05 May, 2011
Ottawa Giveaway alert: Summertime family fun (and fitness)!
Posted by andrea tomkins in: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
We have a winner!
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Yipee! This giveaway is brought to you by Fishbowl patron, the Soloway JCC.
I want to start out by saying that the Soloway JCC is a wonderful place to spend the summer. It is a great facility, and everyone is welcome!
This giveaway is for a two month Family Summer Membership (July & August). Woot! There are more than a couple reasons why this is such a great prize.
1) Think of how this could improve your summer and help your sanity. A family pass would totally alleviate the dreaded “MOM, I’M boooooored!” (My head hurts just thinking about that. Ugh.)
2) Membership includes access to the Fitness Centre, tons of great group fitness classes, squash, racquetball, a gymnasium with basketball nets, plus many classes and programs for children, teens, adults and seniors. Also: did you know that there’s childcare on site? You no longer have an excuse NOT to go to the gym! :)
3) Did you know about the big outdoor swimming pool? It’s fantastic. This is no ordinary splashpad or boring ol’ wading pool. This is a Pool with a Capital P, complete with slide, tables and chairs, lounges, change rooms and shaded areas. It’s a great place to spend a summer afternoon or go for a quick dip. And if that doesn’t float your boat, there’s also a full size indoor saltwater (!!) pool, hot tub, sauna and steam rooms.
(Look at me. I am already coveting the winner’s family membership. *sigh*)
4) Another thing worth noting: members get priority registration and discounts on all classes and programs including the summer camps.
Speaking of summer camps:
- Summer Camps include Day Camp (for children as young as 2 and up), Traveling Sports Camp (entering grade 2 and up), and 13 Specialty Camps (7-15).
- Each week of Day Camp offers a unique theme-based activity. Swimming lessons are included.
- Staff include teachers and early childhood educators. They’re chosen for their experience as well as their ability to work with children. Low counsellor-to-camper ratios ensure everything they do is safe and fun.
- The Traveling Sports Camp is truly a unique experience as it is the only camp in the city that takes campers on a field trip every day. Traveling Sports Campers spend the morning at the Soloway JCC where they learn about a wide range of sports and have instructional swimming lessons. After lunch they hop on a bus for a different adventure every day. Some of the trips planned for this summer include water parks, horseback riding, ice skating, bowling, go-karting, water skiing, NCC beaches and more. (!)
Doesn’t that sound cool? Apparently there are still some spaces left too. (So you might want to get on that.)
So. Who wants the Family Summer membership?
Please read carefully, because if your entry doesn’t follow the rules it won’t qualify.
This giveaway is for one (1) Family Summer Membership at the Soloway JCC in Ottawa. (Children must be under 18 and living at the same address as the parents. You can read more about memberships here.)
Here’s what you need to do:
- In the comments below, tell us: (1) have been to the JCC before? Also, in order for your entry to qualify you need to (2) take a peek at their fitness programs and tell us, what looks interesting to you? OR, since we are talking about summer fun and the JCC has some great swimming goin’ on, you can tell us what kind of pool personality you are. Are you a lounger? A diver? A wannabe dolphin? Or perhaps you are the type who likes to play Marco Polo with your kids? Tell us how you enjoy time in and around the pool with your family.
- Let’s keep it fair. One entry per family please!
You have until Friday May 13, 2011 (lucky you!) at noon EST to get your entries in. I will be using random.org to select one winning name and will publish the name of the winner here. Also, double check your email address, ok? You can’t win if I can’t reach you.
Good karma goes to those who share, so please forward this giveaway to friends and neighbors who might be interested. Thank you!
Thank you as well to our friends at the Soloway JCC for providing such an awesome prize! And good luck to you all!
