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City Arts Centre Valley Zoo > 2013 Spring Park IN THE CITY John Janzen Nature Centre John Walter Museum

Arts • Culture • History • Nature Prince of Wales Armouries Program Guide River Valley Programs

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1. City Arts Centre 6. John Walter Museum 10943 – 84 Avenue Bottom of Walterdale INFORMATION and Queen Elizabeth For more information about any of 2. Roads, on the north side these City of Edmonton recreation 133 Street and Buena of the Kinsmen Sport facilities, or sports fields, parks or Vista Road (87 Avenue) Centre parking lot trails, please call 311 (780-442-5311 if outside Edmonton) or visit Muttart Conservatory 3. 7. Prince of Wales www.edmonton.ca. 9626 – 96A Street Armouries Heritage Centre, 4. 10440 – 108 Avenue Located just off Whitemud Freeway and , access from Fox Drive only

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02 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg > Spring 2013 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

> Table of Contents Facilities Registration Procedures ...... 03 City Arts Centre ...... 05 John Walter Museum ...... 50 Volunteer with the Edmonton Valley Zoo ...... 27 Prince of Wales Armouries ...... 52 City of Edmonton ...... 04 Muttart Conservatory ...... 33 River Valley Programs ...... 53 Fort Edmonton Park ...... 39 Booking and Cancellation John Janzen Nature Centre ...... 44 Information ...... 54 > Registration PROCEDURES

Call 311 to register. Registration is required for all courses unless otherwise stated. Program content, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. If calling from outside of Edmonton, please call 780-442-5311.

Online edmonton.ca/ereg Register day or night through the online registration system. It’s fast, easy and secure. First time users will require a PIN number. Go online for details on acquiring a number.

In Person Visit your nearest City of Edmonton facility. For birthday parties and group bookings refer to each facility section for specific procedures.

For payment use: • Visa, MasterCard or AMEX • Cheque • Cash/Debit Card

The City of Edmonton reserves the right to cancel or reschedule advertised programs.

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03 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg > Volunteer with the CITY OF EDMONTON

> Volunteering Can Change the World! > Watch for these volunteer opportunities

Would you like to: at edmonton.ca/volunteers and click • Meet new people? on ‘Attractions and Recreation’! • Enjoy diverse opportunities? • Develop leadership, teamwork, communication, YEAR ROUND RECRUITMENT: and life skills? Special Events Volunteers, Adult Zookeeper Assistants, • Enhance your resume? Adult Leisure Program Recruitment, Kids Den Volunteers. • Learn more about City programs and services? APRIL: • Have fun? • Youth watch for a Step Up Summer Day Camp booth in your school! Then volunteer for the City of Edmonton events and programs! • Step up Summer Day Camp Volunteer recruitment continues We offer: • Special Event: Easter Events at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, • Orientation and training Muttart Conservatory and Fort Edmonton Park • Quality experiences • Dream Night at the Edmonton Valley Zoo recruitment • Volunteer E-newsletter MAY: • Recognition • Junior Zookeeper recruitment begins (for teens)

For more information: • Step Up Summer Day Camp recruitment continues Call: 780-496-4935, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm • Swimabilities summer session recruitment Email: [email protected] • Children’s Garden Volunteers at the Muttart Conservatory recruitment Website: Check out our volunteer job board and apply online at edmonton.ca/volunteers and click on • Summer Outdoor Pool Party recruitment ‘Attractions & Recreation' • Special Event: Mother’s Day Magic at the Zoo (May 12)

To become a qualified volunteer, a new applicant must JUNE: attend a New Volunteer Orientation where you will learn more about volunteering for the City of Edmonton and • Step Up Summer Day Camp Interviews and Training complete a Police Information Check. The cost of this is • Special Event: Dream Night at the Zoo (June 7th) paid by Community Facility Services. • Special Event: Bug-ology at John Janzen Nature Center Each volunteer will be asked to contribute a minimum (June 16th) of 20 volunteer hours in a year.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not always have placements for every applicant.

04 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg > City Arts CENTRE

EDMONTON.CA/CITYARTS 10943 – 84 Avenue > Adult Courses

Public Hours: Active Living and Wellness Monday to Friday – 9 am to 9 pm FOREVER FIT Saturday to Sunday – 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Diane Waddell Facility hours vary between program This introductory level physical activity program is geared seasons. Please visit our website for toward independent older adults. Forever Fit focuses on up-to-date facility hours. improving your stamina, strength, fl exibility and balance— activities that enhance daily living. This program can also help manage common health conditions such as arthritis, hypertension, osteoporosis and weight management.

Course # Date(s) Time Price The City Arts Centre offers introductory level instruction in Mon. & Thu. Mon. 10:45 – 11:45 am a variety of arts and crafts for pre-schoolers, children and 481228 $120 Apr. 8 – May 16 Thu. 10:30 – 11:30 am youth and adults. Mon. & Thu. Mon. 10:45 – 11:45 am 481229 $110 May 23 – June 27 Thu. 10:30 – 11:30 am Classes are held at the City Arts Centre unless otherwise specifi ed. A variety of classes are held in outreach locations and the location name is listed next to the course details. NIA Kirsten Bartel Directory of Outreach Locations This movement program integrates aerobic conditioning, • Central Lions Recreation Centre 11113 – 113 Street balance and fl exibility by blending techniques from yoga, martial arts, modern and ethnic dance. NIA is safe and • Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre adaptable to virtually any fi tness level. 11000 Stadium Road • Jasper Place Annex 9200 – 163 Street Course # Date(s) Time Price • Londonderry Leisure Centre 14528 – 66 Street 484081 Tue. Apr. 2 – May 14 5 – 6 pm $78 484082 Tue. May 21 – June 25 5 – 6 pm $65 • Northgate Lions Recreation Centre 7524 – 139 Avenue • Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre 2051 Leger Road NW

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PILATES – LEVEL 1 PROGROFF INTENSIVE JOURNAL WORKSHOPS Raena Waddell Dr. Progoff was a psychologist who pioneered the use Based on the work of Joseph Pilates, the emphasis of this of writing as a tool for ongoing self-growth. His journal program is on purposeful movement through the execution method has long been used to stimulate creative of proper body alignment. Discover how to coordinate the process and overcome writer's block. It also provides efforts of the muscles in conjunction with the stabilizers a comprehensive way to approach issues from many and core to develop strength and flexibility. different perspectives and access your creative talents to find answers to important issues. For more info visit Course # Date(s) Time Price www.intensivejournal.org. 484102 Mon. Apr. 8 – May 13 5 – 6 pm $78 Life Context – Level 1 484103 Mon. May 27 – June 24 5 – 6 pm $65 Course # Date(s) Time Price

Fri. June 21 2:30 – 9:30 pm 488522 $250 YOGA AT THE CENTRE Sat. June 22 9 am – 4:30 pm Anna Palaschuk Yoga enhances all aspects of your life. Improve muscle Depth Context – Level 2 strength, tone, flexibility, digestion, self awareness, relaxation and so much more. Yoga is perhaps the kindest Course # Date(s) Time Price thing we can do for our minds and bodies. Sun. June 23 9 am – 4:30 pm 488595 $250 Course # Date(s) Time Price Mon. June 24 9 am – 4:30 pm

484116 Wed. Apr. 3 - May 15 5:30 – 6:45 pm $101.50

484113 Wed. May 22 - June 26 5:30 – 6:45 pm $96 Life Context & Depth Context Workshops

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YOGA AT THE CENTRE 45+ 488599 Fri. – Mon. June 21 – June 24 $400 Anna Palaschuk This yoga class is for participants 45 and older who want to maintain and improve their strength and flexibility. Chocolate Making

Course # Date(s) Time Price CHOCOLATE MAKING $45

484121 Thu. Apr. 4 - May 16 9:20 – 10:20 am $91 Sandy Hansen

484124 Thu. May 23 - June 27 9:20 – 10:20 am $78 Chocolate candy making is so easy to learn. Find out when you dip, paint and mold delicious chocolates using three types of chocolate and a number of different fillings. Take home a small box of home-made chocolates to share with friends and family! Alternatives and Remedies Course # Date(s) Time CHAKRA CLEARING AND BALANCING $65 Elizabeth Manuel 485232 Tue. May 7 6:30 – 9:30 pm Discover your seven main energy centers, or chakras, and 485233 Tue. June 11 6:30 – 9:30 pm how they can enhance your health, perception and potential. Learn how to open and balance the chakras through a variety of techniques including guided meditations, art activities and powerful visualizations. Course # Date(s) Time No classes 485231 Sat. May 4 10 am – 4 pm May 18, 19 & 20

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Cooking/Baking LENTILS 2 $65 Prabhjeet Kaur VEGETARIAN 101 $160 Expand your cooking repertoire with new lentil recipes. Jody Shenkarek Learn to prepare lentils with rice and vegetables, mixed Hearty casseroles, amazing soups, scrumptious desserts and lentils, curried lentils with chicken, lentil snacks, lentil balls so much more will be covered in this four-week introduction (Dahi-Bhalla) with a yogurt dip, lentil breads and more. to vegetarian cooking and lifestyle. Not only will you get a Course # Date(s) Time cornucopia of new recipes, you'll learn the best places to shop, about nutritional information and use lots of hands-on 485247 Tue. Apr. 30 6:30 – 9:30 pm techniques in a fun and cooperative kitchen!

Course # Date(s) Time INDIAN SHOP, COOK & EAT $90 485249 Thu. Apr. 11 – May 2 6:30 – 9:30 pm Kamal Toor Our shop and cook approach to ethnic cuisine is a sure recipe for success. First we tour an Indian grocery to learn THAI 1 SHOP, COOK & EAT $90 about traditional East Indian ingredients. Then we head over Michaela Bily to the City Arts Centre for a fun hands-on cooking lesson. Curry, coconut milk and fish paste - just some of the exotic Course # Date(s) Time flavors you will taste in this class. After learning about traditional ingredients at a Thai store, you'll return to the 485235 Sun. May 5 1 – 5 pm City Arts Centre to create several popular Thai dishes.

Course # Date(s) Time GREEK SHOP, COOK & EAT $90 487525 Sun. Apr. 14 11 am – 3 pm Michaela Bily If you want a taste of the Mediterranean then this class is for you! This class will showcase northern and southern Greek PIE MAKING – FRUIT $60 cuisine and focus on herbs, cheeses and olives. It will offer Jennifer Babcock techniques, history and flavors that will spark your appetite Learn the basics for making a perfect pie and a buttery, and inspire your cooking. flaky crust in this hands-on class. Please bring your own pie Course # Date(s) Time plate. All other ingredients and supplies will be provided. 485237 Sat. May 11 11 am – 3 pm Course # Date(s) Time

485254 Tue. Apr. 23 6:30 – 9:30 pm

485256 Tue. May 14 6:30 – 9:30 pm

NEW! TACO FIESTA! $55 Fabian Gutierrez You don’t have to travel very far to experience authentic Mexican tacos. Our cook will teach you about various peppers and how they are prepared and paired up to make countless salsas. Four types of taco fillings will be featured, along with made-from-scratch guacamole and dessert.

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492586 Sun. Apr. 28 1 – 4 pm

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GLUTEN FREE BAKING: $65 SAMOSA WORKSHOP $85 AN EASY INTRODUCTION Prabhjeet Kaur Jody Shenkarek Samosas make the perfect snack, party appetizer or Enjoy an evening of gluten-free baking secrets shared by lunchbox treat! Learn a traditional samosa recipe as well as a self-taught gluten-free queen. After a brief introduction six different kinds of fi llings including vegetables, chicken, to the ins and outs of baking without wheat fl our, you'll get cheese, sweets and various sauces that compliment them. into the kitchen to make easy recipes for pastry, crackers At the end of the class, enjoy the fruits of your labour and and cookies. take your samosas to share with friends and family.

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485246 Thu. May 23 6:30 - 9:30 pm 488528 Sat. June 8 Noon – 4 pm

CANNING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES $65 ITALIAN SHOP, COOK & EAT $90 Amy Beaith-Johnson/Molly McDougall Michaela Bily Learn how to store your fruits and vegetables from the Bruschetta, ravioli and tiramisu—just a sample of the Italian garden or the farmer's market and get that spring taste to delights you will create in class. First, enjoy a tour of an last through the summer and fall. Proper sterilization and all Italian grocery store to learn about ingredients, then take parts of the canning process are covered in this thorough and part in a hands-on cooking lesson using ingredients you tasty class. All supplies and ingredients will be provided. picked up on your tour.

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485258 Tue. May 21 6:30 – 9:30 pm (Fruit) 489697 Sun. June 16 11 am – 3 pm

487526 Tue. May 28 6:30 – 9:30 pm (Vegetables)

Cook with a Chef CHINESE SHOP, COOK & EAT $90 Wilma Ho Experience cooking alongside a professional chef. Learn to shop for, and cook, Chinese food favorites such as Dave Omar, from Zinc, is our chef in residence. His green onion cakes, wonton soup, steam dumplings, stir fries, enthusiasm and knowledge are sure to entertain you! tofu and Chinese chicken curry with no MSG or added fats or preservatives. In this fun hands-on class you will tour an Asian grocery store then learn the basics of healthy Chinese COOK WITH A CHEF: KNIFE SKILLS $50 home cooking in our fun and friendly kitchen! Dave Omar The chef's knife is probably a cook's most important tool. Course # Date(s) Time Learn how to cut and de-bone different meats, vegetables, 485243 Sun. May 26 11 am – 3 pm herbs and more. Learn the proper care and sharpening of your own knives (please bring a few that you normally use). All chopped foods will be made into a fresh wholesome VEGAN SHOP, COOK & EAT $90 soup to be donated to charity. Jody Shenkarek Course # Date(s) Time This class is designed to provide the knowledge you need 485250 Sat. Apr. 27 10 am – Noon to get started on the path to vegan shopping and cooking. Your instructor, past owner of Mosaics Cafe, has a wealth of experience and recipes to share. This class is not just for vegans, but for anyone that wants to learn about animal- free alternatives. Course # Date(s) Time No classes 485238 Sun. June 2 11 am – 3 pm May 18, 19 & 20

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NEW! COOK WITH A CHEF: $110 LEARN TO KNIT $55 CAJUN AND CREOLE Marion Kaiser Dave Omar Learn the simple art form of knitting, including the basic Jambalaya! Learn to make this and other aromatic and stitches of knit and purl, casting on, picking up stitches highly flavorful recipes with Chef Omar. Sweet potato fries, and casting off. Discover how to read patterns and the tips corn fritters, Boudin, Po' Boys and more will be covered in and tricks for more advanced patterns and stitches. Choose this fun and entertaining class. from a variety of simple projects, including scarf, cowl or a knitted dish cloth, cell or iPod cover, or simple slippers. Course # Date(s) Time Course # Date(s) Time Location 485244 Thu. May 16 6:30 – 9:30 pm 485269 Tue. Apr. 30 – May 21 7 – 9 pm Terwillegar

COOK WITH A CHEF: BBQ $110 Dave Omar LEARN TO CROCHET $55 Sam Cramer Join Chef Omar of AGA's Zinc restaurant for a fun and informative hands on BBQ class! Learn how to prepare The art of crochet is easy and fun to learn. While there are various meats and vegetables for the grill. Get the inside many different stitch patterns in the crochet world they are scoop on marinades, rubs and safe food handling to make all made up of only three basic stitches! Learn these stitches the summer BBQ season a hit! to create fun and useful items for yourself and your home.

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485245 Thu. May 30 6:30 – 9:30 pm 485263 Thu. May 2 - May 23 7 – 9 pm

NEW! BOUQUETS AND CORSAGES $95 Crafts Brenda Fraser

SEWING 1 $150 Learn how to make beautiful bouquets and corsages that Aradhana Shah are perfect for graduations, weddings or any other special occasion. All supplies provided. Do you dream of making your own clothes or decorative items for your home but don't really know how to sew? Course # Date(s) Time Location Learn basic sewing skills and construct creative sewing 485268 Thu. June 6 6:30 – 9:30 pm Muttart projects like a pro. Machines will be provided.

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485264 Mon. Apr. 15 – June 10 6:30 – 9:30 pm City Arts NEW! SPRING CENTERPIECE $95 Brenda Fraser 485267 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 6:30 – 9:30 pm Terwillegar Have fun with flowers! Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind floral arrangement for yourself or to give as a gift. Learn step- by-step skills as well as tips and tricks about flowers that NEW! SEWING 2 $150 will give you confidence to explore and create your own Aradhana Shah designs. All supplies provided. Learn more sewing tips, tricks and advanced projects. This course will build upon what you learned in Sewing 101 to Course # Date(s) Time Location further your sewing and crafting needs. Tucks, gathering, 485265 Thu. May 2 6:30 – 9:30 pm Muttart interfacing and advanced hemming will all be covered as well as project work. Prerequisite: Sewing Level 1 or a demonstrated confidence in sewing.

