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ART & MUSIC
DANCE, STAGE & THEatre
Fitness, Sports & GYMNASTICS
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why parents choose private school
smart back to school homework tips
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Marketplace
tips for a successful school year
Academics,
Science & technology
▼ Kumon Math & Reading Centres
Bricks 4 Kidz - The
Beaches/Leslieville
Various Locations
416-302-4983
www.bricks4kidz/423
Designed and created by teachers,
architects and engineering
professionals, our hands-on
curriculum introduces children
age 2 1/2 – 13 to concepts of
engineering, architecture and
mechanics using LEGO® bricks.
Lessons from math, science,
language arts, and social studies
are integrated and discussed.
Themes such as Transportation,
Space, Inventions, Robotics
and more provide variety and
ensure a high level of interest and
enthusiasm amongst our students.
For class descriptions, schedules
and rates, please visit our website.
Bricks 4 Kidz - Mississauga
77 City Centre Drive, Suite 501,
Mississauga, ON, L5B 1M5
647-500-2483
W
hether your
child wants to
learn about
robotics and mechanics,
or mathematics and
science, these special
interest classes will help
them grow and achieve!
Find enrichment classes
in academic subjects,
math, reading, science,
technology, computers,
LEGO building, STEM
learning, and more.
Kids can become true
citizens of the world
with educational foreign
language programs.
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www.bricks4kidz.
com/stemtroope
Bricks 4 Kidz offers an exciting
opportunity for children ages 3-13
who love LEGO® Bricks. Kids can
engage in our hands-on curriculum
based programs that provide an
extraordinary atmosphere to build
unique creations, play games,
and have loads of fun! Lunch &
Learn or After School Enrichment
classes explore Architecture,
Engineering and Technology
concepts using LEGO® Bricks.
Students participate in one hour
8 week sessions focused on
exciting themes including Space,
Inventions, Famous Buildings, and
Natural Disasters.
age to the French language! This
french for kids program will be
supervised by an early childhood
specialist or a university student
studying to become one. With
a maximum of 8 children, this
french program will introduce the
vocabulary gradually to kids in
a fun environment. This french
weekly program will introduce
vocabulary gradually to develop
verbal skills and confidence in a
fun environment. The children will
have time to socialize and learn
with hands-on activities.
Elizabeth Languages
Incorporated
660 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit
202, Toronto, M4G 2K2
437-344-4788
www.elizabethlanguages.com
Would you like to speak Mandarin,
Spanish, or French? Classes for
young children focus on projects
and activities that develop their
communication, co-operation, and
Camp Tournesol - French
for Preschoolers
488 South Service Rd
Mississauga, ON L5G 2S5
905-891-1889
www.camptournesol.ca
Introduces children of preschool
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cross-cultural skills. Our goal is
to ignite a child’s natural curiosity
for learning. We strive to make
learning enjoyable by providing a
fun atmosphere and a supportive
environment for each and every
child. Students can enroll anytime.
Explore Center
385 Enford Road, Richmond Hill,
ON, L4C 3G2
905-237-5574
www.explorecenter.ca
Explore Center is an indoor
playground and birthday center
located in the heart of Richmond
Hill. Explore Center offers the
following educational programs
in Arts & Science: Explore Mix
Media Art, Explore Persian/Farsi
Language, Explore Physics,
Mathematics, SAT Math and SSAT
Math, Explore Space. Find more
details on our website.
JEI Learning Center Davisville
1992 Yonge St., Suite 103,
Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z7
647-349-3419
davisville.jeilearning.com
“A Better Life Through Better
Education” is the philosophy
behind JEI’s internationally
acclaimed Self-Learning Method.
