Not one disappointed kid

Kids get golf instruction and wilderness adventure at Fairmont’s new three-day program

There are still opportunities to enroll your kids in the newly developed, three-day Youth Golf and Adventure Programs at Fairmont Hot Springs. The program was designed to introduce and expand the golf skills of kids aged seven to 14, while also giving them the chance to explore a variety of exciting adventures. The three-day program includes professional golf instruction—for beginners or intermediates—three rounds of golf (nine holes each) at the family-friendly Creekside Golf Course; lunch, a t-shirt, pool access and a fun adventure. Kids in the program have learned bear awareness, animal track identification, shelter building and other wilderness skills. Crafting and hiking are also included. Nadyia Fry, who works with the kids in the program, said that the offerings are customized to suit the interests of the children in each group. She has seen them go from unsure beginner golfers to avid learners. A few kids continued to golf with their parents outside of the program and saw their skills increase dramatically. A big part of the program’s success has been that it is not entirely focussed on golf, so that children aren’t intimidated by working on one activity only. With professional naturalists and certified guides, the kids get an enriching experience that is both active and educational. “I haven’t had one disappointed kid,” said Fry. The program continues this August, with offerings on August 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27.