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486283 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 6:30 – 9:30 pm Terwillegar

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SILK SCARF PAINTING $85 Creative Writing Samantha Williams-Chapelsky Transform a silk scarf into a masterpiece - no drawing THE POET WITHIN 1 $150 skills required! Create a habotai silk scarf with a fl oral or Jade O’Riley architectural image using a wax resist method. Great as Nurture the poet within with this introductory class to a gift for someone special or yourself! poetry forms. Each week features a different poetry form, time to write, one-on-one instructor feedback and a chance Course # Date(s) Time Location to share your work with classmates. Your poetry will be 485621 Sat. May 4 10 am – 4 pm Terwillegar compiled into a chapbook and poets are invited to share their work on stage at the wrap-up poetry reading.

Course # Date(s) Time NEW! HENNA ART $40 485270 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 6:30 – 9:30 pm Prabhjeet Kaur Try your hand at the ancient art of henna temporary body tattoos. Learn about cultural and historical aspects of henna while creating beautiful designs. Participants will practice on THE POET WITHIN 2 $150 each other and will receive a henna art kit to take home. Jade O’Riley This class is for those who are comfortable writing and Course # Date(s) Time reading poetry and are ready for more complex poetry forms. 488530 Sat. May 25 1 – 4 pm Each session features different poetry forms, with a focus on the science of sound and rhythm. Your poetry will be compiled into a chapbook and poets are invited to share their work on stage at the wrap-up poetry reading. Pre-requisite: The Poet BALLOON ANIMAL ART $65 Within - Level 1 or an established confi dence in writing. Sheree Zielke Learn how to make balloon animals (and more!) for parties, Course # Date(s) Time gifts or just for fun! Balloon twisting is a great hobby that 485271 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 6:30 – 9:30 pm allows you to bring joy into the lives of others, young and old alike. Be a huge hit at your next event! Course fee includes 100 balloons and hand pump to get you started! NEW! CREATIVE WRITING: $120 Course # Date(s) Time FREEING YOUR VOICE 488531 Sat. June 1 1 – 4 pm Michelle Ward-Kantor Do you love to write but need inspiration? Do you self- censor what you write? Are you “stuck” while writing fi ction, memoirs, poetry, essays, etc.? Through a series of weekly exercises and subject matter topics, you will be encouraged to fi nd your voice and write from the heart. Take home several pieces that can stand alone or serve as a jumping-off point for your own writing endeavors, no matter what the genre!

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488217 Thu. Apr. 18 - June 6 6:30 – 9 pm

SELF PUBLISHING WORKSHOP $40 Karen Peterson/Danielle Zyp Get yourself published! Whether it's a work of fi ction, your family history or poetry you will learn the ins and outs of self publishing. Learn from the experts about editing, layout, ISBN and marketing of your book. A manual will be provided to all participants.

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485272 Sun. May 26 1 – 4 pm

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Progroff Intensive Journal Workshops Dance

Dr. Progoff was a psychologist who pioneered using writing BREAKDANCING OPEN SESSION $20 as a tool for ongoing self-growth. His journal method has long Sean Paul Arceta been used to stimulate creative process and overcome writer's Need a place to try out your dance moves or learn some block. It also provides a comprehensive way to approach new ones? Come join our City Arts Centre Breakdance Club. issues from many different perspectives and to access your Learn new moves from others while you practice your own creative talents to find answers to important issues. routine. Suitable for all levels.

Course # Date(s) Time NEW! LIFE CONTEXT – LEVEL 1 $250 485274 Sat. Apr. 6 – June 15 2:45 – 4:30 pm Carol Ladas-Gaskin Learn the basic operating principles for using the Intensive Journal method through a direct experience in your life. BREAKDANCING $100 Generate insights about major areas of your life, including Sean Arceta personal relationships, career and special interests and body and health. Learn current break dancing steps in a positive social environment. You will be guided through the latest Course # Date(s) Time breakdance moves coordinated to popular dance music. Fri. June 21 9 am – 4:30 pm Pick up some funky new steps, work your body and have 488522 some fun in this high-energy dance class. Each class will Sat. June 22 9 am – 4:30 pm build on choreographed moves learned from previous class.

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NEW! DEPTH CONTEXT – LEVEL 2 $250 485292 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 1 – 2 pm Commonwealth Carol Ladas-Gaskin Deepen your experience as you focus on the exercises in the second half of the Intensive Journal workbook. HIP HOP DANCING $100 Genenne Gilliard/Carlo Reyes Course # Date(s) Time Learn current hip hop dance steps in a positive social Sun. June 23 9 am – 4:30 pm 488595 environment. You will be guided through the latest hip hop Mon. June 24 9 am – 4:30 pm and funk moves coordinated to popular dance music. Pick up some funky new steps, work your body and have some fun in this high-energy dance class. Each class will build on NEW! LIFE CONTEXT AND $400 choreographed moves learned from previous class. DEPTH CONTEXT WORKSHOPS Course # Date(s) Time Location Carol Ladas-Gaskin 485291 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 3 – 4 pm Commonwealth CR Experience both workshops at a reduced price. 485290 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 8:30 – 9:30 pm Terwillegar GG Course # Date(s)

488599 Fri. – Mon. June 21 – June 24 BELLY DANCING $145 Jodi Doesburg-Nuwayrah Discover a new path to fitness via an ancient art form! Improve your flexibility and tone your body as you learn Middle Eastern dance steps and rhythms. No dance No classes experience required. Course # Date(s) Time Location May 18, 19 & 20 485273 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 2 – 3:30 pm Londonderry

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LATIN LINE DANCING $100 Partnered Dance Elijah Tavarov Latin dance for singles! Learn the basic steps of popular Latin BALLROOM DANCING $145 dance without a partner. Using the line dance format, we'll Elijah Tavarov teach you the hip action, various rhythms and what to do Ballroom dancing is a fun and popular way to unwind. with your feet. Come join our linea loca—it's going to be fun! Energize your body and forget your stress! Through group instruction and one-on-one support we'll teach you the Course # Date(s) Time basic steps for the fox trot, tango and waltz. Look good and 485287 Mon. Apr. 8 – June 17 7 – 8 pm feel confident when you go out dancing. Single registrants will be paired up with a partner. Fee includes free practice dance sessions.

BALLET BASICS FOR ADULTS $100 Course # Date(s) Time Location Genenne Gilliard 485275(W) Mon. Apr. 8 – June 17 8 – 9:30 pm City Arts Explore the basics of ballet: poise, coordination, strength, 485276(M)

alignment and basic musicality. Each class begins at the barre 485281(W) Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 8:30 – 10 pm Terwillegar and then progresses to center work and moving across the 485282(M) floor. Suitable for all body types, fitness levels and anyone who needs a good stretch! A great class for a true beginner or for those who wants to get back to basics. BALLROOM/LATIN DANCING COMBO $145 Course # Date(s) Time Location Elijah Tavarov

485288 Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 8:30 – 9:30 pm Terwillegar Want to go out dancing and be able to dance to almost any type of music? This class introduces several different dance 490663 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 7:30 – 8:30 pm Terwillegar patterns to over six different dances from Latin to swing to ballroom. The next time you are at a special occasion or just out for a fun evening you'll be able to dance the night away BOLLYWOOD FUSION DANCING $100 with style. If you are registering as a single person you Trisha Sarker will be paired up with a partner. Fee includes free practice Bollywood Fusion blends East Indian dance styles with hip- dance sessions. hop and belly dancing. This program offers you a chance Course # Date(s) Time Location to learn dances like Jai Ho featuring the Pussycat Dolls and 485279(W) other fusion filled pieces! This intoxicating dance style is the Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 7 – 8:30 pm Jasper Place 485280(M) ultimate blend of East meets West!

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485289 Thu. Apr. 11 - June 13 7 – 8 pm Terwillegar COUNTRY DANCING $145 Elijah Tavarov Dust off your dancing boots and kick up your heels as you whirl around the dance floor to the fantastic sounds of country music and good old rock and roll. Learn to dance two of the most popular dances in , the two-step and swing. Single registrants will be paired up with a No classes partner and fee includes free practice sessions. May 18, 19 & 20 Course # Date(s) Time Location 485284(W) Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 8:30 – 10 pm Jasper Place 485285(M)

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LATIN DANCING $145 Music Elijah Tavarov No more sitting on the sidelines. It is your turn to show HAND DRUMMING $110 off your skills. It is fun and easy to learn the basics to a Marcus Fung variety of Latin dances such as the mambo/salsa, cha-cha, Experience drumming as a primal and profound way toward meringue and rumba. Express yourself on the dance floor, joy and personal expression. Experience rhythm with your move to the hottest dance in the city and ignite the fun! whole body, develop the universal fundamentals of hand Single registrants will be paired up with a partner and fee drumming and take home useful musical tools to foster your includes free practice sessions. drum journey. Come and play rhythmic games, join in on duets and ensembles and stimulate your natural creativity. Course # Date(s) Time Location Drums provided. 485283(W) Wed. Apr. 10 – June 7 – 8:30 pm Terwillegar 485286(M) 12 Course # Date(s) Time 485277(W) Fri. Apr. 12 – June 14 7 – 8:30 pm City Arts 485293 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 1 – 2:30 pm 485278((M)

POETRY FOR A SONG $60 Glass Jade O'Riley Make your poetry sing! Write lyrics for pop, blues, folk, STAINED GLASS PANEL $200 country and rock songs and examine a typical chord Lori Boutestein progression for different song genres. You'll learn poetic Learn the basic skills of making stained glass. Learn to cut, rules and how to create song hooks and titles that leave grind, foil and solder an 8 inch x 10 inch glass panel with lots an impression! This class is open to everyone interested of detail. You will be proud to hang it for everyone to see. in songwriting. Bring your guitar if you'd like to play your All supplies are included. songs and get feedback in class.

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485611 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 6 – 9 pm Central Lions Sat. & Sun. June 8 – 488523 Noon – 4 pm June 9

GLASS WINDCHIME $45 Rosa Taylor GUITAR 1 $125 This class will enable students to fuse glass and make a Gary Myers/Tracey Newman/Steven Johnson beautiful windchime without much equipment or design From beginner to professional level, the foundation of knowledge. All supplies and tools are included - dichroic guitar playing is learning the 15 basic chords that make glass, colored glass and jewellery hardware. Once fired the up 20 per cent of the knowledge used 80 per cent of the pieces will be fused and transformed during the second time. Working together in a group, we'll learn these chords class into a hanging masterpiece. and organize them into five related families. This course is designed to get you quickly on your way to having fun Course # Date(s) Time playing your guitar. 485613 Mon. Apr. 15 – Apr. 22 6 – 8 pm Course # Date(s) Time Location

485296 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 7 – 9 pm City Arts TN

FUSED GLASS DAISY PLATE $35 485297 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 1 – 3 pm City Arts GM

Tracey Bissett 485299 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 7 – 9 pm Commonwealth SJ Learn to create a unique daisy filled fused glass plate. Choose from a variety of fusing glass to create your own masterpiece. Plates come in all different shapes, sizes and there are lots of colors to choose from. Everyone’s will be unique. There is a tool rental fee of $65.

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488268 Wed. May 29 6:30 – 9 pm Bissett Glass

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GUITAR 2 $125 DSLR CAMERA BASICS $85 Tracey Newman Sheree Zielke Ready to learn more guitar? This class introduces b minor If you have questions about your menu, focus, exposure and and f barre chords, four- and fi ve-chord songs using the want to get off “Auto” then this class is for you! Learn how Nashville number system such as fi nger picking and scale to take award winning photos and fi nd satisfaction with patterns as well as how to use them to play melodies. your images and your DSLR camera. DSLR cameras have The class also includes new strum patterns and how to removable lenses. coordinate singing with playing the guitar. Expand your guitar skills and have fun! Course # Date(s) Time

485302 Mon. Apr. 29 – May 27 6:30 – 8:30 pm Course # Date(s) Time Location 485303 Wed. May 8 – May 15 1 – 5 pm 485298 Mon. Apr. 15 – June 10 7 – 9 pm Terwillegar

NEW! PIANO 1 $150 DSLR CAMERA ADVANCED $85 Ryan Williams Sheree Zielke Have you always wanted to try your hand at piano? This If you can comfortably navigate your camera’s menu but class is designed to get you playing in a fun and relaxed are having diffi culty with silhouettes, blurred pictures, atmosphere. Learn music concepts while you play and poor exposure and colour casts then this class is for you. practice group pieces. Keyboards provided. Explore your camera's features including ISO, WB, shutter speeds, F/stops, metering modes and more. Learn about Course # Date(s) Time compositional photographic rules to produce gorgeous 493195 Mon. Apr. 15 – June 10 7 – 9 pm images. This course is not for beginners.

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485304 Mon. June 3 – June 24 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Photography 488532 Wed. June 12 – June 19 1 – 4 pm PHOTOGRAPHY 1 $160 Sima Khorrami This hands-on interactive class focuses on developing your ability to frame the shot before you take it. You’ll review Pottery camera functions and how they work and then move on POTTERY 1 & 2 $225 to creative aspects of photography such as focal points, composition, depth of fi eld, shutter speed and lighting. Weekly This class is designed for those new to pottery by projects along with discussion and feedback will help you introducing molding, shaping and throwing clay to produce actively integrate creative principles into your photography. pots and hand-made treasures. You’ll learn a variety of basic methods used to create clay forms by hand and on the Course # Date(s) Time Location wheel. Glazing and decorating techniques are also covered. 485305 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 6:30 – 8:30 pm City Arts All supplies, glazing and fi ring costs included.

Course # Date(s) Time Instructor POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA BASICS $30 485135 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 Noon – 3 pm Carol Marshall Sheree Zielke 485136 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 1:30 – 4:30 pm Will Truchon

Improve your photography skills with tips and tricks from a 485139 Mon. Apr. 8 – June 17 6:30 – 9:30 pm Daniel Miller veteran photographer. This basic course will introduce you to 485142 Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 6:30 – 9:30 pm Daniel Miller all aspects of your digital camera. You will learn terminology, menu navigation and how to capture images like a pro! 485143 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 9 am – Noon Elaine Kwan Students should have used their camera a few times prior to 485145 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 6:30 – 9:30 pm Priscilla Thomas

class. Point and shoot cameras do not have removable lenses. 485151 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 6:30 – 9:30 pm Carol Marshall ACT

Course # Date(s) Time 485146 Thu. Apr. 11 – June 13 6:30 – 9:30 pm Debra Bryan

485300 Wed. May 22 6:30 – 9:30 pm

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TEXTURED HAND-BUILDING $225 GARDEN SCULPTURE $140 Debra Bryan Ritchie Velthuis This fun course taps your innate artistic talents using Learn some fabulous hand-building techniques while having clay for pinching, coiling and slab building. We guide you a great deal of fun. Focus is on garden sculptures such as through a variety of decorating techniques like embossing, planters, gargoyles or masks. Work is done in medium-fire stamping, wax resist, burnishing, surface scratching, piercing stoneware. and carving. The course includes a brief introduction to sgraffito, mishima and cameo. Take home up to 10 Course # Date(s) Time colourful projects. 485149 Wed. May 22 – June 26 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Course # Date(s) Time

485137 Mon. Apr. 8 – June 17 6:30 – 9:30 pm

WHITE CLAY 2 $235 Priscilla Thomas Expand your clay horizons with porcelain-like white clay. The process is the same but your projects will be lighter, finer and more translucent. Students must know how to throw on the wheel.

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485140 Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 6:30 – 9:30 pm

OPEN STUDIO $225 Daniel Miller Open Pottery Studio is for beginning pottery students who are taking classes and would like to practice their skills. The sessions will be monitored but there will be no instruction. Students will need to purchase their own clay from the instructor. Glazes and firing is included.

Course # Date(s) Time Location

485156 Sat. Apr. 6 – June 15 1 – 4 pm ACT

Sculpture

FEMALE CLAY FIGURE $110 Ritchie Velthuis This course is open to all levels of experience and explores the female form in the medium of clay. Students will be challenged to use texture as a part of the process while focusing on anatomy and form. Working from a live model, students will focus on one large sculpture over a three week period. No classes Course # Date(s) Time May 18, 19 & 20 485147 Wed. May 1 – May 15 6:30 – 9:30 pm

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Silversmithing Visual Arts

SILVERSMITHING 1 & 2 $170 Acrylics Betty Takahashi/Megan Wagg Learn the silversmithing basics (design, cutting and ACRYLICS 1 & 2 $140 soldering) required to complete simple projects. Beginners Nancy Corrigan/Jeanette Egan and intermediates welcome! Supplies approximately $50 Karen Nichols/Sharon Moore-Foster - $150 but could be higher or lower depending on the Quick drying time and multiple textures make acrylics a projects chosen. great choice for beginners and intermediates. In this class students will learn painting basics (composition, colour, Course # Date(s) Time painting techniques) as well as have a chance to express 485598 Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 1 – 4 pm BT their personal creativity. Students can expect material costs 485599 Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 6:30 – 9:30 pm BT to be between $100-$200.

