Camps and After school activities Taylor Statten Camps Beautiful setting, amazing adventures, friends for life! The Taylor Statten Camps, a fourth generational family-owned and operated summer camps, are nestled in beautiful Algonquin Park, Ontario. Camp Ahmek for Boys (1921) and Camp Wapomeo for Girls (1924) have a unique brother-sister relationship grown from
nearly 90 years of shared history. We offer an unrivaled balance of out-trip and in-camp programming. Canoe trips range in length from an overnight to 50 days, and routes that explore much of northern Ontario and eastern Quebec. The camps share several facili-
ties and the campers get together throughout the summer for special events and weekly activities. An adventure of a lifetime! Please contact us at Tel: 416.486.6959, Fax: 416.486.1837 or Web: www.taylorstattencamps.com
The North Toronto Institue of Music Fourteen years in music education The North Toronto Institute of Music offers instruction in most instruments, singing, theory and pre-school classes. The school enables students of all ages to develop self-expression and confidence in their music making within a caring and stimulating environment.
Students are encouraged to participate in semi-annual student recitals, master classes and festivals. They can also work towards RCM exaninations. The Institute is starting new courses, including a choir program, a jazz and pop
singing course, culminating in a tour of a real recording studio. All teachers have extensive teaching experience, and many are award-winning artists as well. For more information, please check out our website: www.ntimusic.com.
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Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin studied the effects of educational TV on preschoolers aged 2 to 7 years. Younger children (2-3 years old) who watched a few hours of educational TV every week scored higher on academic tests three years later than did their peers who did not watch the programs. On the other hand, entertainment television had the opposite effect: lowering test scores in reading, vocabulary, and math. Research Head Dr. Aletha C. Huston
concluded that educational TV is an “important vehicle for children to get some early learning,” and noted the benefits of “better school readiness and better academic skills.” Huston recommends that parents “use television carefully” and screen the viewing choices of their young children. Educational TV is but one educational tool at a parent’s disposal, but it is by no means a magic bullet. Playing an educational DVD on a continuous loop is no sub-
stitute for one-on-one, quality time spent with your child: reading to them, showing them the world around them, and answering their questions. Finding the right balance is critical. Vince Bacani is an education consultant and owner of the local Tutor Doctor office. To learn more about Tutor Doctor’s oneon-one, customized, in-home tutoring services, contact 416-705-3975 or vbacani@ tutordoctor.com. Visit them online at www. tutordoctor.com.
Yamaha Music School 2009 Yamaha Music School Yamaha believes that everyone can create, perform and enjoy music, resulting in an enriched life. World-famous Yamaha courses are designed for specific ages: Tunes For Twos (age 2-3) encourages singing, movement and rhythmic play. Junior Music Course (age 3-5) develops aural/ music skills using the keyboard. Young Musicians Course (age 6-8) develops musicianship/keyboard skills. Piano Club (age 8-10) teaches piano styles and keyboard
ensembles. Guitar Course (age 7-adult) teaches strumming/solo/ensemble playing. Violin Course (age 8-adult) teaches classical/alternative music with motivating software accompaniments. We also offer cello lessons! Flute and Sax Courses (age 10+) develop basic technique through solo/ensemble playing with motivating software accompaniments. Drum Course (age 10+) teaches today’s popular beats with motivating
software accompaniments. Keyboard Club (teens/adults) teaches all about today’s electronic keyboards. Seniors Keyboard Course (age 65+) - making music improves quality of life – it’s an ideal way to learn a new skill while meeting new friends. We also offer lessons for seniors at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (@ DVP and Wynford Dr.). For more information, visit www.yamahamusicschool.ca.
YWCA Camp Tapawingo Tap into Tapawingo… And tap into an 80 year tradition of adventure and fun. For girls 6-15 years of age, the Y.W.C.A.’s Camp Tapawingo turns a summer exper ience into a summer of life-time memories. The relaxed atmosphere of an all-girl’s setting creates the perfect environment for embarking on a girl’s road to self-discovery, confidence, achievement and FUN.
Our Georgian Bay location provides for a broad range of activities-swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking as well as climbing, crafts, paddlemaking, dance, drama and woodworking. Whether it is making friends, singing by a campfire, special events, games, or sportsevery day is a new adventure. A range of
trips are offered from overnight canoe trips to a five day trip. Our sessions run 2 or 3 weeks with a one-week option for younger girls and a special 6 week leadership program for 16 year old girls. For slide show information or a brochure call the Camping office at 416-652-9374. Please visit www.ywcatoronto.org