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July 2019
Music Together in the Village Summer Music Classes
Registration is open for our summer session of family musical fun! 6 weekly, 45-minute classes which include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences--developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers--regardless of their own musical ability. 1 CD and Digital Download Files, as well as an illustrated Songbook are included! Locations in Markham Village and Cliffside Village (Scarborough) - Weekday or weekend classes
Find out more »Kindermusik Wiggle and Grow (18- 36 months)
Wiggle and Grow is a super-fun, music-filled learning experience. In these 45-minute classes, young children enjoy singing, dancing, and instrument-play activities that are designed to promote cognitive development, encourage social skills like sharing and turn-taking, and cultivate early literacy skills. Wiggle and Grow classes offer monthly enrollment and a year’s worth of exciting 4-week sessions, each with its own theme. Bring the learning home with physical home materials that include a book and CD with all of the lyric songs.…
Find out more »Good Sports Multi-Sport Camp
Good Sports multi-sport camp program from Earthbound Kids includes instruction and skill development each day. It’s main focus is game play and being a positive team player while having fun with friends. Earthbound Kids let’s kids play together so they can best experience the satisfaction of teamwork and the meaning of being a good sport. Available for two age groups – Good Sports Junior for 6 to 7 years and Good Sports Senior for 8 to 12 years.
Find out more »Stonewood Summer Day Horse Camps
Stonewood Summer Day Horse Camps, located in Pickering, offer hours of riding time and hands on experience with a dual focus: teaching horsemanship; and nurturing the bond between horse and rider. Kids will build lasting friendships while they spend time riding and learning about horses from an experienced instructor. Mounted games, stable management, hacking, horsemanship workshops, arts and crafts, swimming, water games and sports are all part of the fun. Our horse camp counselors will teach kids about daily horse…
Find out more »Saddle Camp at Earthbound Kids
Whether your child is just trying it for the first time or they have experience with horses and riding, we offer camp programs to suit each child’s ability. Our instructors provide an enjoyable and, positive learning experience incorporating games and fun activities into the lesson plans. Horses and ponies in our program are gentle natured and experienced with all levels of riders. Earthbound offers two programs – Saddle Club for ages 6 to 12 years and Saddle Skills for ages…
Find out more »Camp Treetop Summer Camp
Camp Treetop is a multi-activity outdoor camp for kids 4-12 yrs. Kids learn and explore as they play with bugs, grow food, get messy and have fun doing all the things they love to do including horseback riding, swimming, sports, zip-lining, archery, outdoor education and more! Activities and programs are designed around 4 age groups: Seedlings (4-5 yrs), Explorers (6-7 yrs), Rangers (8-9 yrs) and Trailblazers (10-12 yrs). Camp Treetop connects children to nature in fun, educational, confidence-building ways. We let hands on experience with plants & animals and…
Find out more »Museum Summer Day Camp
Lynde House Museum Camp offers a living history experience combined with a fun-filled day camp. Campers aged 6 to 11 will explore what it was like to live in the 1800s, discovering and creating through hands-on activities and games, learning new skills, and going on adventures both inside and outside the Museum. Campers will enjoy arts, crafts, drama and music-making, as well as plenty of outdoor playtime in our park and garden. Our camp staff encourages campers to play and…
Find out more »Junior Equestrians at Earthbound Kids
A riding camp for kids 8 to 13 years who are interested in getting into competitive riding or improving their competitive riding level. Riders will receive one hour of instruction each day, riders will showcase their skills at the end of the week to staff and parents. Campers will learn to look after their equine teammate, ensuring that they are taken care of for optimal performance. At the start of each session riders will set their goals for the week…
Find out more »Archery Summer Camps
If you are looking for something different for your child to do this summer then look no further then Archery 2 You. During our archery camps, participants will learn the basics of archery and practice their developing skills. They will also enjoy playing some fun games of archery tag, an archery competition and our popular trick shot challenges. • All equipment is provided • Recommended for ages 10 years and up • Air Conditioned Facility • $150 (plus tax) for…
Find out more »Murder Mystery
Climb On-Board! YDHR and the Copper Cogg Society Present its First Murder Mystery! Be one of the first esteemed members of the Copper Cogg Society to experience "Presentation 2019", a murder mystery guaranteed to excite the senses. These Presentations are hosted by the Society's brilliant scientists, as an opportunity to show off their most wondrous ideas. The night may prove to be as deadly as it is enlightening. The adventure begins at the station at 6:30 pm. Climb aboard our…
Find out more »August 2019
Sunday Funday at the Oshawa Museum
Join the Oshawa Museum on the first Sunday of every month and immerse yourself in history! Every Sunday brings a new hand on activity! Drop in between 12 & 4pm.
