Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
A whole lot of fun and education can be found at the Peace River Baytex Energy Centre every week for parents looking for a great activity to do with their children.
Town of Peace River recreation programmer Taylor Bak says the Fast Feet program is about to wrap up on Nov. 19 and she’s hoping many parents will take advantage of the program.
Fast Feet runs in two eight-week sessions throughout the year,” says Bak.
“It is hosted every Tuesday in these eight-week sessions from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the fieldhouse at the Baytex Energy Centre. Our last one for 2024 is on Nov. 19,” she adds.
But don’t despair! Bak says the program will kick off again in the New Year.
She encourages families to come check out Fast Feet on Nov. 19 to get a sense of all the fun that will be had in the next eight-week session.
“The Town of Peace River Recreation partners with the Family Resource Network to provide a free gross motor program for children ages zero to six years old,” she says.
“We set up a ton of toys and equipment for young children to play, explore, climb, and have fun,” she adds.
Each program is wrapped up with 15 minutes of song time led by the Family Resource Network partners.
“It’s a free place to let your kid run around, make friends, and adventure!” she exclaims.
“What’s not to love about that?”
Bak says kids have plenty of time in the hour and a half to explore all of the different stations available to them.
“As an adult, I find the most fun about Fast Feet is watching the toddlers try to learn how to balance, climb, and play,” she says.
“They are so resilient and will keep trying until they get it.
“As a kid, every week we try to switch up what toys and equipment we put out to keep things interesting for them. There’s always something new to explore.”
Bak adds the program is held in the first court in the fieldhouse at the Baytex Energy Centre. If you’re new to the building, the front reception can assist with directions. The program is free and helps to provide a fun activity to do with your children in the community.
“The beauty of Fast Feet is that there is something there for every child to enjoy,” Bak says.
“Whether it be an activity on gym mats, toddler sized balance beams, small riding cars, seesaws, or singing along to some fun favourite songs,” she concludes.