THE TINY COTTAGER - SPRING/SUMMER 2013
Summer Activities For Children BY IRENE WILSON
Here are some activities that have been recommended for youngsters who may be spending a week or more in Tiny this summer. For more information about all Tiny Township activities contact Bonita Desroches, Community Recreation Coordinator (705 526-4204 ext. 230 or toll free 1-866-9398469) or visit www.tiny.ca Tiny Township • Weekly day camp programs are available all summer and take place at various locations throughout Tiny including Wyevale Park and Perkinsfield Park. • Soccer program runs on Wednesday evenings from July 10 – August 28, 2013 at a cost of $72.00 per child. Ages 315. • Tiny in partnership with the County of Simcoe is offering an 8 week Progressive Tennis Program. Details available on www.tiny.ca
for ages 3-15 and Leadership camps for ages 13-15. Swim programs are also available. http://www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/midland-ymca/ • Huronia Museum (705 526-2844) www.huroniamuseum.com has summer day camps with a variety of activities that are available daily or weekly. Part of the museum is a Huron/Wendat Village. • Huron Gymnastics Club, 427 William St. www.huronsgym.ca has a parent and child drop-in on Tuesdays at 11:00 am. • The recently-opened Quest Gallery 705 526-2787 or www.questart.ca offers great hands-on creative workshops of different lengths especially for children including week long summer day camps. Nearby • Weekly camps at Wye Marsh (705 526-7809) www.wyemarsh.com and various activities at Ste. Marie Among the Hurons (705 526-7838) www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca and Discovery Harbour (705 5498064) www.discoveryharbour.on.ca . These facilities offer special one day events. • Yoga House, 3 Thompson Rd., Penetanguishene www.theyogahouse.com has classes for teens, tweens and children. • Big Chute Marine Railway, where you can watch the boats being lifted onto a railway and transported down past
Elsewhere in Tiny • Lafontaine, Toanche, Wyevale all have excellent baseball programs that are more of a seasonal commitment. • The Tiny Marsh on Concession 1 is a delightful place for hiking and bird-watching. Be sure to wear bug repellant. Midland • Midland Public Library - Story time 10:30 am Tuesday and Wednesdays for young children includes a story, snack and craft time. Children’s movie time is Wednesday afternoons, followed by teen movies in the evening. • The North Simcoe Recreation Centre (705-526-9395) is a large facility with 2 ice rinks, gyms and wall climbing. Summer day camps - daily or weekly through the Boys & Girls Club - include swimming and gymnastics. • The YMCA next door (705-526-7828) offers day camps
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a gorge to the lower Severn River. Pack a lunch and follow the signs on 400 north. • Elmvale Zoo (705-322-1112) www.elmvalejunglezoo.com is an outdoor adventure featuring exotic animals and birds, interactive presentations and a petting area. • Penetanguishene Centennial Museum (705-549-2150) www.pencenmuseum.com have various activities and events including a Summer Day Camp. Have fun!
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