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February 2020
Exhibit: Archaeology Alive!
Explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site, uncovered in southeast Whitchurch-Stouffville between 2003 and 2005. Engage with artifacts on loan from the Canadian Museum of History and the Huron-Wendat Museum, a 3-D gaming experience, and oral histories from Huron-Wendat Nation members. This exhibit will run through June of 2020 and is available to be seen during Museum's regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Saturday. General admission applies.
Find out more »Kindermusik: Cuddle and Bounce (Newborn – 16 months)
For Ages Newborn - 16 Months Make baby’s first class musical! Music is one of your baby's favorite things - AND it's one of the best thing for your baby's developing mind. Kindermusik Cuddle&Bounce classes offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment where infants can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, and objects. Shared activities for babies and their caregivers provide the opportunity to strengthen your connection with your child through joyful music-making experiences. Cuddle & Bounce classes…
Find out more »Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM)
Children's Art Classes These popular children’s art classes offer a creative exploration of various art mediums, encourage skill development, cultivate art appreciation and introduce children to the art of Canada through in-gallery activities. Facilitated by professional art instructors, children will be divided into age-appropriate groups to be determined upon registration. Registration required. Fee per 8-week session: $199 general public; $159 McMichael members. Ages 5 to 12. Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm.
Find out more »Children Programs during School Interruptions
Developed to provide meaningful engagement for children during the upcoming school service interruptions, this program combines art studio activities and gallery visits with healthy outdoor hikes and games. Day at the Gallery is a perfect introduction to the McMichael’s art camp programming and, for ArtVenture camp veterans, an opportunity to return to the gallery for a day of art making and fun!
Find out more »Save 10% Early Bird Registrations
Registrations for Summer Camp and September 2020-21 school year has begun! Save up to 10% for Early Bird Registrations before March 31, 2020. Now accepting toddlers from 18 months to 6 years-old. Please visit the school's website for more details.
Find out more »Early Bird Summer Camp Registration Begins
Join Agape-Charis Learning Center's Summer Camp at Markham Busy Buddies Indoor Playground! Featuring eight entertaining weekly themes and extra practice in Language, Math, and French, starting at $60 per week for Early Bird Registration! Please visit our website for more details. CAMP DETAILS Ages: 4 - 8 years old ( JK - Gr. 2) Full Day: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended Care: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Register per week, from July 6 to Aug. 28, 2020 Early Bird…
Find out more »Busy Buddies Winter Drop-In Days
Need a place for your kids to move around while you relax? Busy Buddies provides a bright and clean indoor play space for kids to exert their energy, 7 days a week, all year-round! With over 7000 sq.ft. of fabulous fun, families appreciate a spacious and comfortable place to play, socialize and relax. At Busy Buddies, there is something for everyone to have a fantastic day! Babies and pre-toddlers may explore on little climbers or catch a ride on the…
Find out more »StudentScholars After-School Programs
StudentScholars offers a 'One-Stop Education & Skill Building Centre for Children' offered by Ontario Certified Teachers and Specialized Schools. For More Information: studentscholarscentre.com/ Contact: 905-604-7740
Find out more »Main Street Kids Markham Summer Camp Early Bird Savings
Don't miss our Early Bird Savings on themed summer camps at Main Street Kids! With locations in Markham and Unionville, every week is unique with our fun themed camps. Visit us online for more info and schedules. Book by February 20th to save $95 on our awesome 2020 Summer Camps!
Find out more »Busy Buddies Playground School Strike Camp
Looking for a fun and creative way for your child during the YRDSB Teacher Strike? Join our fun-filled day camp at the playground! Sign up now on our website as spots are limited!
Find out more »Spring 2020 Art Classes at Art One Academy Markham!
