Kids can get creative and active this holiday season!
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The City is offering an array of camps over the December break
School is almost out for the holidays, and you may be looking for
something the kids can do while they are off. The City of Vaughan has you
covered! Full-day in-person camps for children aged four to 17 years old will
be held at select community centres. There is still time to register at vaughan.perfectmind.com
so be sure to save your spot!
Camps run on weekdays beginning Tuesday, Dec. 27 until Friday, Jan. 6
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with flexible drop-off from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and
pickup between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
In addition to the classic Winter Adventures camp, where children ages
four to 12 can enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, games and sports, there are many
specialty camps to choose from. Highlights include:
Aqua Adventures (for children aged
seven to 12 years old)
Learn proper stroke techniques and water safety during daily swim lessons
followed by fun water play.
Locations: Chancellor and
Father E. Bulfon community centres
For the Love of Art (for children aged
seven to 12 years old)
Why choose between creative and performing arts when you can dance, do
improv, paint and draw?
Location: Al Palladini Community
Centre
Full STEAM Ahead! (for children aged seven to 12 years old)
Create
acrylic paintings and mosaic art, draw cartoons, model sculptures out of clay
or paper mâché. Then challenge yourself to exciting STEM activities like the
egg drop or marble run, and design innovative structures using simple craft
materials.
Locations: Al Palladini
and North Thornhill community centres
Learn to Love Skate (for children aged six to 12 years old)
Learn
balance, control, gliding on two feet, backwards skating, crossovers, turning
and stopping.
Locations: Al Palladini
and Maple community centres and Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena
Mission to Mars
with Minecraft (for children aged seven to 11
years old)
Complete a
variety of Minecraft missions that are necessary for survival and the
advancement of science on the Red Planet.
Location: Al Palladini
Community Centre
Splash into Sports (for children aged seven to 12 years old)
Play some
of your favourite sports in and out of the water. Basketball, soccer, sporty
theme days and daily swimming are just a few of the exciting activities
planned.
Locations: Maple and Vellore
Village community centres
Sticks and Steel Hockey
Camp (for children aged six to 12 years old)
Through
instruction and high tempo drills, players develop basic skills such as
stickhandling, making and receiving passes on both forehand and backhand,
shooting, stride/edge control and skating speed.
Locations: Al Palladini
and Maple community centres
Teen
Fitness (for youth ages 12 to 17 years old)
Learn
proper workout techniques, how to use cardio and weight training equipment, and
receive nutrition tips from Vaughan Fitness staff. Finish off your fitness
routine with a swim in the pool.
Location: North
Thornhill Community Centre
Ready for spring?
Registration is underway for March Break Camps, running from March 13 to
March 17 at select community centres and the Vaughan Studios &
Event Space
for children ages four to 15. Save your spot now at vaughan.perfectmind.com
If you require
assistance registering, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca.
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