Mooredale Concerts continues to entertain and develop the next generation of classical music audiences with its eighth season of Music & Truffles, its hour-long interactive concerts for children 5-15. Adults wishing to learn more about music and music-making are also welcome.
Leading off Music & Truffles’ 2010-11 season is the internationally heralded string orchestra, I Musici di Montréal, making its first Toronto visit in four years, Sunday, October 3 at 1:15 p.m. at MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park Crescent.
Canadian pianist Katherine Chi, gold medal winner of the Honens International Competition, is special guest soloist. Their program features selections from the full-length Mooredale Concerts presentation later that afternoon (at 3:15 p.m.) – in which I Musici plays gorgeous serenades by Elgar and Tchaikovsky. Ms. Chi joins the orchestra for the brilliant Rapsodia Sinfonica,Op.66 by Turina and plays a solo tour-de-force, the Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes from Johann Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus” by Leopold Godowsky
Subscriptions for six Music & Truffles concerts are only $50, and include a chocolate truffle at the end of each concert. Single tickets are $12, available September 1. Subscriptions and single tickets may be ordered on line at http://www.mooredaleconcerts.com/ or by calling 416-587-9411.
MUSIC & TRUFFLES – REMAINDER OF 2010-11 SEASON:
With the exceptions as noted below, concerts take place Sundays, 1:15 p.m. at Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park Crescent. All but the last concert feature the same artists who perform in the full-length Mooredale Concerts. The 2010-11 line-up is as follows:
Sunday, October 31, 1:15 p.m. – Walter Hall: The first-ever joint performance by the celebrated young Afiara String Quartet (a hit at Mooredale Concerts in April) and pianist Wonny Song – both winners of the 2010 Young Canadian Musicians Award. The concert features excerpts from the great Shostakovich Piano Quintet, Beethoven’s majestic String Quartet Op. 59 No. 1, and piano solos by Chopin and Debussy.
Sunday, January 16, 2011, 1:15 p.m. – ***Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St.*** (just north of St. Clair/wheelchair accessible):Trombonist Alain Trudel and organist Patrick Wedd offer a program of original compositions for this unusual combination by Holst and Guilmant, plus organ solos by Messiaen and Bach.
Sunday, February 20, 1:15 p.m. – Walter Hall:The Debussy String Quartet from Lyons, France, makes its Canadian debut, with quartets by Puccini, Brahms, and of course Debussy.
Sunday, March 20, 1:15 p.m. – Walter Hall: Distinguished Canadian pianist Jane Coop makes her long-awaited Toronto return after an absence of seven years, performing Beethoven’s towering Eroica Variations, Op. 35 and selections by Scriabin.
***SATURDAY, April 30,*** 1:15 p.m. – Walter Hall: Celebrated pianist Andrew Rangell returns with his unforgettable show, The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant, complete with the original music by Francis Poulenc. The multi-talented Rangell illustrates, narrates, and plays to tell the story. Rangell has made more than 20 CDs, including all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas, Bach’s Goldberg Variations and works by many other composers. His performance of Babar four years ago was a huge success.)
Last month, my daughter and I were very fortunate to be guests of the San Juan Marriott in Puerto Rico. While keeping my eyes open for all the hotel had to offer babies and toddlers, my daughter and I also got to experience all that Puerto Rico offers families. It was a great little break for the both of us, and baby brother was left at home in the capable hands of Daddy.
Or so I thought.
I learned via text message that my husband decided to take our son on a mini-break of his own – a road trip to Ottawa with Grandma and Aunty! For these journeys, I got the much easier traveling companion, but we both got something that’s admittedly been lacking in our family this past year: undivided time with our children.
We believe the whole point of a family vacation is to spend time together as a family, and now that means all four of us. But our Puerto Rico/Ottawa mini-breaks gave us the opportunity to truly connect with the one in our care. Because the baby is only 15 months, he spends most of his time with me. His mini-break with Daddy (my husband calls it their mancation) gave him precious one on one time with his father, and said father got to experience firsthand how much is involved in a toddler’s full-time care (not to mention prepping for travel!)
