Thursday, Feb. 16, 2016 (Halifax, NS) – Municipal Parks and Recreation is offering several day camp opportunities tomorrow (Friday) for children who would normally be in school.
In response to the one-day strike tomorrow by public school teachers, municipal recreation staff is providing fun activities (games, crafts, and outdoor play) for children across the region between the ages of 5 and 12.
All-day programming will begin at 8 a.m., and will conclude at 5 p.m. There will be a $25 registration fee per child, and openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis (space is limited).
Programming will be offered at the following locations:
| Recreation Centre | Telephone # |
| St. Andrew’s Community Centre | 902-490-4693 |
| Chocolate Lake Community Centre | 902-490-4607 |
| Gordon R. Snow Community Centre | 902-860-4570 |
| Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre | 902-490-4238 |
| Captain William Spry Centre | 902-477-7665 |
| Needham Community Centre | 902-490-4633 |
| Cole Harbour Recreation at Graham Creighton Jr. High | 902-490-4711 |
| Findlay Community Centre | 902-490-4728 |
| Musquodoboit Hrbr. at Eastern Shore Community Centre | 902-889-4050 |
| Sheet Harbour | 902-885-2988 |
Registration can be done via phone, internet (through RecConnect), or in person at each facility.
Parents are asked to ensure their children come with nut-free snacks and lunch, water, winter gear (to play outside), and indoor footwear.
Source: Release