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SUMMER SAFETY Hurray!

In the last stretch of the school year, we see ourselves getting excited and preparing for the summer break and the hot weather. It is vitally important to teach our kids to stay safe while having fun. Pool openings, camps, sports, and other outdoor activities are all great things to look forward to, but can cause harm if not done safely. Hospitals see thousands of injuries each summer of children between the ages of 5 to 14.

Start by preparing them to remember their sunscreen to protect their skin from sunburns which could ruin their plans for the following day.

Always ensure they leave with water bottles to keep hydrated, especially on hot days and after strenuous activities, like riding their bikes or skateboarding.

Speaking of bikes and skateboards, head injuries are the leading cause of an emergency trip to the hospital. It is imperative that they always wear their helmets and other safety gear. Take necessary precautions while riding bikes and sharing the road ĐÐûÏ ďÃÏлÜÃö Ɍ Ķ â¿ Üæ»¯Ü ºÐÛà ð¯ûÏö ¯â¿ ûó¯ÐÜö ĐÏÃóà available in your town or city.

Buzz! Insect repellent is a must as well. Many illnesses are transmitted by ticks such as Lyme

disease and mosquitoes, including Zika virus and West Nile virus.

Under no circumstances should you leave any child unattended in a pool. Children should always have an adult present, even if the child knows how to swim. The younger the child, the greater the risk, and it takes only a few seconds for an accident to happen – and in some instances, fatalities.

May, July, and August have holidays we like to »ÃÜúó¯ûà ĐÐûÏ Ķ óÃĐæóÛöȨ #Ì Ēæý ºýĒ Ēæýó æĐâȣ make sure children are seated at a fair distance away from the actual lighting of the explosive.

Always have an adult – not a teenager – practice this part of the event. To be extra safe, it’s best to go to a local park where the city or town has enforced safety precautions to assure everyone’s safety. Let’s not forget sparklers, one of the most entertaining things kids love to have fun with.

Before lighting them, please remind your children to stay far away from any other child due to the harm it can cause.

Keep safe this summer with these tips! Try to enjoy yourself in high stress moments, remember Que Será, Será, whatever will be, will be!

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X8E H Z MARYLENE VESTERGOM There is no question coming home with a newborn is an exciting and busy time.

But it also means a whole new set of responsibilities, including º¯ºĒðóææĶ âÍ Ēæýó Ïæáà Ìæó ûÏà baby and you.

While newborns spend most of their time in their crib rather than crawling around the house – you and baby may still be exposed to hazards. So, start by making sure your home is safe for you.

After all, you will have a special bundle of joy in your arms and ûϯû öÜÐððÃóĒ ķ ææóȣ ¯â¿ ûϯû Üææöà carpet that you used to trip over is the last thing you want to worry about or fall over with the baby in your arms.

Instead, consider using nonslip pads under those area rugs or even removing them altogether.

Toronto’s David Drutz of Kiddie Proofers has become an authority within the realm of »ÏÐÜ¿ ö¯ÌÃûĒ ¯â¿ º¯ºĒ ðóææĶ âÍȨ “You don’t want to go overboard, but parents have to understand ûϯû º¯ºĒ ðóææĶ âÍ Ðö ¯ºæýû ÍÐďÐâÍ parents peace of mind and, most importantly, making their home indoors and out safer.”

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SafeHome.org, is an American organization that researches, reviews and compares the best in home safety product solutions.

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»ÏÐÜ¿ðóææĶ âÍ ðóû¯ýûÐæâö Ð⠯⿠around the home.

Drutz says we still hear about those tragic accidents of untethered furniture or televisions, etc., falling on a child even today.

Although there are many tools for today’s parents, from safety gates, cabinet and door locks, and more, getting a home consultation from a safety provider might ðóæďпà ûÏà öæÜýûÐæâö ûæ Ķ û Ēæýó needs as your toddler becomes increasingly curious and mobile.

SafeHome.org shares the following tips on how to keep your newborn’s environment comfortable and safe from hazards:

Have a safe crib area – clear heavy objects, artwork, or mobile objects that could potentially fall on your child and cause an injury.

