Activities for Kids

Aegis Feng Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu
Classes for children ages 4 years and up.  Lil’ Dragons (ages 4-6yrs) teaches Life, Health, Safety and Martial Arts skills.  Cadets (ages 7-12 yrs) is a combined Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu Program.  Classes also available for Teens and Adults. Contact 819.459.1891, cell 613.230.5555 or email: aegis.feng@gmail.com

Biblio Wakefield Library
Wakefield library has children’s section of books and videos, French and English. Offer some story telling events and summer reading programs. See www.bibliowakefieldlibrary.ca/ for hours and details.

Captiva Farms
Horseback riding and lessons, summer camp, petting zoo, sleigh rides in winter, and more. www.captivafarms.com

Chelsea Library Story Time
100 Old Chelsea Road. Tuesdays 10 am, January 6 to May 26, 2009. Story Time is a free library program for children up to age 4 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The format is bilingual and operates on a drop-in basis. Story telling is followed by songs and a small craft activity. Juice and cookies are served at the end of the session. Everybody is welcome!

Kids’ Creative Movement
Jennifer D, an accomplished ballet dancer, shares her passion and knowledge of dance in classes for 3-4 year olds, and 4-6 year olds at the La Grange B&B / Yoga Studio, 37 ch. Rockhurst, Wakefield, 819-459-3939.

Earthlore Wilderness Programs
Sharing traditional knowledge through wilderness survival skills, wildcrafts, and the rich, oral tradition of storytelling, music, and songs. Canoe trips, summer camps, youth programs. www.earthlorewilderness.com

Free Family Skate, Masham Arena
Free Family Skate, Complexe Sportif LaPêche, Sundays at 12 noon – approx. 1pm, from October through March.  Watch local announcements for exact dates, some Sundays closed due to hockey tournaments. Everyone welcome, ‘pushers’ available for little skaters. Canteen. Info 819-456-2236 or 456-1535 or joel.tasse@hotmail.com

Le Poney-club de La Troïka
Horseback riding lessons for kids 4-12yrs old. / Day camps (7-13 years old)  More info at www.latroika.ca

Mom and Baby Yoga
At the La Grange B&B / Yoga Studio, 37 ch Rockhurst, Wakefield, 819-459-3939.

Soccer LAPÊCHE
Contact Wakefield Recreation Centre or Mashado in Masham. Regional and local soccer programs for ages 3-93.

Tree Climbing for Kids
Contact Jamie at wildadventures.ca or 613-863-4667 for tree-climbing, cooking in a teepee, walking through the forest with Alpacas, snowshoeing by moonlight, and generally reconnecting with nature!

Wakefield News
The Wakefield News is the local grapevine, started by The Village Poet, grown by the community, and now in the capable hands of the Lowdown newspaper. Lots of community events, trading, advice and connections are generated here by the community. To join, just send an email to wakefieldnews@lowdownonline.com and you’ll start receiving it in your Inbox!

Wakefield Scouts
Meets at Church of the Good Shepherd every other Thursday, 693 Riverside Rd. For more information contact 819-459-2004.