Play, learn and have fun in Vaughan’s March Break camps!
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Registration opens on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 8:30 a.m.
Explore a variety of fun programs your children can enjoy this March
Break with the City of Vaughan! In-person March Break camps for kids aged four
to 12 years old will be held on weekdays from Monday, March 14 to Friday, March
18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Al Palladini, Chancellor, Dufferin Clark, Maple,
North Thornhill, Rosemount, Woodbridge and Vellore Village community centres. Online
registration opens on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 8:30 a.m. at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
Camp
offerings vary depending on location, and include:
Cartoon Computer
Animation (for children aged six to 11 years old): Bring your stories to
life! Learn to storyboard, create short computer-animated cartoons, television
shows or movies.
Location: Vellore Village Community Centre
Engineering of Travel (for children aged seven to 12 years old): Design your very own
boats, robots, rockets and roads to see who can travel the farthest and fastest
around the world.
Location: Al Palladini Community Centre
Hands-on Robotics (for children aged six to 11 years old): Using LEGO® education sets, build
several robots based on one of these themes: animals (creatures of all kinds),
transportation (cars/vehicles), or toys and tools.
Location: Dufferin Clark Community Centre
Film Making (for children aged nine to 14 years old): Film a blockbuster to watch
with family and friends! Learn how to storyboard, develop a script, experiment with
camera angles, edit, add special effects, music and titles.
Locations: Rosemount and Vellore Village community centres
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: North Thornhill Community Centre and Pierre Berton Heritage Centre
Learn to Love Skate (for children aged six to 12 years old): Learn skating basics such as balance,
control and gliding on two feet. One hour a day is dedicated to instructional
skating, followed by recreational skating featuring fun activities and games.
Locations:
Al Palladini, Maple, Rosemount and Woodbridge community centres
March Madness (for children aged four to 12 years old): Enjoy arts and crafts,
sports, games, dancing, themed activities and outdoor play, weather permitting.
(Participants will be split into junior and senior age groups.)
Locations:
Chancellor, Dufferin Clark, North Thornhill and Vellore Village community centres
Splash into Sports Camp (for children aged seven to 12 years old): Play some of your
favourite sports in and out of the water. Basketball, soccer and sporty theme
days are just a few of the exciting activities planned.
Locations:
Al Palladini, North Thornhill and Vellore Village community centres
Sticks and Steel Hockey (for children aged seven to 12 years old): Through instruction and
high tempo drills, players will 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, Maple, Rosemount and Woodbridge community centres
Teen Fitness Camp (for youth aged 12 to 16 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
two to three times a week.
Locations:
Father E. Bulfon, Maple and North Thornhill community centres
Kool Holidays (for children ages seven to 12 years old with
special needs): Spend your days creating arts and crafts, playing co-operative
games and staying active with new friends. With a focus on improving social
skills and friendship, experienced camp counsellors provide an intensive level
of attention, support and encouragement at this camp geared to individuals with
special needs.
Locations:
Dufferin and Maple community centres
Virtual
programs
The City
will also offer virtual programs live-streamed via Zoom for youth aged 11 to 16
years old during March Break. Programs include:
Babysitting Basics (for youth aged 11 to 14 years old): Learn some must-have babysitting skills
before your first job, including basic first aid, how to respond to an
emergency and manage difficult behaviour in a positive way.
Building an Online
Business 101 (for youth aged 12 to 16 years old):
Kick-start
your own online business! Craft a compelling business idea and strategy. Arm
yourself with marketing basics and find out how to pitch and promote your
business. Learn key digital tools and techniques to get your digital
entrepreneurial venture off the ground.
All
virtual programs will run for one and a half hours daily. Internet access and a
computer with audio and video capabilities are required. A Zoom link to the
program will be provided in the email confirmation upon registering. Parent or
guardian assistance may be required.
Browse all
available program details in the ‘School Break’ section of the Spring Recreation
eGuide
or visit vaughan.ca/camps for updates.
If you
require assistance creating an online registration account, call Access
Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca or watch this short
informational video.
Masks
are mandatory when entering, exiting, and travelling through City facilities
and while watching or waiting for program participants. Masks must be worn
while participating in programs, except during physical activity. Following the
Province’s announcement that Ontario will be
cautiously and gradually easing additional public health measures, the City
will no longer require proof of vaccination for patrons at community centres as
of Tuesday, March 1.
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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