On Family Day, it’s Play Day at the University of Lethbridge’s Centre for Sport and Wellness from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a swimsuit, gym clothes, comfortable clothing and be prepared to have fun.
“It’s become a southern Alberta tradition we’re proud to host each Family Day,” says Kathy Greenwood, ULethbridge vice-president of External Relations. “It’s great to have an opportunity to welcome people to the University, have them see and experience the outstanding facilities we have here and more than anything, it’s just so much fun to have all that energy in the building.”
Play is at the heart of Play Day and is one of the most important activities in childhood development. Beyond that, it’s essential at any age and when done together, creates meaningful and lasting bonds between family members.
“Play was a big part of my life as a child. Growing up with brothers and sisters, it was always encouraged in our household,” adds Greenwood. “Now with children of our own, we have always prioritized that with our kids. We all benefit from taking a break and just having fun with one another.”
The free bug-themed event features creepy crawly activity zones – where families can engage in fort building, rock climbing, swimming, basketball and soccer.
The University’s Destination Exploration team, Let’s Talk Science, iGEM and Building Brains Together will also offer educational, brain-building activities to challenge and inspire everyone in the family.