My mother/daughter getaway was especially precious, as she hasn’t quite adapted as well as we’d hoped to becoming a big sister. In spite of our best efforts, and following all the advice in every publication, it’s clear she’s unhappy with the status quo. This break together allowed me to fall in love with my daughter all over again. Being home with the kids, I experience day in and day out the rocky road of big-sisterhood, and the break from it did us both a world of good. I missed the baby terribly, and in spite of everything, she did too.
I would never in a million years have considered taking separate family vacations, but seeing how restorative it was for all of us, I can definitely see the value. If you’re having a tough time or a rough go with one of your kids, it may well be worth it to do mini-breaks apart.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Even, it seems, for baby brothers.
Kindergarten: giving our little one’s some ”serious independence”
When I think about Kindergarten the first word that comes to mind is independence…. This is a word that is both scary to a child who is about to enter kindergarten and to the parents of that child. For the child… it means they need to start learning to do things on their own… for the parent, they need to allow their child to start doing things on their own. I have had two children so far in this situation. My daughter was very excited to go to kindergarten. She was going with one of her good friends and could not wait to start doing “big girl” things. Needless to say every morning for the first three weeks, at drop off, she cried. My son, on the other hand, spent most of the summer prior telling me that he would not be attending kindergarten…he just simply “was not ready”. On the first morning, his teacher grabbed him and hugged him… and away he went. He never looked back. There is only so much we can do as parents to prepare our children for the steps they will take in life and the rest is up to them.
Here are some ideas that may aid in the transition to kindergarten, for your child and for you.
Chores chart
Allowing your child to start doing things for themselves often gives them the confidence to then go into school and know they are capable of accomplishing tasks assigned to them. Make a chart with the days of the week down one side and 3-5 chores along the top. Put a sticker every time they complete a chore and do something special when they have a day or a week where all of their chores have been done. Chores can include helping to set the table, getting dressed themselves, brushing their teeth, cleaning up their toys.
A,B,C & 1,2,3 Cookies During their kindergarten years children will be learning to recognize and name their letters and numbers. A great way to encourage them to learn is to make some cookie dough and to help them shape the dough into different letters of the alphabet. You can also use the dough to make the shapes of numbers 1-9.
Sugar Cookie Dough:
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ¾ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 Tbsp milk or water
• ½ tsp vanilla
• Large and small shaped cookie cutters
• Non-stick spray
Method:
1. Place butter, sugar and egg into mixer and mix until creamy
2. Add flour, baking powder, milk and vanilla and continue to mix until smooth. (you can add some extra flour if dough is too sticky or wet)
3. When dough is ready, place bowl in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until it is firm
4. Remove dough from the refrigerator and place on a well-floured surface
5. Preheat the oven to 375F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray
6. Roll the dough out until it is flat and smooth (I always sprinkle a little flour on the rolling pin before starting, to prevent the dough from sticking to it)
7. Take the dough and shape it into a variety of letters and numbers or take cookie cutters and cut out a variety of shapes
8. Carefully place the cookies on the baking sheet
9. Bake cookies in the oven for 11-14 minutes, until the edges are golden brown in colour
10. Remove from the oven, allow to cool… enjoy!!!
Children will also be learning to identify different shapes in kindergarten so feel free shape the cookie dough into a variety of different shapes such as triangles, squares and circles.
If you are not a baker you can also have a lot of fun shaping play dough into a variety of letters, numbers and shapes.
R & R (Rest and Read)
Looking to spend some good quality time with your cutie pie before he or she is off to school? Summer time offers a great opportunity to start adding reading time into your schedule, while getting in a little snuggle at the same time. In kindergarten, kids start to learn the foundations for reading, and if you already have “reading time” as a part of your everyday schedule, children will embrace this time much better than if they come home with reading and have to fit it in somewhere. Some of my children’s favourites include…
Some tips:
• Pick books about subjects they are interested in
• Try to pick a word you can sound out with them and that they can try recognize throughout the book
Reading with your child also demonstrates to your children the importance of communicating through words
Kindergarten, here we come!
