Summer Recreation Guide 2023

General Interest registered programs

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Nature Story-time in the Park Enjoy a seasonal story with your child followed by a guided nature adventure. SOUTH 1 Session $0

REGISTERED PROGRAMS NEAR YOU. Along with our recreation centres, the city offers numerous registered general interest programs this season in our arts & cultural centres. Check out what is offered this season. IMPORTANT NOTICE Program disruptions or functional closures of facilities may occur if the minimum number of staff required to operate safely are not available to work. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.

AfternoonTea Family Relax at the 1890s farmhouse with a pot of our exclusive Murchie’s tea blend, delectable farm-baked scones and Scottish shortbread, all served by a costumed guide. SOUTH 1 Session $13 6yrs+ Sa 1pm–2pm Jul 15 307242 Su 1pm–2pm Jul 16 307248 Sa 1pm–2pm Aug 5 307263 Su 1pm–2pm Aug 6 307264 Historic Stewart Farm Celtic Fest Get your Celtic on! Be entertained by Celtic music and dancing, explore community group booths, and learn about the Celtic community in British Columbia. WHALLEY 1 Session $0 0yrs+ M 2am–5am Jul 24 311384 City Hall Classic Book Club Spend an evening discussing a popular Victorian era novel. Chat with other book enthusiasts in the cozy farmhouse kitchen, complete with a cup of tea and goodies baked on the woodstove. SOUTH 2 Sessions $11.10 19yrs+ Th 7pm–8:30pm Jul 20 307255 Historic Stewart Farm Storytime at the Farm Bring your kids to the farm for fun filled stories and a mini site tour about the book’s theme. SOUTH 1 Session $4.20 3–5yrs Sa 10am–10:45am Jul 8 307226 Sa 10am–10:45am Aug 12 307231 Historic Stewart Farm City Hall Tour Learn the history of the City of Surrey and explore features of City Hall. Visit Council Chambers, theTraffic Management Centre and more. WHALLEY 1 Session $0 0yrs+

2–5yrs 308358 308363

Sa Sa Sa Sa

11am–11:45am 2pm–2:45pm 11am–11:45am 2pm–2:45pm

Jul 8 Jul 8

Aug 12 308365 Aug 12 308366

Darts Hill Garden Park

SOUTH

1 Session $0

2–5yrs 308384 308385 308386 308387 308388 308389 308390 308391 308392 308393 308394 308395 308396 308398 308399

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9:30am–10:15am 10:45am–11:30am 12pm–12:45pm 9:30am–10:15am 10:45am–11:30am 12pm–12:45pm 9:30am–10:15am 10:45am–11:30am 12pm–12:45pm 9:30am–10:15am 10:45am–11:30am 12pm–12:45pm 9:30am–10:15am 10:45am–11:30am 12pm–12:45pm 9:30am–10:15am 10:45am–11:30am 12pm–12:45pm 9:30am–10:15am 10:45am–11:30am 12pm–12:45pm

Jul 7 Jul 7 Jul 7

Jul 14 Jul 14 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 21 Jul 21 Jul 28 Jul 28 Jul 28 Aug 4 Aug 4 Aug 4

CLOVERDALE Surrey Archives Museum of Surrey

17671 56 Avenue 604-502-6459 17710 56A Avenue 604-592-6956

SOUTH SURREY Historic Stewart Farm

13723 Crescent Road 604-591-4627

WHALLEY Surrey Arts Centre

13750 88 Avenue 604-501-5566

Aug 11 308400 Aug 11 308405 Aug 11 308406 Aug 18 308407 Aug 18 308409 Aug 18 308411

ONE DAY WONDERS

NATURE DISCOVERY

Redwood Park

WHALLEY

1 Session $0

3–5yrs 300008 300009

W Sa

10am–10:45am 10am–10:45am

Jul 12 Jul 22

FarmTots: Farm Friends Bring your child to learn about animals through stories, games and crafts. Explore the pole barn, and corral balloon pigs into a pen. No live animals. Parent/guardian participation required. SOUTH 1 Session $8.95 1–3yrs Sa 10:30am–11:30am Aug 26 307267 Historic Stewart Farm

Gardening in Small Spaces: Fall Annual Flowers

W,Sa 10am–10:45am W,Sa 10am–10:45am

Aug 16 300014 Aug 26 300017

Surrey Nature Centre

Create an outdoor annual flower and grass container using seasonal colours and textured plants to decorate your front door, patio or garden area. CLOVERDALE 1 Session $5.60 19yrs+ Tu 6pm–7pm Aug 29 305832 Clayton Community Centre

Nature Walk Join one of our team members for a guided nature walk around the Surrey Nature Centre and GreenTimbers Park. Walks are designed for all ages and will go rain or shine. WHALLEY 1 Session $0 0yrs+ Sa 10am–10:45am Jul 8 299994 W,Sa 10am–10:45am Jul 19 300000 Sa 10am–10:45am Aug 12 300001 W 10am–10:45am Aug 23 300004 Surrey Nature Centre

FarmTots: Water and Boats

Gardening in Small Spaces:

Children will learn about the river and the ways we use it through fun water focused crafts, games and activities. A change of clothes is recommended. Parent/guardian participation required. SOUTH 1 Session $8.95 1–3yrs Sa 10:30am–11:30am Jul 22 307260 Historic Stewart Farm

Perennial Succulents Create a decorative outdoor container using colourful perennial succulents. CLOVERDALE 1 Session $5.60 19yrs+ Tu 6pm–7pm Jul 11 305831 Clayton Community Centre Nature Exploration and Play Explore, play and create with your child using natural materials and loose parts. Each session has a different theme including stacking and sorting, mud kitchen and tool-play. Sessions are outdoors (indoor space available if it’s too wet). Caregiver participation

COOKING

Tu

5:30pm–7pm 10am–11:30am 4pm–5:30pm 1pm–2:30pm

Jul 4 Jul 7

305573 305576 305578 305582

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Bread Making Bake a selection of breads from different cultures. Ingredients provided. $10 supply fee will apply. NEWTON 1 Session Member $11.60 Nonmember $15.45 55yrs+ Tu 2:30pm–5pm Jul 18 305375 Newton Seniors Centre Vegetarian Learn new recipes and make nutritious meals using fresh ingredients and plant based proteins. Ingredients included. $10 supply fee will apply. NEWTON 1 Session Member $11.60 Nonmember $15.45 55yrs+ Tu 2:30pm–5pm Aug 15 305377 Newton Seniors Centre

Tu M

Jul 11 Jul 17

FarmTykes: Fairy Lanterns

City Hall

Enter the magical world of the Secret Garden! Participants with take part in fairy-themed stories and games, and make a glass jar lantern to take home. SOUTH 1 Session $13.40 3–5yrs Sa 12:30pm–2pm Aug 26 307271 Historic Stewart Farm

required. WHALLEY

8 Sessions $59.60

0–5yrs 305914 305916

Tu,Th 9:30am–11am Tu,Th 9:30am–11am

Jul 4

Aug 8

FarmTykes: Teddy Bears Picnic

Surrey Nature Centre

If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise! Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to take part in a teddy bears picnic filled with stories, games and a themed craft to take home. SOUTH 1 Session $13.40 3–5yrs Sa 12:30pm–2pm Jul 22 307261 Historic Stewart Farm

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