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As a result of Covid-19, Kidsworld has decided to remain paused throughout 2021. We hope to be able to bring our program back to Greater Vancouver families in the future. We will send out a newsletter if our program starts up again. All the best to you and your family this year!
AUGUST 10-16
EVENT CALENDAR
Events With Yellow Backgrounds Are Online
Events With Green Backgrounds Are In-Person
Click The Event Title Below Or Scroll Down To See The Full Event Details With Time, Location and Information
*Please note this year many events that you attend in-person are listed on multiple days to spread people out . You can only receive the Kidsworld free entrance once in the month per organization. Your name will be checked off a list when attending.*
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Calendar Subject to Change
AUGUST 10
code ninjas
*ONLINE RESERVATION EVENT*
Ages 7-14
9:30-10:30am
At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code in a fun, safe and inspiring learning environment, with a game-based curriculum that they love. Kids gain confidence by acquiring life-changing STEM skills, from robotics and problem solving to math and conditional logic.
In this hour long class kids will learn the concepts of coding by using Scratch! Students will learn how to build some basic games (and play them after too!) through a block based programming language.
Scratch is a free tool from MIT, is a block programming language targeted for kids to learn how coding works and to help them understand different programming concepts.
Account set up and laptop needed. Account registration information will be emailed to people who reserved spots.
No coding experience needed
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AUGUST 10
eagle acres dairy farm
August 10
10am-1pm
Drive Thru
Show your Kidsworld pass on Mondays in August for complimentary entrance for your car ($10 value)
Safarmi
We’ve adapted our farm to give you and your family a chance to come and see our animals and enjoy a Drive-Thru experience. Visit all of our animals and take in the great views, smells, and sounds as you drive slowly around the farm and through the barn.
During your visit read along about the animals and the farm here at Eagle Acres.
This tour experience Does Not permit any guests to get out of their vehicles BUT, you can get out of your house! Our washrooms will not be available during your visit – Plan accordingly.
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AUGUST 10-14
6 PACK INDOOR BEACH BASH
11am-3pm
One time entrance to the per Kidsworld pass throughout the month of August on weekdays starting August 4.
Call in advance to 604-321-6800 to book a time attending. You will need to say that you are a Kidsworld member, how many people are in your group, and you phone number. Then when you arrive at the time you booked, show Your Kidsworld Pass for free entrance to drop in and do lots of activities! Your name will be crossed off the Kidsworld member list.
Come enjoy some time in the sand during the open drop in from 11am-3pm at 6 Pack Beach! There will be open free play for the kids to make sand castles, play beach volleyball, dodgeball, soccer, badminton. For kids 8 and older, you can request hoverball when calling in advance to book your time.
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AUGUST 11
PORT OF VANCOUVER Discovery Centre
*ONLINE RESERVATION EVENT*
August 11
*Reservation Event*
10-11am
Ages 7+
Aimed for Grades 4-6
The Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre at Canada Place is hosting a virtual 60 minute interactive education presentation.
Kids will discover what happens at the port and how it connects to your everyday life, as well as the importance of trade in our lives. They will learn about Canada’s largest and most diversified port with various activities that encourage thinking creatively and critically, reflecting, and communicating through listening, actions, words and pictures.
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AUGUST 11
HONEYBEE
CENTRE
*IN-PERSON RESERVATION EVENT*
August 11 & 23
10:15-11:30am, 12-1:15pm
Learn about the intriguing world of honey bees with one of our knowledgeable beekeepers! Your outdoor presentation covers topics such as: different species of bees, why and how to light a bee smoker, the life cycle of a worker bee, pollination and the importance of honey bees. We will have some honey frames and an observation hive to show you!
PRESENTATION INCLUDES:
20+ minutes education under the tent in the courtyard, each family get their own picnic table
Plant and take home bee friendly flower
Table activities
Lots of opportunity for photos
Kidsworld Guests receive a same day 10% discount (purchases over $10) when they show their Kidsworld pass.
7480 176th Street
Surrey
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august 11-14
Langley Airport - Hangar #3
5333 – 216th Street
Langley
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
August 11-14
One time free entrance per Kidsworld pass in August, on Tuesdays to Fridays.
10am – 4pm
Call (604) 532-0035 in advance to book a time to visit and say you are with Kidsworld. When attending, show your pass at the front desk for child and adult complimentary admittance!
$17 Value
Canadian Museum of Flight offers a unique collection of historic aircraft & artifacts in preserving aviation history for future generations. Displays, exhibits, models make us one of Canada’s most diverse collections.