485600 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 6:30 – 9:30 pm MW Course # Date(s) Time Location 485601 Thu. Apr. 12 – June 13 6:30 – 9:30 pm MW 485530 Sun. Apr. 14 – June 9 1 – 4 pm City Arts KN

485532 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 6:30 – 9:30 pm City Arts SMF

485620 Fri. Apr. 19 – June 7 1 – 4 pm Terwillegar NC WEDDING BAND WORKSHOP $150 Miranda Scott 492031 Tue. May. 7 – June 11 1 – 4 pm Commonwealth JE Make your own wedding bands - what could be more romantic? This two part workshop will guide couples step by step in the creation of wedding bands from material of IMPRESSIONIST ACRYLIC LANDSCAPES $140 their choice. Choose from sterling silver, yellow or white Frank Haddock gold. Materials approximately $50-$100 for each ring based Learn to mix colours and apply them to canvas to paint on chosen metal. pictures in the style of the impressionists like Monet, Sisley and Seurat. You'll receive plenty of instruction and see many Course # Date(s) Time demonstrations. With professional guidance landscapes will 493233 Sun. Apr. 28 – May 5 1 – 4 pm never be easier.

Course # Date(s) Time

485533 Fri. Apr. 19 – June 7 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Theatre

IMPROV FOR BEGINNERS $85 Break out of your routine and try something fun while Drawing meeting new people! Improv can bring out your best DRAWING 1 & 2 $140 self by pushing you to think and act without second- Frank Haddock/Will Truchon guessing yourself. Learn public speaking, listening carefuly, staying calm, trusting yourself, working in a team, being If you can see it, you can draw it. This class explores a variety spontaneous and flexing your imagination. of drawing subjects, including still life, portraits and landscapes, with a focus on graphite. It's a revolution of the pencil! Course # Date(s) Time Course # Date(s) Time Instructor 485307 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 7 - 9 pm Mon. Apr. 15 – June 485534 6:30 – 9:30 pm Will Truchon 10

485535 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 6:30 – 9:30 pm Frank Haddock

485538 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 1:30 – 4:30 pm Frank Haddock

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CLASSICAL ANIMATION $140 Dale Fowler This class provides a solid foundation for those interested in computer animation. You'll enhance your drawing, critical thinking and design skills. Motion analysis, constant motion, acceleration and deceleration, walks of varying types, facial expressions and movement in perspective will be taught. At the end of the course students will make their drawings come alive.

Course # Date(s) Time

485537 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 6:30 – 9:30 pm

TRAVEL JOURNAL $140 Kathryn Hines This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of drawing and painting using the convenient medium of watercolour pencils. You will begin with drawing and move into painting cityscapes, landscapes, vignettes of scenes such as doorways, windows, or balconies. Guided exercises and the use of your imagination will be used to record your travel adventures.

Course # Date(s) Time Location

485618 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 1 – 4 pm Terwillegar

Oils

OILS 1 & 2 $140 Jeff Collins/Dawn Saunders-Dahl Watercolours The beauty of oils lies in their colour intensity and the fact that you can make revisions forever! In this course, you'll WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPES $140 learn various brush strokes, play with colour mixing and get Frank Haddock to know your medium in general. Then, we'll move on to This course will offer you a chance to paint sweeping plains, individual projects and expand compositional skills learning majestic mountains, rugged coasts and dynamic rivers. about light, shadows and placement. Supplies for beginning You’ll learn about materials and techniques artists use when students are approximately $150-$200. painting landscapes. Colour theory and brush techniques Course # Date(s) Time Instructor will also be discussed. This course is designed for those

485540 Sun. Apr. 14 – June 16 10 am – 1 pm Jeff Collins with little or no experience in drawing and painting!

485541 Mon. Apr. 15 – June 10 6:30 – 9:30 pm Jeff Collins Course # Date(s) Time Dawn 485542 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 6:45 – 9:45 pm 485544 Mon. Apr. 15 – June 10 6:30 – 9:30 pm Saunders-Dahl

STUDIO TIME $75 Make time in your busy life for painting with this dedicated studio time. Work on self-directed projects, enjoy the camaraderie of the group and paint at your own pace. Please note: there will not be an instructor present.

Course # Date(s) Time

485543 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 6:30 – 9:30 pm

17 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg City Arts Centre

WATERCOLOUR 2 $140 Frank Haddock/Kathryn Hines This advanced class is your opportunity to refi ne your watercolour skills. Beginning where Level 1 ended, you will experiment with new ideas and alternative painting www.artistsupplies.com techniques. Students will be encouraged to explore their Acrylic . Pastels . Brushes . Pencils . Oil Paints . own personal direction through individualized instruction. Markers . Calligraphy . Palettes . Rulers . Easels . Course # Date(s) Time Location Paper . Temperampe . Face Paints . Airbrushes . Inks . 485617 Mon. Apr. 15 – June 10 1 – 4 pm Terwillegar KH Watercolourouur . Animationi i . Drawingi . SShShaSharpenershaarpe . Screen Printingintingi . PotterySave 20%. Pens . Block PPrPrinting . 485545 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 14 1 – 4 pm City Arts FH Portfolioss . CanvasOn All . Clay Art .Supplies Art Storage . Knives . Adhesives . SprayNot to be Paint Combined . SketchpadsWith Any Other Offer . VaVarnishesa . Fabric Paintinntn . CharcoalOffer Expires . ErasersJune 30th, 2013 . Carvingg . Mats . WATERCOLOUR FLORALS $140 Palette KniKnivesivesi . Graphitep . Sumi Paintingg . Books . Frank Haddock Origami . Framing Supplies . Pigmentsnts . Gifts . Get a jump start on spring with a bouquet of vibrant Porcelain Paints . Glass Paint . Illustration Tools . watercolour blossoms. A variety of different fl owers Colour Wheels . Art Lamps . Stools and Chairs . will bloom on your walls in this project based class (6-8 projects). Step by step instructions and easy to follow demonstrations guarantee that your fl owers will be the talk of the neighbourhood. This class is a great introduction to watercolour materials and techniques.

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485549 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 9:30 am – 12:30 pm West Central South 10104 149 St. 10660 105 St. 7371 104 St. 780.481.6950 780.426.7820 780.433.4774 Workshops

MANDALAS $50 WATERCOLOUR 1 $140 Nancy Corrigan Kathryn Hines Mandala making is a sacred art form that has been used Watercolour: water, colour and light. Keep your watercolours for centuries as a meditative focus for healing and personal translucent with master wash techniques and brush transformation. Increase your creative expression and handling secrets. A different approach to colour will have self awareness while sharing in a supportive atmosphere you mixing the right colour with ease. Demonstrations and sensitive to individual abilities and interests. It is easier than exercises teach you how to show light and shadow, value, you think and no previous art experience is necessary. form and perspective. Course # Date(s) Time

Course # Date(s) Time 485551 Sun. Apr. 7 1 – 4 pm

485546 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 1 – 4 pm

DRAWING SHAPES AND NEGATIVE SPACE $55 Tracey Newman This class introduces the building blocks of realistic drawing. When drawing realistically, an object is defi ned by the negative space around it. Shape shifting reminds us that in order to see shapes and negative spaces accurately we must make a shift in our perceptions. This class will increase your ability to see these shapes and draw representationally.

Course # Date(s) Time

485552 Sun. Apr. 14 – Apr. 21 1 – 4 pm

18 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg City Arts Centre

BEESWAX COLLAGE $60 WATERCOLOUR MADE EASY $60 Samantha Williams-Chapelsky Frank Haddock Immerse yourself in this one day workshop and create Have you ever wanted to create a landscape painting using two 8 inch x 10 inch acrylic beeswax collage paintings. watercolours? Learn about the materials artists use as well Experimenting with mixed media techniques students will as how to make clouds, mountains and trees. Handouts, learn about tones, light, colour and texture. A still life will demonstrations and plenty of professional attention make be provided but students can supply their own images. this a perfect introduction to an environmentally friendly All supplies included. paint medium. All supplies included.

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485607 Sun. Apr. 21 10 am – 3 pm Jasper Place 485588 Sun. May 26 10 am – 4 pm

FREESTYLE ACRYLIC $225 ACRYLIC BOOTCAMP $100 Erik Visser Samantha Williams-Chapelsky Take the leap into abstract painting with this weekend In this workshop you will experiment with two methods course. With only a palette knife as your brush, you'll learn of working with acrylic paint. Colour field painting will be four different techniques for creating colourful abstract covered referencing artist Mark Rothko and complementary art as individual as you are. Four canvases as well as all colours, composition and tone will be covered referencing materials provided. No art experience required. Cezanne. Students will create two paintings and all the supplies are included. Course # Date(s) Time Location Course # Date(s) Time Location Sat. & Sun. 473603 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Jasper Place May 11 – May 12 Sat. & Sun. 488322 Noon - 5 pm Terwillegar May 25 - May 26

ACRYLICS AND A.Y. JACKSON $60 Frank Haddock ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE $60 Paint an image of your choosing in the style of the famous Frank Haddock Group of Seven artist A. Y. Jackson. We'll show you how to Capture the timeless beauty of nature using acrylics. Step- choose the right colours and perform simple techniques by-step instruction will show you the technique of painting a that reflect the Canadian wilderness and unique style of the traditional landscape in a day. You will have expert guidance Group of Seven. Students will learn a little art history as well! painting the great outdoors from start to finish in this great All materials included. workshop! All supplies provided.

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485780 Sun. May 12 10 am – 4 pm 485781 Sun. June 9 10 am – 4 pm

SILK SCARF PAINTING $85 PASTEL LANDSCAPES $60 Samantha Williams-Chapelsky Frank Haddock Transform a silk scarf into a masterpiece—no drawing Learn how to create a mood while drawing from a skills required! Create a habotai silk scarf with a floral or photograph of a landscape. Learn how soft pastel colours architectural image using a wax resist method. Great as can be used to give an ordinary landscape a vibrant ‘buzz’. a gift for someone special or yourself! Innovative ideas on selecting colours will help make your pastel drawings of landscapes distinct and eye catching. Course # Date(s) Time Location Supplies included. 485621 Sat. May 4 10 am – 4 pm Terwillegar Course # Date(s) Time

485593 Sun. June 16 10 am – 4 pm

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ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHING $70 Dnyanesh Deshpande > Child and Youth Courses Learn the basic principles of freehand perspective sketching in order to draw your favorite building in Edmonton or to Computer Animation communicate your ideas in 3D. You'll learn simple tricks and techniques to rid your fear of freehand sketching and STOP-MOTION ANIMATION $100 inspire you to take up your pen and pursue sketching as a WORKSHOP (Ages 8–12) hobby. We'll cover vanishing points as well as one-, two- and The Director’s Cut multiple-point perspectives. We even venture out of the Use our digital cameras and stop-action software to bring building to do some drawings on location. your creative ideas to life! You'll work in pairs to make Course # Date(s) Time a unique project complete with voiceovers, music and sound effects! Sat. June 8 1 – 4 pm 485590 Sun. June 9 10 am – 5 pm Course # Date(s) Time Location

484355 Sat. Apr. 20 – May 11 10 am – Noon Terwillegar

džƉĞƌŝŵĞŶƚĂŶĚWůĂLJǁŝƚŚŽůŽƵƌ FAMILY STOP-MOTION ANIMATION $75 WORKSHOP (Ages 5–12) The Director’s Cut Use our digital cameras and stop-action software to bring džƉƌĞƐƐzŽƵƌƐĞůĨ your creative ideas to life! Your family will work together in pairs to make a unique project complete with voiceovers, music and sound effects!

Course # Date(s) Time Location

484359 Sun. May 26 10 am – 3 pm City Arts

484357 Sat. June 1 10 am – 3 pm Terwillegar

Cooking/Baking

FAMILY CHOCOLATE MAKING (Ages 5+) $28 zŽƵƌdĂůĞŶƚŝƐtĂŝƚŝŶŐĨŽƌzŽƵ Sandy Hansen Chocolate making is a great family activity. Spend some quality time making dipped and molded chocolates. 10032 81 Avenue You'll have fun with your family and take home delicious Edmonton AB T6E 1W8 creations. Ideal for children aged 5 years and up. (780) 432 0240 Course fee is $28/person. 1 800 363 0546 Course # Date(s) Time

www.paintspot.ca 484281 Thu. May 9 6:30 – 8:30 pm ART MATERIALS GALLERY WORKSHOPS 484282 Thu. June 13 6:30 – 8:30 pm

YOU CAN COOK! (Ages 9–12) $80 Sauté, simmer and slice! Bake, blend and boil! Create an assortment of dishes from breakfast to dessert, featuring fresh ingredients from local farms. Learn to cook food you like to eat. Get real, let's make a meal!

Course # Date(s) Time Location

484283 Wed. May 1 - May 29 4:30 - 6 pm City Arts

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Dance DANCE COMBO (Ages 6–10) $125 Gail Hay/Genenne Gilliard DYNAMIC DUOS (Age 2) $55 Allow your child to express themselves through dance. This Gail Hay/Carla Benavides course will focus on the basics of ballet and jazz, allowing Explore the world of creative dance with your little one. This students to develop their dancing skills and have fun in a program develops basic body movements through rhyme, non-competitive environment. music, song and props. Parent participation required. Ages 6–7 Course # Date(s) Time Location Course # Date(s) Time Location 484293 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 9:45 – 10:15 am City Arts CB 484287 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 4 – 5:15 pm Terwillegar GG 484285 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 9:45 – 10:15 am Terwillegar GH 11:15 am – 484291 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 Commonwealth GH 484284 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 9:45 – 10:15 am City Arts GH 12:30 pm

Ages 8–10 FOOTLIGHTS AND FANCY FEET (Ages 3–5) $80 Gail Hay/Carla Benavides Course # Date(s) Time Location

Expand your little one’s joy of moving through creative dance 484288 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 5:15 – 6:30 pm Terwillegar GG exploration. Along the way, they'll develop coordination, body awareness, imagination and individual style. Age 3 BREAKDANCING (Ages 11–16) $75 Sean Paul Arceta Course # Date(s) Time Location Get ready to master your pop rock dance skills and perfect 484289 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 10:15 – 11 am Terwillegar GH your hand glide! Breakdancing incorporates a wide variety of moves that will stretch your creative imagination and Ages 3–4 challenge your personal athleticism!

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484294 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 10:15 – 11 am City Arts CB 484300 Sun. Apr. 14 – June 9 2 – 3 pm Commonwealth

484296 Sun. Apr. 14 – June 9 9:45 – 10:30 am Commonwealth GH

484292 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 10:15 – 11 am City Arts GH HIP HOP AND FUNK (Ages 10–14) $90 Genenne Gilliard Ages 4–5 Learn current hip hop dance steps in a supportive social Course # Date(s) Time Location environment. You will be guided through the latest hip hop and funk moves coordinated to popular dance music. Pick 484295 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 11 – 11:45 am City Arts CB up new funky steps, work your body and have some fun. 484297 Sun. Apr. 14 – June 9 10:30 – 11:15 am Commonwealth GH

484290 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 11 – 11:45 am Terwillegar GH Course # Date(s) Time Location 484298 Wed. Apr. 10 - June 12 6:30 – 7:30 pm Terwillegar

No classes May 18, 19 & 20

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Multi-Activity Preschool SMALL FRIES (Ages 21/2–31/2) $83 This program is designed with active preschoolers in 1/2 YOGA ADVENTURES (Ages 1 –5) $83 mind. Participants will learn through play with games, Jump onboard for a yoga adventure with us. Bark in downward crafts, songs and much more. In this environment children dog, hiss in cobra pose and fl utter your wings in butterfl y. are encouraged to socialize and make friends. Parents/ Balance on your surfboard and stretch up tall like a tree. In guardians are required to attend this class. both the parented toddler class and non-parented preschooler Course # Date(s) Time Location class, we will use music, games and simple animated poses to strengthen growing muscles, improve balance and teach 484934 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 10:45 am – Noon City Arts breathing and relaxation techniques. Parents are required to attend and participate with their children. Age 11/2–3 Music Course # Date(s) Time MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (Ages 0–6) $120 484986 Fri. Apr. 12 – June 14 9:30 – 10:15 am Nancy’s Notes Sing, dance and play instruments with your little one in Ages 3–5 this fun and educational music class. Each class includes a variety of songs and dances (from Children's to Broadway), Course # Date(s) Time an instrument demonstration, a music theory concept and 484988 Fri. Apr. 12 – June 14 10:30 – 11:15 am a show time! Children will also receive their own take-home instruments.

