New Year, New Activities

Feel like mixing things up a bit so your kids can try a new activity? Here are two excellent after-school programs for kids wanting some hands-on creativity or some skill development in sports. 

Crafty is the heart and soul of Renee Sala—a potter, artist, teacher and lover of the crafts. Renee has set up shop in her funky basement studio offering programs for kids of all ages. What’s unique about these programs is just how hands-on they are. Your child will be on the pottery wheel, creating a pinch pot, making a weaving arrangement with wool and sticks, beading and learning some basic facts about glazing—all in a single class. 

Renee prides herself in teaching kids tricks of the trade that they can take home and do themselves, or teach to younger siblings. Her love of teaching all things crafty comes through with her infectious enthusiasm and sunny disposition. Crafty offers a variety of after-school programs, as well as Pro-D day camps, spring break camps, and birthday parties. 

If your child prefers more action, the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence (PISE) has excellent (as they should be with that name) programs for kids of all ages that run throughout the winter and spring. PISE is a world-class facility that is part of Camosun College. It’s the training centre for many of Canada’s elite athletes and teams, but is also dedicated to creating programs for kids and youth that will nurture tomorrow’s sports heroes and guarantee a healthier population in general.

Both Crafty and PISE offer programs for parents too, if you’re looking for something new.

So get busy no matter what your child’s interests are—a craft course or some sporting fun will keep them busy and active all winter long.

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