The holidays are over and the kids are back to school (we hear a sigh of relief from parents around Ottawa). As normality kicks in, so do the cries of “I’m bored” coming from your child.
There are a number of classes in the city, from toddler to teenager, that your darling little ones can get involved in. For example, if you have a mover and groover like I do then check out the Creative Movement classes for parents and tots at Nepean Creative Arts Centre on Saturdays. And for older children who love to dance there are a number of classes throughout the city at recreation centres.
Embrace the cold and get on to the ice with skate lessons from kindergarteners, to adults, there are classes for all ages.
May be think outside the box. Take a look at pottery and art classes, animation, photography, karate, food prep and cookery, there really is something for every interest.
Want to get messy with your toddler? Then check out Muck and Mess Parent and Tot. Just the name gets me excited! This class will provide you instruction on various art projects that use lots of imagination and materials.
Have a game player in your life? There are even chest classes. If your child is more of a climber then take a look at Rock Climbing – yes the city has climbing walls!
Beat the winter, it has already been a tough one, and avoid the inevitable chants from the kids as they do not want to risk frostbite, but you don’t want them to tear up your house. Look at join.ottawa.ca for inspiration.