Age 0–3 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN (Ages 31/2–5) $148 Course # Date(s) Time Location Attention all little chefs! Join us as we brew together some top secret recipes. Learn about kitchen safety and use 484301 Sat. Apr. 6 – June 15 9 – 10 am Terwillegar different utensils to make mouth-watering masterpieces. 484309 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 10:15 – 11:15 am Terwillegar After we eat our secret creations we will have time to sing 484304 Fri. Apr. 12 – June 14 9:15 – 10 am Terwillegar ($100) songs, read stories, play a few games and make an exciting craft that fi ts our theme for the day. Ages 0–5 Course # Date(s) Time

484946 Fri. Apr. 12 – June 14 1 – 3 pm Course # Date(s) Time Location

484302 Sat. Apr. 6 – June 15 10:15 – 11:15 am Terwillegar

484308 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 16 9 – 10 am Terwillegar MUMBO JUMBO (Ages 1–2) $75.50 484312 Tue. Apr. 9 – June 11 9:30 – 10:30 am Terwillegar Come and explore the fascinating world of toddler play! Each session incorporates both structured and unstructured activities including stories, songs and crafts. Parent/ Ages 4–6 Guardians are required to attend this program. Course # Date(s) Time Location

Course # Date(s) Time 484303 Sat. Apr. 6 – June 15 11:30 – 12:30 pm Terwillegar 484937 Wed. Apr. 10 – June 12 9:30 – 10:30 am

No classes May 18, 19 & 20

22 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg City Arts Centre

MUSIC, MOVEMENT & SIGNING $100 Pottery (Ages 0–36 Months) Nancy’s Notes CLAYTOGETHER (Ages 3–5) $80 Debra Bryan/Rhonda Grywacheski Enjoy music in a creative environment with your little one while learning some great early communication skills. Introduce your child to the magical wonders of clay! We use a fun variety of songs and dances and learn Preschoolers delight in molding, pinching, squishing new sign language words and letters each week. Each and rolling the clay. Messy and lots of fun. Parent participant will take home a small instrument and baby participation required. sign language material. Course # Date(s) Time Location

Ages 0–24 Months 484315 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 9:30 – 10:45 am City Arts DB

Course # Date(s) Time Location 484318 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 1:15 – 2:30 pm ACT RG

484306 Fri. Apr. 12 – June 14 10:15 – 11 am Terwillegar

POTTERY FOR FAMILIES (Ages 6+) $55 Ages 0–36 Months Rhonda Grywacheski Course # Date(s) Time Location Share the joy and wonder of clay with your child. Instruction 484311 Mon. Apr. 8 – June 17 9:30 – 10:15 am City Arts focuses on hand building techniques. Recommended for

484307 Thu. Apr. 11 – June 13 10 – 10:45 am City Arts children 6 years and older. Course fee is $55 per person.

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484321 Sat. Apr. 13 – May 4 12:30 – 2:30 pm ACT FAMILY DRUM CIRCLE (Ages 2+) $90 484320 Thu. May 16 – June 6 6:30 – 8:30 pm ACT Lucas Coffey Drumming provides an accessible form of music that all ages can enjoy. Explore rhythms, songs, interactive games CLAY COMBO (Ages 6–8) $80 and create music together in this family friendly program. Debra Bryan Price is per adult participant and children come for free! Explore different ways to play with clay! Develop Course # Date(s) Time Location imagination and creativity through sculpture and hand 484310 Sun. Apr. 7 – May 12 11 am – Noon Terwillegar building.

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PIANO ADVENTURES (Ages 4-7) $145 484314 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 11 am – 12:30 pm Nancy’s Notes Introduce your child to the piano in a fun group setting. Classes will include basic piano technique, a few simple pieces and general music skills such as rhythm, pitch, patterns and concepts. Families will be required to purchase a lesson book (approx. $12). Some parent participation is required.

Ages 4–5

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488526 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 9 1 – 1:45 pm

Ages 6–7

Course # Date(s) Time

488527 Sun. Apr. 7 – June 9 2 – 2:45 pm

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CLAYWORKS (Ages 9–12) $100 ACTING UP! (Ages 7–12) $75 Rhonda Grywacheski Joleen Ballendine Blend imagination with technique using clay. Build vessels Do you dream about being on stage or in the movies? This and masks and sculpt animals and monsters. This course fun, dynamic course will get you started with games and includes a pottery wheel demonstration. activities to teach you basic acting skills and techniques. The small class size allows for individual attention and Course # Date(s) Time coaching. Look out Hollywood... here you come! 484313 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 10 am – Noon Ages 7–8

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TEENS ON WHEELS (Ages 12–17) $80 484339 Sun. Apr. 14 – June 9 1 – 2:30 pm Debra Bryan Get a handle on the fundamentals of pottery technique with Ages 9–12 this introductory course to hand building and wheel work. Fee includes clay, select glazes and firing. Course # Date(s) Time

Course # Date(s) Time 484340 Sun. Apr. 14 – June 9 2:30 – 4 pm

484319 Thu. Apr. 25 – May 30 4 – 6 pm

Visual Arts

Theatre ART START (Ages 4–5) $95 STORYBOOK DRAMA (Ages 4–5) $65 Gail Rydman Joleen Ballendine Allow your child to express through art. We'll experiment with Channel your child's expressive energy into our pre-school drawing, painting, printmaking and more. With storytelling drama program. Each week a well-loved story will be as inspiration, participants will learn new ways of seeing narrated and enacted, giving your child a chance to bring and creating while refining their motor skills. Just bring your favourite characters to life. imagination and an old paint shirt. A few parent helpers would be appreciated but are not required to stay. Course # Date(s) Time Course # Date(s) Time 484338 Mon. Apr. 15 – June 10 1:30 – 2:30 pm 484342 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 9:30 – 10:45 am

KINDERART (Ages 4–5) $95 This innovative program is designed to encourage creative expression and independent decision-making in a child friendly, art-based environment. Using a centre approach, children will enjoy making art using a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, printmaking and collage. Our KinderArt program draws inspiration from Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods.

Course # Date(s) Time Location

484345 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 9:30 – 11 am Terwillegar

484343 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 1:30 – 3 pm City Arts

484344 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 1 – 2:30 pm Terwillegar

24 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg City Arts Centre

ART EXPLORERS (Ages 7–10) $95 Spring Break at the CAC Sher Terefenko We're set to explore the world of art! On our voyage we'll ART MOVES! (Ages 6–12) $75 experiment with a variety of media and use our imaginations Let your creative energies loose at the City Arts Centre to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces destined for your during spring break. Spend some time in the pottery studio, bedroom wall! create works of art in a drawing and painting class and get your groove on while you try out the coolest dance moves. Course # Date(s) Time

484358 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 11:30 am – 1 pm Ages 6–8

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479353 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 9 am – Noon ART MASTERS (Ages 6–12) $95 479355 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 12:30 – 3:30 pm Berna Ponich/Carveor Triggs/Sher Terefenko Dive into the wonderful world of art. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing and painting Ages 9–12 through the principals and elements of design. Practice observational drawing in your very own sketchbook. Learn Course # Date(s) Time about famous artists and create your own masterpieces with 479354 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 9 am – Noon a wide variety of materials and techniques. Small class sizes 479356 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 12:30 – 3:30 pm allow for individual attention and encouragement.

Ages 6–8 SILVERSMITHING (Ages 13–17) $75 Course # Date(s) Time Location Betty Takahashi 484346 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 9:30 – 11 am City Arts BP Learn to make rings, bracelets, pendants and more using 484347 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 9:30 – 11 am City Arts CT silver. This course explores basic techniques and jewelry 484349 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 4:30 – 6 pm City Arts BP design. Supplies will cost approximately $15–$25, payable

484351 Wed. Apr. 17 – June 5 4:30 – 6 pm Terwillegar ST to the instructor.

Course # Date(s) Time

Ages 9–12 479357 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 1 – 4 pm

Course # Date(s) Time Location

484348 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 11:15 am – 12:45 pm City Arts BP KINDERART (Ages 4–5) $48 484352 Thu. Apr. 18 – June 6 4:30 – 6 pm Terwillegar ST This innovative program is designed to encourage creative expression and independent decision-making in a child friendly, art-based environment. Using a centre approach, THE CARTOON WORKSHOP (Ages 8–13) $95 children will enjoy making art using a variety of media: Carveor Triggs/Alex Labarda/Gary Delainey sculpture, painting, printmaking and collage. Our KinderArt Learn a variety of cartooning styles and techniques to program draws inspiration from Reggio Emilia and create your very own comic books and comic strips. We'll Montessori methods. cover character creation, story lines, composition and pen Course # Date(s) Time Location and ink technique. 479359 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 9:30 – 11 am City Arts Course # Date(s) Time Location 479361 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 9:30 – 11 am Terwillegar 484353 Sat. Apr. 13 – June 8 1:30 – 3 pm City Arts AL 479360 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 12:30 – 2 pm City Arts 484350 Tue. Apr.16 – June 4 4:30 – 6 pm City Arts CT 479362 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 12:30 – 2 pm Terwillegar 484354 Tue. Apr. 16 – June 4 4:30 – 6 pm Terwillegar GD

25 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg City Arts Centre

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TEENS (Ages 12–17) $75 CLAYMATION CAMP (Ages 10–14) $100 Sima Khorrami The Director's Cut Learn to take amazing photographs of your friends, family Working in small groups, you'll fi rst construct characters and pets as they go about their interesting lives. Indoors, and scenes. Then, using our stop motion technology and outdoors, day and night, sitting, running or doing their expert instruction, you'll bring things to life in your very favourite sports, this course will teach you how to make own Hollywood blockbuster stop motion fi lm! Sound effects, pictures in a variety of situations. Bring your camera; voiceovers, special effects, transitions and titles are all part you'll need it for this interactive course that will have of the production too! The week fi nishes up with a screening you snapping away. of your work, and you get to take home a souvenir DVD. See where your imagination will take you! Course # Date(s) Time

479358 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 9:30 – 12:30 pm Course # Date(s) Time Location 479366 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 9 am – Noon Terwillegar

FASHION DESIGN CAMP (Ages 11–14) $110 Become a designer for a week! Your assignment: design and ROCK PAPER SCISSORS (Ages 7–10) $100 create an article of fashion using imagination and creative The Director's Cut problem-solving. Along the way, learn about such design Use our digital cameras and stop action software to bring elements as shape, line, texture and colour. Then take your your creative ideas to life! You'll work in small groups to 2D ideas and turn them into 3D projects. By the end make a unique project, complete with voiceovers, music of the week you will have a fashion accessory designed and sound effects! and created by you! Course # Date(s) Time Location

Course # Date(s) Time Location 479367 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 1 – 4 pm Terwillegar 479363 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 12:30 – 4:30 pm Terwillegar

NEW! CREATING LEADERSHIP (Ages 16–20) $125 READY, SET, DOUGH! (Ages 11–14) $100 Chandra Merry Bake a cake then learn to decorate it using the Wilton Are you a young woman or teen who knows that she is a method. It's easy to make cakes that look as good as they leader? “Creating Leadership” is not an ordinary leadership taste. Impress your friends and family with your new skills. course. Through art-making, storytelling and brainstorming It's a sweet way to spend the spring break! you'll create a personal vision of leadership and learn the skills needed to take action on your vision. By the end of Course # Date(s) Time the week, you'll have a leadership handbook, new public 479364 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 1 – 4 pm presentation skills as well as a potential mentor for your leadership journey. Whether you're artsy, sportsy or nerdy gain confi dence in your unique leadership abilities in a fun and supportive program. YOU CAN COOK! (Ages 11–14) $100 Sauté, simmer, slice! Bake, blend and boil! Create an Course # Date(s) Time assortment of dishes from breakfast to dessert, featuring 493196 Mon – Thu. Mar. 25 – 28 1 – 5 pm local farms and fresh ingredients. Learn to cook food you like to eat. Get real; let's make a meal!

Course # Date(s) Time

479365 Mon. – Thu. Mar. 25 – Mar. 28 9:30 – 12:30 pm No classes May 18, 19 & 20

26 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg > Edmonton VALLEY ZOO

VALLEYZOO.CA 133 Street and Buena Vista Road > Drop-In Programs (87 Avenue) Saturdays and Sundays Public Hours: May 12 to June – Daily

Jan. 1 to May 3 – 9:30 am to 4 pm daily Join our roving interpreters as they present a variety of May 4 to Aug. 31 – 9:30 am to 6 pm daily interesting, short animal demonstrations and fun programs. When you enter the Edmonton Valley Zoo you’ll receive a Sep. 1 to Oct. 14 – 9:30 am to 4 pm daily schedule of demonstrations and activities. weekdays, 9:30 am to 6 pm weekends and holidays Please visit the Edmonton Valley Zoo website (valleyzoo.ca) to view the drop-in program schedule. Oct. 15 to Dec. 31 – 9:30 am to 4 pm daily * Note that lengths and locations of some drop-in Closed Christmas Day programs are approximate and may change due to the unpredictability of working with animals, inclement Admission: weather and construction.

Summer Winter Annual Multi- Rate Rate Pass Attraction ADULT $13.25 $9.50 $43.00 $105.00 > Special Events YOUTH/ $11.00 $8.50 $27.00 $75.00 SENIOR Visit valleyzoo.ca and click on ‘Event Days’ for the CHILD $8.00 $5.50 $26.50 $55.00 latest details! FAMILY $42.50 $30.00 $140.00 $320.00 HOP TO IT! EASTER MONDAY EGGSTRAVAGANZA GRAND- $42.50 $30.00 PARENT AT THE EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO It’s an EGG-stravagant Easter event! Hands-on science Family: Two adults and all children under 18 living experiments, crafts, airbrushed tattoos, touch table and in the same household a scavenger hunt all EGG-related! “Get Closer” with the Grandparent: Two grandparents and up to four baby animals in the indoor petting zoo and watch the grandchildren resident animals of the zoo go on their very own Easter • Summer rate: May 12 to Oct. 14 egg hunt! What animals will eat the eggs, play with them • Winter rate: Jan. 1 to May 11 and Oct. 15 to Dec 31 or smash them? • Admission rates include the use of the miniature train and carousel rides Date(s) Time Admission • All hours and admission fees are subject to change • Multi-attraction pass includes access to Muttart Mon. Apr. 1 Noon – 4 pm Winter Conservatory, Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton Valley Zoo and John Janzen Nature Centre Call 311 for information, outlying communities call 780-442-5311

27 For more information visit edmonton.ca/valleyzoo Edmonton Valley Zoo

MOTHER’S DAY MAGIC: SPA & ART SHOW > Adult Programs Does your mom love animals, the outdoors, art and being pampered? If so, Mother’s Day Magic at the Edmonton BE A ZOOKEEPER $60 Valley Zoo will be the perfect way to celebrate this special What's it like to look after wild animals? Get a taste of the day. The Zoo turns into the city’s “wildest” spa and the zookeeping life when you work and talk first hand with “wildest” art gallery! Guests will be able to buy mom a our experienced zookeeping staff. Prepare meals in the special piece of art while mom gets a free mini massage commissary, try to outwit the monkeys and learn the details or manicure! Proceeds will be going to the Valley Zoo of caring for these exotic animals. Scheduled activities will Development Society to help fund Nature’s Wild Backyard! vary. Date(s) Time Admission Course # Date(s) Time Sun. May 12 Noon – 4 pm Summer 490249 Sat. June 22 9 am – Noon

SIXTH ANNUAL DREAMNIGHT AT THE ZOO The Edmonton Valley Zoo and the Stollery Children’s > Child, Youth and Family Programs Hospital join over 200 zoos, aquariums and parks worldwide to host this free event for chronically ill and disabled FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS (Ages 3–5) $23 children and their families. Invited guests will have the opportunity to “Get Closer” to our animals by enjoying Have a bird-tastic time at the Edmonton Valley Zoo with our up-close encounters and talks. Animal crafts, face painting, feathered residents! We’ll meet chickens, quail and doves. magic shows, science activities, live music and more await We’ll visit the birds of prey and make a treat for our parrots our special guests. to eat. See and touch feathers and eggs and make a flying bird craft to take home! Adult attendance is optional. If an Date(s) Time Admission adult is staying with the child unregistered children may Fri. June 7 6 – 10 pm *See below not attend with the adult.

