Learn A New Language This Summer

Philippians 2:11 “...and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Now that summer has hit and many have an abundance of time on their hands, why not give a shot at learning a new language? The world is a place where many different peoples and cultures dwell, each of them bringing its own uniqueness. One of the biggest differences is the diversity of languages. Learning a new language can help you connect with others from a different culture and increases the number of people that you can communicate and share ideas with. If you have foreign roots, learning the language of your heritage can also be a great motivation to start. Read more for some language learning resources that would help you start.

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Outdoor Movie Night

After a long day, many people take some time to relax by watching a show or a movie. Now that summer is reigning, it would be a perfect time to enjoy your home cinema outside! Set up a big white screen, a projector, and your favourite movie snacks to make the experience feel cinematic. Invite some family/friends over. Have a rerun of your old favourites. This is a very customizable activity that you can tweak to your liking. Checkout our detailed instructions for hosting your own movie night!

Another alternative are drive-in theaters which there are a few located in Ottawa. Here is a link to some near Ottawa: littlemissottawa.com. Happy watching!

Trivia Night

Did you know that platypuses sweat milk? Or that ants don’t have lungs? Fun facts are called “fun” for a reason. Some are so interesting and some you would be surprised to be true. This summer, have fun learning about various subjects with your very own trivia night! There are many different types of games that involve trivia like Jeopardy and Trivial pursuit. Other options are the Jackbox Games which has a variety of different games including trivia. Anomia is another great game that is easier for younger players to play. Look into these games as well as browse others.

For your own trivia night at home, try any of the options mentioned above. We also have a CHRI themed Jeopardy that we made for you and your family can play. Try it and see how many you can answer! And then customize it to create your own Jeopardy!

A Night At The Circus

Step right up and prepare to be amazed! The Genoa Circus is coming to town, bringing with it a world of wonder, joy, and excitement for the whole family. With shows in Russell, Morrisburg, Alexandria, Ottawa, Petawawa, Renfrew, Calabogie, and Eganville, there are many opportunities between today and July 24th to go to the CIRCUS!

Anytime I've ever seen a circus performer, or any talented performer, I am always reminded that we each have our own unique gifts and talents, and marvel at just how much the human body can do. Maybe this will even open your child's eyes to trying out gymnastics or acrobatic arts!

Get your tickets now!

Beauty will save the world.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. Today's quote is from Charley Bouchard, the creator of a brand new audio musical theatre podcast of the same name.

"Beauty will save the world."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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Craft Your Summer Reading List

Raise your hand if you love reading, but don't read enough! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

We all wish we read more, because we know how beneficial it is. Reading enhances cognitive function, improves focus and concentration, and expands vocabulary and knowledge. It also reduces stress and provides mental stimulation, contributing to overall mental health and well-being.

There's no better time to set some reading goals, than in the summer when you find yourself with a little extra free time. Summer is a great time to catch up on some reading and get lost in a good book! 

That's why we've created a Blank Summer Reading List, that you can fill with your own list of book!

A Day In Montréal

Montreal is one of the oldest cities in Canada, founded in the year 1642 located in the province of Quebec. Fun fact: did you know that Montreal was once named Ville-Marie? Now, there are so many things to see and do in this city. Here are some fun spots for you to drop by if you end up going.

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A Hop, Skip, and a Big Bounce!

Bouncy castles are very special to many children. Who wouldn’t like to spend the day jumping with joy? Fortunately, Big Bounce is here! Big Bounce is a bouncy castle event featuring the biggest one in the world. Located at Saunders Farm, come with your family and have the bounciest time ever from July 13 to July 21.

The Big Bounce will also be in Montreal from July 27 to August 11, with tickets expected to go on sale soon.

For more information, visit Big Bounce’s website: thebigbouncecanada.ca

Create Your Summer Theme Song

AI doesn't seem to be going anywhere, so why not use it in a fun and creative way this summer?! Make your own summer theme song! We tested out a few free AI generated song making apps, and have founded suno.com to be the most user friendly.

We made our own These Are The Days of Summer theme song! Give it a listen!

VBS Listing 2024

 The Fun Team will be “Popping” in to local church camps this summer with PapaJack popcorn!

Read more to see what Bible camps are happening in Ottawa, Pembroke, Cornwall and surrounding regions this summer.

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