How the day works

Our gym is arranged like a store. Children visit with their class during the school day and choose five gifts for their loved ones, for free.

Emporium day: Date to be confirmed

For children: how to shop

Look at your list. That's who you're shopping for.
Use a basket or bag to collect your gifts.
When you have all five gifts, go to a wrapping station.

For children: good to know

If it's tricky to choose, a helper can help.
It can be a bit noisy and exciting.
Volunteers wrap your gifts in the paper children decorated, so they go home as true surprises.
Daytime shopping is only for gifts for other people, and items can't be held until after school. That can feel hard, but it keeps things fair for every class.

After-school $1 sale

Students shop first. Staff and volunteers have their own time after that. Then remaining items go on sale for $1 each.

It gets very busy.
The best selection goes early, and it clears out fast.
Anything left over is donated.

You can pay with cash. The start time, who can attend and whether cards will be accepted are to be confirmed.