Spend Friday’s PA Day with us!

Nov. 7, 2020 10:00 a.m.
​Recreation Services and Vaughan Public Libraries are offering a variety of virtual activities

 

Looking for ways to keep your kids active and engaged from home during the PA Day on Friday, Nov. 13? The City of Vaughan has you covered with many fun and safe online activities to choose from. 

For preschoolers, children and youth, Recreation Services is offering the following virtual programs:

 

  • Train your brain: Compete in a board game battle and brain game challenge or learn about nature and how to explore local green spaces.
  • Get creative: Discover the ancient art of paper folding (origami) or find ways to twist and turn pipe cleaners into beautiful masterpieces.
  • Kick, pose, play and stretch: Take a jab at karate or practice basic yoga moves to improve balance, strength, flexibility and co-ordination.  
  • Olympic Stars for kids with special needs: Stay active while at home – exercise, gain confidence, bust boredom and – most of all – have fun! 

 

Each activity is one hour in length, costs $10 and will be livestreamed on Zoom by City instructors. Online registration is underway at vaughan.ca/RecOnline. Pre-registration is required. An information package and Zoom link will be emailed in advance. For more information or to obtain a registration barcode and PIN, contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email reccsd@vaughan.ca. 

Vaughan Public Libraries

Jump into a world of storytelling! Visit VPL’s website to explore games, videos and activities offered for preschoolers, children and teenagers. Preschoolers can enjoy a selection of fun story time videos, alphabet activities and scavenger hunts – all online. Older children and teens can test their knowledge with exciting math and science challenges and mysterious digital escape rooms. To view a full list of online activities, visit the VPL at Home webpage. 

City swimming pools

Calling all mermaids and mermen! For those looking to get out of the house, there are special recreation swim times to help keep kids active during this PA Day. Pre-registration is required and opens on Monday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 a.m. Aquafitness, recreational and length swimming is available to pool and Vaughan Fitness members who have kept their membership on hold, as well as the general public, for a pre-paid, single visit fee of $3.25 (plus HST). Registration details, pool schedules and links to guidelines are available at vaughan.ca/swim. 

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