excelHR March Break Guide 2022

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CALGARY

MARCH BREAK GUIDE 2022

CAMPS & ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

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VANCOUVER

GTA

GREATER TORONTO AREA

GREAT BIG THEATRE COMPANY CAMP

ACTIVE KIDS ZONE CAMP

MAD SCIENCE OF TORONTO

Ages 6-14 March 14-18

Ages 5-12 March 14-18

Grades 1-6 March 14-18

Learn acting tips, costume design & more with an end-of-week performance to stimulate and challenge campers of all age levels.

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Your children will enjoy crafts, Presenters will engage your children cooking, ceramics, karaoke, sports, with hands-on experiments. Guided an indoor playground, and more. activities and demonstrations turn We've also added carnival games screen time into learning time. Virtual this year! Click Here & in-person options. Click Here

KIDNASIUM INC. MARCH BREAK CAMP

DESIGNING MODIFICATIONS: MINECRAFT

BECOME A YOUTUBER!

Ages 3-12 March 14-18

Ages 8-15 March 14-18

Ages 8-15 March 14-18

Packed full of activities such as Manipulate and master Minecraft® by Ninjas will learn how to create their gymnastics, ninja, crafts, STEM & making unique mods (modifications)! own YouTube channel, including more, this camp offers a fun, action- Using basic block-based coding, ninjas how to film and design unique packed way to enjoy the weeklong will learn procedures, conditionals, and channel art, profile pictures, and break. Click Here variables. Click Here video thumbnails. Click Here

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GTA

GREATER TORONTO AREA

THE STEAM PROJECT CAMP

THE CHEF UPSTAIRS: MIDTOWN CAMP

TAC SPORTS & TECH CAMP

Grades SK-8 March 14-18

Ages 7-16 March 14-18 or 21-25

Ages 3.5-12 March 14-18 or 20-25

Campers will explore their creative side A hands-on experience to help kids while building and designing at this get comfortable in the kitchen, try Makerspace that provides access to new foods and be creative. Our chefs robotics, 3D printers & woodworking will learn to make all recipes from tools. Click Here scratch. Click Here

Offering a huge variety of activities, age ranges, and locations around the city, this is the camp for children interested in sports. Click Here

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Go for a scenic hike and walk. Explore dozens of trails such as Sun Valley and High Park. blogto.com March 12-14. Fireside Munsch. Enjoy John Kennedy’s hit show live at the Wychwood Theatre, where both kids and adults are guaranteed a laugh. eventbrite.ca March 17-19. Skate on the Square. Located at Mississauga Celebration Square, bring your family out for a nice free winter skate. mississauga.ca March 12, 19, 26. Evergreen Brick Works. Make a day of it by browsing through the indoor farmers' market, featuring produce and other artisan goods. evergreen.ca March 15. Mini Pop Kids. Children age 6-12 are invited to dance and sing their hearts out at this participatory concert. tickets.brampton.ca Visit the Art Gallery of Ontario. Browse the gallery's ever-changing current exhibits and its extensive permanent collections, which feature top Canadian artists. ago.ca

OTTAWA

CAMP FORTUNE SPRING BREAK LESSONS

GREAT BIG THEATRE COMPANY CAMP

MOUNT PAKENHAM SKI CAMP

Ages 7 and Up March 7-18

All Ages March 14-18

Ages 6 and Up March 14-16 OR 17-19

Spring break is an ideal time to learn to ski or snowboard or improve your skills. Head to the slopes to enjoy this year's March break. Click Here

(Offered virtually) A variety of new content and an end-of-week performance to stimulate and challenge all spring break campers.

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Offering a minimum of three hours of ski instruction per day, plus other activities such as tubing, snowshoeing, movies and more!

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UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA: GEE-GEES SPORTS CAMP

THE STEAM PROJECT VIRTUAL CAMP

VIRTUAL CAMP CANON

Ages Open March 14-18

Grades 1 to 8 March 14-18

Ages 8-16 March 14-18

This bilingual, multi-sport camp A hands-on learning experience where This 5-day program introduces encourages the development of creativity and imagination is key. Kids campers to basic photographic athletic skills through sports, games develop their skills, while building their techniques and concepts, including and activities. own tiny home or robot online. portraits and nature photography.

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OTTAWA

COOKSMART MARCH BREAK CAMP

RAVENS MARCH BREAK CAMP

RA CAMPS FOR KIDS

Ages 6-12 March 15-17

Ages 5-14 March 14-18

Ages 4-11 March 14-18

A fun virtual program that lets kids have a great hands-on experience learning food safety, good nutrition and how to make tasty snacks.

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This fun and friendly camp offers kids daily classes and the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports and activities.

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The RA Day Camp delivers a diverse daily schedule of age-specific activities, arts and crafts, physical activity and outdoor fun.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

Get Active at Altitude Gym with a unique climbing experience. http://altitudegym.ca/en/kanata/ Escape Manor Junior. Kids and parents can put their minds together to try escaping the Forbidden Forest, Candy Conspiracy and more. https://www.escapemanorjr.com/ Create Your Own Maple Syrup Fun Tour. Celebrate the sweet, natural treat that is maple syrup. https://ottawatourism.ca/en/ottawa-insider/maple-syrup-fun-ottawaregion LIVE Virtual Haunted Campfire with Ottawa Ghost Tours. There is no shortage of strange and eerie stories. https://hauntedwalk.com/ottawa-tours/ Visit the animals at the Little Rays Nature Centre. https://littlerays.org/visit-the-zoos Eat and play board games with the whole family at Level One. https://levelonegamepub.com/

VANCOUVER

SHORELINE STUDIOS: CRAFTING THE ACTOR

DIRTY APRON: KIDS COOKING CAMP

DIRTY APRON: TEEN COOKING CAMP

Ages 7-18 March 14-18 or 21-25

Ages 7-11 March 14-18

Ages 12-17 March 21-25

An introduction to what it takes to become a film and TV actor! Train with top-working actors to gain practical, comprehensive experience. Click Here

Young cooks will be guided through a week of cooking & baking. Kids will be actively engaged in the cooking process from start to finish.

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Teenage students are actively engaged in the cooking process and get hands-on experience making meals with fresh, local ingredients.

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UBC SPRING BREAK CAMPS

ART & NATURE EXPLORATION CAMP

UPHORIA YOGA: HALF & FULL DAY CAMPS

Ages 4+ March 14-18 or 21-25

Ages 8-11 March 21-25

Ages 3-12 March 14-18 or 21-25

The University of British Columbia has options for everyone! With music, swimming, skateboarding camps and more, there's a passion for every kid. Click Here

The fun drawing & painting projects include things like animals, insects, landscape, dinosaurs & cats! Everyone works at their own pace & all supplies are included. Click Here

We encourage kids to explore and be creative with yoga, mindful games, songs & stories. Your child will build confidence & cultivate mind-body awareness. Click Here

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VANCOUVER

FREE KICK: SOCCER CAMP

ELEVATE ULTIMATE SPRING BREAK

DIGITAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS CAMP

Ages 6-12 March 14-18 or 21-25

Ages 6-19 March 14-18 or 21-25

Ages 8-18 March 14-18 or 21-25

A great opportunity to learn skills and decision-making, and play lots of fun games. All players receive a Timbits uniform, soccer ball socks & a Timbits medal. Click Here

These ultimate frisbee and disc golf camps for kids teach them skills like throwing and catching, along with values like teamwork and open communication! Click Here

From Graphic Design to Digital Illustration and Photography, this course builds each student’s visual design skills by illustrating the basic principles. Click Here

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Go Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing & Tubing at Cypress Mountain. cypressmountain.com Visit interactive galleries and exhibits, such as T.rex: The Ultimate Predator, at Science World. scienceworld.ca Walk through the market while enjoying fresh produce, desserts, coffee and more at the Riley Park Winter Farmers Market. eatlocal.org Walk the Coquitlam Crunch, an intense, 1.5-hour, intermediate family hike. Take the dog, too! vancouvertrails.com Enjoy the Coastal Dance Festival, a celebration of the stories, songs and dances of the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast (March 12-18). damelahamid.ca Head to Maplewood Farm to feed the animals and meet the farmhands.

Reservations required. maplewoodfarm.bc.ca

CALGARY

CALGARY GAME DEVELOPERS ACADEMY

CAMP CANON: PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPS

CALGARY ZOO: SPRING BREAK CAMP

Ages 10-18 March 21-25

Ages 8-16 March 14-18 or 21-25

Ages 5-12 March 21-25

Providing youth with a unique learning experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

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This program introduces campers to basic photographic techniques and concepts, including taking portraits and nature photography.

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A chance for future conservationists to have an action-packed week.

Discover the natural world through games, crafts, stories & animal visits.

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SPRING BREAK CIRCUS AND AERIAL CAMP

TELUS SPARK SCIENCE CENTRE: SPRING CAMPS

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY: OUTDOOR CAMP

Ages 8-16 March 21-25

Ages 5-10 March 21-25

Grades 2-8 March 21-25

Learn a variety of circus skills, including juggling, plate-spinning, unicycle, tight wire, stilt walking, simple acrobatics & aerial skills.

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Make science discoveries at a live science demo! Soar to new heights in the Infinity Dome Theatre, or jump through the outdoor playpark!

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Activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, wall climbing, survival skills classes & more.

Includes one day trip to the Calgary Zoo. Click Here

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CALGARY

DRAMA DAY CAMP – PUMPHOUSE THEATRE

KIDS 4-DAY CAKE, PIZZA & PASTA CAMP

REPSOL SPORT CENTRE CAMPS

Ages 7-15 March 21-25

Ages 9-14 March 21-24

Ages 5-12 March 21-25

Taught by professional actors, this An opportunity for children to learn Unleash your inner sport hero at camp offers a range of activities, skills in the kitchen, including food these full-day camps geared toward drama games, lessons and skills, safety & how to make tasty meals. You kids who are looking for action, thrills culminating in a performance on the will be amazed by the creations your and challenging obstacles. final day of camp. Click Here child will bring home. Click Here Click Here

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Go on an Urban Hike at Waterfall Valley, Douglas Fir Trail, or Nose Hill Park. playoutsideguide.com Take a Nature Walk at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. calgary.ca Head to the Calgary Farmers’ Market. Enjoy fresh produce, baked treats, artisan goods, and more. calgaryfarmersmarket.ca Enjoy the B-LINE Indoor Bike Park, 60,000 square feet of terrain for all levels and ages. Bring your own bike or rent. blinebikepark.com Visit the animals at the Calgary Zoo. calgaryzoo.com Travel back in time and ride a steam train, learn to make butter, and more at Heritage Park. heritagepark.ca

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