The JEI Self-Learning Method
enables all children to learn and
reach their full potential with
its unique individualized study
program. Our mission is to support,
engage, facilitate, and help
children by providing a high quality
supplementary education so that
all children can achieve academic
success - key to a better life.
kids n bricks™ ™ ™™
Serving the GTA
647-832-2229
www.kidsnbricks.com
kids n bricks™ brings the fun and
love of learning with LEGO® to
children in so many ways: our
LEGO® Birthday Parties, LEGO®
Event Entertainment, LEGO®
Robotics in the School, and
LEGO® School Programs are each
their own amazing experience. Our
lessons, workshops and programs
are designed to allow children
to develop their critical thinking,
problem-solving, fine motor, and
communication skills, to increase
their visual-spatial abilities, and to
give them an avenue to express
their inherent creativity. They are
also designed for the children to
have fun while they accomplish
all these tasks! Bring our LEGO®
program to your school – we
travel everywhere in the Golden
Horseshoe Region of Ontario. Kids
will have a blast building, creating,
and playing with LEGO®!
We offer a number of programs
throughout the year to get kids
in grades 1 - 12 interested and
excited about math! Whether your
child is strong in math and you are
looking for something to further
that love or you have a student
who is not sure about their math
skills and you want to encourage
them to explore the subject; we
have a wide range of programs
that we hope will suit your
student’s interests. In addition,
we provide a number of programs
throughout the year aimed at the
general public and programs for
inspiring “Girls in STEM.”
Kumon Math & Reading
Centres
Various locations in the GTA
800-ABC-MATH
www.kumon.ca
Kumon is the world’s largest
after-school math and reading
program. The Kumon Method has
helped millions of children achieve
more than they ever thought they
could. We believe it can help your
child, too. Our math and reading
programs help children of all
ages and levels become eager,
independent self-learners. Unlike
tutoring sessions, Kumon helps
children learn how to learn on
their own, and develops strong
academic skills. Our students gain
a sense of confidence that will help
them in the classroom and beyond.
Magic Languages
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
647-766-2363
www.magic-languages.com
Make use of the potential of
your children’s learning! Magic
Languages is a educational project
we created to teach efficiently a
language (Spanish and French)
for kids and babies of age 1 to 12.
We give the lessons by integrating
them in amazing activities, games,
and original songs but with a
specific methodology to learn the
language. In our active classes,
students magically learn the
language. We offers 4 levels for
kids between 12 months and 12
years old.
Mad Science of Toronto
416-630-5282
toronto.madscience.org
Mad Science of Toronto has been
introducing children to science
in the GTA for over 30 years!
Our main mission is to spark
the imagination and curiosity of
children by providing them with
fun, interactive, and educational
programs that instill a clear
understanding about science and
how it affects their world. We offer
After-School Programs at various
locations in the GTA. Visit our
website for details!
Spirit of Math
Mulitple Locations in the GTA
www.spiritofmath.com
Spirit of Math Schools is an
“after-school school” program,
unique to the education system.
SMS offers so much more than
tutoring, supplemental work for the
students, or even what standard
enrichment classes can offer.
Math+ - Department of
Mathematics at UofT
40 St George St.
Toronto, ON M5S 2E4
416-978-4948
mathplus.math.toronto.edu
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Through the interaction with others
in the classroom, there is greater
opportunity for learning. Spirit of
Math is NOT a tutoring program.
All of the students learn as a class
and progress together to complete
the course.
Wise Adventures
3353 The Credit Woodlands
Unit 213, Mississauga, ON
L5C 2K1
905-782-8110
www.wise-adventures.ca
Children learn the best when they
are having fun and enjoy what
they are doing. Wise Adventure
classes challenge young minds
in an effortless way. We offer a
wide range of classes for infants,
toddlers, and school age children.
Programs include: Academics,
French, Art, Science, Cartooning,
Animals, Lego, Building, Pottery
Painting, Jewelry Making, Rainbow
Loom, Chess, Hands on Science,
and more! Our programs are
designed to expand your child's
mind beyond the 123's and ABC's.
We offer classes that will challenge
their thinking and encourage them
to reach for more.
We offer so many ways to bring the fun and love of learning
with LEGO® to your child.
® Event
LEGO inment
Enterta
Build fun and excitement into your next event,
brick by brick, with LEGO®! This is a wonderful
form of entertainment for the young and the
young-at-heart!
Everyone who has ever played with LEGO® knows that this is
more than just a child’s toy … you never outgrow LEGO®! Choose from one of our
specially constructed entertainment packages, or custom-build your own … either
way, you are guaranteed an amazing event when you make LEGO® a part of the day!
Visit our website for full details.
Throw the best birthday party ever - with LEGO®!
We bring the LEGO® bricks, special elements &
minifigures. Kids build models, compete in building
challenges, play party games, & win great prizes!
LEGO ®
Birthda
y
Parties
Choose from a variety of themes such as Star Wars,
NINJAGO, Friends and many more!
Visit our website for full details.
®
LEGO in
s
Robotichool
the Sc
Call today to book a LEGO® birthday party, and get ready
to experience an unforgettable moment in your child's life.
LEGO® Robotics is a new and exciting way to
get children interested and involved in
science, technology, engineering, and math.
Using a stimulating & engaging hands-on approach to learning,
students will build and program robots that can speak and walk
– indeed, if they can imagine it, there is a good chance they can
program it, with LEGO® Mindstorms® and LEGO® WeDo™.
Grades 1-8.
Visit our website for full details.
Enliven your child’s school day! Bring a
LEGO® workshop, class lesson, or series
of sessions to their school and watch
them rediscover a love of learning!
LEGO ®
School
Program
s
Our customized lessons support the Ontario Curriculum, from
Kindergarten to Grade 8. We provide hands-on learning
opportunities for every child, to really drive home the concepts
being taught. Book your lunch-hour, after-school or in-class
lesson today! Visit our website for full details.
647.832.2229
kidsnbricks.com
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88 Keys Richmond Hill
70 East Beaver Creek, Unit 25
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3B2
905-881-2893
www.88keys.ca
88Keys provides music education
to students of all ages - from
infants to seniors! We specialize
in research-based curriculums,
teaching Yamaha, Kindermusik,
and Suzuki. Contact us today for
more information and to book your
FREE no-obligation trial class!
Individual and Group Classes. Let
us guide you through the music
wonderland!
Allegro Academy of Music
and Art
2900 Steeles Ave East, #217,
Thornhill, ON, L3T4X1
905-881-2226
www.
allegroacademyofmusicandart.
com
At Allegro Academy of Music and
Art you will be offered MYC classes
- Music For Young Children. In the
MYC program, children’s learning
styles and needs are met through
a multi-sensory approach. The
understanding of music will expand
into positive problem-solving
Art & MUSIC
U
p-and-coming
Picassos
can express
themselves through
everything from
drawing to sculpting
and cartooning at these
visual arts classes. If
your child prefers to
jam out on the guitar or
rock out on the piano,
these music classes for
kids cover all the bases.
Perhaps they’ll want
to join a choir or Glee
Club.
skills, areas of self-expression,
the growth of memory skills and
excellent self-confidence and selfesteem. We also offer Art, Vocal
and Musical theatre classes.
inspiring, relaxing and encouraging
environment. Children in our
classes will receive customized
one-on-one instruction in our
small group classes by our expert
artists and allow us to nurture
your creative spirit. Whether your
child already loves art or is just
beginning their artistic journey, our
one of kind program offers them a
chance to grow. We offer classes
for toddlers, children and adults.
We also offer drama classes. You
can also sign up for a free trial
class!
Alpha’s Discovery Club
170 Ambassador Drive, Unit 9-10,
Mississauga, ON, L5T 2H9
905-564-2511
www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com
Alpha’s Discovery Club is an
Indoor Playground and Party
Centre in Mississauga, serving
Brampton, Oakville, Milton,
Georgetown and Etobicoke.
We are conveniently located off
Hurontario St. near Hwy 401 and
Hwy 410, close to the border
of Brampton and Mississauga.
We specialize in theme birthday
parties, preschool, camp and
Kindermusik programs for children
aged 0-10 years old.
Art One Academy
2 Locations in Richmond Hill
Leslie St - 905-762-9393
Bayview Ave - 905-237-9278
www.artoneacademy.com
Art One Academy is an innovative,
supportive and vibrant art school
for students of all ages and
abilities. The Art One Academy
is the perfect space to develop
artistic style, knowledge and
personal creativity. We make sure
that young children´s introduction
to art is interesting and informative.
Our children´s program covers
the theory of colour, drawing and
sculpture. We offer the following
programs for kids, teens and
Art N' Smart Academy
35 West Pearce St., Unit 6,
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3A9
905-597-0898
www.artnsmart.ca
Art N Smart is a place children can
experience high quality visual and
performing arts instruction in our
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adults: 1. Portfolio Development, 2.
Art Combo for children between 4
and up, 3. Comic Book Storytelling,
Character Design and Digital Art.
Art Works Art School
238 Jane Street, Toronto, ON
M6S 3Z1
416-766-0662
www.artworksartschool.com
A community based art school
whose mandate is to introduce
adults, teens, and children to the
enriching world of art in a
positive, creative, and healthy
environment. Classes for children
ages 3-12 take place during the
week, after school, and on
weekends in art fundamentals,
cartooning, drawing, painting,
mixed media, new media, learning
Mandarin, sculpture arts, stop
motion, and traditional studio
techniques. We also offer PA Day
atelier studio programs, art parties
for all ages, drop-in family
Sundays, March Break, and
Summer camps.
Avenue Road Arts School
460 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON,
M4V 2J1
416-961-1502
www.avenueroadartsschool.com
Our large roster of visual and
performing arts programs for kids
and teens are carefully chosen
and designed to offer students lots
of choice, while incorporating a
nice balance between challenging,
creative, engaging, skill-based
and fun classes. Programs teach
children proper technical skills in
both classical and latest studio
approaches. Each student is
encouraged to trust their own
creative choices and develop
their own unique, artistic voice.
All students are given various
opportunities to display their work
both at the School and at outside
venues at galleries and theatres.
Bamboo Bay
1515A Bayview Avenue, Suite
200W, Toronto, ON, M4G 3B5
416-901-1255
www.bamboobay.ca
Bamboo Bay is a small and friendly
school for creative expression. We
offer art classes for children ages
2-12 and music lessons for ages
3 and up (adults welcome). We
are the perfect location for your
entire family to express themselves
creatively whether it’s through
art, crafts or music. All classes
are taught by dedicated teachers
with experience teaching young
children. We are conveniently
located in the heart of Leaside on
Bayview Avenue.
Canadian Opera Company
Locations across city of Toronto
416-363-6671
www.coc.ca/ASOP
The Canadian Opera Company’s
After School Opera Program
(ASOP) is one of the City’s
best kept secrets! For over 15
years, the COC has offered a
collaborative music and drama
program which introduces children
ages 7 to 12 to opera for only
$11 to $15 per term (depending
on location). Our programs
enable participants to engage in
a variety of activities each week,
including singing, composition,
story creation, characterization,
acting, dance and stage design.
Participants celebrate their hard
work with a world premiere
performance of their new opera for
family and friends.
▼ Avenue Road Arts School
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Ceramics Canada
385 Bloor St W,Unit 4B, Oshawa,
ON L1J 5Y5
905-728-6939
www.ceramicscanada.com
Ceramics Canada is the only
walk-in family friendly Fired Arts
Studio in Durham. As a Fired
Arts Studio, you can do so much
more than paint your own pottery!
Choose from painting ceramics to
working with clay to glass fusing!
With 1000’s of pieces, you’ll find
something just right for you! We
offer drop-in programs for kids,
as well as workshops. Join us for
Kids Night Out, now offered once
a week for all the creative kids out
there! Drop kids off for an evening
of creative fun while parents get
the night off!