Art One Academy Markham offers a high quality education and instruction in the visual art with the learning environment that is as unique as each student and art classes for all ages, skill levels and abilities. Professionally developed Art Programs based on Ontario Curriculum for Fine Arts and cover the theory of color, drawing and sculpture. The studios professionally equipped with easels and high grade materials encourage our students to grow artistically strong to become very skilled and well rounded…
Find out more »Amazing Grace Bilingual Montessori Teacher Strike Camp
Why miss a day of learning during the Teacher's Strike? Practice Math, Reading, Writing through the Montessori method and have early exposure to the French language at Amazing Grace Bilingual Montessori. Enrolling children in JK and SK. Younger children from 18 months are welcomed. This camp is opened for every strike day at YRDSB. Full day fees include a hot lunch and two snacks. Please visit the school website to reserve a spot today!
Find out more »Friends Love Camp Savings Event
Refer a Friend or Sibling and Share the Savings! Register between February 12-19, 2020 to receive a special Valentine’s Day discount on top of our already reduced Early Bird Rates! When you register with a friend or sibling, receive an additional $10 off BOTH campers registrations! This special can be used for multiple weeks with a savings of $10 per week in addition to our Early Bird Discount of $20 per week. That's $30 per week per camper! Discount will…
Find out more »Family Storytime
Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! Every Wednesday morning from 10:30 am to 11:00 am until February 26, 2020. Drop in!
Find out more »Multilingual Storytime (Mandarin)
Introduce your child to new languages through songs, stories, and rhymes! This is a fully bilingual program. No prior knowledge of a second language is required. Mandarin/English storytime is from February 19th to March 25th (Except March 18th). Every Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Drop in!
Find out more »Free Trial Class – Ninja Training (7-10 years)
Due to popular demand, we have added a second Ninja Training class to our Winter Schedule on Wednesdays at 6:30pm! Schedule a free trial class and watch your child's strength and confidence grow! My Gym's Ninja Training classes are designed to be fun and challenging while remaining safe and noncompetitive. Classes will focus on developing strength, stamina, and agility in relays, conditioning exercises, games, team-building and, of course, obstacle courses that change every week. Kids will be challenged mentally and…
Find out more »Acrylic Painting 101 For Teens/Adults at Winged Canvas
If you like the idea of painting but feel like you’re a complete beginner, or have completely forgotten the techniques you learned a long time ago, this 4 week course is perfect for you! Learn how to paint in the popular medium of acrylic and rediscover painting in an inspiring studio space filled with artwork, materials, and creative peers! The first two weeks are taught step by step to learn the process of painting. The last two weeks is a…
Find out more »Free Trial Class (14 months – 2 1/2 years)
Kids just LOVE My Gym Children’s Fitness Center! We are not “just a play place” or indoor playground; we are a learning facility. Our age-appropriate, structured weekly classes incorporate songs, games, gymnastics and preschool learning through original activities and a carefully constructed curriculum. We invite you to schedule a free trial class in our Waddlers/Gymsters class (14 months – 2 ½ years) on Fridays at 10:40am. We'll be having a circle time with a warmup, song, dance, and a practice…
Find out more »Toddling to Read
This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver. Every Thursday morning from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Drop in!
Find out more »Beginner’s Music Reading Class (Markham)
Music is for EVERYONE! No matter you are 8 or 98! All are welcome! Come learn the language of music with this "Beginner's Music Reading Class" taught by our very own Pastor George Pryor. By the end of 6 classes, you will discover the joy of reading music, and using this new skill to make your own music. 6 Classes: Thu Jan 23-Feb 27 (7pm to 8pm) For more details, or to register: call 905-475-3579.
Find out more »School Strike Day Camps at Art One Academy Markham.
