ABC Peel - Upcoming Events
Lasers & Mazes
This promises to be a one-of-a-kind exciting, fun-filled opportunity that will introduce you to the fascinating world of laser beams and mazes with an informative, interactive and entertaining unique experience. It consists of hands-on experience, live demonstrations, two games of Laser Quest and an entertaining video presentation.
Date: Tuesday May 4th, 2010
Time: 6:20 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ages: 10 to 15
Location: Laser Quest, 241 Clarence St, Brampton
Cost: $25/person (includes Lasers & Mazes program and pizza & beverage), ABC Members only early bird special - Register and pay for this workshop by April 20th and your next child is only $20.00
Registration Deadline: Friday April 27th, 2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in pdf format.
DISCOVERing Giftedness in Early Childhood
Bright and gifted children often possess some of the following characteristics in early childhood (0-5 years):
- advanced reading ability
- extensive vocabulary
- unusual insight and originality
- intellectual curiosity
- preference for older playmates
- ability to connect ideas
- clever sense of humour
Join ABC Peel for an information-packed evening and learn more about your own "bright spark"...
- What is giftedness?
- How do I know if my child is really gifted?
- What can I do now to help my child succeed?
- What will happen when my child starts school?
- Where can I learn more?
Date: Thursday May 13th, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Albion-Bolton Library, Community Centre, 150 Queen Street S. Bolton
Cost: Free community service provided by ABC Peel & ABC Halton, in collaboration with Caledon Public Library
Registration: Advance registration is required, please call 905-857-1400 to reserve your seat.
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in pdf format.
A Coach Tour to Fort Erie and the Re-enactment of the Fenian Raid
We'll travel back in time to discover how Canada became Canada. Learn more about the life and times of the 1860s through living history. Cheer on your heroes at the re-enactment of the notorious Ridgeway Battle.
And for those who dare not witness the heat of battle, there are the officer's quarters, soldier's barracks, kitchen, artifacts, costumes and merchants.
- Enjoy Luxury Motor Coach transportation from Mississauga to Fort Erie.
- Witness Fenian Raid: a re-enactment of the Ridgeway battle of June 2, 1866, between Canadian militia and the Fenian Brotherhood's force of US Civil War veterans
- Visit the Underground railroad terminal: the Canadian arrival place for those fleeing slavery on the border at Bertie Hall in Erie, now the Doll's House Building
- Tour Fort Erie: one of the networks of forts built after all of New France had been ceded to Britain
Please note, lunch is not included. Bring your own picnic lunch or there is a food kiosk at the displays and demos at Fort Erie Tour site.
This is a family event. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Date: Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ages: Family event, all welcome.
Location: The city of Fort Erie, Ontario
Cost: $50.00/person. *** ABC members only: Early Bird Special *** Register and pay for this event by May 12th and the first adult pays $50.00 with each additional family member paying only $45.00 - see the registration form
Registration Deadline: Monday May 31st, 2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer / Registration Form in pdf format.
Click here to see an informational map of the travel sites, including links to YouTube video of the 2008 Fenian Raid re-enactment
If you’re interest in any of the above events please check our website at www.abcpeel.org or RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org
Click here to visit the ABC Peel website for more information
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