*Note: This event is closed to the general public. Course # Date(s) Time 490153 Thu. June 13 10 – 11:30 am

TEDDY BEAR GANG (Ages 1–2 and Adult) $32 Touch a tortoise, tickle a bunny and ruffle some birds’ feathers. Each week your child will see and touch a few critters. It’s a social and discovery time for both your child and you. One adult must attend and only children that are registered will be allowed to participate in the program.

Course # Date(s) Time

490148 Wed. May 15 – May 29 9:45 – 10:30 am

490149 Wed. May 15 – May 29 11 – 11:45 am

490146 Sat. May 25 – June 8 9:45 – 10:30 am

490147 Sat. May 25 – June 8 11 – 11:45 am

28 For more information visit edmonton.ca/valleyzoo Edmonton Valley Zoo

CREATURE FEATURE (Ages 2–3 and Adult) $44 ANIMAL ALPHABET (Ages 4–6) Each week will feature a different group of animals such Be an alphabet detective. Search for hidden letters that as birds, reptiles and mammals. From armadillos to lizards, will lead you to visit a variety of animals. Give a treat to an we’ll see and touch a variety of animals as we explore the animal and have some hands-on encounters with some of Zoo’s exotic treasures. One adult must attend and only the creatures you meet along the way. children that are registered will be allowed in the program.

Course # Date(s) Time ZOO SAFARI (Ages 4–12) 490150 Tue. May 28 – June 11 10 – 11:15 am Put on your safari hat! We are heading out on a grand 490151 Tue. May 28 – June 11 1 – 2:15 pm adventure. During this ‘zoo-mazing’ adventure you will get close to the animals with encounters and enrichments. Tour the Edmonton Valley Zoo, meet some critters and have a MONKEY BUSINESS (Ages 3–5) $23 howlin’ safari-style birthday. Swing over to the Edmonton Valley Zoo and visit our primate pals! Discover how apes are different from monkeys, find out what like for lunch and more! We’ll practice ZOO CLUE (Ages 7–9) moving and talking like monkeys, play a monkey-themed Solve a mystery at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Our program game and make a fuzzy monkey magnet friend to take leader will play the part of a master zoo detective as home. Adult attendance is optional. If an adult is staying children are led on a scavenger hunt for clues. During the with the child unregistered children may not attend with investigation, they’ll meet and touch a variety of animals. the adult.

Course # Date(s) Time BE A ZOOKEEPER (Ages 7–12) 490152 Thu. May 23 1 – 2:30 pm Zookeepers are always busy! They prepare meals, invent toys for animals and care for sick and orphaned animals. You and your party will find out first hand what it’s like Birthday Parties to be a zookeeper.

Fees: • $195/party (payment is required at time of booking).

Call 780-496-2601 or email [email protected] to book your themed party today! Call early to avoid disappointment!

• Programs are two hours in length. • Parties are offered year-round. • Maximum 20 guests per party for “Be a Zookeeper.” (At least two adults must stay with the children). • Maximum 30 guests per party (including parents and siblings). At least four adults must stay with the children.

* Please see page 54 for information regarding birthday party options, payment and cancellation policies.

29 For more information visit edmonton.ca/valleyzoo Edmonton Valley Zoo

> Group Programs ZOO SAFARI (Ages 3+) Get closer to the animals on your day at the zoo with the assistance of an interpreter. We’ll tour the zoo, meet some Fees: critters, and have a howlin’ good time! Or…try a themed Program fees include gate admission. We welcome and safari that will emphasize certain animal groups, continents, encourage groups to plan time before and after the or animal features. Please ask us about possible animal program to enjoy the Edmonton Valley Zoo. theme* options for your Zoo Safari program! *Emphasis will be placed on animals that fit in the theme, but other animals Date(s) Program Length Fees may be included in the program. Program Length: 1.5 hours 2 hours $149 (Ages 3-4), 2 hours (Ages 5 and up) Oct. 9, 2012 – May 11, 2013 1.5 hours $124 Program Length Available 2 hours $185 May 12 – Aug. 31, 2013 1.5 hours $154 1.5 hours (Ages 3–4) Year–round

2 hours (Ages 5+) Year–round To Book: • Email our bookings office at [email protected] TAIL TALES (Ages 3–6) • Submit your request online at Discover the tale behind those tails! You’ll find tails of all edmonton.ca/edprogrambookings shapes and sizes and discover how different animals use • Phone 780-442-1442. The bookings office is open their tails to move, show off, communicate and defend. 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. We’ll try to guess the mystery tails shown in our tail tales cards and find an animal that has no tail at all! Through * Please see page 55 for information regarding group encounters and artifacts your students will learn all about program options, payment and cancellation policies. animals from behind.

Program Length Available

NOSY NOSES (Ages 3–6) 1.5 hours (Ages 3–4) Year–round Be a little nosy around the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Discover 2 hours (Ages 5–6) Year–round some of the amazing noses that belong to our zoo animals and how they use them. Elephants use their noses for work, sea lions have noses to keep out water and snakes hide their FUR, FEATHERS, AND SCALES (Ages 4–6) ‘smellers’ inside their mouth. Have nosy encounters with Do all birds have feathers? Do all mammals have fur? Do some animals, play a nose matching bingo game and test amphibians and reptiles share some of the same features? your own sense of smell by playing our mystery scent game. Students will get a chance to feel the difference in textures Program Length Available between fur, feathers and scales. We’ll tour the Edmonton Valley Zoo to see and meet a variety of animals that represent 1.5 hours (Ages 3–4) Year–round each major group—birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. 2 hours (Ages 5–6) Year–round Program Length Available

1.5 hours (Ages 3–4) Year–round

2 hours (Ages 5–6) Year–round

OLD MACDONALD'S FARM (Ages 4–6) Find out what's wild and what's not at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Encounter farm animals from chickens to bunnies. Discover other country critters you might see living wild in Alberta's rural areas. You never know what you might discover!

Program Length Available

1.5 hours (Ages 3–4) May 13 – Aug. 31

2 hours (Ages 5–6) May 13 – Aug. 31

30 For more information visit edmonton.ca/valleyzoo Edmonton Valley Zoo

EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO SLEEPOVER (Ages 5+) Travelling Zoo Wake up to the sounds of gibbons whooping and Bring up to six live animals* to your group or special event kookaburras laughing! This exciting overnight at the and discover a unique learning experience! Please visit our Edmonton Valley Zoo will include an evening tour to see what website at edmonton.ca/valleyzoo for information about animals are just waking up, behind-the-scenes experiences our travelling programs. and animal encounters. Your group will help make and deliver animal enrichments and experience a night to remember. The * Please inquire at the time of booking about the types of program can also include an evening campfire (depending animals that may be brought for your program. We can on weather conditions). Please inquire at time of booking. not guarantee that animals requested will be available on the day of the event, as their availability is based on animal Please visit edmonton.ca/valleyzoo for additional health and care needs. information on sleepover programs, including options to customize your experience. For programs outside Edmonton, add $20/hr travel time per program staff and $0.50/km for mileage to your Program Length Available Fees program fee. $475, for up to 30 children and Arrive at 6 pm, their supervisors. Groups staying Fri. & Sat. Note about cancellation: The well-being of the animals can depart at 11 am later than departure time will be Sep. – Apr. the following day charged an additional $30/hr or be jeopardized if the travelling zoo van encounters a road part thereof. problem in cold temperatures or when driving conditions are unsafe. For these reasons the Edmonton Valley Zoo reserves the right to cancel zoo outreach programs if conditions are prohibitive. ENDANGERED SPECIES (Ages 6+)

The Edmonton Valley Zoo offers you the opportunity Your group will have some zoo-riffic fun learning about to meet and learn about some of the most endangered animals with our structured programs. species up close. Your group will discover what animals are endangered and the reasons why. You’ll get a chance to Program Length 1 program/day 2 programs/day* examine artifacts from endangered species and also learn about the role zoos play in conservation. 45 minutes $155 $215 1 hr $155 $215 Program Length Available 1.25 hr $175 $225 2 hours (Ages 6 & up) Year–round 1.5 hr $175 $225

* Both programs must take place at the same location. An BE A ZOOKEEPER (Ages 7+) additional interpreter fee of $20/hour or part thereof will Zookeepers are always busy making meals, creating be added to the cost of the programs if the time between enrichments, caring for sick animals and cleaning the the first and second scheduled program exceeds one hour. animal enclosures. Your group will take part in at least one zookeeping activity that needs to be done that day as you find out what it’s like to be a zookeeper. Your group will also get a chance to meet and touch a few of our smaller animals.

Program Length Available

2 hours (Ages 7 & up) Year–round

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ANIMAL EXPLORERS (Ages 3–6) Accessible Travelling Programs Go on an interactive animal safari with an interpreter as These programs are suitable for children, youth and young your guide! We’ll discover the unique features of animals adults with special needs. With a focus on animal-themed and where and how they live. We will also use our senses fun, storytelling and music children of all ages can have a and imaginations to explore differences in colours, textures, zoo-riffic learning experience. sounds, movements, scents and sights. We’ll meet and touch some animal artifacts and two small zoo animals along the way. AMAZING ANIMALS (Ages 3–11)

Program Length Available What happens when a group of forest creatures find a child’s mitten lost in the snow? We’ll find out when 1 hour Oct. 22 – Aug. 31 this program visits your classroom! Through interactive storytelling, creative movement and song, we’ll learn about the unique survival features of some of our animals. ANIMAL VISIT (Ages 3+) Program also includes a chance to meet and touch two small zoo animals featured in the story. Invite a few of our smaller zoo animals to drop by your group location for an animal visit! Participants will have This program is suitable for children and youth with a chance to meet, touch, learn about and “Get Closer” to special needs. these animals. An interpreter will also bring along some animal artifacts that participants will be able to see and Program Length Available

touch. Three animals are included in this visit. Please 1 or 1.5 hour Oct. 22 – Aug. 31 inquire at the time of booking about the types of animals* that may be brought for this program.

Program Length Available SOUTH AMERICAN SAFARI (Ages 12+) 45 minutes Sep. – Aug. Take a trip to the rainforests of South America without leaving your classroom! We’ll learn about a few South * We can not guarantee encounters with specific animals, American animals, their habitats and their unique survival as this is dependent on animal health and availability on adaptations through the interactive re-telling of an animal- the day of the program. themed folktale from this region. We’ll also learn about South American instruments and create our own song together. The program includes a chance to meet and ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION touch two small zoo animals featured in the story. (Ages 10+) This program is suitable for youth and young adults with Is biodiversity important? How is the Edmonton Valley special needs. Zoo involved with conservation projects? In this youth- oriented program participants will learn the answers to Program Length Available these questions and more! Discover the reasons why 1 or 1.5 hour Oct. 22 – Aug. 31 several animal species are endangered and uncover how humans positively and negatively impact animals and their environments as we play the Conservation Challenge Game. Participants will also learn how they can help with species Special Event Bookings conservation. The program features a chance to meet two Invite the travelling zoo to your community event! Two small zoo animals that relate to the theme of the program. staff will bring out five to six animals* for some hands-on Program Length Available encounters as participants drop by our booth at their leisure.

1.25 hours Jan. 22 – Aug. 31 * May include one or two small animal display pens for certain animals (dependent on space availability)

Fees: • $450 for up to three hours • $550 for up to six hours

32 For more information visit edmonton.ca/valleyzoo > Muttart CONSERVATORY

MUTTARTCONSERVATORY.CA 9626 – 96A Street > Escape to the Pyramids

Public Hours: One of Edmonton’s most iconic structures, the Muttart Conservatory, offers a year-round escape into the beauty of Monday to Wednesday and Friday the world’s plant life. Designed by award-winning Canadian 10 am to 5 pm architect Peter Hemingway, the pyramids’ display gardens Thursday – 10 am to 9 pm are a welcome oasis for all. Each of the four pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory maintain a distinct environment, Weekends and Holidays – 11 am to 5 pm representing different biomes of the world (tropical, temperate and arid) and are home to thousands of Closed Christmas Day plant species. Admission:

Regular Annual Multi- THURSDAY EVENING ESCAPES AT THE MUTTART Attraction Open late… great for a date! Every Thursday visitors can ADULT $12.00 $43.00 $105.00 explore the pyramids in the evening until 9 pm. In addition, YOUTH/ $10.60 $36.55 $75.00 Culina Muttart will be open Thursday evenings with delicious SENIOR dinner offerings using locally-sourced ingredients, including CHILD $6.50 $22.75 $55.00 herbs and leafy greens grown in the Muttart greenhouses. FAMILY $36.50 $127.00 $320.00

Family: Two adults and all children under 18 living ART WALL in the same household Take time out of your busy schedule to reflect and • All hours and admission fees are subject to change appreciate the Muttart Conservatory Art Wall. Working in a • Multi-attraction pass includes access to Muttart variety of mediums, each artist brings a unique and inspiring Conservatory, Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton interpretation of their subject matter. The exhibits change Valley Zoo and John Janzen Nature Centre regularly so ensure you return to see what’s fresh and new. Call 311 for information, outlying communities Select artworks may be available for purchase. For more call 780-442-5311 information check out our website: muttartconservatory.ca

33 For more information visit edmonton.ca/muttart Muttart Conservatory

CULINA MUTTART CAFÉ > Drop-in Programs Renowned for their partnerships with local producers, Culina creates honest, creative comfort food! MUTTART Self-guided Tours Don't miss out on the famous Culina weekend brunch with items SMARTPHONE TOURS such as classic eggs benny, Spring Explore the pyramids at your own pace and learn about the Creek Ranch steak sandwich with plant life in the Arid, Temperate and Tropical Pyramids through horseradish jus and the huevos rancheros! Culina photos, facts and quizzes. Access walking tours of the pyramids at the Muttart is also available for on-site catering. with your smartphone using QR codes posted at the facility.

Book your dinner at Culina Muttart Café Each tour is designed to last approximately 15 minutes. by calling 780-466-1181.

PRINTED SELF-GUIDED TOURS Café Hours Don’t have a smart phone? Printed reusable self-guided Weekday Time On offer tours are available at the entrance of the Arid, Temperate and Tropical Pyramids. The Feature Pyramid will have a 11 am – 2 pm Lunch summary of current and future displays. Mon. – Wed. & Fri. Light snacks, pastries 2 – 4 pm & beverages

11 am – 2 pm Lunch

Light snacks, pastries Weekend Drop-in Tours Thu. 2 – 5 pm & beverages Join us every Saturday and Sunday for guided tours of the 5 – 8 pm Dinner pyramids. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long and 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Brunch start at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.

Sat. & Sun. Light snacks, pastries 2 – 4 pm Themes change every month so there is always something & beverages new to explore! Reservations are accepted for brunch. Monthly Themes

MUTTART GIFT SHOP March A Garden for the Senses The Muttart Conservatory gift shop is filled with unique crafts and garden accessories as well as toys, books and art. Join us for a sensory tour of Muttart Conservatory. You're sure to find just the right thing to take home or give Taste snacks made from plant products, feel different to someone special. You don't have to pay admission to the types of leaves and stems, listen to the rattle of different Muttart Conservatory to access the gift shop so please stop types of seeds, and smell essential oils made from plants by any time. you can see in our pyramids.

April RENTALS Sensational Seeds The perfect event begins with the perfect setting. The It's almost time for spring planting. Come learn about the Muttart Conservatory, including its outdoor gazebo, is one incredible diversity of seeds and different ways in which of the city’s finest facilities for any occasion—from weddings they travel the world. You'll be amazed at the variations and receptions to gala dinners, cocktail parties, intimate in seed shape, size and beauty. daytime wedding ceremonies or engagement or wedding photos. Call 780-496-8355 for more information or to book May your event. Bewitching Beauty Few will dispute that humans find flowers beautiful, but who are these beguiling blossoms really putting on the show for? Come discover some of the most alluring flowers of the pyramids, find out who they are trying to attract, learn about their methods of seduction and discover what they look like through an insect’s eyes.

34 For more information visit edmonton.ca/muttart Muttart Conservatory

June Art Wall Rare and Endangered Plants Muttart is home to some extremely rare and endangered INSPIRATION: NEWFOUNDLAND plants from around the world. Come meet some of our most Trevor Salé unusual plants and learn their stories of survival. You’ll end The uncluttered landscape of Newfoundland is marked the tour by meeting Gaia, our critically endangered Wollemi with simple yet complex structures that blend seamlessly pine, and hear about her journey to her current home in into their surroundings. This series of paintings captures the Muttart’s temperate pavilion. history, beauty and charm of what is both a welcoming and unspoiled region of .

