 - Fri, Jul 04/08

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Ottawa Little Theatre strives to ensure that all children have an enjoyable and rewarding experience in our drama program.
613.233.8948 ext 222    www.o-l-t.com
Cost: $385 per two week session
Age: 13-16     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm - 4:00pm, NOTE: no class July 1.
Jun 30/08 - Jul 11/08 Mon to Fri

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Specific acting skills such as improvisation, mime and character study will be explored and specialized theatre games played. Last day production for family and friends.
613.233.8948 ext 222    www.o-l-t.com
Cost: $385 per two week session
Age: 9-12     Language: English
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm, NOTE: no class July 1.
Jun 30/08 - Jul 11/08 Mon to Fri

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Work and play learning about drama and theatre, prepare for your performance, then Friday rehearse and perform at the Theatre with costumes props and more.
613.830.7360     www.oyplayers.on.ca
Cost: $170
Age: 8-11     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post care available
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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Adventures offers fun, exciting and educational summer day camps aiming to introduce children to the wonders of computers and technology and to the university environment!
613.562.5491     adventures.uottawa.ca
Cost: $144 9am-4pm, $160 8am-5pm
Age: 8-13     Language: English and French
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, Extended 8:00am-5:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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This exciting new course will expose kids to the awesome power of computers and how they can turn your ideas into reality.
613.798.8950    
www.dovercourt.org/Dov_camps_2008_web_sml.pdf
Cost: $193.50, pre&post camp $30
Age: 8-10     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post camp 7:30am-6:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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Students in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 4 are warmly invited to attend Elmwood’s annual French Immersion Camp. No camp July 1.
613.749.6761    
www.elmwood.ca/documents/parents/french-camp.pdf
Cost: $480 for two-week camp
Age: 4-10     Language: Bilingual
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.; pre-post care available
Jun 23/08 - Jul 04/08 Mon to Fri

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Adventures offers fun, exciting and educational summer day camps aiming to introduce children to the wonders of engineering and science and to the university environment!
613.562.5491     adventures.uottawa.ca
Cost: $144 9am-4pm, $160 8am-5pm
Age: 8-13     Language: English and French
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, Extended 8:00am-5:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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Learn about animation, the Internet, and HTML, create a Web site and use e-mail. Build your own LEGO robot and control it using the computer.
613.520.2600 ext 1932   
vv.carleton.ca/web/sections/Programs/SummerCamps.php
Cost: 3-day: $170, 4-day: $195, pre&post care $18, $24
Age: 7-8     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, pre&post care 8:00am-5:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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A variety of projects and workshops allow you to delve into the areas of multimedia, electronics, robotics, programming, and the Internet. From beginners and advanced.
613.520.2600 ext 1932   
vv.carleton.ca/web/sections/Programs/SummerCamps.php
Cost: 3-day: $170, 4-day: $195, pre&post care $18, $24
Age: 13-16     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, pre&post care 8:00am-5:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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iPLAY camp helps your child discover the world of computers in a fun, interactive environment. Children learn website design and play PC games together.
613.845.0872     www.iplay.ca/orleans
Cost: $195 including lunch
Age: 8-16     Language: English and French
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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At NSL Language Camp, children learn French or English as a Second Language. Small group morning classes, fun afternoon activities and all day Saturday excursions!
613.232.8908     www.nationalschool.ca/
Cost: 1st wk: $425, extra wk: $410, after care: $45
Age: 6-17     Language: English and French
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm, After care: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Mon, Jun 30/08 - Sat, Jul 05/08

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Design the ultimate website, master the Internet, learn robotics basics using LEGO, explore animation, fun multimedia applications, and many other cool aspects of technology.
613.520.2600 ext 1932   
vv.carleton.ca/web/sections/Programs/SummerCamps.php
Cost: 3-day: $170, 4-day: $195, pre&post care $18, $24
Age: 9-10     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, pre&post care 8:00am-5:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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Pedestrian Safety, Bus Safety, Fire Safety, Bicycle Safety, Railway Safety, Home Alone, Street Proofing as well as other fun activities. 2, 3 and 5-day camps.
613.238.1513    
www.ottawasafetycouncil.ca/safetyvillage.html
Cost: $160, $145 for 1st sibling, no charge pre&post car
Age: 4-8     Language: English
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, pre&post care 8:00am-5:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

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613.798.8950    
www.dovercourt.org/Dov_camps_2008_web_sml.pdf
Cost: $193.50, pre&post camp $30
Age: 9-11     Language: English
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm, pre&post camp 7:30am-6:00pm
Jun 30/08 - Jul 04/08 Each Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri