If you and your little one need a fun, quick, free afternoon activity next Saturday, Nov. 8th, head to the Spadina Road Library for a wee bit of dino doings.
Here's the scoop:
"Learn about the dinosaurs at the Royal Ontario Museum. Make a dinosaur craft to take home."
Cheers,
Vanessa
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Sunday, November 2, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Local Summer Camp Options
Most parents in Toronto know about the summer camps that take place at Harbourfront and other, larger venues. But our area has some options, too, if you'd like to keep it 'all in the neighbourhood.'
Not only do you support our local businesses/daycares that way, pick up and drop off usually is much more convenient, as well.
Palmerston Community Daycare runs a summer camp. Housed within Palmerston P.S., camp hours are a work-friendly 8:30 to 5:30 pm and the price is right at $215 a week ($185 for weeks with stat holidays). Activities are creative and field trips are included.
PCDC Summer Camps are perfect, IMHO, for children from 6 to 10 years who aren't sports nuts, or who prefer a more nuturing, cosier atmosphere than something like the Harbourfront camp can provide.
Registration has begun and runs until May 30th.
Spadina House, neighbour to Casa Loma, operates summer camps for various ages, depending on the week. Options include Move Star camp; Flapper camp; and Adventures in Archeology.
Most camps are two weeks in length and cost $315 to $360. They run from 9 am to 4 pm, but you can pay $45 to $50 to cover 8 am to 5 pm care.
Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre on Bloor, opposite Christie Pits park, is home to a wide variety of summer camps.
Fees vary, of course, based on the type of camp. Registration began March 4th, so I wouldn't wait much longer to enrol.
The ROM has a variety of camp and "summer club" options, many of which are fully enrolled already. The half-day and full-day activities are aimed at children from ages five to 16, so there's something for everyone.
Most are two weeks in length and the costs -- you guessed it! -- varies widely, depending on the type of course and after-care options. Half-day options begin at $235 per two-week session for non-members. ROM members get a discount.
The Gardiner Museum, which is devoted to clay art, has a variety of mostly half-day camps. It is across the street from the ROM, so within easy walking/biking distance.
Costs are relatively high, but so are material costs and campers come home with some delectable artistic creations.
The Summer Camps at St. Alban's Boys and Girls' Club on Palmerston Avenue are open for registration now; they definitely fill up quickly!
If you're not a member, you'll have to join. Family membership is $65 annually. Costs for camps are $160 a week with the usual extended care offered for a very reasonable fee.
Summer camp themes include everything from "variety," to circus arts, to skateboarding, to LEGO/science.
Do you have a basketball fan on your hands? Check out Albany Avenue Basketball camps.
Offered in July only in the gym at Royal St. George's College on Albany Avenue, the 9 am to 3 pm day camp is "for all Boys & Girls regardless of experience, size or ability." No ages are mentioned, but it seems to be for slightly older campers.
Happy camping!
Vanessa
Not only do you support our local businesses/daycares that way, pick up and drop off usually is much more convenient, as well.
Palmerston Community Daycare runs a summer camp. Housed within Palmerston P.S., camp hours are a work-friendly 8:30 to 5:30 pm and the price is right at $215 a week ($185 for weeks with stat holidays). Activities are creative and field trips are included.
PCDC Summer Camps are perfect, IMHO, for children from 6 to 10 years who aren't sports nuts, or who prefer a more nuturing, cosier atmosphere than something like the Harbourfront camp can provide.
Registration has begun and runs until May 30th.
Spadina House, neighbour to Casa Loma, operates summer camps for various ages, depending on the week. Options include Move Star camp; Flapper camp; and Adventures in Archeology.
Most camps are two weeks in length and cost $315 to $360. They run from 9 am to 4 pm, but you can pay $45 to $50 to cover 8 am to 5 pm care.
Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre on Bloor, opposite Christie Pits park, is home to a wide variety of summer camps.
Fees vary, of course, based on the type of camp. Registration began March 4th, so I wouldn't wait much longer to enrol.
The ROM has a variety of camp and "summer club" options, many of which are fully enrolled already. The half-day and full-day activities are aimed at children from ages five to 16, so there's something for everyone.
Most are two weeks in length and the costs -- you guessed it! -- varies widely, depending on the type of course and after-care options. Half-day options begin at $235 per two-week session for non-members. ROM members get a discount.
The Gardiner Museum, which is devoted to clay art, has a variety of mostly half-day camps. It is across the street from the ROM, so within easy walking/biking distance.
Costs are relatively high, but so are material costs and campers come home with some delectable artistic creations.
The Summer Camps at St. Alban's Boys and Girls' Club on Palmerston Avenue are open for registration now; they definitely fill up quickly!
If you're not a member, you'll have to join. Family membership is $65 annually. Costs for camps are $160 a week with the usual extended care offered for a very reasonable fee.
Summer camp themes include everything from "variety," to circus arts, to skateboarding, to LEGO/science.
Do you have a basketball fan on your hands? Check out Albany Avenue Basketball camps.
Offered in July only in the gym at Royal St. George's College on Albany Avenue, the 9 am to 3 pm day camp is "for all Boys & Girls regardless of experience, size or ability." No ages are mentioned, but it seems to be for slightly older campers.
Happy camping!
Vanessa
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Happy 100th Birthday to the ROM!
The Royal Ontario Museum turns 100 today. Reason to celebrate!The ROM has a lot of centenary celebrations and events planned, of course.
Toronto Star Urban Issues reporter Christopher Hume discusses how the building represents 100 years of architecture.