We know we’ll have lots of fun.
Lots of things to make and do.
Reading, writing, counting, too.
Kindergarten, here we come!
We know we’ll have lots of fun.
(dltk-kids.com. Sing to the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”)
Shelley Sefton is a chef, recipe developer & creator of “Yummy in my Tummy” - classes for kids that offers them the opportunity to experience exciting adventures in the kitchen – combining education, art, food and most important of all FUN! Contact: (905) 597-0672 or sdsefton@rogers.com.
Destination Jungle encourages children to explore the joys of reading
TORONTO, June 30 /CNW/ - The TD Summer Reading Club, one of Toronto Public Library’s free cornerstone programs for children, is now up and running. This summer, reading with a flashlight under the covers and imagining lions and tigers and monkeys, will be a fun way for kids to keep up with their reading skills thanks to the TD Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is “Destination Jungle.”
To encourage participation, Toronto Public Library is offering reading games, challenges and discussions, book-related crafts, author visits and storytelling sessions at its 99 branches. The TD Summer Reading Club website, http://tdsrc.torontopubliclibrary.ca also has all kinds of activities, reading lists and related sleuthing fun. To find out more, pick up a copy of the July-August What’s On at local branches, or visit the library website at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca for details about Destination Jungle programs and events.
“Statistics show Canadian kids aren’t reading enough: four in 10 youths have insufficient reading skills,” said Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair, TD Bank Financial Group and TD’s Literacy Champion. “We can help make an improvement by encouraging more children to read at a younger age. The TD Summer Reading Club is a fun and engaging approach to helping Canadian families foster a love of reading during the summer months and for many years beyond.”
Now in its fifteenth year, the TD Summer Reading Club is a partnership with the Toronto Public Library and Library and Archives Canada. There were over 500,000 participants across Canada in last year’s program, reading more than 1.9 million books before heading back to school in September. In Toronto, more than 30,000 children participated in the program last year.
Toronto Public Library is the world’s busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 17.5 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 31 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
Parenting your Child to Sleep: Sleep problems in children - How common are they and what parents can do
Parental reports of sleep problems in young children are very common. Research shows that approximately 30% of infants, toddlers and preschoolers experience sleep problems. Other findings suggest that these problems are even more common. Several years ago, the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep in America poll investigated sleep habits of children (infants to 10 year-olds) and their parents/caregivers living in the United States. They found that 46% and 36% of toddlers and preschoolers, respectively, still wake at night and that 43% of toddlers and preschoolers fall asleep with a parent (or other adult) in the room at least a few nights a week. It is not surprising that 76% of parents surveyed reported that they would like to change something about their child’s sleep.
Reports of children’s sleep problems are not new. Documentation from as far back as the 16th century by Thomas Phaire details sleep problems during childhood and their implications for the family. In the first English textbook of paediatrics (1545), Phaire describes 39 paediatric “maladies” (illnesses or disorders) that he believed to be particularly common in children (4 of which were problems related to sleeping).
Sleep problems in children are not only very common, they are also often the cause of significant distress to the child and parents. They can negatively affect family life and are a source of parental concern, stress and conflict. Consequences of inadequate quantity or quality of sleep are numerous – both for the child and parents. Poor sleep can cause a variety of mood, behaviour, cognitive, and physical changes. If sleep problems persist, these changes can intensify as sleep debt accumulates (increases) over time.
Since the scientific approach to children’s sleep problems began in the 1980’s, much information of practical value has emerged. Unfortunately, this knowledge is not sufficiently well known to the general public or by many health care professionals. The result is that many opportunities for helping parents with their child’s sleep problems are missed or inadequately addressed.