▼ Raising Artists
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Chorus Music Academy Inc.
The Circus Academy
595 Cityview Blvd, Unit # 6
Woodbridge, ON L4H 3M7
905-553-7444
www.chorusmusic.ca
Vaughan’s Yamaha Authorized
School. Committed to excellence,
we strive to revitalize music &
music education in Vaughan and
beyond. We offer programs for
students of all ages and interests.
We have custom designed our
facility to cater to the specific
needs of various age groups and
programs. Programs include:
Yamaha Music Education System;
Kindermusik; Voice – contemporary
and classical; Piano, Guitar, Bass,
Ukulele, Violin; Drums, Jembe,
Bongos; Recorder, Flute, Clarinet,
Saxophone, Didgeridoo; Music
Theory; RCM Exam Preparation;
2 Toronto Locations
647-748-6030
www.thecircusacademy.ca
At the Circus Academy After
School Classes & Camps, kids are
introduced to the magic of circus
under the guidance of professional
circus performers. Activities include
the basics of juggling, stilt walking,
tumbling, clowning and aerial
acrobatics. A great confidencebuilding childhood experience!
NEW for the little ones! Circus
Tots and Kinder Cirque. We also
offer Daytime Kids Class for home
schooled students, kids Dance and
Creative Movement with Movement
Lab and Music for babies and
toddlers with Lovenotes.
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DJ & Electronic Music; Glee Club;
and Live Performance/Open Mic.
Colour With Me Art Studio
113 Main Street Markham North,
Suite 203, Markham, ON
L3P 1X9
647-588-8480
www.colourwithme.com
Colour With Me is an art studio
tailored for kids of all ages. It’s an
environment where creativity and
imagination blossoms with all kinds
of colours and shapes. Learn to
think creatively and problem solve
through various art techniques. At
Colour With Me, all our art classes
are designed to be hassle-free!
Let us worry about getting the right
materials so that students can just
focus on being creative. Our art
classes are small and focused.
of combined age group classes
(“First Adventures In Dance”,
“Family Music”, “Rhythmatics”, and
“Kodorff”). Jodie has been sharing
the joy of discovering music with
young children for over 25 years.
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Living Arts Centre
Programs
4141 Living Arts Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 0A1
1-888-805-8888
www.livingartscentre.ca
Our preschool, family and
children’s courses and workshops
are a perfect way to introduce your
child to the arts and help them
express their creativity. We offer
Musical Theatre, Art, Filmmaking,
Vocal Performance Studio, Pottery
and Ceramic Art, Creative Writing,
Jr. Move and Create.
Dune Kids
1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, ON,
L4J 4P8
289-597-4602
www.dunekids.ca
Dune Kids is creative play centre
with a world theme. Integrating
art, play, learning and culture
in a unique space. Each month
features a new theme to explore.
We offer Art Classes for children
ages 3 – 9 years. Parents can
come and enjoy our fun and
creative space with their kids with
our “Stay & Play” program (ages 6
months - 9 Years) or Drop the kids
off for an hour or two of creative
fun while they relax or get some
errands done (ages 3-9 years).
GTA Photography Classes
150 Charles St. West, Toronto, ON
M5S 1K9
416-546-9089
gtaphotographyclasses.com
GTA Photography Classes offers
a variety of classes for all skill
levels, ranging from beginners
to more advanced skill sets. We
offer After School & Weekend
Programs for kids and teens. We
put in a great deal of effort into
making sure our students walk
away with 2 key things: a new
passion for photography and a real
experience!
