Not your typical summer camp:
Take Action Camp is a week-long social justice-themed summer camp that caters to kids with all levels of interest in local and global issues, giving them the tools and support to take action for the causes they care about.
Plant a butterfly garden this spring
Creating a butterfly garden provides a wonderful opportunity for your children to be outside breathing in fresh air, soaking up sunshine, and digging in the
Reading games: No planning required
Stuck inside during March Break? Tired of all the usual games? Try these fun ideas and improve your children’s reading skills at the same time.
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.
City Parent Family Show Sunday, Feb. 10
City Parent is going to Toronto’s famous castle for a day that offers visitors many extras as well as free admission for children age 13 under.
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
School Heroes Unite
November 14 to 18 was Anti-Bullying Week 2011. I agree with the general spirit of the initiative but it is my opinion that anti-bullying programs only beget more bullying
Enjoy these scream parks
Screemers Canada’s haunted houses are open for the Halloween season. This is the 19th terrifying season at the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place in Toronto. It is sure to be a great one with three new hau
Burlington Twins fun for family
Take your kids to see great baseball at Nelson Park in Burlington, home to the Burlington Twins
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:
Try these alternative winter sports
If you can’t beat winter, it’s best to make the most of it
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
Dad’s Count 2010 Conference June 12
With Father's Day just around the corner, get ready for Dads Count 2010 Conference on June 12. Come out and join the party where fathers of all ages get together to discuss, teach and learn the latest techniques when it