The University of Saskatchewan presents '10 Fun Family Activities For Summer'

Posted July 28, 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 28, 2005 2005-07-06-OTHER

The University of Saskatchewan presents '10 Fun Family Activities For
Summer'

Discover one of North America's most beautiful campuses. The University of
Saskatchewan is home to many family-oriented summer activities. See what the
U of S has to offer by visiting campus during August! All activities are
free unless otherwise noted with an *.

1. MEET OUR FRIENDLY DINOSAURS - Visit the Museum of Natural Sciences in the
Geology Building where minerals, meteorites, animals, fossils and plants are
always on display! Download a scavenger hunt guide and brochure at:
www.usask.ca/geology/museum.html or call (306) 966-4399. (This building is
air conditioned!)

2. PICNIC IN THE BOWL - All you need is a blanket or lawn chair. Bring a
picnic lunch from home and don't forget your Frisbee, kite or your sidewalk
chalk because there is plenty of room to play.

3. A SCENIC RIDE - Take a bicycle ride along the many paved trails that wind
their way through campus and along the riverbank.

4. SEE THE FUTURE - Tour the CLS synchrotron. Public tours are held in
August on Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and must be pre-booked by
calling (306) 657-3500 or send an email to outreach@lightsource.ca. Please
note tours are geared towards teens and adults and involve a fair amount of
walking. More information can be found at www.lightsource.ca.

5. STEP INTO THE PAST - Visit the Anne Frank in the World exhibit on display
at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre until August 28 and open from 9:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. daily.

6. STAR GAZING - The U of S Observatory is open from 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Saturdays during August. Call the astronomy information line at (306)
966-6429 for more information.

7. CAMPUS ART - The Kenderdine Gallery in the Agriculture Building (2nd
floor) is the home of the U of S permanent collection. It also features
touring exhibits. Hours are Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday
12:30-5:00 p.m. For more information, please call (306) 966-6816.

8. ANCIENT ART - The Museum of Antiquities is located in Room 237, Murray
Building. Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and the museum
features a collection of original and replica pieces of famous sculpted art
from the Louvre, British Museum and the Acropolis Museum in Athens.

9. *SUMMER CAMP - The U of S is offering various camps for kids on campus
this summer. With art, ecology, music, history, science, athletics and drama
every child's imagination will be ignited. Visit www.kidscamps.usask.ca/ for
registration details.

10. *WALKING TOURS OF CAMPUS - Tours for the general public are offered
through the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. For more information, call (306)
966-8384. Admission is $3 (adults) and $2 (children). Tours for prospective
students, parents and guidance counsellors are available through the Student
and Enrolment Services Division and are free. For more information on
guided, self-guided and virtual tours, visit
http://explore.usask.ca/events/.

Campus maps are available for download at: www.usask.ca/maps/ or by calling
University Communications at (306) 966-6607. Maps are also available at the
Information Kiosk in the Place Riel Student Centre on campus from 8:15 a.m.
- 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Billboard maps are located at entrances to the
campus at Wiggins Avenue, Campus Drive, East Road, and Perimeter Road.

Please observe all posted parking signs.

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