No more lessons, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks. School is still in session, but Centretown summer camps are getting ready to go.
Summer camps get kids off the couch
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Month: April 2009
Aussie Rules spring up from Down Under
The Swans come out to play in springtime. But their game might seem a little unfamiliar to sports fans and birdwatchers alike, because these Swans play Australian Rules football.
Emma Lovell, Centretown NewsThe Swans, a fledgling Australian Rules football club, train in the Fielding Public School gym for their upcoming season.
Viewpoint: Why should getting active in Ottawa cost an arm and a leg?
Whether you’re rounding bases or passing pucks, participating in recreational sports in Ottawa is getting more expensive.
Getting some northern exposure
If a 42-km marathon seems daunting, consider covering 225 km over six days in the forbidding cold of the Northwest Territories. Substitute a pair of runners for snowshoes and add a sled hauled from a rope tied at the waist. 
Max McBride Peterson, Centretown NewsAdventure racer Andrew Cameron relaxes in his backyard after placing second in the Rock and Ice Diamond Ultra.