Thursday, June 25, 2015

School's Out for Summer - Part II

Need more ideas with what to do with your children this summer? Here are five more suggestions! 

Be a Puddle Duck

You can rent canoes or kayaks from Speed River Paddling and explore the Speed and Eramosa Rivers, or you can rent paddleboats at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. If you deicide you’d rather be in the water than on it, you can swim at the conservation area, or at the West End Rec Centre, the Victoria Road Rec Centre, or Centennial High School during public swim times. In the summer, come by City Hall to play in the fountain or visit a splash pad.
Admission and Hours of Operation:
Rec Centres:  for hours of operation and applicable prices.
Speed River Paddling: for hours of operation and prices



Chuck Pumpkins!

Strom’s Farm has a ton of fun activities during the harvest season. Where else can you launch pumpkins through the air in a pumpkin slingshot? The corn maze is another fun challenge if you’re feeling adventurous, or you can enjoy the marketplace, pedal cards, puppet shows…the list goes on!

Hours of Operation:
Open Weekends: September 19 – October 31
Saturday/Sunday 9:30–5:30 (last admission 4 pm)
Admission fees:
Ages 4 and up: $10.62 + HST = $12.00
Ages 4 & under: FREE



Play Frisbee Golf

The Magnolia Frisbee golf course is one of the best kept secrets in Guelph. This 9-hole course is a fun way to explore The Arboretum. With its many gardens and trails, and it’s wonderful in the fall when all the leaves are changing.

Hours of Operation and Admission Fees:
The Arboretum is open to the public free of charge, year round.



Check out the Market

Wake up early on Saturday and be rewarded with the most vibrant place in the city. The many vendors sell produce, fresh bread, artisan goods, and the highlight for many, doughnuts made fresh – right in front of you!

Hours of Operation:
Every Saturday, 7 am to 12 Noon



Play with Clay

Get your hands dirty and make something unique at Play with Clay. You can either choose to build something from scratch or decorate an existing piece of pottery. They also offer pottery classes for all ages.  Think you can’t paint? Let the staff show you a variety of easy techniques to help you make your piece as unique and individual as you. Don’t worry about rushing to finish, you can come back as many times as you need to finish your piece for no additional cost. Pieces are priced individually, starting at $13. The average cost is $18 to $25. 

Hours of Operation:
Mondays – Closed (except holidays!)
Tuesday to Friday – 10 am to 9pm
Saturday – 10am to 8pm

Sunday – 10am to 6pm

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