Ready for Summer?

As we near the end of the school year, many of us parents tend to gear up to gear down... by this I mean we are looking into camps, programs, sports teams, and other such summer indulgences for our kids to enjoy during the long, hot summer months ahead.  There are parents out there that are experts in the signing up field.  They are the ones that are ready in January, schedule in hand, to book their children into coveted places their kids enjoy year after year.  For those that haven't already decided what they would like their littles to do, or maybe are just starting to dabble in the world of organized summertime fun, I will attempt to blog about some of these great places here in this post today.  I'll also include a list of various events that will be happening around London during the summer months that the whole family could enjoy.  Is it a bit early to blog about this? Nope.  Like I said, lots of parents have already signed their kiddos up for all their summer activities, but never fear, there is always something to do in this great city of ours, regardless of timelines or sign up dates.
As always, feel free to add events, or a brief review about the events listed in the comment section or email me so I can add it to the blog post itself :)  You should be able to click on the name of the event itself to get to the website.  



Have a great day, London!

Image from adsaver.com (google images)

Image from www.uwo.ca (google images)

Camps:

Sports Western: A great camp for the kids who like to play a variety of sports.  Age ranges from 4 to 14.  

 John Hatch Sports Camps: A camp dedicated to various sports, but also offers day camps specifically for those interested in tennis. 

Circle R Ranch: A fun time for children who enjoy horses and summer time fun. 

London Optimists: Lots of options here for kids in their very own neighbourhood.  Easy for parents to get to and from these camps.

Fanshawe Pioneer Village: Fulfill a dream of living in the "pioneer times" by joining this day camp!  

London Regional Children's Museum: Arts and crafts and so much more!

Museum London (Art Gallery): Learn how to create various masterpieces of your very own!

Original Kids:  Like to act? Sing and dance? This camp is definitely for you!  

YMCA Day Camps/Overnight Camp: The classic "summer camp" scenario, right here!

Sports/Activities:

Spectrum Program: A great overview of activities offered in London for the very young all the way to the young at heart.  Many of the popular activities book up very quickly so check out the pdf file to see what's still available!

Festivals/Events:

June 4, 2016: Gathering on the Green (South London):
Old South has an annual party to kick off summer in friendly neighbourhood fashion.  

June 11, 2016: Dragon Boat Festival
Check out a yearly tradition on Fanshawe Lake- gorgeous boats and fun times!


June 17-19, 2016: Kid's Expo
The kid's expo is one big party for kids in Victoria Park - be prepared to have lots of fun! For those that have Facebook, find their Facebook page here

June 18, 2016: Woodfield Street Fair
Come out and enjoy some good neighbourly fun in Historic Woodfield.


June 24-26, 2016: OPA! Greek Festival
"What? You don't eat no meat? It's ok... I make lamb...." Get your Greek on at this most excellent culinary and cultural festival!

Image from google.ca (www.sunfest.on.ca)

July 7-10, 2016: Sunfest
Salsa anyone? Lots of dancing, food and fun to be had here.


July 13-16, 2016: Rock the Park 
Feel the beat at Rock the Park.  Lots of great music so bring your best dance moves.


July 15-17, 2016: Home County Folk and Art Festival
Feeling crafty? Like guitar music? Head on over to check out some local fare. 



July 28- Aug 1, 2016: Rib Fest
Bring your appetites to London's biggest BBQ party.  Lots of BBQ trucks to choose from, and so much more delicious goodness within the park too.

*I know I have missed a TON of other really neat stuff going on in the city this summer.  Please feel free to add in comments!*

Most of the information found was obtained from Events London(www.londontourism.ca/events)