Many parents are also unaware that sleep problems in their children can often be prevented or effectively treated, even in cases where the problems seem serious or persistent. In addition to this lack of awareness, a common but incorrect assumption is that not much can be done to address sleep problems in children.
Behavioural interventions for bedtime stalling, problems falling asleep independently, night wakings, early morning wakings, and daytime sleep difficulties exist. These treatments have been shown to be very effective, sometimes with surprisingly quick results, even when the problems have been long-standing in nature.
Before a treatment plan is implemented, a detailed assessment of the problem should be done to identify the underlying cause(s) and contributing factors. Although medical causes of sleep problems are uncommon, it is suggested that parents speak with their child’s physician before implementing a sleep training program.
It is recommended that specific behavioural interventions be combined with principles of good sleep hygiene. In all cases this should include discussion of an age appropriate bedtime/naptime routine, self-soothing, nighttime feeds (if necessary or if weaning is required), safe sleep practices, recommended hours of sleep, and a well-timed sleep schedule (depending on the age of the child). As well, the rationale and specific guidelines for implementing a sleep training program should be outlined.
Sleep training programs differ from child-to-child and depend on the age of the child and the presenting problems. However, the focus of many treatment plans address bedtime routines, ways in which a child is falling asleep, and how they are being responded to at bedtime and during the night.
Sleep training methods are highly effective if both 1) an appropriate plan has been developed (e.g., the right choice of treatment is made, all factors that are contributing to the problem are addressed) and 2) the plan is carried out properly. The effectiveness of such methods should be evaluated only after such a plan is fully implemented. It is not uncommon for parents to feel that they have carried out a similar treatment plan, however with careful inquiry, the wrong choice of treatment was made, or the plan was not carried out properly.
While a common myth is that sleep problems are inevitable in the first few years of life, the fact is that good sleep habits can be encouraged from an early age and that most babies can learn to sleep well starting from a few months of age. Regardless of the age of your child, it is never too late to make positive changes!
Pleasant dreams!
Dr. Nicky Cohen, C. Psych.
Practice in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
491 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario M5M 1C7
Tel/Fax: 416.783.3900
Email: dr.nickycohen@kidsleep.ca
Dr. Cohen is a Registered Psychologist in private practice in Toronto. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University and developed an interest in parenting issues related to children’s sleep disturbances after having her first child 7 years ago. She is active in the community disseminating information on healthy sleep practices and increasing awareness of the importance of making sufficient sleep a family priority. More information about Dr. Cohen’s work can be found at: www.kidsleep.ca.
In the Air, On the Ground, By the Pool: There’s Lot’s to Do, Post School!
The experts at Mastermind Toys, Canada’s leading specialty toy retailer, have compiled their 2010 Summer Survival Toy List featuring 21 new, cool and creative toys. Priced under $60.00, these fun-filled favourites are guaranteed to keep your kids amused, active and alert – all summer long, and will be available at Mastermind’s 11 GTA stores and online at www.mastermindtoys.com.
UP IN THE AIR!
1. Zyclone Zing-Ring Blaster, ($24.95) Ages 6+
A seriously cool projectile launcher that offers long distance flying fun! Fire your floating rings up to 100 ft. with the Zyclone blaster! The Zyclone launches a spinning Zing Ring made of lightweight foam. So cool, even David Letterman played with the Zyclone on TV!
2. Twin Flash Catch Game ($12.95) Ages 5+
Twin Flash is a two-person launch and catch game. The object is to launch and catch a flying LED-flashing ring! Each player has a hand-held launcher that twirls the flasher into the air, and the launcher doubles as a catcher, too!
3. Ripcord Flyer Vertical Glider ($14.95) Ages 5+
A double-duty flyer! The Ripcord Flyer launches into the air from your hand-held ripcord launcher just like a regular ripcord toy. The Flyer, however, also has glider wings, so when it hits its apex it begins to glide forward! It can fly 40 ft. vertically, and then another 40 ft. in a forward direction!
