Teachers convention is right around the corner. In the county, we’ve had our what feels like many days off this month, leading us to explore more than we usually would on weekdays in February. We’ve hiked some cool trails (to be shared soon), we’ve played at our favourite indoor playgrounds, and we’ve tried some new places for lunch.
Here are a few more ideas if you’re trying to figure out activities for teacher’s convention days in Edmonton:
1/ Jr. Ski or Snowboard lesson camps at Snow Valley. This option is a great time to have a few hours to yourself, and get the kids outside, enjoying something new. The sessions include a one hour lesson, and two hours on the hill. www.snowvalley.ca
2/ Register your kids for the Zooventure Winter Camp at Edmonton Valley Zoo. The fee for both days is $90, and includes 9-4 on Thursday and Friday. www.edmonton.ca
3/ Check out Diva Day or Kids Night Out at Colour me Mine at West Edmonton Mall
4/ For younger children, check out the new indoor playground at Treehouse Edmonton North and get free face painting with admission on February 26 (between 4-6)
5/ Check out one of the Lego at the Library programs on February 25 and 26. You can come, build lego, and play for free. www.epl.ca
6/ Drop off kids at the tween/teen lounge at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park. They can play video games or air hockey, or drop in for some pick up sports while you watch younger children in the indoor playground. www.strathcona.ca
7/ Visit the Science Garage at Telus World of Science
8/ Enroll your child in the Bake and Build winter camp at John Walter Museum, where they will bake delicious treats like cinnamon buns and gingersnaps in our wood burning stoves, build our own working wooden paddle boats and examine historical tools used by early Edmontonians like John Walter. Finally, we’ll strap on our snowshoes and explore Walterdale and the surrounding river valley. Early drop off starts at 8 AM, late pick up until 5 PM. $85 for 2 days. www.edmonton.ca
9/ Drop into our favourite hidden gem for younger children, at the Ardrossan Love to Play room. There are times of the week, when you can even drop the kids off for unparented play.
10/ Plan to drop into John Janzen for a nature encounter and animal feeding on Thursday morning and afternoons. Get the details for the drop in fun program, at www.edmonton.ca
11/ Brave the World Waterpark with the kids. Toddler time isn’t available, so this one is going to be a bit of a splurge, but you can buy tickets online or through AMA to save a bit off of the cost.
12/ If the weather cooperates and the ice stays frozen, check out the skating rink at city hall. When you’re finished, you can grab a hot chocolate for a budget friendly afternoon out with the kids.
13/ Drop in for some climbing fun at Vertically Inclined.
14/ John Janzen is offering fun day camps like Dino Mania or Frozen Friends!
15/ Bundle up and explore and Skate at Elk Island Park. Pack a thermos and head out to the Astotin Lake Recreation Area in Elk Island National Park. There you can access a skating track that leads you along the shoreline before whisking you out to and around Archer Island. Get more of the details at www.exploreedmonton.com