The 29th Children’s Fest was as fantastic a year as ever. More than 1500 children, parents, grandparents and caregivers attended the Jim Ciccone Centre on March 7, for the annual fun filled event.
Painting, jewelry, colouring, play-doh, game tables, rock climbing and bouncy castles all had line ups of eager beavers to try their hands at new activities. The excitement couldn’t be toned down when Spin Cycle, a family variety entertainment act hit the stage with juggling, ball spinning and loads more fun.
Uncountable volunteers manned the tables and doled out treats such as popcorn, candy floss, hot dogs, ‘slushies’ and snow cones. Cadet volunteers from R.C.S.C.C. Captain Cook 007 paid special attention to the bounce house. Crews of three cadets supervised, then sanitized the house every group of ten children.
“I just wanted to volunteer. I knew it would be fun,” Aiden Lewis, ordinary seaman said. The sentiments were echoed by his cadet counterparts.
“You just want to help out and the bouncy castle is the most popular event,” Angus MacDonald, able seaman said.
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There was fun for everyone of all ages, repeat festival goers and first timers. “It’s our first time at Children’s Fest,” Sebastian Nel, dad of Claire, said.
“We came so our child could interact with other children. This is great. There is a lot stuff for kids to do. This is absolutely fantastic,” Nell said.
K-J Millar | Journalist
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