Date(s) Time Admission

Feature Pyramid Sat. Apr. 6 – Thu. May 9 Public Hours Regular

This exhibit changes completely between five and seven times per year, providing new experiences for WOODLAND PARADISE: NATURE'S GUARDIANS visitors. Uniquely themed displays and fabulous seasonal Alex Labarda celebrations highlight the creativity of the Muttart growers. The artist explores nature using oil pastels, crayons and even sand to create a sense of earthiness. It is this “ideal paradise” UP, UP AND AWAY which, at times, resembles a strange cartoon paradise or utopia, raising questions of environmental issues and loss of habitat. Visitors will marvel at the hot air balloon suspended from the center of the pyramid and be wafted away by the Date(s) Time Admission pleasant scents of the spring bulbs – tulips, hyacinths and Sat. May 11 – Thu. June 13 Public Hours Regular daffodils. They will also take pleasure in the soft sounds of running water from the Dutch waterwheel. > Special Events Date(s) Time Admission

Mar. 2 – Apr. 1 Public Hours Regular Visit muttartconservatory.ca and click on ‘Event Days’ for the latest details!

THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY FEATURE NEW! WINTERTIME MUSIC AT MUTTART The Canadian Cancer Society and the Muttart Conservatory Beat the winter blues and escape to an oasis in the river collaborate to feature an abundance of daffodils. Visitors valley for an evening of local music, beautiful scenery and subdued light. Make it a date night and call Culina will revel in the different shades of yellow, orange and white Muttart for dinner reservations at 780-466-1181. Visit as they walk through the pyramid. This show is dedicated muttartconservatory.ca and click on “Event Days” for the to cancer survivors and memories of loved ones passed. latest event details! Visitors can donate money to purchase a symbolic stone to toss into the memory pond. The stones will each feature Date(s) Time Admission Theme different words of inspiration, comfort and strength. Thu. Mar. 21 6 – 9 pm Regular Celtic Romp

Date(s) Time Admission Thu. Apr. 18 6 – 9 pm Regular Foray into Folk

Apr. 6 – May 5 Public Hours Regular Thu. May 16 6 – 9 pm Regular Swing into Spring

COULD THIS BE HEAVEN? EASTER MONDAY AT THE MUTTART CONSERVATORY This wedding themed show will spark new romance and Find out what’s hopping this Easter at Muttart as you explore the pyramids in search of all things bunny- and bear-related. rekindle old flames. Couples experience sights and smells Join the tea party set up in the “Up, Up and Away!” feature in abundance of pink and blue mop head Hydrandeas, pyramid display, play some games and enter to win an Easter Pericallis, Fuchsia and highlighted with delicate Gypsophila. prize basket from the Muttart gift shop. Your family will love This show will be changed part way through to Martha all we have to offer on this holiday Monday. Washington Geraniums. Displaying a water feature, arches and towering white pillars, the overwhelming beauty of this Date(s) Time Admission show is sure to sweep guests off their feet. Mon. Apr. 1 Noon – 4 pm Regular Date(s) Time Admission

May 11 – Jul. 28 Public Hours Regular

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BEDDING PLANT SALE PRUNING $30 The annual bedding plant sale takes place in the greenhouse Join us for an informative presentation on pruning your trees at Muttart Conservatory. Please come to the greenhouse to and shrubs. Our expert will cover important topics such as tools, purchase your plants. techniques and the timing of pruning as well as for insect and disease control. This course is lead by a Muttart Conservatory Date(s) Time Admission grower and includes facility admission for the course date. Thu. May 9 5 – 9 pm Regular Course # Date(s) Time Fri. & Sat. May 10 & 11 5 – 9 pm Regular 488683 Sat. Apr. 20 10 am – Noon

REJUVENATE: MOTHER’S DAY AT MUTTART CONSERVATORY NEW! SPRING CENTERPIECE $95 Brenda Fraser Treat your Mom to an enjoyable afternoon in the Pyramids. Experience an array of activities to help rejuvenate Mom, Have fun with flowers! Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind floral leaving her refreshed and energized. Sign mom up for one arrangement for yourself or to give as a gift. Learn step- of the many drop in activities going on throughout the day. by-step skills as well as tips and tricks about flowers that Or pull up a chair and relax while listening to live music in will give you confidence to explore and create your own the beautiful environment. designs. All supplies provided.

Course # Date(s) Time Date(s) Time Admission 485265 Thu. May 2 6:30 – 9:30 pm Sun. May 12 Noon – 4 pm Regular

ENVIRONMENT WEEK CELEBRATION NEW! BOUQUETS AND CORSAGES $95 Brenda Fraser AT MUTTART CONSERVATORY Learn how to make beautiful bouquets and corsages that Kick off Environment Week at the Muttart Conservatory! are perfect for graduations, weddings or any other special Learn about programs in the City of Edmonton that help occasion. All supplies provided. lessen the impact we have on our environment. Take a green method of transportation to the facility and be entered Course # Date(s) Time into a draw for fabulous Muttart prizes! Activities include a 485268 Thu. June 6 6:30 – 9:30 pm green craft, and a take home plant. Don’t miss out on this celebration or you might be green with envy!

Date(s) Time Admission WATER GARDENING $60 Sat. June 1 Noon – 4 pm Regular Decorate your outdoors this summer with water! All of the supplies needed to create a water garden will be provided, along with the expert instruction of a Muttart Conservatory grower. > Adult Programs Course # Date(s) Time

MINIATURE TERRARIUMS $60 488685 Thu. June 13 6 – 9 pm Join us at the Muttart Conservatory and create a beautiful terrarium within a glass vase or bowl. We will use a variety of tropical plant material, colourful moss and unique rocks. MEDITATION $75 This course is lead by a Muttart Conservatory grower. Are you looking for contentment, peace and serenity? Or perhaps just a way to recharge and relax in a space away from Course # Date(s) Time your busy life? This course shows normal, everyday people how 488686 Thu. Apr. 18 6 – 9 pm to unplug and re-charge through meditation and ultimately help balance their lives. Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to get back on track with their meditation practice.

Course # Date(s) Time

490350 Tue. Apr. 9 – Apr. 23 7 – 8:30 pm

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YOGA FOUNDATIONS SUPER SEEDS (Ages 3–5) $24 Linda Vaudan Seeds are incredible! Have your little sprout join to find This class focuses on increasing awareness and finding out why. We’ll learn what seeds need to grow and observe centre while engaging in exercises and yoga poses that some as they transform into baby plants. Then we'll discover concentrate primarily on the legs, spine and abdomen. what seeds we eat for dinner and even make music with Gentled awareness in addition to flexibility and core seeds! To continue learning at home your little one will strength are built. Entrance to the Pyramids is included plant some mystery seeds to take with them. Price includes in course registration (open until 9pm). Please wear loose admission for child and parent to Muttart Conservatory. and comfortable clothing. Yoga mats are not provided. Adult attendance at this program is optional. If an adult is attending, please advise the program leader if younger Course # Date(s) Time Admission siblings will accompany the adult. 476342 Thu. Mar. 29 – May 9 5:15 – 6:30 pm $101.50 Course # Date(s) Time 484114 Thu. May 23 – June 27 5:15 – 6:30 pm $87.00 490568 Tue. June 18 10 – 11:30 am

YOGA: STRETCH AND REJUVENATE Linda Vaudan Birthday Parties In our Stretch and Rejuvenate yoga class you are invited to nurture your awareness and overall health through simple, Fees: gentle movements. The focus is on awareness of breath and • $175/party (payment is required at time of booking). body sensation while easing into postures that stretch, tone and revitalize our bodies and rejuvenate our mind and spirit. Call 780-496-2601 or email [email protected] Entrance to the Pyramids is included in course registration. to book your themed party today! Call early to avoid Please wear loose and comfortable clothing. Yoga mats are disappointment! not provided. • Programs are two hours in length. Course # Date(s) Time Admission • Parties are offered year-round unless otherwise stated. 476347 Thu. Mar. 29 – May 9 6:45 – 8 pm $101.50 • Maximum 30 guests per party (including parents and 484119 Thu. May 23 – June 27 6:45 – 8 pm $87.00 siblings). At least four adults must stay with the children.

* Please see page 54 for information regarding birthday party options, payment and cancellation policies. > Child, Youth and Family Programs

BUG-TASTIC BUGS (Ages 3–5) $24 LITTLE SPROUTS BIRTHDAY (Ages 4–5) How do wiggly worms and insects help plants grow? Spend your birthday discovering plants the pre-school way. Find out during this hands-on program. See the pyramids Search for leaf shapes and colours and try to match a few through an insect’s eyes, search for creepy crawlies that leaf textures, too. Take a jungle trek through the rainforest call the desert home, feed our wiggly worms and discover pyramid to find the biggest trees and travel through the how worms can turn our garbage into dirt. You’ll top off this desert to find the prickliest plants. You’ll play some games, program by planting a seedling in soil made by Muttart's make a craft and each of your guests will pot a plant to resident worms. Price includes admission for child and take home. parent to Muttart Conservatory. Adult attendance for this program is optional. If an adult is attending, please advise the program leader if younger siblings will accompany A “BLOOMING” GREAT BIRTHDAY (AGES 6–11) the adult. Have a “blooming” great birthday no matter what the weather! Escape the winter chills with a journey through Course # Date(s) Time the jungle and a dance through the desert. In each of the 490567 Fri. May 24 10 – 11:30 am pyramids your party guests will participate in exciting activities and explore the beauty of plants from around the world. To top off a terrific party, each guest will get to pot their very own plant to take home.

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LADYBUG PARTY (AGES 4–10) LET’S GROW (Ages 7–9) Celebrate your birthday and learn all about ladybugs! Get Children will be introduced to the secret growing strategies to know our little spotted friends and how they help our of plants from different parts of the world during this gardens grow. We’ll play games, make a ladybug craft and exciting program. Find out how important plants are to take home a colourful plant that we pot ourselves! To add humans and learn how bugs can benefit the plants in the some extra excitement each guest will get a chance to pyramids. After a fun-filled journey through the biomes each release a real ladybug into one of the pyramids. You’ll participant will pot a plant to take home and nurture. be seeing spots after this delightful and unique party. Program Length Available Sep. - Oct./Feb. - June Available 2 hours Year–round

> Group Programs GARDENER’S BADGE (Ages 10–12) Through a variety of activities young people will be introduced to the basics of gardening. Children will discover Fees: the importance of soil, learn how composting helps Program fees include facility admission. gardeners and even visit with our resident vermicomposting worms! Explore the benefits of gardening as you venture Program Length Fees through the pyramids. Each child will pot a plant and sew 1.5 hours $125 some mystery seeds to take home. 2 hours $145 Program Length Available

2 hours Year–round To Book: • Email our bookings office at [email protected] GLOBETROTTING BOTANISTS (Ages 9–12) • Submit your request online at Participants are provided with the tools of the trade to edmonton.ca/edprogrambookings become official botanists! These budding botanists will • Phone 780-442-1442. The bookings office is open discover survival strategies that belong to plants from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. different parts of the world as we explore a tropical escape, an arid climate and a temperate garden. We’ll uncover * Please see page 55 for information regarding group exciting facts and learn how incredibly important plants are program options, payment and cancellation policies. to people. After our investigations are complete we’ll pot our very own plant to take home!

LITTLE SPROUTS (Ages 4–6) Program Length Available Introduce your little sprout to the wonderful world of plants! 2 hours Year–round Through hands-on activities, children will explore plant life in the pyramids as they tromp through the tropical and delight in the desert. After some fun and games each child LADYBUG, LADYBUG (Ages 4–8) will plant a seedling to take home. Get to know a real ladybug before releasing it into one of the Program Length Available pyramids at Muttart Conservatory. Discover the importance

1.5 hours (Ages 4–5) Year–round of ladybugs through activities, crafts, stories and songs. You’ll top this fabulous program off by potting a colourful 2 hours (Ages 6) Year–round plant to take home in honour of little spotted friends.

Program Length Available

1.5 hours (Ages 4–5) Sep. – Oct./Feb. – June

2 hours (Ages 6–8) Sep. – Oct./Feb. – June

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FORTEDMONTONPARK.CA HELP MAKE HISTORY! Access from Fox Drive near Fort Edmonton Park offers many ways to bring history to life and give back to your community as a volunteer: Public Hours: • Bring your green thumb to our Heritage Gardens Opening Sun. May 18, 2013 • Share your historic skills in carpentry, sewing, music and more May 18 to June 28 – 10 am to 4 pm • Enliven special events like Sweet Treat Hide and Seek weekdays, 10 am to 6 pm weekends and holidays • Support and enjoy live theatre and vintage movies at the Capitol Theatre June 29 to Sep. 2 – 10 am to 6 pm Check fortedmontonpark.ca/volunteer for more Admission: information. Check our website for admissions information > Special Events

Visit fortedmontonpark.ca and click on ‘Events’ for the Beginning on the Victoria Day weekend, we are open latest details! everyday to transport you back in time. SWEET TREAT HIDE AND SEEK 1846 – Why are you here? See our full scale replica of the Join us at Fort Edmonton Park to take in our annual Sweet largest Hudson’s Bay fort west of Winnipeg where each Treat Hide and Seek EGGstravaganza! With Easter basket in person you meet has a journey to share and a story to tell. hand, search for coloured eggs to trade in for sweet treats. Check out the games, activities and entertainment. 1885 – Who are we? Before the railway arrives and after the fur trade Edmontonians strive to define themselves and the Date(s) Time Admission settlement they call home. Tickets available Sat. Mar. 30 Noon – 5 pm through our website 1905 – Where are we going? As Edmonton becomes the new capitol city of Alberta many people look ahead with a mixture of wonder and fear.

1920 – Why do we play? From the darkness of the Great War and pandemic flu Edmontonians discover normalcy in the simple pleasures of life.

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> Child, Youth and Family Programs Daycamps HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS $195 (5-day camp) PRE-SCHOOL PICNIC (Ages 3–5) $25 (Ages 6–10) Enjoy the spring season with an old-time picnic! Make Come experience the highlights from all our favourite camps homemade scones and butter, squeeze lemons for jam-packed into one week! Get a taste of voyageur life by lemonade and churn ice cream, too. We’ll meet some farm hunting for furs in the Fort and cooking bannock over an animals and play a few favourite pioneer games. Bring a open fire. Make your own checkerboard from scratch and play picnic blanket to sit on (we’ll be inside if it rains). One adult like pioneers did. Use your detective skills to solve a history must attend with the child. Younger, unregistered siblings mystery and celebrate on the last day with hand-cranked ice may attend but will not be permitted to participate in the cream and cinnamon buns baked in a woodstove! Early drop program activities. off for camps starts at 8 am and late pick up until 5 pm. Course # Date(s) Time Course # Date(s) Time 471699 Thu. May 30 9:30 – 11:30 am 478202 Mon. - Fri. Mar. 25 – 29 9 am – 4 pm

WAGON WALK $18/adult, $13/child Stroll the boardwalks of old-time Edmonton with wagons in Birthday Parties tow! We’ll visit houses on 1885 street to see some farm animals, Call 780-496-3453 to book your themed party today! sample baking and make lemonade. Older children will Call early to avoid disappointment! make and take home a simple craft while parents learn some interesting facts about our community’s history. We’ll end our • Programs are two hours in length. morning with a horse-drawn wagon ride. Please bring your • Parties are offered year-round unless otherwise stated. wagon! One adult must register and attend with the child. • The birthday child receives a free t-shirt. Course # Date(s) Time • Maximum 20 guests per party (including parents and 471700 Tue. June 11 9:30 – 11 am siblings). At least two adults must stay with the children. 471701 Tue. June 11 10 – 11:30 am

471703 Wed. June 19 9:30 – 11 am Party Options:

471702 Wed. June 19 10 – 11:30 am • Party bags are available for $3.00 each. Please ask about contents. • Stay longer for cake and opening gifts. Please note that cake, drinks and dishes are not provided.

Fees: • $165/party (Jan. 1 – May 18 & Oct. 1 – Dec. 31) • $210/party (May 19 – Sep. 30) • Payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation Fees: • No fee will be charged to reschedule a program more than two weeks away. • $50 will be charged for cancelling/rescheduling within two weeks of the program. • Full program fees will be charged for less than 48 hours notice of cancellation. • Programs run rain or shine.

