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July 2019
Violin Lessons at 20% OFF
The violin is one of the most widely recognized musical instruments among children and adults of all ages. It is a beautiful and versatile instrument. Whether you would like to follow a more formal teaching method like Suzuki or want to learn more for fun, our professional, university-trained teachers will keep you interested and motivated to learn while teaching you the technical skills you will need to become a great violinist. Contact us to book your FREE TRIAL
Find out more »Children’s Choir
No one in the world owns a more unique instrument than their voice. Not one person’s voice is the same as another, and every voice is as beautiful as the next! 88Keys’ Children’s Choir (for ages 6 and up) will bring together our community’s unique and beautiful voices for our very first ensemble voice program. This program will run bi-weekly on Friday evenings from September through until June, and is open to every child who loves to sing! WHY JOIN…
Find out more »Music Lessons For All Ages
Join the adventures of the school-age kids as they travel from play room to the practice room to the recital hall. Check out those fun-filled educational programs for kids.
Find out more »Treewalk Village Open for the Season
Treewalk Village opens for the season on March 9th, as part of the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival. Children and the young at heart can let their imaginations lead the way while exploring our tree house village at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville Ontario, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Climb from tree house to tree house through 8-foot tall hammock nets and wood bridges! Descend to the ground on slides, crawl through a network of tunnels, and play on…
Find out more »Markham’s Ultimate Art Contest 2019 at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Calling all art lovers! Do you consider yourself an Art Nerd? We want to know what being an Art Nerd means to you! Show us how much you love art by sending us your interpretation of the theme “Art Nerd.” It can be a comic, illustration, painting or digital piece — something that captures your passion for creating. Win $500 Art Scholarship for Programs at Winged Canvas and a copy of the 2020 Art Nerd wall calendar with the twelve…
Find out more »Music Together in the Village Spring Classes
Join us for our SPRING SEMESTER - MIXED-AGE FAMILY CLASSES - REGISTER TODAY! Music Together® Worldwide® is an internationally celebrated early-childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers along with a parent or caregiver. Music Together in the Village offers classes in: Markham - Sunday or Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 or 10:30 and in Cliffside Village (Scarborough) on Sundays at 3:30pm and Wednesdays at 11:00am Each Semester Includes: 10 Weekly, 45 minute classes. Musical interaction in a group setting of up…
Find out more »Music Together in the Village Spring Classes
Join us for our SPRING SEMESTER - MIXED-AGE FAMILY CLASSES - REGISTER TODAY! Music Together® Worldwide® is an internationally celebrated early-childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers along with a parent or caregiver. Music Together in the Village offers classes in: Markham - Sunday or Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 or 10:30 and in Cliffside Village (Scarborough) on Sundays at 3:30pm and Wednesdays at 11:00am Each Semester Includes: 10 Weekly, 45 minute classes. Musical interaction in a group setting of up…
Find out more »FREE Demo Classes: Yamaha Music Education
Yamaha Music Education program is an exciting and engaging music program for 4 to 8 years beginners. During this age range, your child’s ear is developing rapidly, making it the perfect time to begin musical training. Yamaha’s method teaches students music using a variety of activities – listening, singing, playing, and reading – to help develop their musical ear during this peak time in their development. Through these activities, your child will also develop a well-rounded understanding of musical concepts…
Find out more »Music Wonderland (3-4 years old)
Music Wonderland is a class specifically designed to nurture this important developmental stage through the learning and enjoyment of music with parents and new friends. Music Wonderland begins teaching music through a very natural approach. Children are invited to listen and react to music through body movement and making sound with the keyboard. The music being taught is expressive and helps children learn the concepts of strong and weak, fast and slow, smooth and bouncy... Contact us for FREE/NO OBLIGATION…
Find out more »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 »Cooking Summer Camps by Rooks to Cooks
Have you been searching for something new, educational and fun to occupy your child this summer? If so, then Rooks to Cooks cooking camps are for you. Lessons are always hands on, team-based and fun! The classes are taught by experienced chefs. Your child will leave with an abundance of new skills, increased confidence, the ability to safely navigate the kitchen and handle food, and amazing memories that will stick with them for years to come! Rooks to Cooks Summer…
Find out more »TAC Sports Summer Camp 2019
Welcome to our Summer camp! The camp features a variety of sports and activities options to choose from: Soccer, Basketball, Dance and Martial Arts, and many many more. Keep your children active, focused, and having fun! Unique Mix and Match options: Students ages 6 to 12 can choose 1 sport per half day, and 2 sports per week. Students can mix and match their sports and activities and choose to create the fun-filled week they want to create. Students ages…
Find out more »Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) Summer Camp 2019
Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) will be running Summer Camps throughout several school locations around the GTA. Campers can mix and match and customize their own weeks to take part in several educational and technological programs involving STEM, Robotics, Coding, App development, Strong Food for nutritious cooking, Creativity Unleashed, and more! Dynamic Camp Experience: Our camps focus on fun training and development, mixed with frequent gameplay, to create a varied and dynamic week of camp. Water and multi-sport games are thrown…