Keep diapers out of reach – if you use disposable diapers, cover them with your baby’s clothing. If your child is able to reach and pick at the diaper, they could suffocate if they tear off pieces of the plastic liner and swallow them.

Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors – in or near your baby’s room so you can be aware of any hazards in the nursery.

Beware of unintentional suffocation – while every parent wants their baby to feel warm and cosy when sleeping, use smaller blankets, or add one layer of clothing to your baby for bedtime. ÏÐÜ¿ðóææĶ âÍ Ēæýó Ïæáà doesn’t have to be a daunting task. According to SafeHome.org they suggest starting with one area of the house and gradually working your way to the others as you make progress.”

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FALLING FOR INDIAN FALLS X8E H Z ANDREW HIND Evidence has mounted about the áÃâû¯Ü ÏïÜûÏ ºÃâÃĶ ûö æÌ ºÃÐâÍ Ðâ wild spaces. Add a short but brisk ÏÐÛà ¯â¿ ûÏà óÃĐ¯ó¿ æÌ ¯ öûýââÐâÍ natural spectacle and you have ûÏà á¯ÛÐâÍ æÌ ¯ ðÃóÌûû ̯áÐÜĒ æýûÐâÍȨ LÏà öÐûà ¯â¿ öæýâ¿ö æÌ ¯ Đ¯ûÃó̯ÜÜ áæďà ýö Ðâ ¯ Đ¯Ē ÌÃĐ æûÏÃóö »¯âȨ #âöûï¿ æÌ ðæÐâûÐâÍ Ēæýó »¯ó ûæĐ¯ó¿ö 4Яͯó¯ȣ Ïï¿ the opposite direction to Greyóý»Ã ĐÐûÏ Ðûö »ÜýöûÃó æÌ Ì¯ÜÜöȨ LÏÃóà ¯óà âýáÃóæýö Đ¯ûÃó̯ÜÜö Ðâ ûÏÐö óÃÍÐæâȣ ºýû á¯âĒ »æâöпÃó Indian Falls to be the prettiest.

LÏÃ Đ¯ÜÛ ûæ ûÏà ̯ÜÜö Ðö ¯ºæýû 1km and should take no more than ƴƳ áÐâýûÃöȨ û Ķ óöû Ðû ÌæÜÜæĐö ûÏà º¯âÛö æÌ ûÏà #â¿Ð¯â EÐďÃóȣ ÌæÜÜæĐÐâÍ Ðûö ð¯ûÏ ûÏóæýÍÏ ûÏà Đææ¿öȨ Zæý then climb a wooden stairway to ûÏà ûæð æÌ ûÏà ÍæóÍÃȨ óæá ÏÃóÃȣ ûÏà ð¯ûÏ öÛÐóûö ûÏà ýððÃó ÿÍà æÌ ûÏà öûÃÃð ÍæóÍà Ɍ ûÏÃóà Ðö âæ ö¯ÌÃûĒ ÌÃâ»Ãȣ öæ ºÃ »¯óÃÌýÜ ĐÐûÏ ÜÐûûÜà æâÃö Ɍ ºÃÌæóà ÃáÃóÍÐâÍ ¯û ûÏà öææûÏÐâÍ Ì¯ÜÜö Ðâ ûÏà áпöû æÌ a spectacular amphitheater 75 meters wide. æó áý»Ï æÌ ûÏà Ēïó ûÏà óÐďÃó ϯö ¯ Íææ¿ ķ æĐȣ »óïûÐâÍ a picturesque veil as the water ðÜýâÍÃö ƴƸ áÃûóÃöȨ #â ûÏà ðÃ¯Û æÌ Ïæû öýááÃóöȣ ÏæĐÃďÃóȣ #â¿Ð¯â ¯ÜÜö »¯â ¿óĒ ûæ ¯ ûóлÛÜà Ɍ Íæ âæĐ Ìæó ºÃöû ďÐÃĐÐâÍȨ #â¿Ð¯â ¯ÜÜö Ðö ¯ ûóýà əðÜýâÍÃɚ Đ¯ûÃó̯ÜÜȣ ¿ÃĶ âÿ ºĒ ÍÃæÜæÍÐöûö ¯ö ¯ ̯ÜÜ ĐÏÃóÃ Đ¯ûÃó »¯ö»¯¿ÐâÍ æďÃó ûÏà ÜÐð ¿æÃö âæû »æâû¯»û óæ»Û ¯Í¯Ðâ ýâûÐÜ óï»ÏÐâÍ ûÏà ðÜýâÍà ðææÜ

ºÃÜæĐ Ɂ4Ð¯Í¯ó¯ ¯ÜÜö Ðö ¯ »Ü¯ööл Ãđ¯áðÜÃɂȨ Hý»Ï Đ¯ûÃó̯ÜÜö ¯óà Ìæóáÿ ĐÏÃâ ¯ Ï¯ó¿ »¯ð óæ»Ûȣ Ðâ ûÏÐö »¯öà ÍóÃĒ ¿æÜæöûæâÃȣ ÌæóáÐâÍ ûÏà ÿÍà æÌ ûÏÃ Đ¯ûÃó Ðö ýâ¿Ãóܯп ºĒ ď¯óÐæýö öæÌûÃó óæ»Ûöȣ ÏÃóà öϯÜà and sandstone. The result is a ÜÐð æÌ Ï¯ó¿ óæ»Û ûϯû ðóæûóý¿Ãö ºÃĒæâ¿ öæÌûÃó óæ»Û ºÃÜæĐȨ 3æöû ðÃæðÜà ¿æâɚû öûæð ûæ consider where the name Indian

¯ÜÜö æóÐÍÐâ¯ûÃöȣ ºýû ûÏÃóÃɚö ¯ ̯ö»Ðâ¯ûÐâÍ öûæóĒ ûÏÃóÃȨ æÜÜæĐÐâÍ ûÏà #â¿Ð¯â LóïûĒ æÌ ƴƻƶƹȣ ¯ EÃöÃóďà ¯ÜæâÍ ûÏà ĐÃöûÃóâ öÏæóà æÌ 8ĐÃâ Hæýâ¿ Đ¯ö öÃû ¯öпà Ìæó ¯ Ðóöû 4¯ûÐæâö º¯â¿ ¯â¿ ûÏà ďÐÜܯÍà æÌ 4ÃĐ¯öÏȣ ĐÐûÏ ÌæýóûÃÃâ ÜæÍ ÏæýöÃöȣ ¯ ö»ÏææÜȣ and a chapel was established. #â ƴƻƸƺȣ ûÏà óÃöÃóďÃ Đ¯ö »Ã¿Ã¿ ûæ ûÏà ÍæďÃóâáÃâûȣ ºýû ûÏà Ðóöû

Nations presence is remembered Ðâ ûÏà â¯áÃö æÌ #â¿Ð¯â óÃÃÛ ¯â¿ Indian Falls.

XÏÃâ Ēæýɚóà ¯Üæâà ĐÐûÏ Úýöû ûÏà öææûÏÐâÍ öæýâ¿ö æÌ â¯ûýóà Ìæó »æáð¯âĒȣ ¯â¿ ĐÏÃâ ûÏà öýâ »¯û»ÏÃö ûÏà ðÜýááÃûÐâÍ Đ¯ûÃó ÚýöûɍóÐÍÏûȣ ûÏÃóÃɚö öæáÃûÏÐâÍ ¯Üáæöû áÃöáÃóÐĕÐâÍ ¯ºæýû ûÏÐö öðæûȨ #ûɚö ïöĒ ûæ ̯ÜÜ Ðâ Üæďà ĐÐûÏ Indian Falls.

Indian Falls Conservation Area is found on Grey Road 1, north from Owen Sound. Look for the trail leading to the falls beyond the gate at the end of the parking lot.

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THE STEM GAP IN CANADA IS REAL. HERE’S HOW GM AND GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA ARE TRYING TO CLOSE IT According to data from Statistics Canada, women make up only 34 per cent of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and computer science) bachelor’s degree holders and only 23 per cent of Canadian science and technology workers between the ages of 25 and 64.

This creates further challenges for women because science and technology occupations, particularly in engineering and computer science, are among the highest-paying and fastestgrowing occupations in the country. It’s also a problem for these industries because Statistics Canada said numerous analyses have found that greater diversity strengthens innovation ¯â¿ ðÃóÌæóá¯â»Ã Ðâ ûÏÃöà Ķ ÃÜ¿öȨ So, why aren’t women pursuing education and careers in STEM? The research found there were “leaks” in the STEM pipeline, ĐÐûÏ ĐæáÃâ ÜïďÐâÍ ûÏà Ķ ÃÜ¿ö at various points between high school and entering the workforce.

The data pointed to a loss of interest in the STEM curriculum, which was related to women not self-identifying as scientists, feeling isolated or out of place in STEM classes (due to being greatly outnumbered by male peers, or to unequal treatment by professors and/or peers), and having lower ¯»¯¿ÃáлɍöÃÜÌɍ»æâĶ ¿Ãâ»Ã ûϯâ men of equal academic ability.

As a result, many women in STEM report feeling isolated and out of place by the time they do reach the workforce.

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Boosting representation in STEM In an effort to encourage girls to consider careers in STEM and to increase representation Ðâ ûÏæöà Ķ ÃÜ¿öȣ ÃâÃó¯Ü 3æûæóö Canada, in collaboration with the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWiE), supported áæóà ûϯâ ƵƳȣƳƳƳ ÐóÜ ýпÃö across the country in partnership with Canadian universities on designated “Badge Days.”

On these inspiring days, 10 Canadian universities brought STEM workshops to participating ÐóÜ ýпÃö Íóæýðö ¯»óæöö ûÏà country. During these events, ÐóÜ ýпÃö Ɂ¯ÍÃö âÐâà ûæ ÃÜÃďÃâɂ were invited to take part in hands-on activities, meet other like-minded students and hear from undergraduates about what university life is like in engineering.

“Despite the attention given to the underrepresentation of women Ðâ ûÏà Ķ ÃÜ¿ö æÌ HL 3 Ðâ óûÃâû

years, the gender gap persists in this country,” says Louise Kent, Director of Member Experience, ÐóÜ ýпÃö æÌ ¯â¯¿¯Ȩ ɗXÐûÏ our lives becoming increasingly digital, it’s more important than ever to encourage girls to explore »¯óÃÃóö Ðâ ûÏÃöà Ķ ÃÜ¿ö Ìæó ûÏÃÐó ºÃâÃĶ û ¯â¿ Ìæó ûÏà ºÃâÃĶ û æÌ ûÏÃöà Ðâ¿ýöûóÐÃöȨ ÐóÜ ýпÃö æðÃâö doors for girls to explore all of the possibilities in the world of STEM and beyond through programming and connections with women role models. That’s why we’re öæ Íó¯ûÃÌýÜ Ìæó 3ɚö öýððæóû æâ ‘Badge Day’ so the next generation of girls can see what they can achieve.”

The support for “Badge Day” is ð¯óû æÌ 3ɚö æâÍæÐâÍ »æááÐûáÃâû to promoting gender equality, especially in the male-dominated HL 3 Ķ ÃÜ¿öȨ ɗ 3 ºÃÜÐÃďÃö Ðâ ûÏà ðæĐÃó æÌ diversity of thought to propel

innovation forward, which is why we’re encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM-related Ķ ÃÜ¿öȣɘ ö¯Ēö EÃͯâ Ðđæâȣ ϯÐó of the STEM Committee and Senior Engineering Manager ¯û 3 ¯â¯¿¯Ȩ ɗLϯâÛö ûæ æýó partnership with ONWiE, we were ¯ºÜà ûæ ÍÐďà ûÏæýö¯â¿ö æÌ ÐóÜ ýпÃö ÃđðÃóÐÃâ»Ãö ûϯû Ãđðæöÿ them to the vast educational and career prospects in STEM. While there’s still a long way to go to achieving gender equity in these professions, we’re excited to be able to provide support to drive positive change.”

3ɚö »æâûÐâýÐâÍ ÃÌÌæóû ûæ ¿óÐďà positive change includes further collaboration with ONWiE through ûÏÃÐó æ 4 ÐóÜ ¯â¿ æ æ¿Ã ÐóÜ ðóæÍó¯áöȨ LÏÐö öýððæóû Ðö ð¯óû æÌ 3 XæáÃâ Ðâ âÍÐâÃÃóÐâÍɚö dedication to engaging with community programs that uplift and empower women and girls. cityparent.com

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Clanmore CHANGES the way they see the WORLD. Preschool, Elementary And Middle School Programs Available.

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Discover why every child shines brilliantly at Bannockburn Exceptional Montessori education for all ages:

Toddlers: 18 mos. -3 yrs.

Primary: 3 - 6 yrs.

Elementary: 6 - 12 yrs.

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National Geographic™ Shark Tooth Dig Kit Excavate three real shark teeth fossils from the ocean’s most fearsome predators! Kids can dig up shark fossils with National Geographic’s Shark Teeth Dig Kit. A shark-themed digging brick with three fossilized shark teeth (each from different species of shark), archeological digging tools, full-colour learning guide, and magnifying glass. 9+ – $17.99 CDN available Mastermind Toys – mastermindtoys.com & chapters. indigo.ca

MASTERMIND by Goliath Games The classic brain teaser Mastermind has become increasingly popular since Wordle went viral. Mastermind provides the challenge of logic and deduction while sharpening your Wordle skills. Crack the code in 10 moves, do you think you can do it? 8+ – $29.99 CDN available at amazon.ca

BRIO My First Railway Light Up Rainbow Set Follow the light to make the rainbow shine. In a fun and engaging way, toddlers learn cause and effect by playing with this interactive toy train set. The aim of the game is to light up the rainbow. Follow the blinking lights with the little wooden train. The rainbow will light up in one of its four colours each time you complete the challenge, and a cute melody will play. 18+ $99.99 CDN available at Mastermind Toys

BRIO Disney Princess Castle Set With this Disney Princess Castle Set, you can play as Aurora, Belle, and Cinderella. A magical castle and wooden train tracks, three Disney princesses and accessories are included in this charming playset. Besides helping with creative roleplaying and storytelling, the train also lets them control their own play experience, allowing them to learn while having fun. 3+ $159.99 CDN available at Mastermind Toys 26

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PLAYMOBIL® Does your child dream of owning a pony? Playmobil’s cheery Pony Farm makes this dream a reality.

Featuring spacious stalls, a hay loft, and a large open-air pen, children can take care of their own pony. Kids can train and groom these sensitive animals as part of fun activities. Children with a passion for horses will enjoy this deeply themed PLAYMOBIL. A springboard for endless tales, it features lifelike pony breeds, equipment, and adorable details!

Ages 5+ – $12.99 – $79.99 CDN available at playmobil.ca

National Geographic™ Glow in the Dark Crystal Lab Make glowing crystals in your own home! Kit includes growing powder, öÃÿ óæ»Ûȣ öûÐó öûлÛȣ óÃ¯Ü ķ ýæóÐûà crystal. A great introduction to geology and chemistry for kids of all ages. 8+ – $14.99 CDN available at mastermindtoys.com & chapters.indigo.ca cityparent.com

FEATURED | CAMPS CANLAN SPORTS™ Sports change lives for the better and we’re committed to creating fun, inclusive and engaging environments that grow our sports communities across North America. We offer playbased, skill development no matter your age or stage through our proven curriculum to make you the complete player: the Play Forward Pathway. Through our levels of Play to Learn, Play to Develop and Play to Perform, you will grow your skill and love for the game as you learn the basics and develop your skills to perform at your best in creative, exciting ways! Join our sports community today and gain both the friendships and fundamental skills on and off the ice, from hockey and skating programs, to camps, leagues, tournaments, and so much more!

Canlan Sports: it’s where we play. helpcentre@canlansports.com | canlansports.com

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MACLACHLAN COLLEGE is committed to challenging and exploring the limitations of traditional education by developing a bold and creative vision that promotes an entrepreneurial, success-driven, and futureoriented mindset that is integrated into every aspect of school life.

MacLachlan is re-imagining learning to create a school that provides a Kindergarten to Grade 12 experience that includes challenging students to become change makers, ready to thrive in a world of unprecedented complexity. “MacLachlan prides itself on being at the cutting edge of innovation in teaching and learning theory.” – Michael Piening, Head of School.

Heather Birnie Director of Admissions, admissions@maclachlan.ca, 905-844-0372 ext. 235 | 337 Trafalgar Road Oakville, ON L6J 3H3

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PSB & INTERPLAY is offering July recreational and August intensive summer dance camps at both INTERPLAY (downtown Toronto) and PSB (Pickering/Scarborough) locations. Recreational camps are suitable for children ages 3-12 who will enjoy a fun experience that includes music, drama, games, dance training, arts and crafts, outdoor lunches and park visits. Intensive camps are designed for serious dance students ages 8-18 who will experience a full and extensive ó¯âÍà æÌ ¿¯â»Ã ûó¯ÐâÐâÍ ºĒ »ÃóûÐĶÿ ¯â¿ ÐâöðÐóÐâÍ ¿¯â»Ã Ðâöûóý»ûæóöȨ The program will include ballet, contemporary, jazz, and strength and conditioning. The intensive camps may also be an auditioning period for students interested in joining our fall intensive and enhanced programs. Visit psb-interplay-dance.ca/programs/summer-dance for more information or to register online. ðöºæÌĶ»Ã˄ºÃÜÜâÃûȭ»¯ ˂ öû¯ÌÌ˄ÐâûÃóðܯĒɒ¿¯â»Ãȭ»¯ THE DANIELS FACULTY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Looking for creative summer programs? The Daniels Faculty at the University of Toronto is offering three programs this summer both in-person and online. Daniels Minecraft Program (Online – 8-14) uses your participant’s love of Minecraft to explore the fundamentals of design and architecture while building teamwork and communication skills. Daniels Design Discovery (Online – 15-18+) provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of architecture, giving you the opportunity to experience different ways of seeing, thinking, and making through the lens of design. Daniels Design Discovery (InPerson – 15-18+) is for anyone interested in a future career in design and is a great opportunity to experience the intensive studio culture that characterizes most architecture programs. nene.brode@daniels.utoronto.ca | daniels.utoronto.ca/outreach 28

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FEATURED | CAMPS THE OSCAR PETERSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Named for the legendary jazz pianist, alumnus and Honorary Fellow of The Royal Conservatory, The Oscar Peterson School of Music (formerly the Royal Conservatory School) offers music classes for students of all ages and abilities and is in a beautiful and historic Toronto location. Whether you want to take lessons with acclaimed faculty in piano, cello, guitar, voice, and more, perform at a professional level, play for pure enjoyment, and/or make music with others, there is something year-round for all musicians at The Oscar Peterson School. Registration is open for Summer Camps – sign up early to avoid disappointment. There are fun, interactive full-day camps for children ages 4-17 with optional early drop-off and extended care. Choose from Strings Camp, Instrument Exploration, Band Camp, Rock Band Camp, or Musicals and Singing Camp. oscarpetersonschool@rcmusic.ca | rcmusic.com/OscarPetersonSchool

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THE ROYAL CITY SOCCER CLUB is celebrating our 30th annual summer camps this July and August as the #1 grassroots soccer day camp in Canada. Our program is designed to offer a soccer focus in the morning with a leisure swim and camp activities in the afternoons. All children aged 5 to 13 are encouraged to register for full day or morning sessions at any of our locations across Toronto, York, Peel, Durham, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Milton. We offer early drop off and late pickup times with additional extended care times available($). Our camps operate during for 9 weeks in July and August.

