Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with your little kiddos, the Town of Peace River has you covered with Fast Feet!
The featured program will run Nov. 18 and Nov. 25 at the Baytex Energy Centre from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., organized and facilitated by Town of Peace River and Peace Region Family Resource Network.
“Fast Feet is important for kids ages zero to six-years-old to have a space to run, play, develop gross motor skills, and create friendships,” says Peace River recreation coordinator Taylor Bak.
“It is a connection for parents to get to know each other, too. We set up tunnels, a ball pit, soccer nets, riding cars, a trampoline, an obstacle course, and more for them to discover and develop their gross motor skills.”
The program provides interactive play stations, games, music, and other entertainment and education opportunities for children. Bak says children have plenty of time in the hour and a half to try all the different stations.
“We have an open, inclusive, fun, and facilitated environment that will allow their child to have a safe and successful play time,” says Bak.
“We typically run the program from October to November, then start up again from Jan. 11 to March 30,” she adds.
There is no charge for families to attend Fast Feet, and they hope parents with children under six will come to join them every week.
“This program was created for parents to connect with each other and littles to have somewhere to burn their energy,” says Bak.
“With the partnership with the Family Resource Network, it also provides an opportunity to connect them with their services and pro