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 »Multi-Sport Camp (Markham)
Our Multi-Sport Camp in Markham is a recreational day camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 12 years old at Raybeck Park. Our goal is to expose campers to a wide variety of sports in order to develop fundamental movement and sport skills with an emphasis on fun, fair play and teamwork. Operating Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., we offer various sports and activities including cooperative, territory and target games as well as: Soccer Baseball…
Find out more »Farm & Wildlife Camp
Connect with Animals & Nature at Earthbound Farm & Country House. Our Farm & Wildlife program is designed to unplug children from their screens and reconnect them with nature through the beautiful land our farm sits on. Throughout this week long program, campers will work and explore alongside our farmers to discover the many amazing and life building connections that exist within the natural world. Ages: 6-12 years
Find out more »Busy Buddies Playground Summer Camps
Join Agape-Charis Learning Center's Summer Camp at Markham Busy Buddies Indoor Playground! Featuring five entertaining weekly themes and extra practice in Language, Math, and French, starting at $60 per week! Please visit our website for more details. CAMP DETAILS Ages: 4 - 6 years old Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register per week, from July 2 to Aug. 2, 2019 Early Bird Fees (Register before May 15, 2019): $90/ week Discount: $60/week (Register for ALL 5 weeks) Regular Fee…
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 »Main Street Kids Summer Camp
Book your summer camp programs with Main Street Kids! Fun themed weeks - every week is different! Activities both indoors and out! July 2-5 | MSK Toy Store Create a different game or toy each day from stuffies to games and outdoor toys too. We will have a toy store at the end of the week to celebrate the toys we have made. July 8-12 | MSK Food Truck Frenzy Create your own food truck menu and each day groups/…
Find out more »Summer Camps at Mad Science
Our summer camps and vacation programs are packed with fun and science! Mad Science summer camps and vacation programs balance learning and fun with interactive and hands-on science activities. Children have the opportunity to become junior scientists for the summer and embark on a series of science adventures. Children will be amazed when they: Discover cool chemical reactions. Build rockets and participate in the launching of them. Check out security systems, cool spy equipment, and funky forensic tools that are…
Find out more »ArtVenture Summer Camps at McMichael
With a unique combination of spectacular grounds overlooking the Humber River Valley and a world-famous art collection, the McMichael provides an unmatched backdrop for children’s art camps. Driven by the talent of the best young artists and art instructors in the GTA, each camp involves gallery viewing, outdoor activities, and in-studio artmaking to allow campers to discover their own creative power, and meet new friends while exploring the art of Canada.
Find out more »The STEAM Project Summer Camp
The vision at The STEAM Project is to prepare youth for a world that increasingly demands scientific and technological innovation, thoughtful design, and a focus on empathy. Our mission at the STEAM Project is to foster empathy through a human-centred approach to design that we call “Design with Purpose.” Designing with Purpose is empathy driven and places the understanding of the needs of others at the center of designing solutions. Our programs encourage thinking about how new designs and invention…
Find out more »STEM Camp in Vaughan
STEM Camp provides learning experiences through fun and engaging programming that encourages campers to explore their sense of wonder. Children aged 5 to 13 are introduced to hands-on STEM activities that promote discovery, reward curiosity, and leave children amazed at what they can do! For 2019, we prepared incredible themes: Transformers – On no! Bumblebee lost his hand in a battle with the Decepticons and we need campers to help develop a new one for him! Can you help? If…
Find out more »STEM Camp in Markham
STEM Camp provides learning experiences through fun and engaging programming that encourages campers to explore their sense of wonder. Children aged 5 to 13 are introduced to hands-on STEM activities that promote discovery, reward curiosity, and leave children amazed at what they can do! For 2019, we prepared incredible themes: Transformers – On no! Bumblebee lost his hand in a battle with the Decepticons and we need campers to help develop a new one for him! Can you help? If…
Find out more »STEM camp in Newmarket
STEM Camp provides learning experiences through fun and engaging programming that encourages campers to explore their sense of wonder. Children aged 5 to 13 are introduced to hands-on STEM activities that promote discovery, reward curiosity, and leave children amazed at what they can do! For 2019, we prepared incredible themes: Transformers – On no! Bumblebee lost his hand in a battle with the Decepticons and we need campers to help develop a new one for him! Can you help? If…
Find out more »STEM Camp
STEM Camp provides learning experiences through fun and engaging programming that encourages campers to explore their sense of wonder. Children aged 5 to 13 are introduced to hands-on STEM activities that promote discovery, reward curiosity, and leave children amazed at what they can do! For 2019, we prepared incredible themes: Transformers – On no! Bumblebee lost his hand in a battle with the Decepticons and we need campers to help develop a new one for him! Can you help? If…
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 »Busy Buddies Preschool Montessori Summer Camp
AGES 2.5 to 5 years-old Amazing Grace Bilingual Montessori Summer Camps 2019 at Markham Busy Buddies Indoor Playground is now open for registration! For more details about this center, please visit their website at www.agbmontessori.com MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES Explore Math, Language, Practical Life, Sensorial and Culture through Montessori Materials and hands-on activities. The Montessori method engages children to learn at their own pace, foster creativity and live in community. BILINGUAL EXPOSURE French and English will be spoken throughout the day. Children…
Find out more »Summer Camp at Art One Academy Markham!
We will be offering 9 weeks of Camp during July and August at our Markham Location, from July 2nd to August 30th. During our Summer Camp young artists will use lots of new creative techniques to make beautiful artworks that everyone will enjoy! Participants start the day with an exploration of a specific discipline, ranging from drawing and sketching to sculpture and painting. Experienced art instructors, exciting art projects, complimentary snacks and a fun atmosphere will surely make this an…
Find out more »STEM Camp in Richmond Hill
STEM Camp provides learning experiences through fun and engaging programming that encourages campers to explore their sense of wonder. Children aged 5 to 13 are introduced to hands-on STEM activities that promote discovery, reward curiosity, and leave children amazed at what they can do! For 2019, we prepared incredible themes: Transformers – On no! Bumblebee lost his hand in a battle with the Decepticons and we need campers to help develop a new one for him! Can you help? If…
Find out more »Sylvan of Unionville STEM Summer Camps!
Sylvan of Unionville is offering full-day and half-day STEM summer camps and programs starting from July 2nd! Your kids will receive a hands-on experience with robotics, coding, engineering, math, and so much more. If you want to keep your kids active and engaged during the summer, consider Sylvan of Unionville's fantastic STEM camps and programs!
Find out more »My Gym Summer Camp – Markham/Stouffville
My Gym's Summer Camp is the place to be and simply the BEST! Children participate in energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, sports, and so much more. Summer camps are uniquely designed to keep the children moving and active, as we emphasize physical development and personal success. We make it easy for parents with our pay-by-the day options, and multi-day discounts. Our Summer Camp Themes change daily, so no two camp days at My Gym are ever the same. Check out…
Find out more »My Gym Summer Camp – Richmond Hill/Vaughan
My Gym's Summer Camp is the place to be and simply the BEST! Children participate in energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, sports, and so much more. Summer camps are uniquely designed to keep the children moving and active, as we emphasize physical development and personal success. We make it easy for parents with our pay-by-the day options, and multi-day discounts. Our Summer Camp Themes change daily, so no two camp days at My Gym are ever the same. Check out…
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 »Summer Camp: Artful Antics
Do you love getting creative with paper, paints, pencils and more? Each day brings a new art project! Experience summer camp in an environment that’s both fun & educational. Each week of summer camp includes indoor & outdoor games, arts & crafts, playground time, visits to the Museum’s heritage buildings and a “water day” (weather permitting). Campers make their own pizza on Fridays! Before & after care is available each week. Each week is limited to 25 campers.
Find out more »Summer Music Camp – Mamma Mia
Week long music day camp based around the theme of Mamma Mia. Runs daily 9am - 4pm. Early drop off and late pick up available.
Find out more »Summer Intensive: Character & Game Design 1 at Winged Canvas Art Hub
If you love drawing, inventing your own characters and playing board games, this is the camp for you! Students will learn how to design their own unique character, and make it into a token in a board game. We’ll discover the process of world-building, game mechanics, designing backgrounds, and work together as a team to design a collaborative board game together that can be played by everyone! Skills learned: Drawing, concept art, collaboration & teamwork Supplemental Programs: Character & Game…
Find out more »Summer Art Camp – Tropical Paradise
Week long art day camp based around the theme “Tropical Paradise”. Runs daily 9am – 4pm. Early drop off (8am) and late pick up (6pm) available.
Find out more »Festival on High
7th Annual Festival on High Street on Saturday, July 20, 2019, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music; set the kids loose on inflatables and activities and get their faces painted for free; hunt for bargains along a street-long sidewalk sale and vendor market; and relax on a free horse-drawn wagon ride (starting at 11 a.m.) through town.
Find out more »Digital Art at Winged Canvas
Break out your tablet, or laptop and explore art beyond paper! Our Digital Art class will cover techniques including digital drawing & painting, from simple pixel characters to background creation, to more realistic subjects, We’ll work on building the foundational skills needed to create digital art of your choice, like skin tones for portraits, concept art for environments or character designs. Demonstrations will be done each class in Adobe Photoshop, but students may work in any digital art app or…
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 »Cartooning & Anime classes at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Learn the techniques and methods to help you draw your favourite cartoons and anime characters, step by step in this exciting class! In Cartooning & Anime class, students will improve their drawing skills and learn the art of storytelling. We’ll learn how to turn real people into cartoon and anime versions of themselves, design mashups with popular characters, and exaggerate expressions and actions. We will look at popular cartoons and anime from around the globe — particularly the world of…
Find out more »FREE Children’s Summer Evening Camp
Welcome to VBS at Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church Every year, Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church is the proud host of a FREE VBS for children of our community. Children from preschool to grade 6 will growth in faith as they fellowship with peers through science experiments, fun activities, crafts, music and bible stories. Date: Sunday July 21 to Thur July 25 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church / 3 Clayton Dr (North West of Steeles and Kennedy) Cost:…
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