5 Surprising Ways Online Summer Camp Actually “Works”, as Told by a Skeptical Parent
In March, I had the most optimistic ambitions of working from home while “homeschooling” 3 young kids. After all, I had run a summer camp last year – how hard
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Fun and Learning at Home: Resources for Families
Your guide to online activities, events and learning resources for families during school closures and COVID-19 social distancing. Updated every week with great new events and content.
Activity & Learning Resources
The McMichael Brings Art & Nature Home this Summer
Virtual art and pollinator garden camps in partnership with Monarch Nation The McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s long-running tradition of summer camps that bring together art and nature returns for 2020
COVID-19 Illustrated Children’s Information Book
A free information book was released by Nosy Crow this month explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler. Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto Master Builder Projects
In an effort to bring the fun of LEGO home to you during COVID-19 closures, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto is creating master-builder videos featuring cool lego projects for kids 3-12
New! Harry Potter at Home
J.K. Rowling and her Wizarding World partners have launched Harry Potter At Home to help children, parents, carers and teachers confined at home during the Covid-19 outbreak. WizardingWorld.com is hosting Harry
Online Learning Resources for Parents
Ontario Online Learning Portal: Find supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home. Black Creek Pioneer Village History at Home: Designed
New Storytime Series: Goodnight with Dolly
The Book Lady has a new weekly storytime series called “Goodnight with Dolly” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is excited to present Dolly Parton’s new weekly read-aloud video series called “Goodnight
Common Sense Launches New Wide Open School
Common Sense Launches Wide Open School to Help Families and Educators Transition to Students Learning from Home Common Sense, the leading nonprofit organization whose mission is to help kids, families,
Super-Powered Fun At DC Kids Camp
An At-Home Activity Program Curated by DC Middle Grade Authors and Artists Meg Cabot, Agnes Garbowska, Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Minh Lê, Michael Northrop, Ridley Pearson, Kirk Scroggs, and Gene
National Film Board Cartoons for Kids
Here is a little more online entertainment to brighten your day from The National Film Board, offering a host of free online content at their website www.nfb.ca. The site has entertainment
Kids Lit Online: Free Children’s Stories and Books
Kids stuck at home with nothing to do during COVID-19 closures? Take a virtual tour of some of the most notable aquariums across North America, explore the exhibits and watch live feeds of otters, sharks and penguins!
Parsec Youth Network Free Online Tutoring
The Parsec Youth Network is offering free remote tutoring services to Ontario Students. Parsec Youth Network has created an initiative to offer students, from grades 1-12, free access to online
Canada’s Wonderland offers 34 Virtual Rides
Week two of the stay at home challenge begins, and I bet you thought it was just going to be another boring Monday! Thanks to Canada’s Wonderland you may just
Stay at Home Fun: Visit a Virtual Aquarium
Kids stuck at home with nothing to do during COVID-19 closures? Take a virtual tour of some of the most notable aquariums across North America, explore the exhibits and watch live feeds of otters, sharks and penguins!
Online Events & Programs for Kids & Families
Vaughan Public Libraries Digital Free Digital Apps and Downloads
Visit Vaughan Public Libraries website for free digital eBooks, and downloads. The site features the TumbleBook Library offers online eBooks for kids! Not only are
Reading and Writing Programs for Elementary Students
The forward-thinking program prepares students for a successful future. It concentrates on two vital skills, writing and public speaking. Classes focus on developing various types
Colour the World At Your Feet
Download the special BSM Colouring The World at Your Feet colouring sheets and share your creations online by tagging us @batashoemuseum and using #BSM
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
Virtual Summer Camps @ Sylvan Learning of Markham
Enroll in Sylvan of Markham’s Online Summer Camps starting July 6th!! Pre-K and Kindergarten R/W Camp: JK and SK French Camp: Grades 1-6 Math Edge:
Individual Counselling Sessions
Life can be tough, but so are you. We are here to listen and support your child/youth through their journey and all of lifes challenges.
Free Virtual Dance Classes
Join J’Danse Studio as we give back to our community and offer everyone FREE virtual dance classes for June, July and August. Classes for ages
School of Rock Remote Music Lessons
There are a growing number of families being asked to remain in their homes or limit travel. At School of Rock, the health and safety
TAC Sports & Lifetime Skills Academy Summer Camp 2020
Welcome to our TAC Sports & Lifetimes Skills Academy Camp for Summer of 2020! Offering online classes in June and traditional camps this summer. See
Scenic Caves Opens for the Season
We are thrilled to announce that once again we will be able to open our gates and welcome guests starting on Tuesday, June 23rd. Our
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Virtual Summer Cooking Day Camps
Join Rooks to Cooks’ chefs for live, interactive cooking classes for kids, aged 7-16! These delicious week-long, half-day cooking programs are sure to satisfy your
The STEAM Project – Summer Camp (JK – Gr.4)
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
Mad Science Virtual Summer Camps
Sign up for Mad Science Virtual Summer Camps! Our Live presenters will engage your children with fun, interactive and hands-on experiments. Step-by-step guided activities and
Pedalheads Summer Camps
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels. We combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment,
True North Mini Camps- Summer Sports Camps
In order to ensure children have the opportunity to remain active and social this summer, we have designed a new type of camp- one that
Main Street Kids Markham Summer Camp
Don’t miss our themed summer camps at Main Street Kids! With locations in Markham and Unionville, every week is unique with our fun themed camps.
Virtual STEAM Camp: Design Lab (Gr. 5-8)
Technology can be integrated with the real world to create limitless possibilities. Students will explore the use of technology, textiles, and electronics to be applied
Build Your Own STEAM Camp: Battle Bots (Gr. 5-8)
Design, build, and program a remote-controlled robot to take the competition ring and face off against other kids’ creations! Campers will learn new skills such
Virtual STEAM Camp: Mystery Box Missions (Gr. 3-6)
Themed mystery boxes with secret STEAM projects inside! Students will be immersed in a story where they will need to build their projects to solve
Build Your Own STEAM Camp: Arduino Playground (Gr. 5-8)
Arduinos are miniature computers that are designed to tinker and create with. They can be connected to and used with everything from Internet of Things
