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Summer — a time for creative writing, outdoor ecology or visual arts — and those are just three of the offerings elementary or middle school students can take through School District 43’s Summer Learning classes.

No longer viewed as a negative or a punishment, more and more students

are choosing to take additional classes in the summer, whether it is to increase their secondary school mark for post-secondary applications or take a course of interest at the elementary or middle level. The class offerings are growing every year to meet demand, and so are the school locations throughout the district.

“For students who have struggled in a particular subject area, it’s an

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other students, the program represents an opportunity to spend more time in a subject they love. The Summer Learning program can make a world of difference for students’ ‘back to school’ experience in the fall.”

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I’m a fan of a summer camp experience for children.

This is not surprising because research shows that 90 per cent of

people who went to a residential camp also send their children. Being that my husband and I were childhood campers and counsellors, you can bet our kids attended.

I would add that camping helps children to move along the road to being capable adults. In my book, But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home, I write, “summer camp … is a golden opportunity for our children to develop independence. Camp is great because

it’s designed to meet the developmental needs of your children, with challenges and opportunities appropriate to their age.”

The trick is to choose the right camp for your child. Then you need to trust the camp staff and your child. So what are the considerations when selecting the right camp? Is he ready to be away from home? Has he spent some nights with friends or relatives and how did he handle that? Now remember this is about whether he’s ready, not whether you’re ready.

It can be hard to let our kids head off into the unknown without us along to look after them. But, as soon as they’re ready, it’s the best gift we can give them. They learn they can handle things on their own and we learn they can survive without us for a short while.

Another issue is finding a camp that you

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Knowing that the camp you’ve chosen is accredited is a great way to know that it has met the basic standards in terms of training, programming and safety. The BC Camping Association website (bccamping.org) lists all the accredited camps. The website also explains the accreditation process.

Once you have chosen a camp, be sure to attend the parent information night. Talk to the staff. Ask about the camp philosophy. Ask them to walk you through a typical day. Good camp people love to talk to parents and you can get a sense of the camp by asking questions.

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It’s also a good idea to talk to parents whose children have attended the camp. When you tell your friends and colleagues that you are considering sending your child to camp you will get lots of advice and recommendations.

The most consistent complaint from parents about camp is religious content in the program. If you’re looking for a religious orientation that’s fine, but when it’s a surprise parents find that sometimes the kids come home from camp talking about being “born

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In recent years, some camps have installed video cameras to enable parents to keep an eye on their kids. It may sound great, but I’d avoid such a camp. For kids, the whole point of going to camp is to have a chance to succeed away from their folks. If they know their parents are checking them out online every day, they may as well be at home.

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You’d like to dine out. With young ones.

What you need is a restaurant that’s going to serve you a tasty meal but is also kid friendly. One that offers child-compatible flavours and portions, and with luck, a kids’ menu priced accordingly. A spot that offers friendly, patient service. High chairs. Change tables in the bathrooms. And a clientele that won’t make you feel like a leper if your kids break into a toddler-sized version of drunk and disorderly.

If you’re lucky, you already have a favourite spot your family has adopted — a Greek or Indian restaurant where you

stick with a special that goes down well. Or an Italian joint with big bibs and baby-style spaghetti. Maybe even sushi that suits the crowd.

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It’s worth giving the big chains a look too. Many of them have gone the extra mile to attract families.

Swiss Chalet has a great kids’ menu for children under 12. Meals come with dessert, a toy and a bottomless drink. White Spot does a kids’ pirate pack for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Denny’s does a kids menu for under-10s that includes a main, drink and ice cream. Even better, at participating locations (phone ahead to check), on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 10 p.m., for every adult entrée ordered, up to two kids’ entrees are free.

ABC Country Restaurants and IHOP both have kids’ menus. Boston Pizza has a huge kids’ menu. Meals come with a drink, dessert and fun pack. Red Robin has an under-10s menu that features bottomless drinks, healthy sides and is served up with crayons and colouring pages.

The Pantry has a kids’ menu for every meal and features a $2.99 kids’ dinner every Wednesday. De Dutch offers day-long breakfasts and a range of yogurt, fruit and oatmeal options.

Even The Keg — not a spot that always comes to mind when you’re thinking kids — has a great children’s menu that includes a main, fries or salad, ice cream and a drink.

But the Tri-Cities also offer some good alternatives to the chains. If you don’t have a favourite family café, it isn’t hard to find one.

In Coquitlam, for example, Montana’s has an under-12s menu that include dessert and drink, healthy sides and tablecloths you can colour on.

In Port Moody, vegan café Chomp offers a kids’ menu that is gluten free.