Gymboree Play & Music
1213 Bayview Ave, Toronto
ON M4G 2Z8
416-410-6386
www.gymboreeclasses.com
Gymboree Play & Music has been
fostering creativity and confidence
in children ages 0-5 for over
30 years. Enhance your child’s
development and love of music
through song, dance, movement
games and instruments. With an
array of styles, our music classes
help children explore the power of
rhythm, melody, tonality and beat
while nurturing key physical, social
and intellectual skills. We offer
Music Programs for ages 6 months
to 5 years. Sign up for a free trial
class!
every kid! We offer a wide range
of creative classes for babies,
toddlers, and kids up to eight years
old—all developed by our team
of early child- hood development
specialists. Choose from classes
in music and dance, gym, art,
enrichment, parenting and much
more!
Little Voices, Dancing Feet
3 Toronto Beach and Leslieville
Locations
www.littlevoices.ca
Little Voices Dancing Feet offers
music classes for Babies, Toddlers
and Young Children (0-8 years).
Interactive, educational, ageappropriate, and FUN! Classes are
once a week for 40 minutes, and
limited to 12 children. They are
grouped together by birth year, and
moved to the next age group each
September, with the exception
Fun With Music Together
Various Locations in Toronto
www.funwithmusictogether.ca
Music Together® is an
internationally recognized early
childhood music program for
infants, toddlers, preschoolers,
kindergarteners, and the adults
who love them. The program brings
families together by providing a
rich musical environment in the
classroom and by facilitating
family participation in spontaneous
musical activity at home within the
context of daily life. Schedule a trial
class. Classes are available yearround at 6 convenient Toronto
locations.
LMJ Music
86 Hollis Avenue
Scarborough, ON M1N 2C7
416-419-5332
www.lmjmusic.com
We offer Toddler and Orff Music
Classes for Children as well as
Private Piano and Guitar lessons.
We emphasize the fundamentals
of Music as well as encourage
Exploration and Creativity! Music
experiences are vital to the
day-to-day development of every
child. L.M.J. Music provides a
comfortable and natural learning
environment. Yes there is a
trampoline in the music studio! And
hoops, scarves and balls. All used
to aid in the development of basic
musicianship skills.
▼ Making Music Together
Kidville
3420 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
M4M 2M9
416-483-7070
www.kidville.ca
Kidville is a unique one-stop
shop, where parents and kids
newborn to six years old can put
creativity, Explore our classes for
kids and our legendary birthday
parties. Kidville has classes for
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Lollipop Art Lounge
Oakville
338 Church Street, Oakville, ON
L6J 1P1
905-849-1711
www.lollipopartlounge.com
We offer monthly art + sewing
programs, open studio, kids
night out and specialty weekend
workshops as well as birthday
parties all year round. Lollipop’s
inspirations come from not only the
classic artists and their techniques
but also from our modern day
designers! You will also find our
studio manager and instructors
on a daily basis in our studio
preparing their lesson plans and
dreaming up amazing projects to
share with you.
Making Music Together
Various Locations in Toronto
416-833-1231
www.makingmusictogether.com
Music Together® is an
internationally celebrated,
research-based early-childhood
music and movement program
which recognizes that all children
are musical. Children and
caregivers share songs, chants,
movement and lots of instrument
play in a relaxed, fun environment
with developmentally appropriate
activities that support the unique
learning styles of each child.
Classes are mixed-age for children
birth - 5 years or specialized
Infant classes up for babies up
to 6 months. Outstanding new
music collection each semester
with 2 CDs, digital music files and
songbook included! Exceptional
quality and unlimited fun!
MESS FOR FUN
73 Alness Street, Unit # 3
North York, ON M3J 2H2
416-736-7101
www.messforfun.com
Mess for Fun is Toronto’s
PREMIER indoor kids playground
& birthday party centre with one
of a kind ceramic and art studio.
You can Paint your own pottery;
create a masterpiece Mosaic,
learn some clay modeling or just
walk-in for play, we have it all. We
have something for everyone. With
a huge assortment of ceramics,
a neat and clean studio, festive
play area and comfortable lounge
seating, we offer a relaxing, playful,
creative environment for adults
and kids. We also host after-school
programs.
with musical movement, age
appropriate musical instruments,
tickling fingerplays, action rhymes,
dancing and more!
grow students’ motor skills,
communication, problem-solving,
confidence and self expression.
We also offer French Classes.
Music Circles - Voice
and Piano Lessons! with
ReBecca!
RAISING ARTISTS
Cedarvale/Forest Hill
Toronto, ON M6C 3V5
647-467-6464
www.musicwithrebecca.com
Music with ReBecca offers a
number of other music and drama
classes including Music Circles
for tots and drama presentations
where we create plays based
on our imaginations or already
existing stories! We help prepare
children and adults for auditions
either for a role or for a performing
arts school along with teaching
the basics of musical theory - all
while boosting my students’ selfesteem and confidence. For more
information, schedules and rates,
please visit our website.
Musical Munchkins
361 Danforth Avenue
St. Barnabas Church
Toronto, ON M4K 1P1
416-419-4742
www.musicalmunchkins.ca
You and your child can enjoy the
benefits of music with our funfilled program. Weekly classes
provide an exciting and nurturing
musical environment for children
birth to 4 years. Music is known
to support emotional, social and
intellectual growth in children.
Musical Munchkins encourages
the important role of music by
presenting playful songs as word
toys, fantastic training for your
child’s memory, communication
and language skills. Multisensory activities are combined
My Artlab
66 Lewis Street, Toronto, ON,
M4M 2H3
416-778-9067
www.myartlab.ca
Each children’s or toddler art
class goes one step deeper
into the never-ending world of
creative possibilities to keep your
child motivated and engaged.
Throughout this journey, the
children are challenged to work
with a wide range of materials
and techniques, both indoors and
outdoors, while working in groups
and often on small performances.
The classes are designed to
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Workshops - Various Dates/
Locations
647-427-0920
www.raisingartists.ca
Raising Artists is an artistic and
social experience geared towards
nurturing relationships through the
expression of art and creativity. We
provide the opportunity for you and
your child to join us in collaboration
on an original masterpiece. We
have the creative ideas, artistic
know-how and all the supplies
you will need to craft a work of art
during our unique parent-and-child
painting workshops. Workshops
are held at various art studios and
community facilities around the
beautiful City of Toronto.
The Town of Richmond Hill
Various Locations in Richmond Hill
905-771-8870
www.RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide
Check out Richmond Hill’s
fantastic programs! There really
are things for all ages, abilities
and interests to enjoy from sports
to arts and outdoor recreation or
learning a new skill. Richmond
Hill’s instructors are High Five®
certified. We offer: Arts, Basketball,
Chess, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics,
Languages, Martial Arts, Music,
Outdoor Education, Performing
Arts, Science, Sewing & Fashion,
Skating, Soccer, Sports,
Swimming, Technology, Tennis,
Yoga and more!
The Second City Training
Centre
70 Peter Street, Lower Level,
Toronto, ON M5V 2G5
416-340-7270
www.secondcity.com/tc
Youth or Teen students can take
a class with The Second City! We
welcome all experience levels.
Classes are led by performers/
instructors who are experienced
working with young students. We
offer: Improv Programs, Music
Programs, and Writing Programs
to learn the basics of sketch
comedy scenes. Visit our website
for complete details, schedules
and rates.
Smart Cookie Club
4 Locations in Toronto
647-847-8245
www.smartcookieclub.ca
The Smart Cookie Club a holistic
play-based learning program
for toddlers and preschoolers
and their parents/caregivers.
The co-founding teachers aim
is to provide fun and engaging
learning opportunities for children
while giving parents the tools
and knowledge to support their
children’s development at home.
Classes have a different learning
focus each week and activities are
built around a theme that touch
on different developmental areas
(eg. communication and language,
math, gross and fine motor skills,
music, science and sensory,
creative). Try a class for Free!
problem-solving in a fun and
supportive environment.