Find out more »Pickering Food Truck Festival
You’ll want to bring your friends and kids to Esplanade Park for some unbelievable food! We’re transforming the park to a foodie haven, jam-packed with a children’s village, beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some good tunes.
Find out more »Day Out With Thomas
Peep Peep! All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas the Tank Engine! Thomas will be chugging his into the GTA for the Steam Team Tour for two weekends only - August 9 -11 and 16-18, 2019. Take a 25-minute train ride on-board our heritage train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt! There are lots of activities for the kids including temporary tattoos, face painting, hay maze, kiddie train ride, Zoo to You, obstacle course and…
Find out more »August Kids Day Weekend at the Canadian Automotive Museum
Join us at the Museum for a glamourous movie-themed day of crafts, scavenger hunts, family-friendly tours, and a Hollywood photo shoot fit for the stars! Activities to look forward to - design the logo of your own movie star car, look for props in our scavenger hunt to win prizes, draw your own movie poster, and walk the red carpet to your own opening night photo shoot. No reservations required. Regular admission rates apply, members free. This program is recommended…
Find out more »Family Fun Day at Ajax Downs
Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Family Fun Day hosted at Ajax Downs. All proceeds go to the Ajax Pickering Hospital! Entertainment by Dan the Music Man! Free Treats for Kids, Crafts, Bouncing Castle, Face Painting, Henna Tattoos, 50/50 Draw, prizes and More! Live Horse Racing begins at 12:55pm! Enjoy the BBQ (for a nominal fee)
Find out more »Kids Outdoor Art Festival
Join us on August 20th for this years' Picasso's Picnic. Experience a wide range of arts, performers, workshops, young artists and local arts related businesses. It's an Art Festival for kids of all ages (and their families).
Find out more »Heritage Day
Heritage Day is returning for another year. There are planned kids activities, spinning and rug hooking demonstrations, re-enactors and more. There will be lots of new and interesting vendors, including local artists, jewelry, metal and woodworking. Come say hello at the the USHS membership table to renew or sign up for a membership. You can also play guess the Mystery Antiques!
Find out more »September 2019
Parkinson Canada SuperWalk
This September, walk with us at Parkinson Canada SuperWalk - Canada’s only nationwide fundraiser to support Canadian’s with Parkinson’s. With the same strength of spirit people living with Parkinson’s demonstrate daily, we will not stop walking until there is a cure. No Matter What. To register yourself or a team, or to volunteer, visit online at www.superwalk.ca or call 1-800-565-3000.
Find out more »ZUMBINI Classes!
The Prefect way to bond and have fun with your children! Registration is now OPEN for our Fall session of family musical fun! 12 weekly, 45-minute classes which include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, dance and instrument play. Designed for caregivers and children aged 0-4, these activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences--developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers--regardless of their own musical ability. Just come, have fun all while bonding with your child and meeting other…
Find out more »Archaeology Day
The Oshawa Museum and Trent University Durham are inviting archaeology enthusiasts, archaeology newbies, curious kids and even Indiana Jones fans down for an afternoon of discovery. Join us for lectures and hands-on activities! Event date: September 28 Time: 12-3pm Location: Trent University Durham
Find out more »October 2019
Fright at the Museum
Fright! is a 'spooktacular' event. Get the kids ready in their best costume and join us for a night of hauntings. Experience Uxbridge's History like never before in the dead of night. This year's theme is a Masquerade Ball! Details to come Family appropriate, some scary content.
Find out more »November 2019
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE! Join us for this magical trip where York-Durham Heritage Railway will be providing service to the North Pole onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride this holiday season. The magical story comes to life starting in our enchanted Christmas tent with a magical tree lighting followed with the train one hour t round-trip train ride to the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, with singers and dancers passengers will relive the…
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