The storied museum also is collecting people's stories about visiting; share your own, if you wish.
Cheers,
Vanessa
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Last Day of Holiday Family Activities at The ROM
The elementary and high school kids go back to school tomorrow after a two-week break. If you want to sneak in a last bit of fun, you might want to head over to the ROM.
The museum's last day of family programming features building a giant LEGO chess piece; a "dino" lounge for the younger-than-five crowd; storytelling at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm; and more.
All activities are free with admission.
Cheers,
Vanessa
The museum's last day of family programming features building a giant LEGO chess piece; a "dino" lounge for the younger-than-five crowd; storytelling at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm; and more.
All activities are free with admission.
Cheers,
Vanessa
Friday, October 18, 2013
Busy Autumn at The ROM
I just received the latest ROM flyer, which is always a good reminder of all the wonderful events going on there all the time.
For instance, tomorrow night there is a lecture, The Looting of the Iraq Museum, with Col. Matthew Bogdanos and Prof. McGuire Gibson.
"Through eyewitness accounts, thoughtful debate and informed discussion, our panel of professors, archaeologists, lawyers, and historians explore recent events in Iraq, Syria, and other parts of what was ancient Mesopotamia.
Together they will help us understand what happened in Iraq, and how we can act differently in the future to protect our irreplaceable archaeological record.
For instance, tomorrow night there is a lecture, The Looting of the Iraq Museum, with Col. Matthew Bogdanos and Prof. McGuire Gibson.
"Through eyewitness accounts, thoughtful debate and informed discussion, our panel of professors, archaeologists, lawyers, and historians explore recent events in Iraq, Syria, and other parts of what was ancient Mesopotamia.
Together they will help us understand what happened in Iraq, and how we can act differently in the future to protect our irreplaceable archaeological record.
General Public: $20
ROM Member: $15
Student: $10"
Cheers,
Vanessa
ROM Member: $15
Student: $10"
Cheers,
Vanessa
Friday, November 2, 2012
3rd World Canada Tour Stop Nov. 8th at the ROM
The ROM is not just about dinosaurs and crystals... it's a hotbed of events, too. Aren't we lucky that it's on our doorstep?
This upcoming Nov. 8th event includes a screening of 3rd World Canada.
Vanessa
Here are the details:
"3rd World Canada - Building relationships for change between First Nations and Canadians
Thursday, November 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm This upcoming Nov. 8th event includes a screening of 3rd World Canada.
Vanessa
Here are the details:
"3rd World Canada - Building relationships for change between First Nations and Canadians
| Status: | Available |
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (K.I.) and Productions Cazabon are bringing the national 3rd World Canada Tour to the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto to build relationships for change between First Nations and Canadians.
Join us November 8th to participate in the tour! The evening will commence with a performance from the K.I. Youth Drum Group: Waking Spirit Singers.The documentary 3rd World Canada will be introduced by special guests including Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy and filmmaker Andrée Cazabon. Afterwards, K.I. community leaders and film participants will host a discussion with the audience and recognize local aboriginal artists. Local Outreach Projects will be highlighted throughout the theatre and online at 3rd World Canada to connect Torontonians with current reconciliation initiatives. The 3rd World Canada Tour is part of an on-going social movement to engage Canadians as allies to First Nations. Through friendship – this tour can act as a catalyst for change in Canada. | |
| Location: |
Royal Ontario Museum, Level 1B
Signy and Cléophée Eaton TheatreClick here to buy tickets." |
Monday, May 7, 2012
War of 1812 Talk Tuesday At The ROM
Attention history buffs:
"Heritage Toronto is partnering with the ROM and the Toronto Public Library to present the War of 1812 Bicentennial Talks, supported by The McLean Foundation and Luminato.
Join us for this unique series of seven lectures, debates and conversations commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Hear an introduction to the War, and learn how the war affected areas beyond the former Town of York (now Toronto) - in Scarborough, Etobicoke, and the area north of the town (York Township). Enjoy a popular ROM History Wars debate, or a Toronto Public Library conversation and lecture.
All events but the ROM debate are free.
Series begins with:
1812: THE BIG PICTURE
Dr. Carl Benn, author of The War of 1812
Royal Ontario Museum Theatre
Tuesday, May 8 - 7:00 PM
A few seats are still available. Please RSVP here.
Click here for full listings."
Cheers,
Vanessa
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Doctor's Photo Exhibit at the ROM, House Calls
House Calls is on at the ROM.
This is an excerpt of Carol Goar's article about the exhibit:
"It is a Toronto doctor's photo essay of elderly Canadians trapped in their homes and forsaken by the health-care system. They're too frail or disabled to get to a physician's office. And physicians are too busy to come to them."
Sounds relevant, touching and interesting.
"It is a Toronto doctor's photo essay of elderly Canadians trapped in their homes and forsaken by the health-care system. They're too frail or disabled to get to a physician's office. And physicians are too busy to come to them."
Sounds relevant, touching and interesting.
Vanessa
Saturday, February 27, 2010
The New ROM Bat Cave Is Open
Back in the day, prior to places like Wonderland being on our doorstep, it was a big, scary deal to go to the ROM and brave the bat cave.When, as an adult, I took my children back there, I was shocked. How did such a dark, scary place become so... tame?
Innocence, meet experience.
Anyway, the ROM, in its wisdom, has redone the Bat Cave and the grand reopening is this weekend. March has being declared Bat Month. Smart, when you think about: vampires are all the rage now and even if children aren't interested in the Bat Cave, nostalgic parents no doubt will drag wee ones down there to see it themselves.
Enjoy!
Vanessa
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