To register or for more information call 1-800-427-0536 or visit us at info@royalsoccer.com | royalsoccer.com

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RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS RSM is an award-winning, afterschool math program for K-12 students. Recently named “among the top schools in the world” by the Johns Hopkins CTY, we help children of all levels excel in mathematics. At RSM, we believe all children are capable of developing a solid foundation in math if taught correctly.

RSM Math School has two branches in Toronto Midtown and Richmond Hill. Enrollment is open for a 6-week Summer math program. Classes start on June 27 and end on Aug. 4, 2022. Our SK–10 summer math program offers in person and online classes. It’s time to start thinking about 2022/2023 academic year. We are pleased to offer accelerated, advanced and honours-level classes for the upcoming year.

Please schedule an evaluation today to learn more at mathschool.com

RSM Toronto: 416.800.9119 RSM Richmond Hill: 647.800.4114

SCARBOROUGH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Register now for our ƵƳƵƵ XÐâûÃó º¯öÛÃûº¯ÜÜ ðóæÍó¯áöȥ æóáÿ Ðâ ƴƼƼƹ ¯ö ¯ âæâɍðóæĶû organization, the Scarborough Basketball Association has a simple game plan – to provide boys and girls in and around the Scarborough area with the opportunity to grow and enjoy life through the sport of basketball.

For some of our youth, the SBA will be a launching pad for a successful basketball career in college or university. Some may even go on to become professional players, based on the fundamentals that we helped them develop. However, for most, the SBA and its basketball programs are simply a means of building character, developing friendships and having a whole lot of fun. We offer a variety of programs for kids ages 5-19 from beginners to our Scarborough Prep programs for elite players.

Registration is now open for our 2022 Winter house league and Small Ball Learn to Play programs. info@sbablues.ca | sbabasketball.ca

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FEATURED | CAMPS SPARROW LAKE CAMP has been offering affordable summer fun for kids and families for more than 100 years! Located just 1.5 hours north of Toronto, on beautiful Sparrow Lake, our one, and two-week summer camp programs are available for kids ages 6-16. Our camp is open to children from all faiths and backgrounds, as we work hard to create a place where kids truly feel they belong. Our program offers classic summer camp activities with a special focus on building friendships and community. In addition to our summer kids’ programs, our Holiday Camp sessions offer camp for friends and family. Groups of up to 12 people can rent one of our camp cabins for an all-inclusive stay that lets campers of all ages experience the fun of Sparrow Lake Camp! sparrowlakecamp.com | instagram.com/sparrowlakecamp/ facebook.com/sparrowlakecamp

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U OF T SCARBOROUGH provides in-person themed camps for »ÏÐÜ¿óÃâ ¯ÍÃö ƸɍƴƵ ¯â¿ Üï¿ÃóöÏÐð »ÃóûÐĶ»¯ûà ðóæÍó¯áö Ìæó ûÃÃâ¯ÍÃóö ages 13-15. Themed day camps offered for children are Dance Fusion, Cooking, Sports, STEAM Lego, Visual Arts, Magic Show & Workshop and Dramatic Arts. All themed camps offer an afternoon mini-University experience through hourly program rotations in Science, Computers ¯â¿ óûö ¯â¿ ó¯ÌûöȨ ZæýûÏ .ï¿ÃóöÏÐð »ÃóûÐĶ»¯ûà ðóæÍó¯áö ðóæďпà character-building workshops, recreational activities and excursions.

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YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS are open for registration! Our programs have been carefully designed to ignite the potential in your child, ages 4-16. With thousands of programs to keep your children engaged like day camps, licensed summer childcare, and overnight camps, there is sure to be a program that meets the needs and interests of your child this summer. Campers can register for specialty programs ¿Ã¿Ð»¯ûÿ ûæ ĶÜá á¯ÛÐâÍȣ æýû¿ææó ÜÐďÐâÍ öÛÐÜÜöȣ »ýÜÐâ¯óĒ ¯óûöȣ Üï¿ÃóöÏÐðȣ science, pottery, sports, and more. In addition to building skills and growing as a person, kids will form new friendships along the way.

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