Get ready for P.A. Day fun with Vaughan!
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Register for in-person or virtual programs to be held on Friday, Feb. 4
Do you have plans for your kids during the upcoming P.A. Day on Friday, Feb. 4? The City of Vaughan is offering in-person P.A. Day programs for children aged six to 12 at select community centres, and virtual programs livestreamed via Zoom for children aged four to 17 years old. Register today at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
In-person P.A. Day programs
A variety of exciting in-person programs will be held at select community centres.
School’s Out! (ages six to 12 years old)
Games, sports, arts and crafts, outdoor play (weather permitting).
Locations: Al Palladini, Maple and Vellore Village community centres
Hands on robotics: Beginner Workshop (ages six to nine years old)
Build several LEGO® robots, creatures or cars.
Location: Maple Community Centre
Open Canvas: Acrylic Painting Workshop (ages six to 10 years old)
Mix colours and apply different brushstrokes to create your own great masterpiece.
Location: Chancellor Community Centre
Masks are mandatory when entering, exiting and travelling throughout the facility, including while watching and/or waiting for participants in programs. Masks must be worn while participating in programs, except during physical activity.
Registration for in-person programs is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Details and direct links to registration can be found at vaughan.ca/camps.
If you require assistance registering, call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca. For more information on registered programs, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Virtual P.A. Day programs
A series of virtual programs will run for one or two hours and be livestreamed via Zoom.
Here Comes the Fun (for individuals with special needs, ages 10 to 17 years old)
Improve your fitness with light exercises, active games and stretches in a motivating, social environment.
Roblox Game Design: Building an Obby Course Workshop (ages seven to 12 years old)
Using Roblox Studio, design an awesome Roblox Obby game to share and play with your friends and family. Learn key game development and 3D game design skills – all while learning in an exciting and engaging online environment with other Roblox fans!
Sustainability City Workshop: Minecraft Greenhouse Design (ages eight to 13 years old)
Build your own automated greenhouse using Minecraft. Apply engineering design processes and electrical engineering concepts to explore the theme of urban gardening and green spaces and learn how they contribute to a more environmentally friendly, self-sustaining city.
Registration for virtual programs is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Details and direct links to registration can be found at vaughan.ca/camps.
A Zoom link to your program will be provided in your confirmation upon registering. Internet access and a computer with audio and video capabilities is required. Parent/guardian assistance may be required. Prepared supply kits are included in the cost of select programs and will be made available for curbside pickup at a community centre. For guidelines and more information, refer to our Virtual Programs Basics or Frequently Asked Questions webpages.
Proof of vaccination
All patrons visiting a City community centre must present the Province of Ontario’s enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code. Download it by visiting covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/, or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to have your vaccine certificate mailed.
The following proof of identification is acceptable for those aged 18 years and older (note: photo ID is not required) –
- Birth certificate
- Citizenship card
- Driver’s licence
- Government (Ontario or other) issued identification card, including health card
- Indian Status Card/Indigenous Membership Card
- Passport
- Permanent Resident card
All individuals aged 12 years and older who are entering an indoor municipal recreation facility, where organized sports are played and/or practiced, must provide identification and proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a valid medical exemption. In-person campers aged 12 years old must comply with this directive.
The following proof of identification is acceptable for those aged 12 to 17 years:
- Documentation issued by an institution or public body provided it includes their name and date of birth
- Examples include:
- Health card
- Library card
- Student ID
Also, children turning 12 years of age in 2022 will have a grace period of 12 weeks – or three months – from their birthday in which they will not need to show proof of vaccination at indoor sports and recreation facilities. This will allow those who are turning 12 years old to have enough time to get vaccinated.
Individuals who are unable to be fully vaccinated because they have an active medical exemption will need to show their enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code, along with a piece of ID. A written medical exemption is no longer accepted to access businesses and organizations that require proof of vaccination. To obtain a medical exemption, individuals must:
- mask an Ontario physician or registered nurse in the extended class to submit their exemption request directly to the public health unit where the issuer’s practice is located
- once the exemption is accepted and entered into COVaxON by the public health unit, individuals will be able to access their enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code through the COVID-19 vaccination portal
Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on the virus, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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