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New West camps keep kids busy this summer

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Fraser River Discovery Centre
Fraser River Discovery Centre is offering summer camps for kids this summer.

The kids have been freed from school for summer break. Now what?

A couple of local groups have alerted us to camps they’re offering to kids this summer that you may want to check out.

Fraser River Discovery Centre has a number of camps this summer: Hands On History runs July 16 to 20 for kids aged five to eight; X-Treme S.T.E.A.M. is July 23 to 27 for nine- to 11-year-olds.; Arts Unleased runs Aug. 13 to 17 for five to eight year olds; and Creators Unite is Aug. 20 to 24 for nine- to 11-year-olds. Camps run Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 pm., but people can book the full week ($149 or $135 for Fraser River Discovery Centre members) or $35 per day (or $30 for members). Info: 604-521-8401 or fraserriverdiscovery.org.

* Local Presbyterian churches are offering day camps for children aged five to 12, with the theme being how to overcome the bully – Joseph and his Dream Coat. Camp 2 is July 23 to 27 at St. Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, 1320 Seventh Ave.; and Camp 3 is Aug. 13 to 17 at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Ave. All camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $100 per child or two camps for $175, but bursaries are available. Info and registration: Marion at 604-524-9056.