Digging for dinos
This past weekend, we went on a dinosaur adventure at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Battle of the Titans is a formidable clash between a Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops and a perfect outing for young children.
Getting your hands dirty
I’ve spent most of life playing in one garden or another. Both my grandmother and mother nurtured my green thumb from an early age.
Grandparents can teach golf
Spring time makes most people think about lots of things. The days are longer, the flowers are peeking through the garden and baseball teams are getting back to their diamonds
Amusement park safety tips
With summer in full swing, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings
Fight dragons and find treasure
Families can cast spells, reveal hidden treasures, and defeat a fire-breathing dragon with the launch of the world’s largest action adventure game called MagiQuest
Tips on finding a summer camp
In the dead of winter, with heads buried in piles of homework or deep in a scarf, kids can only reminisce about days spent diving, splashing, hiking, running and simply relishing the sun at summer camp
Camps
If you are looking to choose a summer camp experience for your child then you already have an understanding of the positive impact summer camp can have on children
Preparing for the First-Time Camp Experience
Is this the summer that your child will attend an overnight camp for the first time? Here are some things to consider:
New indoor soccer facility
Players Paradise Sports Complex in Stoney Creek is a new indoor sports facility with world-class amenities and programs
Choosing your child’s first overnight camp
An overnight camp can give your school-aged child an amazing experience, but finding and selecting a camp may seem overwhelming to busy families, especially those with first-time campers. Here are the basics to get you started
Origins of the prom
High school seniors are getting ready to don their evening attire, climb into stretch limousines and head to gymnasiums across the country, which have been magically transformed into classy reception sites thanks to crepe paper and mood
How to choose a riding camp
The best thing my parents ever did for me was to send me to horseback riding camp. Maybe it was to get me out of their hair over the summer months, but it piqued my interest and has lead to
Get Ready For Camp
Parents intending to send their kids to camp sometimes have difficulty accepting the idea that a teenager can fulfill the role of leader, teacher or surrogate parent
Valentine’s Day romance, even if you have kids
Valentine's Day romance, even if you have kids. Most couples will tell you that having children is a blessing. Children expand the family and open up the household to joy and laughter. Children do require a lot of time and
Cottage or Camp
Cottage or Camp? Each vacation type has advantages. As a camp director, I often heard parents comment, "But we don't need to send our child to camp. We have a cottage." Certainly cottage life provides a child with a happy,
Puzzles through the grades
Puzzles are a terrific way for children of all ages to keep sharp. Here's how they can help throughout various stages of development
Choosing a Summer Camp: 10 questions to ask
You know what you want your camper to gain from a summer camp experience, so how do you go about making sure he gets it?
The ultimate floating resort
The ultimate floating resort. The Oasis of the Seas is the world’s largest ship and has everything for families. When you first see the glamourous and glitzy Royal Promenade of the Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship