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The Best YYC Summer Day Camps

A Cool Day Camp For Your Budding Broadcast Journalists

- mom-101
- June 26, 2019
20 Tips Parents Of First-Time Overnight Campers Need To Know

Sending your child off for their first experience at overnight camp can be very emotional. Here are 20 tips to make this monumental experience A LOT easier for first-time parents.
- camps
- May 14, 2018
If You Have a Kid Who Loves Film, You’re Going to Want to Read This

Did you know that in addition to hosting the annual festival, TIFF offers a summer camp for kids? TIFF summer camp is aimed at children between the ages of eight and 17 who have a real passion for all-things film, and who would love the opportunity to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes.
- camps
- March 14, 2018
The Best YYC Summer Day Camps

Summer is on our minds—and registration for summer day camps comes along with that! Here are our picks for some fun camps that will keep your kids active, entertained and occupied this year.
- camps
- July 6, 2017
A Cool Day Camp for Your Budding Broadcast Journalists

Have you got a little journalist in your house? Here’s a pretty cool summer day camp for kids if you do.
- indoor-play
- November 1, 2017
Club Square is Ottawa’s Hottest Destination for Kids

Club Square, the new 'edutainment' facility in Ottawa’s West End, has everything kids (and parents) will love. From great summer day camps to classes in art, coding and LEGO building - there's something for everyone to take advantage of.
- family-life
- May 1, 2017
Crazy Things We Do for Our Kids

This year Mr. J wants to attend sleep away summer camp with his cousin.
- No Category
- June 13, 2017
The Truth About Bored Kids

Kids are supposed to be bored, they say.
- No Category
- June 13, 2017
My Son Didn’t Receive an Award for His Hard Work and I’m Glad!

What happens when your kid participates in a team sport and awards are given out and your child didn't receive one? This happened to my son at the end of his baseball camp.
- family-life
- August 14, 2015
Avoid Losing Your Mind With Summer Childcare

Like that first blush of love, the early weeks of summer—with their homework-free evenings and strolls to the ice cream shop—can really do no wrong.
- mom-101
- July 30, 2015
First Time at Sleepaway Camp: Tips for Mom

As milestones go, this is a pretty big one, in terms of the change and stress it brings. A sleepover night with the grandparents, or even a close friend
- family-life
- June 29, 2015
Best Toronto Spots on a Budget

These parks, events and places are perfect to keep your kidâs summer fun and your wallet full
- family-life
- June 29, 2015
Making Summertime Budget-Friendly and Fun

When I was a kid summer was a heady mix of camp and free-range fun. My parents had it easy.
- camps
- June 13, 2016
9 Fun Day Camps in Calgary

When it comes to summer, kids are kicking the door down to run out and play. These Calgary camps will have them stretching their muscles in new ways, and keep you from dashing around to find something to keep them busy.
- No Category
- June 9, 2016
Summertime, Solved

Summer's coming. Avoid choruses of 'I have nothing to do' by organizing their summer camps while there's still space. Here are our picks of the best summer day camps on offer in Vancouver this year.
- camps
- August 9, 2017
13 Awesome Summer Camps in Ottawa

Stop boredom in its tracks with one of these 14 fun day camps in Ottawa.
- gear
- April 25, 2016
24 Summer Camp Essentials

It's scary stuff sending them to camp for the first time, we know. Even though the camp sends a what-to-pack list, you want to know what they REALLY need to make their stay away from home perfect. Here are our picks for what to pack—from sleeping bags to stationary to the right light.
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- March 31, 2016
Have Lego, Will Travel

Summer's coming and bubble-blowing is only going to fascinate them for so long. We need a great camp that balances our kids' desire for something cool with our plan to keep their brain cells somewhat alert over the nine-week expanse of vacay. Both wishes are magically granted with Creative Club's engaging summer LEGO camps.
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- March 31, 2016
The Cure for Cabin Fever