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Fort Edmonton Park in the Summer SUMMER PARTY IN THE PARK (Ages 6–12) This party is perfect for a summer day. Kids will enjoy • When Fort Edmonton Park is open to the public May 18 - making their own treat to eat and creating their own ‘old- September 29, fees include admission for your guests to time’ craft. When it’s all done, you and your guests can enjoy the public activities available. enjoy the entire Park on your own. • To maintain the historical experience for all visitors in the Park, you will not be permitted to drive into the Park. Staff Choose from one of the following three themes will assist with loading and moving gifts and cake in a to customize your party: hand-pulled wagon. • Fascinating Fur Trade (ages 8–12) • Additional guests above the maximum number of 20 • Pioneer Pleasures (adults or children) will be required to pay applicable • Time Travel Treasure Hunt admission costs and will not be able to participate in the program activities. Available May 18 – Sep. 2 • A minimum of two adults must stay with the children during structured activities. PURSUIT OF PLAY PARTY (Ages 5–12) Play through your party! Join the fun while building toys, PIONEER IN THE PARK PARTY – PRESCHOOL playing games and sports that kids your age would have in the (Ages 4–5) past. Create your own toy to take home with you and keep the Children will love to try on old-fashioned costumes and party going by making a tasty treat to eat. Laugh with your play party games of yesterday. They’ll bake some cookies, friends while playing historical games and other fun activities. make a simple toy and try their hand at chores such as washing clothes. Available Oct. 1 – May 17

PIONEER IN THE PARK PARTY (Ages 6–12) VOYAGEUR ADVENTURE BIRTHDAY (Ages 7–12) Your child’s birthday party will go down in history with a Embark on an adventure! Journey through our 1846 Fort and party that takes you back over 100 years! Celebrate with have fun while learning about the brave life of a voyageur. homemade baking, pioneer activities and old-fashioned Learn skills like how to build a fire, put up a tipi and race across games. the Fort on a scavenger hunt! Finish your fun in the Fort off by eating fire-roasted bannock, a traditional voyageur recipe. Choose one activity from each list: List A List B Available Oct. 1 – May 17 • Ice Cream Making • Clothespin dolls • Cupcakes • Ring and Stick • Cinnamon Buns • Yarn Dolls • Scones and Butter • Homemade Marbles • Cookies • Beading • Truffles • Thaumatropes

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> Group Programs LIVING HISTORY AT FORT EDMONTON PARK (HERITAGE BADGE) (Ages 5+) To Book: Make your field trip go down in history with some hands-on fun. Two program selections to choose from: • Email our bookings office at [email protected] • Phone 780-496-3453. The booking office is open A) Pioneers—choose four activities from the following list: 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. • Candle Dipping • Cinnamon Buns • Clay Marbles • Cookies Fees and Payment: • Ice Cream • Hands-on Artifacts • The amount owing is shown on your program • Lantern Tour of 1885 St. • Scones and Butter confirmation. Payment is required prior to the program. • Thaumatropes • Wool Carding • Invoices are sent out by the City on the first of the month. As you are required to pay your invoice on the first day of B) Fur traders—make bannock, try some beading, write the previous month, you will receive your invoice before with pen and ink, and take a short tour of the Fort. your program runs. Program Length Fees Available • Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard $160 and American Express. Please have cheques made 2 hours Year–round $220* May 18 – Aug. 31 payable to the City of Edmonton and write your booking confirmation number on your cheque. * Fee includes admission, so come for the day! • Payment can be made at the facility, by calling 311 or by mail to Community Services Payment Processing, PO Box 2359, 14th Floor CN, Edmonton AB, T5J 2R7. HOME AT FORT EDMONTON PARK (Ages 9–15) How did they do that back then? A home in the time of the Cancellation Fees: early Edmonton settlers meant no electricity, convenience • No fee will be charged if the program is rescheduled. foods or access to the types of foods we see on grocery • 50 per cent of the program cost will be charged for less store shelves today. Home skills for the early Edmontonians than two weeks notice of cancellation. were much different than the skills of today. You’ll make candles, jam, butter and bake scones on a wood-burning • Full program fees will be charged for less than 48 hours stove to discover a variety of domestic skills of the past. notice of cancellation. • Programs run rain or shine. Program Length Fees Available $160 2 hours Year–round Group Size: $220* May 18 – Aug. 31 • The maximum number of children permitted in a program * Fees include admission, so come for the day! is 30. Groups exceeding 30 children must book an additional program. • Adults are admitted with the program in the following ratios: THE PARK FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS (Ages 4–6) > Under five years: one adult per three children Do the Park the pre-school way! Spend time with an > Five-12 years: one adult per five children interpreter who will take you to visit the Ottewell farm to see some farm animals. Look inside a farm kitchen from the > 13 and older: one adult per 10 children olden days, try some toys that children used to play with • Groups who arrive exceeding the maximum of 30 children a long time ago and make homemade juice and ice cream. or 40 people total will be charged additional fees after Finish the field trip off yourself with a picnic or playtime at the program. Gyro Park.

Program Length Fees Available

1.5 hours $195* May 18 – Aug. 31

* Fees include admission, so come for the day!

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FUR TRADE FORT TOUR (Ages 7–17) FORT EDMONTON PARK SLEEPOVER (Ages 8+) Children didn’t have to go to school back then? Boys Wake up to the historic scenery of Fort Edmonton Park became men at 14 years? They didn’t take a bath all winter? and see our city as the early residents of Edmonton viewed You’ll visit the trading post, homes of the labourers and the it. An interpreter will provide your group with a variety of mansion of the big man in charge! You’ll see our costumed learning experiences catered to your needs. In addition, you interpreters living the life of the fur trader. Take part in can cook your meals over the hearth or an old wood stove. some hands-on fur trading activities too. This new feature complements a self-guided visit in the Fort. Option 1: Fur Trade Program

Program Length Fees Available Build your own fur trade experience by choosing from a host of activities. The activities can include beading, journal $210* for groups ages writing with stick pen and ink, native games, building a 7–11 years 2 hours May 18 – Aug. 31 $240* for groups ages model tipi or travois, handling artifacts, campfire with 12–17 years historical storytelling, fur baling, bannock making, lantern tour, scavenger hunts or snowshoeing. * Fees include admission, so come for the day!

Option 2: Pioneer Overnight

SUMMERTIME FUN (Ages 6–17) Roll back in time to the pioneer days. Activities can include historical role playing, candle making, baking toy building, Choose a fur trade or pioneer theme that is full of active lantern tour, campfire with historical storytelling, pioneer historic fun! games and snowshoeing.

Fur Trade Option: Bake bannock, build a model tipi or Additional program information can be found online travois, play native games and try some beading. at fortedmontonpark.ca

Pioneer Option: make ice cream or candy, build a simple Program Length Fees Available toy, play pioneer field games and go on a scavenger hunt. Arrive at 6 pm; $490 for up to Fridays and Saturdays, Program Length Fees Available depart at 11 am 30 children and year-round except the following day supervisors.* December. $210* for groups ages 6–11 years 2 hours May 18 – Aug. 31 * Groups staying later than the departure time will be $240* for groups ages charged an additional $30/hr or part thereof. Those 12–17 years booking between May 18 – Aug. 31, 2012 and wish to visit * Fees include admission, so come for the day! the Park on their own after the overnight experience must pay self-guided admission fees for time spent in the Park after 11 am

43 For more information visit fortedmontonpark.ca > John Janzen NATURE CENTRE

EDMONTON.CA/JOHNJANZEN Located next to Fort Edmonton Park. > Nature Line Access from Fox Drive near Whitemud Freeway. Date(s) Day(s) Time

Sep. 1 – May 31 Tue. Thu. Sat. & Sun. 1 – 4 pm Public Hours: June 1 – Aug. 31 Wed. – Sun. 1 – 4 pm Jan. 2 to Apr. 1 – 10 am to 4 pm daily What should I put in my bird feeder in the winter time? Apr. 2 to Aug. 25 – 10 am to 5 pm Do moose live in the river valley in the year-round? Phone weekdays, 11 am to 6 pm weekends the Nature Line to fi nd out: 780-442-1443. A naturalist is and holidays available to help answer all of your nature questions.

Aug. 26 to Dec. 24 – 10 am to 5 pm daily You can also send your nature questions to a naturalist Dec. 26 to Dec. 31 – 11 am to 6 pm Daily by email anytime. [email protected] 11 am to 4 pm New Year's Eve Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day > Drop-in Programs Admission:

Regular Annual Multi- Attraction April ADULT $6.00* $24.00 $105.00 ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AND FEEDINGS YOUTH/ $6.00 $24.00 $75.00 SENIOR Meet some of our local amphibian and reptile species up CHILD $6.00 $24.00 $55.00 close. If you’re lucky you may get to watch a salamander, frog or snake eat its lunch! FAMILY $12.00 $48.00 $320.00 Day(s) Time Location

* Admission free for each adult accompanying a child. Tue. Thu. Sat. & Sun. 1 pm Exhibit Room Family: Two adults and all children under 18 living in the same household

• Multi-attraction pass includes access to Muttart GUIDED WALKS Conservatory, Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton Valley Zoo and John Janzen Nature Centre Ever wonder what animals call the river valley home? Join Call 311 for information, outlying communities us as we venture on the trails around the nature centre and call 780-442-5311 explore the area with activities along the way. Come learn about the plants and animals that share our river valley. Be sure to check our monthly themes.

Day(s) Time Location

Saturdays 2:30 pm Meet near the fi re pit

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EXPLORE NATURE NATURAL TREASURE Have fun learning while you play! An interpreter will lead The Natural Treasure program is an exciting new initiative some hands-on activities, help you explore the woods and from the Robert Bateman Get to Know Program. Follow a forests around us and play some new games along the way. map or GPS device that can be signed out at the front desk Programs may be indoors depending on weather conditions. to complete an outdoor scavenger hunt around the Nature Centre. Next, head online at home for some fun challenges, Day(s) Time Location games and stories, all of which relate to the experience Sundays 2:30 pm Meet near the fire pit outdoors. Visit naturaltreasure.ca for more information on this new program.

NATURE IN THE CITY WAYFINDING AND GEOCACHING USING GPS Join an interpreter for a guided craft, experiment, activity, talk or game based on our Nature in the City theme for April: GPS stands for Global Positioning System. A GPS receiver uses satellites to determine your location. GPS is used A River Story in geocaching, which is a treasure-hunting activity. GPS Why is the North River and River Valley so receivers can be signed out at the front desk at no cost. special? How does the river flow? Let’s find out as we hike Use the GPS receiver to find the clues for the Robert down to the North Saskatchewan to take a close look. Find Bateman Natural Treasures Program or find publically out why so many animals call the river flowing through the placed geocaches near the John Janzen Nature Centre. centre of Edmonton home. Visit geocaching.com to find a geocache near you.

Day(s) Time Location

Sat. & Sun. 3:30 pm Meet in Exhibit Room ADVENTURE BACKPACKS Choose from one of three backpacks that contain a variety Note: Due to the unpredictability of weather some drop-in of fun and educational self-guided activities that families programs involving outdoor hikes may be changed to indoor can take part in at the John Janzen Nature Centre. nature-based activities. • Animals and Plants Backpack • Birdwatching Backpack May and June • Pond Backpack (for when the pond is thawed) Please visit edmonton.ca/johnjanzen for up to date drop-in Adventure Backpacks can be signed out at the front desk program schedules including program locations and times. at no cost, but visitors will be required to provide some personal information on the sign-out sheet. > Exhibits, Trails and Self-Guided Activities EXHIBIT ROOM: SEASONAL CHANGES TEGLER DISCOVERY ZONE (SOCKS ONLY) Explore all four seasons in one room! Discover how Climb a birch tree and hang out underground in a squirrel's Edmonton’s changing seasons affect the animals living in midden. Get busy as a bee with our live bee hive and build our city. This display features many of the animals we see your own flower to pollinate. This new indoor play space regularly in our neighbourhoods and river valley. It provides re-creates local wildlife habitat in a way that allows children a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. to learn about nature through play. Crawling and climbing structures are designed for children up to age 10, although all ages are welcome to explore the rest of the Tegler Discovery Zone. Please note the Discovery Zone is a socks-only area.

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HONEYBEE HIVE (SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL) BUG-OLOGY! Watch bees, busy at work, in our indoor/outdoor working It’s a bug’s life at John Janzen Nature Centre! Come to Bug- beehive exhibit located in the new Tegler Discovery Zone ology to learn all about bugs—flies, beetles, worms, slugs, (socks-only area). spiders, butterflies and more. Earn your Bug-ology diploma by examining live insects, learning about the butterfly life cycle and checking out worm composting. With so much LIVE WILDLIFE EXHIBITS bug action it’s the perfect way to spend Fathers Day!

Small local wildlife such as salamanders, garter snakes, Date(s) Time Admission frogs and toads are on display in the Exhibit Room. Sun. June 16 11 am – 3 pm Regular

NATURE WALKS Enjoy a self-guided hike on four kilometres of interpretive nature trails through some of the most interesting river > Adult Programs valley scenery in Edmonton. WILD ROSE RAMBLERS $10

PRAIRIE POND For over two decades we have been exploring the wild spaces in and around Edmonton. Join us and hike some of Examine pond life up close. This small pond next to the Edmonton's most beautiful natural spaces. A calendar of Nature Centre attracts ducks, blackbirds and frogs in the walks will be drawn up for the rest of the spring session at spring and summer. the first meeting. If you miss the first meeting please call Sarah at 780-496-1497.

BACKYARD COMPOST EDUCATION CENTRE Course # Date(s) Time This outdoor exhibit demonstrates how you can incorporate 490353 Tue. Apr. 9 9 am – Noon composting into your waste disposal routine. Learn the composting process and sample composting units designed for large and small yards. BACKYARD COMPOSTING $10/SESSION AND GRASSCYCLING Composting is a natural, biological process that breaks down plant wastes from the kitchen, lawn and garden into > Special Events a soil-like material called humus. Learn how to turn your household waste into a valuable soil enhancement that Visit edmonton.ca/johnjanzen and click on ‘Event Days’ offers many long-term benefits. A 20-minute outdoor tour for the latest details! of the Compost Education Centre is included. Participants may purchase a compost bin for $35, and a compost SCALES, TAILS, HOOTS AND HOWLS! aerator tool for $15. Since part of this course takes place Celebrate and learn all about Edmonton’s River Valley outside, please dress for the weather. biodiversity! Visit a salamander, see a garter snake, go on a bug hunt or play some outdoor nature games! Edmonton Course # Date(s) Time Valley Zoo’s Travelling Zoo Van will stop by with some local 493286 Tue. May. 7 7 – 9 pm

animal friends for you to meet too! 493287 Wed. May. 8 7 – 9 pm

Date(s) Time Admission 493288 Thu. May. 9 7 – 9 pm 483289 Sat. May 11 2 – 4 pm Sun. May 26 11 am – 3 pm Regular

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> Child, Youth and Family Programs Birthday Parties Fees TINY TOTS (Ages 1–4) $22 • $175/party (payment is required at time of booking). This program is perfect for parents who have two children and want to keep them both entertained throughout the Call 780-496-2601 or email [email protected] session. Bring your kids to learn about nature during this to book your themed party today! Call early to avoid entertaining program. We’ll make coffee can drums to use disappointment! during our song and dance session. Older kids will have a chance to explore the indoor play space, and if the sun is • Programs are two hours long. shining, we’ll investigate the surrounding nature trails. All • Parties are offered year-round unless otherwise stated. children must register and be accompanied by an adult. • Maximum 30 guests per party (including parents and Course # Date(s) Time siblings). At least four adults must stay with the children.

409558 Tue. May 28 9:30 – 11 am * Please see page 54 for information regarding birthday party options, payment and cancellation policies.

NATURE ADVENTURES (Ages 3–5) $50 Let your preschooler discover the wonders of nature over DINOSAUR ADVENTURE BIRTHDAY PARTY (Ages 4–8) three Wednesdays of fun! We’ll hunt for bugs along the Just how big was the largest dinosaur on earth? Have a forest trails, pond-dip for critters in our nearby pond and gigantically fun time finding out as a naturalist takes your get to touch many animal furs, feathers and feet. Crafts, group to the past when these large animals roamed the games and live animal encounters will round out this earth. Become a paleontologist, handle real fossils and exciting series. All children must be accompanied by an create a dino-mite craft! adult. Attend all three sessions.

Course # Date(s) Time SEASONAL SUPER SLEUTH BIRTHDAY (Ages 4–6) 490557 Wed. June 5 – June 19 9:30 – 11 am Your group will become detectives and assist our naturalist looking for answers to nature’s mysteries. Use a magnifying glass and search for clues of the season. Winter tracks, BUG MANIA (Ages 3–5) $22 spring flowers, summer bugs or autumn leaves; you never know what you’ll discover! Visit the animals, create a craft, Explore the wonderful world of bugs during this hands-on play nature games or go on a nature scavenger hunt. session. Join our hard-working insect friends at the Nature Centre as you pretend to be a busy bee and play our pollen- hunting game. Taste some honey in the comb and peek inside our buzzing honeybee hive. You’ll even make your very own bug catcher to use as we journey through forest trails. Adult attendance is optional.

Course # Date(s) Time

490560 Tue. June 11 9:30 – 11 am

FATHERS & KIDS $16 GEOCACHE ADVENTURE (Ages 7+) Want to learn about geocaching this Father’s Day weekend? This introductory program for dads and kids will get you working in teams outside, exploring the river valley trails. Together, we'll discover plants and animals that live nearby as we go on a treasure hunt for hidden geocaches! Both fathers and their child(ren) must register.

