Yes, believe it or not, after 7 years, the London 2012 Olympics are practically upon us, with only 65 days to go.
So what what opportunities are there for kids
and families getting involved?
Well, perhaps most excitingly, the torch is coming to a street near you. The Olympic Torch is set to travel through Barnet and Haringey on
Wednesday July 25th. Starting in Harrow the torch is due to come through
Finchley in the early afternoon, along Regents Park Road and Ballards
Lane then along the High Road where it will turn down Friern Barnet Lane
on it way to Enfield. It will then head back through Turnpike Lane
along the High Street and Priory Road before ending the day at Alexandra
Palace where there will be an evenings celebration. For the full route go to the 2012 London Olympic site here.
There are loads of other kid friendly events lined up- and we've highlighted a few here.
We love the sound of Big Dance Week 7- 15 July 2012 which combines dance activities in schools with fantastic dance events throughout the week.
If you are looking for something to do as a family, then have a look at the Youth and Family strand of the Gold Challenge.
This is a charity, working in association with the British
Olympic Association, which aims to inspire people of all ages and
physical ability to play sport, and to raise substantial sums of money
for charity. The Family Activity Challenge
is all about doing sports together and is perfect for families. Learn
one new sport from a list of over 30 Olympic and Paralympic sports and
do two of the following – a family run, walk, cycle or swim. It is
accessible for everyone including those with younger children or those
who want to involve elder members of the family.
But
experiencing London 2012 is not just about the sport- and this is where
I think the really exciting opportunities and experiences are likely to
be. The London 2012 Festival is
taking place between 21 June to 9 September 2012, with 12,000 events and performances across the UK encompassing comedy, dance, theatre, film and art. The festival is the culmination
of the Cultural Olympiad-the 4 year festival of culture which has
existed somewhat under the radar. This promises to be the biggest party
the UK has ever seen, with a huge range of events from leading artists
from all over the world.
There will be something for
all the family, and the majority of events will be free. Current
activities which have been announced include the 2012 Storylab Reading Challenge- A
huge reading extravaganza in public libraries all over the UK, which
aims to reach one million children.
Another
highlight is the Tate Movie: “Itch of the Golden Nit” which is the
first of its kind: an animated film made by, and for, children across
the UK. Created through the award-winning Tate Movie Project, the film
is the product of the imagination of thousands of children and is voiced
by the best of British talent, including David Walliams and Miranda
Hart.
And
for Doctor Who fans (go on- we know you are really!) There will be the
opportunity to be plunged into one of the Time Lord's adventures in an
immersive theatre event by Punchdrunk. The show will make children aged 6
to 12 the stars of an exhilarating live adventure.
We’d love to hear what you are planning for London 2012 ! Do let us know!
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