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AUGUST 12
sea smart
*ONLINE RESERVATION EVENT*
August 12
4:30-5pm (Ages 4-7)
5:15-6:15pm (Ages 8-13)
Sea Smart is a Vancouver-based charity that delivers online programs, school workshops, after school programs, summer camps and shoreline clean-ups. Our fun hands-on programs get people excited about our oceans and empower them to make the world a better place.
Ages 4-7
How does trash get into our oceans?
Through a fun, hands-on activity, your kids will learn about how trash from the land can end up in our oceans. Kids will be adding colours to paper and splashing water on it, so make sure you set up in a space where they can get a little messy!
Ages 8-13
Ocean Pollution Kahoot
Did you know that by 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in our oceans? Join Sea Smart in this workshop to learn about and test your knowledge of marine animals and ocean pollution! This activity will also use an online program called Kahoot. It would be ideal if you have a second device, but you can use both Zoom and Kahoot on a computer.
Kidsworld Members also receive 10% off the Girls Jr. Marine Biologist Online Camps. Visit the Bonus Discounts Page for code and info.
Online Event
Zoom Link and Materials Needed Will Be Sent To People Registered
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AUGUST 12-13
reifel bird sanctuary
Wednesdays & Thursdays in August
August 12-13
9am-4pm
Show your Kidsworld Pass at the entrance for complimentary entrance for child and adult worth $8. One time free entrance per Kidsworld pass. Parking lot reservation required a day or two in advance. Self-guided nature experience.
The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary has 850 acres of wetlands, marshes and low dykes that is is ideally located for or the millions of birds seeking feeding and resting areas during their annual migrations along the Pacific Coast. It is a great place for bird watching for all ages. In August you will see birds flying south from Alaska and the Arctic. These birds often have specialized beaks for digging in the soft mud, and feed in outer outer shallow ponds at high tide. There are 6kms of walking trails. Please note the picnic area is closed due to Covid-19.
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AUGUST 13
build a biz kids
*ONLINE RESERVATION EVENT*
August 13
10:15-11:45am, 12-1:30pm
For Ages 7-13
Invent the Next Big Thing!
Imagine if YOU could invest something so amazing, that YOUR invention was in EVERY household in North America! Cool, right?!?!
Well, reinvention is the fastest way to develop a successful product, and that's exactly what we are going to do!
Bring blank paper, a pencil and pen and let's get creative. We can't WAIT to see what you come up with! Webcams are mandatory for safety reasons. Siblings can participate together or separately, if you have multiple devices.
Build a Biz Kids is a non profit society who help to develop foundational skills in kids through entrepreneurship. Students learn critical skills while starting their own business, step by step. Real Kids, Real Money, Real Life Experiences.
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AUGUST 13-16
VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM
August 13-16
Open Thursdays to Sundays all month
The free Kidsworld entrance can only be received once in the month.
10am – 5pm
Find the code for free Kidsworld entrance on the Discounts Page. Enter the code when pre-booking your time to attend on the Maritime Museum website. You will still need to show your pass at the museum when you visit.
$23.50 value!
Ahoy! The Maritime Museum is hidden treasure and a fun way to spend an afternoon for your whole family. The young'uns have a whale of a time in our Maritime Discovery Centre, older folks love our quirky nautical exhibits and, of course, landlubbers and seadogs alike go head over heels for the St. Roch! The two new feature exhibits on display– By the Shores and 75 Years of Freedom
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AUGUST 14
Microsoft
*ONLINE RESERVATION EVENT*
Computer Basics @ 10am-11am
Get Creative with paint 3D @ 2pm-3pm.
For ages 7+
Come enjoy several online activities hosted by Metrotown's Microsoft Store! Please note there are six different activities throughout the month, and each activity is run twice. A child can choose two activities they would like to do. If spaces remain on the Reservation Events page the day before an event, you can sign up for it in addition to your two chosen activities.
Computer Basics: In this virtual workshop, students will use and understand the basic parts of a computer. They will also learn basic coding terminology and learn how to apply what they have learned into basic coding games.
Get Creative with Paint 3D: In this virtual workshop, students will learn about the Paint 3D app and how they can use it for free on any Windows device. They will also be able to create 3D objects and create their own artwork.
AUGUST 14
GRANDVIEW LANES BOWLING
August 14 & 31
Kidsworld child and accompanying adult can enjoy one free child and adult game between 11am and 6pm.
Free children shoes, parent shoes $4.
Reservations Highly Recommended.
Call 604-253-2747
Grandview Bowling Lanes has been offering exciting and affordable entertainment for the entire family for over half a century. Originally established in 1947, Grandview Lanes has been owned and operated by three generations of the Marino family for the past 66 years.