Course # Date(s) Time

490561 Sat. June 15 1 – 3 pm

47 For more information visit edmonton.ca/johnjanzen John Janzen Nature Centre

STALKING AND TRACKING ANIMALS (Ages 7–11) > Group Programs Discover the tracks and traces animals leave behind as we look for clues as to who’s been wandering through the Fees: woods? Practice making and identifying different kinds of Program fees include facility admission. animal tracks with some of our animal track replicas, play camouflage games and sneak up on your party guests with Program Length Fees stalking games. 1.5 hours $112

2 hours $132 BUG MANIA BIRTHDAY (Ages 5–11)

A bug’s life will become reality when we examine the To Book: smallest ant to the biggest bug. We’ll meet some other tiny • Email our bookings office at critters when we explore the forest. Peek inside our beehive, [email protected] go on a bug hunt, create a critter and meet one of our live bug-eating animals up close. On rainy days we’ll spend more • Submit your request online at time exploring the Exhibit Room—it’s full of bug-ology. edmonton.ca/edprogrambookings • Phone 780-442-1442. The bookings office is open Available May – Sep. 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

* Please see page 55 for information regarding group POND PARTY (Ages 6–12) program options, payment and cancellation policies. Capture water tigers in your dip net, search for phantom midges and look for birds and mammals that live near the pond. This program is full of exploration for curious kids. Led by a naturalist, you’ll learn about some of the fantastic Outreach Programs creatures that live in ponds. Meet a salamander or garter Many of our programs are available at other locations, snake and play some nature games. including your meeting location. Ask for details.

Available May – Sep. STALKING AND TRACKING (Ages 6–11) Discover Edmonton’s wildlife by identifying and following tracks in the mud (or snow) and searching for other clues about who’s been hanging around the Nature Centre. Learn how to approach animals so you can enjoy their beauty, play wildlife stalking games and use our animal track replicas to practice making different types of animal tracks.

Program Length Available

2 hours Year–round

NATURE OBSERVER (Ages 6–11) Visit the forest surrounding the Nature Centre. Discover the birds, trees, insects and other animals to learn about their lives. Activities are seasonally based but can include bird-watching, nature games, insect hunts and more. Handle artifacts, visit the honeybee hive and explore the exhibit room.

Program Length Available

2 hours Year–round

48 For more information visit edmonton.ca/johnjanzen John Janzen Nature Centre

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SEASONAL SUPER SLEUTH (Ages 3–6) BUSY BEES AND BUGS (Ages 3–8) Search for clues by using your senses and observation skills Peek inside a honeybee hive and discover the fascinating to solve the mysteries of nature each season. We’ll learn world of bees. Search for flowers, collect pollen, dance like all about local animals through a hands-on exhibit and bees and taste honey in the comb! Learn to separate bee outdoor nature trail explorations. Visit the garter snakes, fact from bee fiction by handling inactive hives and nests. salamanders and honeybees, too and discover what they Top this exciting program off with a safari through the new do to cope with the changing seasons. Program may also indoor play space. include a visit to the Tegler Discovery Zone (optional). Program Length Available

Program Length Available 1.5 hours (Ages 3–4) May – Sep.

1.5 hours (Ages 3–4) Year–round 2 hours (Ages 5 & up) May – Sep. 2 hours (Ages 5 & up) Year–round

POND EXPLORATION (Ages 7–11) Capture water tigers in your dip net, search for phantom midges and look for birds and mammals that live near the pond. This program is full of exploration for curious kids. Led by a naturalist, you’ll learn about some of the fantastic creatures that live in ponds. Meet a salamander or garter snake and play some nature games during this fun-filled program.

Program Length Available

2 hours May – Sep.

49 For more information visit edmonton.ca/johnjanzen > John Walter MUSEUM

EDMONTON.CA/JOHNWALTER Located on the north side of the > Sunday Openings Kinsmen Sport Centre parking lot. Access at the bottom of Walterdale Visit edmonton.ca/johnwalter and click on ‘Drop-in and Queen Elizabeth Roads. Programs’ for the latest details.

John Walter Museum is open to the public on Sundays from Public Hours*: mid-March through to December. A costumed interpreter will Sundays Jan. 1 to Mar. 9 – Closed guide you through the original houses of one of Edmonton’s hardest working pioneers. You will also get hands-on Sundays Mar. 10 to Apr. 14 – 1 to 4 pm experience with an historic activity, which may include Sundays Apr. 15 to Aug. 25 – 1 to 5 pm baking on a wood burning stove, candle dipping or ice cream making. John Walter Museum is nestled in Edmonton’s river Sundays Aug. 26 to Dec. 15 – 1 to 4 pm valley and is located next to river valley trails, the , Queen Elizabeth Park and Queen Elizabeth Dec. 15 to 31 – Closed Pool. Bring your family to John Walter Museum and experience a wonderful day in Edmonton’s river valley! Admission: Free. Donations accepted. > Special Events * All hours subject to change. Visit edmonton.ca/johnwalter and click on ‘Event Days’ Call 311 for information, outlying communities call 780-442-5311 for the latest details!

SONGS & CELEBRATION Join us as we celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day and National Aboriginal Day! Step back in time to experience historical and cultural links to the life of John Walter. Enjoy the Métis tradition of bannock making and savour the taste of a Scottish scone prepared by our interpreters. Live music and walking tours will provide insight into Edmonton's rich history. Cultural games and activities will delight everyone. Complimentary treats and lemonade will be served while supplies last.

Date(s) Time Admission

Sun. June 23 1 – 5 pm FREE

50 For more information visit edmonton.ca/johnwalter John Walter Museum

Birthday Parties > Group Programs Fees Fees: $140/program: • $165/party (payment is required at the time of booking). • All programs are two hours in length.

Call 780-496-2601 or email [email protected] • Programs are available year–round unless otherwise stated. to book your themed party today! Call early to avoid disappointment! To Book: • Email our bookings office at • Programs are two hours in length. [email protected] • Parties are offered year-round unless otherwise stated. • Submit your request online at • Maximum 20 guests per party (including parents and edmonton.ca/edprogrambookings siblings). At least two adults must stay with the children. • Phone 780-442-1442. The bookings office is open 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. * Please see page 54 for information regarding birthday party options, payment and cancellation policies. * Please see page 55 for information regarding group program options, payment and cancellation policies.

PRE-SCHOOL PIONEER PARTY (Ages 4–5) Children will love to try on old-fashioned costumes and HANDS-ON HISTORY (HERITAGE BADGE) (Ages 5+) play party games of yesterday. They’ll bake some cookies, Make your field trip go down in history with some hands-on make a simple toy and try their hand at chores such as fun. Use John Walter’s homes as your setting and make ice washing clothes. cream, dip candles, examine artifacts and cook up a tasty treat to eat!

PIONEER BIRTHDAY PARTY (Ages 6–12) Your child’s birthday party will go down in history with HERITAGE HOME SKILLS (Ages 9–15) a party that takes you back in time over 100 years! Discover what life was like over a century ago! A home in Celebrate with homemade baking, pioneer activities the time of the early Edmonton settlers meant no electricity and old-fashioned games. or access to the types of foods we see on grocery store shelves today. Home skills for the early Edmontonians were List A List B much different than the skills of today. You’ll make candles, • Ice Cream Making • Boat Building jam, butter and bake scones on a wood-burning stove to • Cupcakes • Ring and Stick learn a variety of domestic skills of the past. • Cinnamon Buns • Candle Dipping • Scones and Butter • Yarn Dolls • Cookies • Homemade Marbles • Truffles • Paper Dolls • Thaumatropes

OLD-FASHIONED BAKING PARTY (Ages 8–13) Bake and cook on a wood-burning stove to make a smorgasbord of birthday delights. Choose any three of the following old-fashioned favourites:

• Chocolate Truffles • Brownies • Scones and Butter • Cookies • Cupcakes • Muffins • Fudge • Butterscotch Squares • Cinnamon Buns

51 For more information visit edmonton.ca/johnwalter > Prince of Wales ARMOURIES

10440 – 108 Avenue > Adult Programs Public Hours: Weekdays – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm BEYOND THE SERVICE FILE $50/SESSION Finding your ancestor's military service file is only the Wednesdays – 8:30 am to 8 pm first step to discovering an array of resources. Learn as Lyn shares her experiences identifying and locating documents Admission: Free and artifacts beyond the service file to broaden the story of two servicemen, a feisty, elusive Polish-Canadian World War I soldier and an American World War II sailor who perished in one of the Pacific theatre's most infamous events. Assorted sources: medals, troopship cards, second burials, RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT and much more will be illustrated and discussed. THE PRINCE OF WALES ARMOURIES Traditional 19th century elegance and architecture reflective Course # Date(s) Time of a bygone era awaits you at the Prince of Wales Armouries. 482133 Wed. Mar. 20 7 – 9 pm This former drill hall, originally built in 1913, was inspired by medieval castles with a turret in each corner. In 1993 the building was declared an Historical Resource by the Province of Alberta.

The Armouries is the perfect location to host a dinner or cocktail party, wedding ceremony and reception or meeting for 20 to 130 guests.

WEDDING CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS Whether you use the Governor’s Room (maximum capacity of 100) or the Jefferson Room (maximum capacity of 130) the Armouries historic elegance will be something your guests will talk about for years to come. Daytime ceremonies, available any time between 9 – 4 PM are for a three hour time period which includes time for you to decorate. Receptions can begin at 6:00 pm and must end by 1:00 am. Set up can begin any time after 4:00 pm.

For additional information, please contact our professional Bookings and Rentals Representatives at 780 496 8355 or visit our website at edmonton.ca/facilityrentals.

52 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg > River Valley PROGRAMS

EDMONTON.CA/ RIVERVALLEYPROGRAMS > Adult Programs

River Valley Programs is your outdoor CANOE $35 education experience in the city. Spend This beginner course will focus on fun and safety as you some quality time learning a new skill that learn about equipment selection, safe entry and exit from will stay with you for the rest of your life. the canoe along with basic strokes such as power, reverse, Find some balance by enjoying nature draw, pry, sweeps and the J-stroke. Lessons take place at Paddling Centre. All equipment is provided. in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley. River Valley Programs provides outdoor Course # Date(s) Time pursuit programs to community groups, 488780 Mon. May 27 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Edmonton and area schools, corporations 488781 Sat. June 15 9:30 am – 11:30 am and the general public.

All equipment is provided. KAYAK $40 Experience the fun of flat water kayaking in the pond at Rundle Park. Basic strokes and safety will be emphasized. Lessons take place at Rundle Park Paddling Centre. Parks: All equipment is provided. Course # Date(s) Time • Capilano Park • Laurier Park 488782 Mon. June 3 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Emily Murphy Park • Queen Elizabeth Park 488783 Sat. June 15 Noon – 2 pm • • Rundle Park • Park • Terwillegar Park • Hermitage Park • STAND UP PADDLEBOARD $40 • Kinsmen Park • Whitemud Park Try the fastest growing water sport in North America on the pond at Rundle Park. Beginner technique, strokes and safety will be emphasized. Please wear clothes suitable for water activities and a warm change of clothing for after River Valley Program Cancellations the program. Lessons take place at Rundle Park Paddling Centre. All equipment is provided. A River Valley Programs staff member will contact you by phone prior to your program day to confirm the Course # Date(s) Time details of your program. Programs run rain or shine. All 488784 Mon. June 10 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm water activities cancel if there are electrical storms or if 488786 Sat. June 15 2:30 – 4:30 pm wind gusts are greater than 40 km/hr. For days when the 488785 Mon. June 17 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm weather is questionable, call 780-983-4387 as early as 7:30 am on your program day. For any other questions please contact us at 780-496-2983.

53 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg BOOKING AND CANCELLATION INFORMATION

• Programs and parties must be booked at least one Party Options: month (30 days) in advance of the desired date for your • Party bags are available for $3 each. Please ask Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, John Walter about contents. Museum or John Janzen Nature Centre program. • Stay longer for cake and opening gifts ($30/hr). • Programs and parties must be booked at least 16 days Please note that cake, drinks and dishes are not provided. in advance of the desired date for your Fort Edmonton Park program. Fees and Payment: • Please book early to avoid disappointment! All fees, including optional additions (room rentals and party bags), are required to be reserved and paid in full at the time of booking. Program dates and times cannot > Birthday Parties be booked or held until payment is received. Cancellation Fees: • Call 780-496-2601 or email [email protected] • A fee of 50% of the cost of the program will be charged to book your themed party at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, for Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, Muttart Conservatory, John Janzen Nature Centre or John Walter Museum and John Janzen Nature Centre John Walter Museum. cancellations. • Email [email protected] to book your themed • A fee of $50 of the cost of the program will be charged party at Fort Edmonton Park. for Fort Edmonton Park cancellations. • Programs are two hours in length and do not automatically • At the time of cancellation, if the program is rescheduled include a party room for having cake and opening gifts. within the same year, the cancellation fee will be waived. You may choose to add on a party room for an additional charge (see Party Options). • The cancellation fee will not be waived if notice of cancellation/rescheduling is given less than two weeks • Parties are offered year-round unless otherwise stated. of the scheduled program. • The birthday child receives a free t-shirt. • The full program fee will be charged if less than 48 hours notice is given for cancellations or rescheduling. • Programs run rain or shine. • You must call 780-496-2601 or email [email protected] to cancel/reschedule a party at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, John Janzen Nature Centre or John Walter Museum. • You must call 780-496-3453 or email [email protected] to cancel/reschedule a Fort Edmonton Park party.

54 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg • You must email [email protected] to > Group Bookings cancel/reschedule a group program at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, John Janzen Nature To Book: Centre or John Walter Museum. • For group programs at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, • You must email [email protected] to cancel/ Muttart Conservatory, John Walter Museum and reschedule your Fort Edmonton Park group program. John Janzen Nature Centre:

> Email our bookings office at Group Size: [email protected] • The maximum number of children permitted in a program > Phone 780-442-1442. The bookings office is open is 30. Groups exceeding a total of 30 children must book 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. an additional program. > Submit your request online at • The maximum number of people permitted in a program edmonton.ca/edprogrambookings is 40 (including adult supervisors). Groups exceeding • For Group Programs at Fort Edmonton Park: 40 people must book an additional program. > Email the bookings office at • Adults are required to remain with their group and [email protected] supervise participating children at all times during the program. > Submit your request online at edmonton.ca/edprogrambookings • Adult supervisors are admitted free of charge with the program in the following ratios: Fees and Payment: > Under five years: one adult per three children • The amount owing is shown on your program > Five to 12 years: one adult per five children confirmation. Payment is required prior to the program. > 13 and older: one adult per 10 children • Invoices are sent out by the City on the first of the month. • Additional parents and children/siblings (exceeding a total As you are required to pay your invoice on the first day of of 30 children or 40 participants) will be asked to pay the previous month, you will receive your invoice before facility admission fees and tour the facility on their own. your program runs. Additional participants can re-join the group after the • Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard registered program ends. and American Express. Please have cheques made • To ensure a high-quality program we recommend that payable to the City of Edmonton and write your booking all children participating in a program be within the age confirmation number on your cheque. range advertised for the program. • Payment can be made at the facility, by calling 311 or by mail to Community Services Payment Processing, PO Box 2359, 14th Floor CN, Edmonton AB T5J 2R7. > Pre-Registered Programs

To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg Cancellation Fees: Withdrawals and Transfers • A fee of 50% of the cost of the program will be charged for Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, Withdrawals and transfers are permitted without penalty John Walter Museum and John Janzen Nature Centre up to 15 days prior to the program start date. A $10 cancellations. administration fee will apply if a withdrawal or transfer is requested 15 days or less prior to the program start date. If • A fee of $50 of the cost of the program will be charged the program has started, a $10 administration fee will apply for Fort Edmonton Park cancellations. and a prorated balance of the program fee will be refunded. • At the time of cancellation, if the program is rescheduled within the same year, the cancellation fee will be waived. Cancellations • The cancellation fee will not be waived if notice of The City of Edmonton reserves the right to substitute cancellation/rescheduling is given less than two weeks instructors, cancel, combine or reschedule advertised of the scheduled program. programs. Whenever possible, except in the case of • The full program fee will be charged if less than 48 hours emergencies, City of Edmonton staff will notify registrants notice is given for cancellations or rescheduling. three business days prior to the course start date if course cancellation or changes are necessary. If a course is • Programs run rain or shine. cancelled a full refund will be issued.

55 To register, call 311 or visit Edmonton.ca/eReg All undeliverable Canadian addresses should be returned to: Edmonton Valley Zoo P.O. Box 2359 Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7