4. Air Hogs Titan Glider ($14.95) Ages 5+
This massive lightweight Air Hogs stunt glider has a wingspan of over four feet! It’s easy to assemble and can fly up to 200 ft. Perfect for the park!
5. Skyliner Jet Plane Kite ($24.95) Ages 7+
Let’s go fly a kite…up to the heighest height with the skyliner kite, shaped like a jumbo jet, it will soar through the air on a windy day!
WATERWORLD FUN!
6. Max Noodle Connector ($4.95) Ages 5+
A simple little item that can add tons of fun to pool time! The Max Noodle connector turns pool noodles into giant building toys. Use them to connect your pool noodles together to make huge floating creations.
7. Aqua-Glider Nano Pool Toy ($6.95) Ages 5+
The Aqua-Glider Nano is an underwater toy that cuts through the water just like a submarine! Adjust the wings to different positions depending on how fast you want it to climb, then dive down deep and release the Aqua-Glider for a thrilling submersible effect! It’s all about hydrodynamics – no battery or motor!
8. Sea Dragon Noodle Topper ($11.95) Ages 5+
Move over Loch Ness monster, sea dragons will be all the rage this summer as kids dress up their noodles with these pool-safe, kooky character heads. Simply slide your sea dragon into any standard pool noodle and enjoy the ride-on sea creature!
9. Dirty Dishes Bath Toy ($14.95) Ages 2+
Splish Splash for filthy fun in the bath! This tub toy comes with 12 pieces including floating “dirty” dishes that little ones can pretend to clean with a sponge! Dip dishes in warm water and the dirt magically disappears…and reappears when they dry out for fun over and over again!
10. Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cupcake Set ($19.95) and Speck Seashorse Sand Ice Cream Set ($19.95), Ages 3+ Fun at the beach has never been so delicious! Why build boring castles when you can bake in the sand and mold delectable sand cupcakes (and of course mix and match your “icing” toppers), or scoop sand ice cream cones using your cone-and-bucket set?
BACKYARD & GARDEN ESSENTIALS!
11. BeeBoo Big Bubble Mix ($9.95) and Starter Wand Bubble Kit ($9.95) Ages 6+
From a scientist concerned with making the very best big bubble mix comes BeeBoo bubbles - the very best big bubble mix. It’s the exact formula used to set a World Record for “World’s Largest Free Floating Bubble”! Use the solution and wands to create GIANT bubbles!
12. Snoopy Snow Cone Machine ($19.95) Ages 4+
Goodbye lemonade stand, hello Sno Cone Machine…the original icy treat is back! This simple sno-cone maker creates delicious summer treats…just add ice cubes and fruit juice to beat the summer heat!
13. Bug Podz Habitat Construction Set ($19.95) Ages 5+
Build your own bug-tropolis! This cool kit comes with over 50 pieces including tubes, podz, connectors and plugs that lets you imagine and build your own futuristic bug city to keep and care for your specimens!
14. Blossom Bright Sprinkler ($23.95) Ages 3+
Fun will bloom with this cute and colourful sprinkler covered in flowers that sprays water crazily in all directions! Connect to your garden hose, keep cool and have fun in the backyard!
15. Sunny Patch Garden Tools (Various prices), Blossom Bright Tote Set ($19.95) and Tootle Turtle Tote Set ($19.95) Ages 3+
Get growing! When it comes to little ones having fun in the garden, Sunny Patch is simply the best! Designed for young gardeners, these cute and fun tools pair perfectly with his-and-hers, colourful garden tool totes, each with 7 pockets and a trowel, rake, and a spray bottle!
16. Razor Sole Skate ($59.95) Ages 8+
Uniting the soul of a skater with the stability of a skateboard, the Razor Sole Skate gives you the ride of your life! The latest offering from the makers of the Ripstik is like a stealth skateboard, similar in function but so small and compact that you’ll barely notice it! The 3-wheel castor design makes for maximum maneuverability and fun!
