Kids can get creative and active this holiday season!

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Kids can get creative and active this holiday season!

12/7/2022 10:00 AM

The City is offering an array of camps over the December break

School is almost out for the holidays, and you may be looking for something the kids can do while they are off. The City of Vaughan has you covered! Full-day in-person camps for children aged four to 17 years old will be held at select community centres. There is still time to register at vaughan.perfectmind.com so be sure to save your spot!

Camps run on weekdays beginning Tuesday, Dec. 27 until Friday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with flexible drop-off from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and pickup between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

In addition to the classic Winter Adventures camp, where children ages four to 12 can enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, games and sports, there are many specialty camps to choose from. Highlights include:

Aqua Adventures (for children aged seven to 12 years old)

Learn proper stroke techniques and water safety during daily swim lessons followed by fun water play.

Locations: Chancellor and Father E. Bulfon community centres

For the Love of Art (for children aged seven to 12 years old)

Why choose between creative and performing arts when you can dance, do improv, paint and draw?

Location: Al Palladini Community Centre

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: Al Palladini and North Thornhill community centres

Learn to Love Skate (for children aged six to 12 years old)

Learn balance, control, gliding on two feet, backwards skating, crossovers, turning and stopping.

Locations: Al Palladini and Maple community centres and Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena

Mission to Mars with Minecraft (for children aged seven to 11 years old)

Complete a variety of Minecraft missions that are necessary for survival and the advancement of science on the Red Planet.

Location: Al Palladini Community Centre

Splash into Sports (for children aged seven to 12 years old)

Play some of your favourite sports in and out of the water. Basketball, soccer, sporty theme days and daily swimming are just a few of the exciting activities planned.

Locations: Maple and Vellore Village community centres

Sticks and Steel Hockey Camp (for children aged six to 12 years old)

Through instruction and high tempo drills, players 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 and Maple community centres

Teen Fitness (for youth ages 12 to 17 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.

Location: North Thornhill Community Centre

Ready for spring? Registration is underway for March Break Camps, running from March 13 to March 17 at select community centres and the Vaughan Studios & Event Space for children ages four to 15. Save your spot now at vaughan.perfectmind.com

If you require assistance registering, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca.

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