Pajo’s doesn’t have a special kids’ fish and chips menu, but it does offer a really fun setting at its Rocky Point Park café in Port Moody, and at Reeve Park in Port Coquitlam. So does Rocky Point Ice Cream, where the hand-crafted treats are dished up just a short wander from the spray park at Rocky Point.

So go ahead, reward yourself and your kids with a meal out. With so many local businesses catering to families, it’s easy to find something everyone will enjoy.



This twist on a fireside favourite is a must-have in the summer and is ready in mere minutes. The addition of peanut butter is sure to please the palate, and using chocolate peanut butter cups takes the s’mores experience to a whole new level.

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Toast marshmallows over fire to desired golden brown colour. Place a toasted marshmallow on each cracker with the peanut butter cups. Top with second graham cracker wafers. Squish together to form s’mores.

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4. Place a patty on each bottom bun half and top with ketchup (if using), a patty, pickles, and a stack of chips. Put the bun tops on and then press down. Serve immediately.

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Although Port Moody is chock-full of culture and credited with the official namesake “City of the Arts,” there’s much more to this city than it’s widely known moniker. At its most understated, Port Moody’s allure is its award-winning livability. Its fusion of green space and mixed-used neighbourhoods, as well as three distinctly family-friendly enclaves — including two walkable urban villages — create an energetic air, a community vibrancy that explains its appeal to the growing number of families who call Port Moody home. These qualities also make it an equally fine choice for daytrippers.

Rocky Point Park With a synthesis of simplicity and serenity, Rocky Point Park spans 3.8

hectares (9.4 acres) and lies at the head of the sheltered waters of Burrard Inlet, flaunting water views at every turn. Rocky Point Pool and Spray Park add to the H2O quotient — the perfect antidote to summer’s soaring mercury.

It’s a hotbed of activity on the pier with a spectacular view of the inlet and the perfect vantage point for watching boats launch. If you’re looking to trade your land legs for sea legs, both the Old Mill Boathouse and Rocky Point Kayak provide various crafts and services for water adventure.

“Rocky Point makes an ideal location for novice paddlers because of its flat lake-like waters,” says Jamie Cuthbert, owner of Rocky Point Kayak. “We have some of the most user-friendly ocean water to learn any type of paddle sport. We offer

kayak, canoe and SUP (stand up paddle board) rentals and lessons, plus SUP Yoga & PaddleFit exercise classes.”

Venture out at sunset for an evening paddle and the opportunity to get up close and personal to many nocturnal marine mammals (harbour seals) and bird life (eagles and osprey) on the Full Moon Paddle (there are 10 dates from June to September). Return by the light of the moon and enjoy Rocky Point Ice Cream for dessert.

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Maple Bacon, and Mexican Chocolate). “We use as many local ingredients as possible and handcraft our ice cream in small batches, which allows us to offer unique flavours,” reveals Cuthbert.

Quash the growlies with Pajo’s fresh fish and chips; lace-up for some activity (Skate Park, POMO Rotary Bike Trails Park, Off-leash Dog Park, 6 km Shoreline Trail/paved bike path, playground); or take in the special events (Golden Spike Days on Canada Day weekend, and the blues, soul, funk, R&B and reggae Summer Sunday Concerts, from July 6 to Aug. 24).

“The support from our enthusiastic audiences ranges upwards of 1,000 spectators weekly,” says concert producer George Balzer. “In addition to the community support, it’s facilitated by the City of Port Moody and our corporate sponsors, PCT, TD and Polygon, who make Summer Sundays a prime, free summer entertainment event. Moreover, 100 per cent of the concert donations support Crossroads Hospice, making us ever grateful for the generosity of our audience.”

Newport Village At Ioco Road and Newport Drive, Newport Village mixes easy accessibility with down-to-earth amiability and manages to feel intimate while maintaining a metropolitan edge. Anchored by Pavilion Square for community events and gatherings, over 50 merchants provide shopping, dining, personal and professional services — and their savvy shops match the populace’s discerning taste.

Baristas and bakers know your name (try Gallagher’s smoothie to beat the heat; Casa Del Pane Italian Bakery & Deli will happily share its chocolate lava cake recipe) and Malcolm the fishmonger (family-operated Inlet Seafoods) is on hand for recommendations — the salmon is always wild and homemade crab cakes won’t disappoint.

Fashionistas delight in designer boutiques like BELLISSIMA (dazzling metals are the newest jewelry collection from RUSH by Denis and Charles) and VIVE (check out the inspired and bold Desigual collection); Wish on a Star has you covered for home décor and hostess gifts; share conversations over libations and culinary mainstays at Browns or St. James’s Well or pick from the freshest market goods at Kin’s (kick up your bruschetta with their flavour-bursting signature Hawaiian Sweet and Thai Basil); if the home cook is

taking the night off, visit George’s for fine meats (think fresh BC free range beef ) and prepared gourmet meals (plus Eco Friendly Raw Dog Food) for your four-legged family members.

