It may not look like a week before Summer, but even if Mother Nature has decided to once again gift us with a freezing cold June (I remember being in sweaters, toques and wool socks this same weekend last year), there are lots of good times to warm up chilly hands and feet.

Here’s what’s happening around the Valley this week:

- The 22nd annual Father’s Day Kitefly is this Sunday out at the Goose Spit. Registration for this FREE, fun event will be at Noon with the kitefly from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lots of prizes and good times, not to mention an awesome way to spend the afternoon with Dad. Call 338-5371 for more information.

- Get your tickets now for the Comox Valley Shellfish Festival which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Comox Marina Park. There are lots of fun events including a Kids on the Quay program, live music, the farmers market and educational booths. Call 890-7561 for more information.

- The outdoor pool at Lewis Park is now open. Open swims are from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with weekend swims from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through June 22. Call 338-5371 for more information.

- WildSpirit is offering three Summer day camps for kiddos in July and August. The summer camps are a great way to learn new skills and practice skills learned in previous programs. Every week is unique depending on the participants, their interests and what is happening in Nature. Through games and exploration, the groups will work together to deepen their awareness and knowledge of plants, mammals, tracking, birds and survival.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$175 / week (before June 30)
$200 / week (after June 30)
Dates: Week 1 July 7-11 10am - 3pm
Week 2 July 28- Aug 1 10am - 3pm
Week 3 Aug 25 - 29 1pm - 6pm with overnight on 28th ending at 10am on the 29th

Wolf Pups (Ages 3-5yrs) Aug 25 - 28 9am - 12 noon $100 before June 30, $115 thereafter.

Call 338-8431 for registration and information.

- The CV Aquatic Centre is closed for annual maintenance from June 1 to July 1. If you need to log some pool or gym time, make sure to check the schedules at the CV Sports Centre next to Vanier and head over there.

- Registration for Comox Valley Boys & Girls Club Summer Camps will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at 367 11th Street in Courtenay. These two-week day camps are fun and accessible to kids of all ages. Call 338-7582 for more information.

- Get your basketball-minded kiddos registered now for the annual CV Summer Basketball Camp. The camp, which takes youth from grades 4 to 12, runs June 30 to July 4 at locations around the Valley. Call Larry or Grant at 338-9262 for more information.

- Island Spirit Sports is now registering youth ages 6 to 18 for Summer cheer camps and programs. Registration is Wednesday. So, check out the website for the program schedule or call 703-1194 for more information.

- The Comox Valley Francophone Association has announced its programs for the 2008-2009 school year including preschool, full day care, kindergarten after-school care and Homework Help. Call 334-8884 or drop by the centre at 2435 Mansfield Drive in Courtenay for more information.