Jul
11

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Aug
29

Family Days at the Garden

By: Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Location
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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Date And Time
Multiple day event, please select date

CA$10.00 - CA$25.00


Event Details

Looking for something to do with the family this summer? Visit us on one of our special Family Days!
 

You are invited to bring your family to the Garden every Sunday during July and August and join us for some very special events, workshops and lots of entertainment!

From music to family yoga, making a movie or a science workshop the Garden is partnering with amazing organisations to make sure Sunday is definitely a Funday!

The admission ticket includes one parent and one child, and it will grant you a spot in the workshop!

 

All Family Day activities will take place in one of our spaces, following health and safety protocols and making sure you are safe and comfortable. Once the activity comes to an end, we invite you to explore the Garden before it opens to the public at 11am.

 

We have a limited capacity of 10 children per class.

 

Wait list will open once tickets are sold out.


About our confirmed events:

 

July 4th, 9:30am - 10:30am

Budding Biologists (Age 5 -8)

Our Garden is full of living things, but how are living things adapted for survival? Through hands-on activities, students will learn about the form and function of insects and birds. Try eating like a bird and build an imaginary insect! 

 

In collaboration with: SFU Let's Talk Science

At Let's Talk Science, we connect educators and youth with outstanding volunteers to deliver a wide variety of meaningful science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning experiences in both school and community settings.  

Website: https://outreach.letstalkscience.ca/sfu.html

Facebook: @SFULetsTalkScience

Instagram: @sfuletstalkscience

  


July 11th, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tai Chi (age 6+)

Tai chi involves a series of gentle movements and simple postures which are designed to improve coordination, balance and relieve stress. Tai chi is perfect for students of all ages and fitness levels. 

 

In collaboration with: Lucas Trottier

This program is facilitated by Lucas Trottier, the head instructor at the Vancouver Traditional Martial Arts Dojo. He regularly teaches classes in Shorinji Ryu Karate, Old Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Okinawan/Japanese Kobudo, Qi Gong, and the principles of Aiki-Jujutsu.

Website: https://vancouverdojo.com/



July 11th, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Rhythm 'N' Rhyme Cantonese music class (Age 0 - 5)

Eveline is excited to share with families some traditional Cantonese songs and rhymes, as well as some new ones she has written for her current classes.  There will be singing, dancing, instruments, and parachute play!  Come join in the fun!

 

In collaboration with: Eveline Yu

Eveline Yu is the founder of Rhythm 'N' Rhyme, a music program designed for families who are hoping to teach their children Chinese. 

Website: www.rnrmusicclass.com

Facebook: @rnrmusicclass

Instagram: @rnrmusicclass




July 18th, 9:30am - 10:30am

Yoga (age 6+)

Enjoy a peaceful Yoga class with your family in our beautiful Garden. Please bring your own yoga mat (preferred) or towel. 

 

In collaboration with: Nathalie Keiller

Nathalie is a certified Meditation Teacher, Ayurvedic Consultant, and Yoga Instructor

Website: www.natk.ca 

Instagram: @nathalie.keiller
 

 

July 25th, 9:30am - 10:30am

Pain your own Chinese tea cup (age 5+)

Enjoy a fun tour around our Garden to look at its nature and views. Then using what you saw as inspiration, paint a beautiful Chinese teacup to take home!

 

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Education Team

 

August 1st, 9:30am - 10:30am

LEGO® Make and Take 

Build your own creation using your imagination with LEGO bricks of all sizes, shapes and colours. Perhaps there is something in our Garden that inspires you!  At the end of the workshop, take your creation home plus 2 LEGO® mini figures!

 

David Brear, B.Sc., M.Ed.

David has an educational LEGO® business that offers educational LEGO® workshops to children ages 4 - 12 in North and West Vancouver. The business motto "Keep on Building" was named after his late daughter Ashley, who was his helper. He has worked with educational LEGO® for nearly 30 years !!



August 15th, 9:30 - 10:30am

Yoga (age 6+)

Enjoy a peaceful Yoga class with your family in our beautiful Garden. Please bring your own yoga mat (preferred) or towel. 

 

In collaboration with: Nathalie Keiller

Nathalie is a certified Meditation Teacher, Ayurvedic Consultant, and Yoga Instructor

Website: www.natk.ca 

Instagram: @nathalie.keiller



Aug 15th, 1:00 - 1:45pm

Rhythm 'N' Rhyme Cantonese music class (Age 0 - 5)

Eveline is excited to share with families some traditional Cantonese songs and rhymes, as well as some new ones she has written for her current classes.  There will be singing, dancing, instruments, and parachute play!  Come join in the fun!

 

In collaboration with: Eveline Yu

Eveline Yu is the founder of Rhythm 'N' Rhyme, a music program designed for families who are hoping to teach their children Chinese. 

Website: www.rnrmusicclass.com

Facebook: @rnrmusicclass

Instagram: @rnrmusicclass

  



August 22nd, 9:30am - 10:30am

Movie Making with The Cinematheque (Age 8+)

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the basics of visual storytelling!

 

Participants will create a simple stop-motion movie project in the beautiful surroundings of the garden. Through fun, interactive activities, we will learn about characters, setting, and story, and everyone will learn enough to continue making movie projects at home! All necessary materials and equipment will be provided. Projects will be shot on smartphones provided by The Cinematheque. Everyone will receive an email with a link to their finished project in the week following the workshop.

 

The Cinematheque

The Cinematheque, founded in 1972, is a film institute and media education centre devoted to understanding the art and history of Canadian and international cinema and the impact of moving images and screen-based media in our lives. Our public activities include … an array of community outreach programs offering interactive learning opportunities in film appreciation, filmmaking, media literacy, and critical thinking.

Website: https://thecinematheque.ca/

Instagram: @thecinematheque

  

 

More activities to be announced soon!

 

Check back to this page for updates during summer season.

 

We look forward to seeing you!

  

 

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations.


As an organisation whose mandate is the promotion of cultural sharing and education, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory, and recognise the continuous need to listen and learn from those who have, and continue to, call Vancouver home.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Carrall Street 578

Tickets for Sunday, Jul 11 2021 - Sunday, Aug 29 2021

TICKET TYPE
PRICE
 
QUANTITY

Aug 22nd - Movie Making (Age 8+) with The Cinematheque (9:30am - 10:30am)

CA$25.00
 
 

Tickets sold out

Annual Pass Holder, Volunteer, Member Aug 22nd - Movie Making (Age 8+) with The Cinematheque (9:30am - 10:30am)

CA$20.00
 
 

Tickets sold out

Aug 29th - Rhythm 'N' Rhyme Cantonese music class (Age 0 - 5) (1:00pm - 1:45am)

CA$25.00
 
 

Tickets sold out

Annual Pass Holder, Volunteer, Member Rhythm 'N' Rhyme Cantonese music class (Age 0 - 5) (1:00pm - 1:45am)

CA$20.00
 
 

Tickets sold out

Extra spot (child) in class

CA$10.00
 
 

Tickets sold out

Extra accompanying adult

CA$10.00
 
 

Tickets sold out