Sign your kids up for Vaughan’s P.A. Day programming
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Register now for arts and crafts, games, sports and more on
Friday, Oct. 21!
Do you have plans for your kids for the
upcoming P.A. Day on Friday, Oct. 21? If not, you’re in luck! The City of Vaughan
is offering programming for children aged seven to 13 at select community
centres throughout the city.
Kids can spend the day enjoying a variety of programs
including arts and crafts, games, sports, pastel drawing, robotics, outdoor
play (weather permitting) and learning squash. Pre-registration is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/camps.
Programs include:
School’s Out! (for
ages seven to 12 years old)
Enjoy a day of camp activities, including games, sports,
arts and crafts, outdoor play and special events while making new friends!
Locations: Chancellor, Maple, North Thornhill and Vellore
Village community centres from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conquer the Court: Squash (for ages nine to 13 years old)
Ready to “squash” your opponent? Learn how to play squash from a pro – from
game rules and tactics to practicing stroke techniques through drills tailored
to individual ability. Off the court, challenge yourself to fitness activities,
and get cross-training and nutrition advice to strengthen your squash game.
Locations: Al Palladini and Maple community centres from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hands-on Robotics: Beginner Workshop (for ages nine to 12 years old)
Enter the exciting world of LEGO® robotics! Build several
robots based on one of these themes: animals (creatures of all kinds) or
transportation (cars/vehicles).
Location: Maple Community Centre from 9 a.m. to noon and 1
p.m. to 4 p.m.
World of Dinosaurs: Pastel Drawing (for ages seven to 13 years old)
Travel back in time to the land of lost creatures. Learn
pastel drawing and texturing techniques to illustrate different types of
dinosaurs in varying artistic styles ranging from realism, graphic and cartoon.
Locations: Maple and North Thornhill community centres from
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Vellore Village Community Centre from 1 p.m. to 2:30
p.m.
Family swim lesson (for
ages three and up)
Learn introductory, survival swim instruction as a family
in this one-time, learn-to-swim session, designed for swimmers of all levels.
The swim instructor will assess what swim level each family member should
register in. Note: individual registration is required for each family member.
Registration includes access to recreational swimming following the lesson.
Regular admission guidelines apply for swim participants nine years of age and
under.
Locations: Chancellor and Maple pools for $10 per family
member.
Drop-in activities
Recreational swimming, skating, sports and game rooms are
also available on Friday, Oct. 21 at community centres across the city. View
schedules at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Pre-registration and pre-payment are available for
your convenience one week before the scheduled activity.
If you require assistance registering, call the City at 905-832-2281,
email RecCSD@vaughan.ca
or visit your local community centre.
Already have plans for next week’s P.A. Day? You can
register for P.A. Day programming on Friday, Nov. 18. For more information, view
the School Break section of the Fall Recreation eGuide or visit vaughan.ca/camps.
For more
information on registered programs, refer to the Online Account and
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