Dear Parents, Art One Academy Markham is offering School Strike Day Camps on Friday, February 21st. ATTENTION! You may be eligible to receive up to $60 rebate from Ontario Government due to school strike! More details about eligibility and how to apply can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/education-contract-talks-stay-updated The camp programs will provide convenient options to families that are impacted by the school closures. Kids can enjoy a variety of fun, creative, active, and educational opportunities. The camp will open from…
Find out more »STEAM Strike Day Camp (Feb 21)
Looking for a strike day camp? At The STEAM Project, kids will have a blast learning new tech and skills at our Youth Makerspace! The STEAM Project's Youth Makerspace Campus is the perfect place for kids who love to create and build things (or take things apart). With access to robotics, electronics, woodworking, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, vinyl cutting and all kinds of tools and materials, it's a place where kids can MAKE anything! Classes are taught and…
Find out more »Baby Social
Drop in and meet other parents and babies in your community! We will feature a new topic every week along with activities, singing, free play, and occasional guest speakers. For ages 0-12 months with a parent or caregiver. Every Friday morning from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. January 10 – Let’s Get Moving! We’ll not only talk about strategies on how you can help your baby learn how to roll, sit up, move, etc., but we will also get up…
Find out more »Free Trial Class (14 months – 2 1/2 years)
Kids just LOVE My Gym Children’s Fitness Center! We are not “just a play place” or indoor playground; we are a learning facility. Our age-appropriate, structured weekly classes incorporate songs, games, gymnastics and preschool learning through original activities and a carefully constructed curriculum. We invite you to schedule a free trial class in our Waddlers/Gymsters class (14 months – 2 ½ years) on Fridays at 10:40am. We'll be having a circle time with a warmup, song, dance, and a practice…
Find out more »Owl Prowl
Come and experience an evening with live owls! Start the night with a presentation in our theatre, then head out to the forest for a guided walk with one of our owl experts. We’ll explore owl habitat and call out to Kortright’s wild owls. Please dress for the weather. DATES AVAILABLE: February 8 & 21, 2020
Find out more »The Addams Family the Musical
City Youth Players and Electric Moon Theatre Company are proud to present THE ADDAMS FAMILY – A NEW MUSICAL! A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family and being your own unique person. In this brand new story, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides…
Find out more »STEAM Storytime
Investigate early Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics concepts through songs, stories, and interactive play. Ages 3-5. Every Saturday morning from 10:30 am to 11:00 am until February 29, 2020. Drop in!
Find out more »LEGO® NINJAGO Obstacles Dojo Challenge
Event happening in all store locations. Kids can RAMP up the FUN by building a LEGO® car to test out on the LEGO® Ninjago Obstacles Dojo Track. Make it to the dojo to complete your test! Participants will receive a FREE**LEGO® Ninjago Headband to take home! Parents you can earn up to 2 ballot entries to enter for your chance to WIN* the exclusive LEGO® Trophy! **Max. 100 LEGO® Ninjago Headbands per store. *See above for official contest rules and…
Find out more »LEGO Mania
If you like playing with LEGO, come design and build LEGO structures! Ages 5-9. Every Sunday 10:30am to 12:00pm until February 23, 2020. Drop in!
Find out more »Club Franco for Homeschoolers
It’s French club for homeschoolers! Join us for arts and science bilingual activities led by French-speaking staff. For ages 6-12. Venez nous joindre pour une heure d’activités en français organisée par un de nos bibliothécaires francophones. Pour 6-12 ans. Every other Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (alternating with STEAM Club for homeschoolers).
Find out more »Free All You Can East Pancake Supper
Join us for all you can eat Pancake Tuesday Supper! ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES!!! Bring your own toppings! To top that off, there will be Pancake Eating Contest, and Pancake Decorating Contest! So don't forget to invite your friends and come with a bottomless stomach!!
Find out more »STEAM Club
Explore a new STEAM topic each week with a guided, hands-on workshop. Ages 7+. Every Tuesday evening 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Drop in! No registration required.
Find out more »Kids Night Out
Join us on the last Friday of every month from 6-9pm for a pizza meal, movie, and some crazy fun crafts. Kids get a fun night out without the parents (we should really call it parents night off!) and make some amazing art to keep.
Find out more »Paint & Popcorn, Kids Canvas Workshop
Paint, Popcorn and Fun, who could ask for more? Every other Saturday we offer a different workshop design for kids to have some fun, learn some tricks for painting, enjoy some popcorn and create a fabulous piece of art.
Find out more »Owl Prowl
Wondering what might be active in the late days of winter? Come and investigate what the owls of Rouge Valley might be up to. Discover who's out there on an evening of discovery and adventure with one of our Rouge Valley Foundation biologists. The night will begin with a short presentation on owls and their ecology as well as our local coyotes, followed by a walk into the woods. Enjoy the crisp winter air and the peacefulness and dark skies…
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