P.A. Day fun with Vaughan!
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Enjoy in-person or virtual programs on Friday, Nov. 19
Are you wondering what to do with your kids for the upcoming P.A.
Day on Friday, Nov. 19? The City of Vaughan is here to help by offering
in-person P.A. Day programs. Register today! Programs are open to children aged
six to 12 years old at select community centres.
Programs include:
School’s out! (for ages six to 12
years old)
Enjoy a day of activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, outdoor
play (weather permitting) and special events while making new friends.
Locations: Al
Palladini, North Thornhill and Vellore Village community centres
Nature wonders (for ages six to 12
years old with special needs)
Explore the natural wonders of the great outdoors – colours, plants, animals,
sights, sounds and smells – through seasonal sensory activities and play in a
scenic environment. Siblings are welcome.
Location: Vellore
Village Community Centre
Hands on robotics: beginner
workshop (for
ages six to nine years old)
Build LEGO® robots based on one of these themes: animals (creatures of
all kinds) or transportation (cars/vehicles). Grasp concepts on building
structures, sensors and gears, and learn fun facts about the robots along the
way.
Location: Maple
Community Centre
Masks are mandatory
when entering, exiting and travelling throughout the facility, and 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.
Recreational swimming
and skating will also be available at select community centres, as well as
bowling at Maple Community Centre. Pre-registration is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com and opens four days
and two hours in advance of the time block.
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.
Proof of vaccination
As of Sept.
22, 2021, Ontarians are required to be fully
vaccinated (PDF) with proof of vaccination along with ID to access
certain public settings and facilities – including community and fitness
centres. The enhanced
vaccine certificate with an official QR code is available for
download, making it easier, more secure and convenient for individuals to
provide proof of vaccination where required to do so.
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
In accordance with York Region Public Health and a
Letter of Instruction, effective Friday, Oct. 1, 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. The education period has ended, and enforcement
of this direction has begun. 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
Individuals with a
medical exemption are required to present identification and appropriate
written documentation from a medical doctor or registered nurse stating the
individual is exempt for a medical reason and the time period for the medical
reason.
Virtual P.A. Day
programs
A series of virtual
programs, live streamed via Zoom, will also be available for children aged four
to 17 years old.
Programs include:
Self-defence (for ages seven to 12
years old)
Explore traditional
karate-do, kobudo and self-defence, and learn basic punching and
blocking techniques.
Pipe cleaner crafts (for ages six to 10
years old)
Learn basic techniques and twist simple pipe cleaners into beautiful pieces
of art such as insects, flowers, animals and other cool things.
Brain games challenge (for ages seven to 12
years old)
Challenge your brain during an hour of riddles, brain teasers and quizzes
to keep your mind sharp.
Cartoon animation workshop
(for
ages seven to 11 years old)
Learn the basics of animation design and incorporate the animating
principle of “squash and stretch” to experience what a great animator you can
become.
Virtual reality avatars
workshop (for
ages nine to 12 years old)
Learn how to create high resolution, textured characters that can be seen
with VR devices and/or use in animations and video games.
Mechanical engineering workshop:
build a race car! (for
ages four to seven years old)
Explore the principles of speed and acceleration by building your very own
race car.
Sustainability city workshop:
Minecraft greenhouse design (for 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.
Roblox game design building and obby course workshop (for ages seven to 12 years old)
Design an obby obstacle course using Roblox Studio to share and play with your friends and family.
Olympic Stars (for ages 10 to 17
years old with special needs)
Exercises and fun game to boost
endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.
Registration for virtual
programs is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Details and direct
links to registration can be found at vaughan.ca/camps.
Virtual programs run for one to three hours. A Zoom link to your program
will be provided in your confirmation upon registering. Parent/guardian
assistance may be required. Prepared supply kits are included in the cost of
select programs and will be made available for curbside pick-up at a community centre. For guidelines and more information, refer to our Virtual Programs
Basics or Frequently Asked Questions webpages.
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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