She鈥檚 known as the Manner鈥檚 Lady to many kids in 91原创.
She鈥檚 Judi Vankevich, and she鈥檚 presenting a two-day free kindness camp in her hometown of 91原创 this weekend.
Families from across the Lower Mainland are expected to participate in what鈥檚 she鈥檚 dubbing the inaugural Family Matters Weekend.
It鈥檚 a kindness camp of sorts that will include music, food, and food mixed in with leadership camps for kids and teens, and information sessions planned for parents and grandparents, Vankevich explained.
It鈥檚 conference being held at the Church in the Valley, off Fraser Highway, in east 91原创 on both Friday night (from 7 to 9 p.m.) and Saturday during the day (9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
Kids ages four to 11 can participate in interactive leadership workshops with Canada鈥檚 award-winning family entertainer, author and educator, Judi The Manners Lady.
Her Manners Club Kindness & Leadership Camp, features her music, some information from her soon-t0-be released children鈥檚 book The Bad Manners Monsters and the Kindness Keys, and a variety of games.
鈥淲e鈥檙e going to have a blast singing, and playing games, and learning fun ways of sharing kindness and R-E-S-P-E-C-T,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e鈥檒l also learn 150 ways to show acts of kindness as we continue Canada鈥檚 celebration of our 150th birthday and national manners and character month in October.鈥�
The teen tract (targeted to kids ages 12 through 18 years) features John Maxwell leadership training YouthMax Plus sessions.
YouthMAX Plus inspires and equips young people to value themselves and others, Vankevhich explained. 鈥淵outhMax Plus ambassador, Nick Vujicic, via video, will share valuable life lessons of a positive self-image, compassion, perseverance in adversity, and successful attitudes and behaviour.鈥�
Parent keynotes will feature pastor Darin Latham from Broadway Church; Dr. David Jamieson, pastor of Church in the Valley; and Mike and Karen Woodard of FamilyLife Canada.
Latham, lead pastor of one of Vancouver鈥檚 largest and oldest churches, said, 鈥淩aising children is one of those skills that you learn on the job. It occurred to me that I was much better at it by the time I no longer needed to do it鈥攚hen my children were grown! That鈥檚 why passing on insights and tips from generation to generation is such a crucial thing to do.鈥�
Registration is free, but she sked that people RSVP at worship@telus.net or by calling Ed at 604-879-1124.
While the event is free, a buffet lunch is being served Saturday for the cost of $11 for adults, and $6 for children.
The Church of the Valley is located at 23589 Old Yale Rd.