The newest crop of camps in the city offer our lucky kidlets everything from creating video games to wall climbing to becoming a drama queen. We're happy to pass the reins over to the well-trained, enthusiastic and energetic staff at one of these great Toronto-based day camps.
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- March 31, 2016
Savvy Overnight Camp Guide

Sending your child to sleepaway camp for the first time is scary—so is deciding which camp to send them to. Fortunately, Ontario is filled with so many amazing choices for our kids to enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends and learn new skills. Space is getting limited so if you're serious about going, you should start considering now.
- No Category
- April 8, 2016
Savvy Overnight Camp Guide

Sending your child to sleepaway camp for the first time is scary—so is deciding which camp to send them to. Fortunately, Ontario is filled with so many amazing choices for our kids to enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends and learn new skills. Space is getting limited so if you're serious about going, you should start considering now.
- gear
- June 14, 2016
Savvy Overnight Camp Guide

Sending your child to overnight camp for the first time is scary—so is deciding which camp to send them to. Fortunately, Ontario is filled with so many amazing choices for our kids to enjoy the outdoors, meet new kids and learn new skills.
- mom-101
- April 10, 2013
When we ran our own summer camp

While it's nice to not be up to my eyeballs in pre-camp arrangements, I get a little nostalgic when I see the advertising this time of year.
- mom-101
- March 22, 2013
Camp Conversations of 2004

When Nicholas was six years old, he attended full-day camp for the first time.
- camps
- June 15, 2016
13 Camps in Calgary

Whether it's work or, dare we say, your child's boredom that drives you to look for alternative activities over the break, here are our 13 picks for camps that will keep them busy and happy through the summer.
- mom-101
- June 27, 2012
Bye Bye Kids, Hello Camp, Hello Me

Every year, end of May, same question. “Have you started packing?” I shake my head no but the question is on repeat.
- mom-101
- June 27, 2012
Muskoka Woods

Camp songs and campfires, silly skits and the Tuck Shop. I remember camp fondly
- family-life
- May 31, 2012
Top 5 Items Needed For Surviving Summer Camp – A Parent’s Guide

Summer's here and your baby is going off to camp. And while you're somewhat thrilled at the prospect of sending your child away for a week or two (or three), you're secretly terrified. Not just for her and her ability to deal with being away from you and
- mom-101
- February 2, 2012
Childhood Summers and #CampMemories

For us, camp meant freedom and adventure and fun and independence. Ten girls in each of ten little cabins, playing, singing, swimming, learning together for 7 whole days and nights. It was kind of like a week-long sleepover party. But with rules and daily
- gear
- April 25, 2016
24 Sleepover Camp Essentials

It's scary stuff sending them to camp for the first time, we know. Even though the camp sends a what-to-pack list, you want to know what they REALLY need to make their stay away from home perfect. Our list of 24 Sleepover Camp Essentials has you covered.
- No Category
- June 9, 2016
The League of Extraordinary Kids

Keep growing kids active all summer long with Kids Fitness League, a non-profit dedicated to keeping kids moving though a variety of programs for kids ages six through 12, including a Laser Tag camp, their Spartoon Action Camp, a Friday pizza party, before- and after-care at no extra cost.
- No Category
- June 9, 2016
Summer in the City

When it comes to summer, kids are kicking the door down to run out and play. These 9 fun Calgary summer day camps will have kids of all ages stretching their muscles in new ways, and keep you from dashing around to find something to keep them busy.
- camps
- April 18, 2016
10 Awesome Summer Camps

Every kid looks forward to summer vacation—and every parent counts the hours until the first ‘I'm bored.' Stop boredom before it happens with a fun day camp.
- camps
- April 20, 2016
12 Best Summer Camps in Calgary

It's doesn't take a mathematician to solve the tough problem of finding something for bored kids to do during the school-free summer months. Here's the solution.
- camps
- July 4, 2016
The Skinny on Summer Camps

Worried you missed the summer camp sign up boat? While it's true that some programs will already be booked solid, never fret; there are so many options, you're sure to find something to suit your schedule and your child's interests. Here's how we do it.

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