Children's Activities

Get your kite ready! Register now for Kite Making Workshops at
Art Gallery of Swift Current in May and June, 2010
To register call Art Gallery of Swift Current (306) 778-2736

The children's tent features activities to appeal to kids of all ages, from hilarious bol races to a treasure-filled sand pile. Windscape offers a variety of free activities to encourage all kids to join in the fun. At the information booth, families can pick up a Windscape Program which will provide details about wind specs, kiting safety tips, a schedule, and a map of the grounds. There will also be Passports available for children to collect the autographs of celebrity flyers and be entered to win a kite! Kids will also receive a free Canadian flag, pin, and sticker.

Temporary Tattoos Free activities for children include:

• Candy Drop - Kids flock to the middle of the field to collect candy that will be released from a kite high up in the air. This activity depends on the participation of the wind, so it does not occur at any particular time.

• Stunt Kite Flying Lessons - For those who have a stunt kite and aren't quite sure how to fly it, lessons will be given on-site. The lessons are not only available to kids - adults who would like to try their hand at stunt-kiting are also welcome. Stunt kites are available for purchase at Windscape, as well.

• Straw bale maze - A straw bale maze offers opportunities for kids to explore and enjoy the fresh air. Kite Workshops

• The Swift Current Museum will host an interactive display to entertain and delight children of all ages.

For a nominal fee, kids can access many different activity stations. Tokens are sold at the Children's Activities Area for one dollar each, 12 for $10, or 25 for $20. These tokens can be used at the following activities:

• 'Running with the Bols' - This hilarious event has kids strap parachute-like kites on their backs and race against the wind. Races occur at various times throughout the day, and kids must register to participate. Fun with Kites

• Face Painting - For only one token, kids can get their faces painted as much or as little as they'd like. Volunteers will be painting faces all weekend.

• Temporary Tattoos - Volunteers are on hand all weekend to apply press-on tattoos. Windscape offers a wide variety of designs.

• Helium Balloon - Balloons of all colors will be available in the Children's Activities Area for a single token. Face painting

• Balloon Sculptures - Everyone can create a spectacular balloon masterpiece for only one token. Learn to the basic sculpting techniques and build swords, princess crowns, animals, and balloon kites.

• Mystery Sandpile - Fully stocked with prizes for kids to find, the Mystery Sandpile is open all weekend long. Kids can dig in the pile until they find a prize.

• Kite Workshop - For only three tokens, kids can create their very own colorful and easy-to-fly kites. There are also decorating supplies provided to add a personal touch to your kite. This activity will be available all weekend. Museum Tent

• Main Stage Entertainment - At 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, the entire family can check out performances by Anders Magic, for three tokens each.

• Bubble Station - Kids are welcome to come and sit at the bubble station for one token and enjoy bubbles of all shapes and sizes.

With a variety of activities to please kids of any age, Windscape offers a great weekend of family fun. For more information or to volunteer, contact Shann Gowan at 306.778.2686.