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL! (or SAVE IT FOR A RAINY DAY)
17. Animal Themed No-Battery Flashlights ($7.95), Ages 6+
Eco-fun in the dark! These fun animal-themed, kid-powered flashlights don’t need any batteries, simply squeeze the handle to charge them and you’re all set!
18. Hexbug Nano Robotic Critters ($9.95) Ages 6+
The Hexbug Nano is the simplest, coolest and most amazing robo-bug ever invented! Flick the switch and it vibrates itself across smooth surfaces, past any obstacles you put in its way! Build mazes and try to stump the bugs… bet you can’t! They come with codes to unlock all kinds of cool online content!
19. Star Wars Mini Lightsaber Tech Lab ($14.95) Ages 6+
Discover the science behind Lightsaber technology as you choose from four different coloured crystals and customize your own miniature version of the Lightsaber used by Anakin Skywalker. Perfect for play or display, the Mini Lightsaber Tech Lab is the true test for aspiring Jedi Knights.
20. Aquasand Creation Kit ($29.95) Ages 4+
Magic sand that never gets wet! Aquasand is a cool kit that allows you to make your very own underwater creations. Pour, sculpt, wow - Aqua Sand dries instantly so you can use it again and again.
21. Antworks “Colours of Life” Colour-Changing Gel Ant Farm ($49.95) Ages 8+
The world’s coolest ant farm has arrived! In this gel-based ant farm, ants live and work, digging tunnels and eating the nutrient and supplement rich blue gel specifically designed for them. The LED display continuously shines different colours through the gel for an illuminating effect that can double as a fascinating night-light.
ABOUT MASTERMIND TOYS
Both in-store and online, Mastermind carries over 10,000 educational and fun toys, books, games, puzzles and software offering exceptional service and complimentary gift wrap. Visit www.mastermindtoys.com.
I was initially attracted to the cookbook because the recipes and text were by Abigail Dodge who wrote The Weekend Baker (one of my favourite cookbooks), and is a lovely person.
I now go back to Kids Baking again and again for delicious recipes to make with my kids. Sections include cookies, cakes and cupcakes, pies and pastires, simple breads and muffins and yeast breads. And the results are delicious. In fact, I make the chocolate chip muffins even when my children aren’t available to bake with me.
If you are looking for a quick craft for kids, consider making bookmarks. They are useful, fun and make nice gifts. The bookmarks can be as simple or complex as your imaginations and/or art supplies permit.
Cut a rectangle out of cardboard, cardstock, felt, foam or other material. Then decorate the bookmark with writing utensils, materials and/or glitter glue.
This morning started off sunny, but cooler, and the kids and I decided to go shell searching along the beach by the Boca Beach Club (where we are staying in Boca Raton, Florida).
The Outcome: Success!
1. Each child collected almost two-thirds of a pail of shells to bring home to their friends as souveniers (shhh, it’s a surprise). They were thrilled with their collections.
2. The sand is wonderfully soft to walk on, and we had lots of fun strolling along, digging in our toes, and picking up shells along the way. We passed smiling shell collectors of all ages.
3. We talked about the sandcastles we would like to build (using some of our shells as decorations).
4. Since the resort is ocean-side, access to the beachfront is ‘easy-peesy-lemony-squeezey’ (direct quote from my DD).
The Boca Beach Club is definitely a place for shell searching (and maybe some soul searching too). Learn more at www.bocabeachclub.com.
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 Sponsored Listing 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 Sponsored Listing 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 Sponsored Listing 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! Sponsored Listing 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! Sponsored Listing 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 Sponsored Listing 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 Sponsored Listing 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 Sponsored Listing 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 Sponsored Listing 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 Sponsored Listing 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 Dora™ , SpongeBob™, Battle Strikers, and more. Contact: 416-868-6937 or www.cntower.ca.
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