March Break is quickly approaching, and we are pleased to bring you exciting camps and events in Toronto and the GTA, to help you plan a memorable holiday for your child(ren).

Fun-Filled Gymnastics Camp at Gymalaya
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Gymalaya camp is designed to build physical, mental and social skills in a fun and non-competitive environment. Activities include: gymnastics, games, dance, crafts, story time and much more fun. State-of-the-art clean and bright facilities. Register early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited for each camp day!
Contact: Gymalaya Vaughan: (905)760-5655, Gymalaya Newmarket: (905)868-8200, www.gymalaya.com.

 
Creation Recreation
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It’s a Mixed Bag of March Break Creations! Register for our half day or full day workshops that include clay, ceramic and glass. Don’t want to commit to a workshop, no problem just drop in anytime between 10am - 6pm and create something unique.
Contact: 1-888-909-TIJA or www.tijaceramicstudio.com.

 
March Break Camp at Steeles-West Gymnastics
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The March Break program runs March 15-19 half- days or full days, for 7 -14 year olds. You may register for any single day(s) or for the full week.  The program includes gymnastics activities, active games, crafts, and snack time(s). 601 Magnetic Dr., Unit 21, North York.
Contact: 416-736-8759, swgymnastics@on.aibn.com or www.steeleswestgymnastics.com.

 
PLAYDIUM THE ULTIMATE PLACE TO PLAY!
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Playdium is the ultimate interactive, virtual and physical Family Entertainment Centre. Our 40,000 Sq. Ft Game floor features over 200 of today’s most exciting attractions, rides and simulators. Play to win in our exciting Redemption & Prize Zones! Your ultimate choice for interactive fun!
Contact: 905-273-9000, info@playdium.com or www.playdium.com.
 

Real People. Real Stories. Real March Break Adventure!
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MARCH BREAK MADNESS at the Children’s Museum
IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR at Dundurn Castle
SQUEAKY CLEAN at the Steam Museum
A MONUMENTAL MARCH BREAK at Battlefield House
WONDERLAND at Whitehern
VIDEO CAMP at Fieldcote
Contact: www.hamilton.ca/museums
 
 
Active Kids Zone March Break Camp
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March Break Camp will be action packed each day with tons of sports and games, crafts and ceramics, cooking and karaoke, time in our amazing Fun Zone and even a few half day field trips! A lunch option, extended hours and daily or weekly registration is available. 
Contact: 416-650-5060 or register online at www.activekidszone.com.  

 
The Clay Room: March Break Masterpieces
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Come paint a treasured ceramic keepsake while spending quality time with family or friends.   WALK INS WELCOME.    March Break Camp (15th-19th; week long, full or half day) great for crafty kids: ceramics, creative clay, beading, papier mache, multi-media, fabric fun +more -  registration required.  Birthday Parties too! 279 Danforth Avenue, Toronto.
Contact: 416-466-8474, contact@theclayroom.ca or www.theclayroom.ca. 
 

Wizard World
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Toronto’s favorite family March Break destination.  Thrilling stage shows, petting zoo, crafts, rides and inflatable bounce zone will keep kids 2 - 12 running, bouncing, laughing and playing for hours!  Admission only $8.50+gst.  Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, March 14 - 21 10am - 5pm.  Free lootbags.
Contact:  416.585.WAND (9263), info@wizardworld.ca, www.wizardworld.ca.

 
March Break at Toronto’s Historic Sites
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Toronto’s Historic Sites present several great pre-registered day camps as well as family drop-ins for young people to enjoy during March Break. Have a blast exploring life in the city over a hundred years ago! Hands-on fun, cooking, dress up, crafts, making toys, and more!
Contact: www.toronto.ca/camps or call 311.

 
March Break at the CN Tower
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Special Admission - March 13-21, 2010 Total Tower Ticket for only $25 (including taxes) - save 30%.
Explore the CN Tower: world’s #1 elevator ride, three observation levels, famous Glass Floor, Himalamazon ride, movie, March Break week activities - Nickelodeon character visits with Doraâ„¢ , SpongeBobâ„¢, Battle Strikers, and more.
Contact: 416-868-6937 or www.cntower.ca. 

Birthday party places and entertainers have made party planning easier for busy parents ‘on-the-go’ .

The convenience of party places can be measured in: (a) the ability to avoid mess at home, (b) ‘built-in’ entertainment for the children, (c) blending the excitement of a birthday party with a new experience, and (d) party planning options that can include invitations, food and lootbags.

At the same time, children’s party entertainers in your home, or at an alternative venue (including a local community centre), offers its own allure in: (a) not having to transport food and party favours, (b) having the ’active’ part of the party taken care of by professional fun-makers and (c) inviting a favourite character or activity to visit especially for your child and their guests, i.e. a princess, super hero or craft. 

Visit the birthday party headquarters in our local directories to learn more about options in Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver (and visit back often as the available options and coupons available continue to grow regularly).

Children enjoy painting their own ceramics from the process of picking out their piece to completing their masterpieces. After bringing the pieces home, they can choose where to display their ‘work of art’. Truly a treat!

During the outing while the children paint, you can watch parents pointing out spots that are still paintless, and trying to control mess from spreading to the table or clothes.

… but just imagine painting the pieces yourself. Paint ’your’ own ceramics can be a fun and different night out with friends, a spouse or partner. It is creative and your completed project will remind you of the evening. Some places will also let you bring along your own snacks (or wine), but call ahead to ask first.