“Newport has a character of European flair and animated community, and the Newport Village Summer Festival (July 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is always a fun event,” says Maria Wood, property and strata relations with BOSA Development Corp. “For the merchants it’s a way to say ‘thank you’ for your patronage.” Check out Will Stroet and the Backyard Band (an award-winning children’s entertainer) and Sway as Michael Bublé, who headline the entertainment.

Suter Brook Village A tad trendier than its neighbour, Suter Brook’s master-planned condo village flanks Capilano Road and Murray Street with a group of 20 companies consisting of retail, service

and grocery (anchored by BC Liquor Stores and Thrifty Foods) for your most immediate needs. The vibrant social centre and multi-cultural hub lend the community a hip feel while preserving an approachable atmosphere.

Cyclists, joggers and dog walkers can be spotted enjoying this pedestrian-friendly corridor. Undeniably urban, Suter Brook embraces the great outdoors with its wide streetscape and bustling plazas that merit leisurely strolls; plenty of benches are perfect perches for sidewalk people watching, a seamless pairing with your JJ Bean or Starbucks.

Lured by their reputation as the most popular yogurt in the world, Menchies will hook you with its fun and creative goodness; serious carnivores head to Onyx, while lighter fare and small-plate eats attract at Chomp Vegan Eatery, where everything is 100 per cent vegan, gluten free and organic.

Easily accessible and self-sufficient, Suter Brook’s lifestyle is about comradery, connectedness and convenience; here you don’t live in your car commuting from place to place — you live in your community.



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Hiring a babysitter can be a difficult decision for many families. For the first several years of their children’s lives, many parents only trust themselves or direct family members to take care of their kids. But most parents must eventually rely on babysitters to look after their children.

Selecting a babysitter is not something to take lightly. Putting your child into the care of another person requires trust and careful vetting of that person.

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for the kids to go to sleep. Reassuring the sitter that these behaviours are not a reflection on his or her skills as a sitter will make the babysitter feel more comfortable and secure.

Some parents feel better by using a nanny cam to keep a close watch on the situation at home. This is a personal

preference and may not be necessary

unless you suspect something is awry. In such

instances, it is better to look for a new sitter instead. Your children can

tell you if they liked the sitter and

if they felt comfortable with him or her. Kids who appear reluctant to be around the sitter or who exhibit a strong desire for their parents to stay home should raise some red flags. However, if you’ve done your research and have found someone you believe to be a reliable and safe sitter, there should be no problems.

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can reserve such nights on the town for truly special and unique occasions.

Another way to trim food costs is to write up a grocery list before visiting the supermarket. Going into the store without a list is a great way to overspend and buy things you already have at home or simply don’t need.

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Mobile servicesData analysts at the global financial firm UBS AG found that in 2007 wireless carriers brought in $22 billion in revenue in the United States alone by selling mobile services like e-mail and web browsing. By 2011, that revenue had nearly tripled to $59 billion. So what happened in those four years? The popularity of smartphones skyrocketed and so, too, did families’ monthly mobile costs. A typical family of four now budgets several hundred dollars per month just for their smartphones, a sobering reality that is cutting into family funds and stretching their budgets awfully thin. Families looking to cut costs can shop around for a new provider offering less expensive plans or

cut back on their mobile usage.

Instead of four smartphones, which are often

accompanied by expensive data plans, for the family, cut back to two smartphones and give youngsters more traditional cellular phones that don’t allow them to surf the Internet or enage in other costly activities that are a luxury but not a necessity.

EntertainmentAccording to a 2013 report from Leichtman Research Group, a communications research and consulting firm, the average consumer spent $83.25 per month on multi-channel video service in 2013. In 2010, those same consumers spent an average of $71.24 per month, meaning the cost of multi-channel video services increased by nearly 17 per cent in just three years. Industry analysts expect those increases to continue, as cable television providers continue to point to the escalating cost of programming as the driving force behind the rate hikes. But families who feel their monthly cable or satellite television service is a luxury they can no longer afford or rationalize

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television services. Certain streaming services have even begun to produce their own original content, putting them in a better position to compete with more traditional content providers by offering more than just a lower price.

The cost of living is on the rise, but families can find ways to trim their monthly expenses without negatively affecting their quality of life.

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On-water exercise. Get your pet active by letting them run on deck or swim. Bring floatable toys to play with. It’s a good idea to have their nails trimmed and in good shape before your boating excursion.Eats and treats. Bring a little extra pet food, plus some treats, just in case they work

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