Trunk to Tail - Music &
Yoga for Children
Various Locations in Toronto
416-629-9878
www.trunktotail.org
We bring music and yoga to
children and families throughout
Toronto. At Trunk to Tail, we
play while learning! Children
learn best through play and
movement! Children can learn,
move, explore and create, in a
positive, supportive, nurturing and
non-competitive environment. We
offer Children’s Yoga, Family Yoga,
Parent and Infant/Toddler Group
Music Classes, and Preschool
and Kindergarten Group Music
Classes.
Toronto School Of Art
980 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor,
Toronto, ON M6H 4B4
416-504-7910
www.tsa-art.com
The TSA fosters the inherent
capabilities of its students through
an education model that revolves
around artists teaching artists
to help them make their mark.
TSA offers year-round programs
featuring a range of mediums and
processes with both contemporary
and traditional approaches.
Young artists (ages 10-17) are
guided through age-appropriate
explorations in drawing, painting,
mixed media, life drawing, and
sculpture. Field trips to art galleries
provide inspiration, and hands-on
studio time develops technical
skills and a personal style through
experimentation and creative
VIVA! Youth Singers of
Toronto
427 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
416-788-8482
www.vivayouthsingers.com
VIVA! Youth Singers of Toronto
is a vibrant, innovative choral
organization for children and youth,
ages four to young adults. VIVA
is comprised of five youth choirs:
the Preparatory Chorus (ages
4-6), Junior Choir (ages 6-10),
Main Chorus (ages 9-16), SATB
Chamber Youth Choir (senior high
school students, university
age, and young professionals), and
ECS, an entry-level training choir.
Contact us about our upcoming
auditions.
Wise Adventures
3353 The Credit Woodlands
Unit 213, Mississauga, ON
L5C 2K1
905-782-8110
www.wise-adventures.ca
Wise Adventure classes challenge
young minds in an effortless way.
We offer a wide range of classes
for infants, toddlers, and school
age children. Programs include:
Academics, French, Art, Science,
Cartooning, Animals, Lego,
Building, Pottery Painting, Jewelry
Making, Rainbow Loom, Chess,
Hands on Science, and more! Our
programs are designed to expand
your child’s mind beyond the 123’s
and ABC’s. We offer classes that
will challenge their thinking and
encourage them to reach for more.
MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER
FOREST HILL, NORTH TORONTO, LEASIDE, SUMMERHILL,
CEDARVALE, ANNEX, YONGE/EGLINTON AND MORE
Music Together® is an internationally celebrated early-childhood music
and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners
...and the adults who love them!
Songs, chants, movement & instruments
in a relaxed, fun, interactive environment!
Experience the Joy of Family Music!
Attend a DEMO class at no charge
and receive a FREE multi-media CD!
Making Music Together 416-833-1231
www.makingmusictogether.com
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Dance,
STAGE & THEatRE
▼ Groove Creative Arts Centre
Avenue Road Arts School
460 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON,
M4V 2J1
416-961-1502
www.avenueroadartsschool.com
Avenue Road Arts School is a
creative oasis for preschoolers,
kids, teens and adults who want
to develop skills in the arts,
challenge themselves, unleash
their imagination and have fun. In
additioan to art classes, we also
offer: Acting for Film & TV (Grades
4-8, 6-9), ARAS Musical Theatre
Company (Grades 7-12, by
audition), Improvisation & Audition
Workshop (Grades 6-9), Let’s
Make Music (9-30 months with an
adult), Little Characters (3-5 years
with an adult), Little Characters
(JK/SK), Musical Theatre Junior
Company (Grades 3-6) and The
Drama Club (Grades 4-8). Now
your child can attend one of our
high quality art, drama, or musical
theatre classes at their very own
school. We deliver programs
in public and private schools,
both after school and daytime
workshops. Visit our website for
F
rom ballet to
hip-hop (and
beyond), your kids
can bust a move with
these dance classes to
practice their plies and
perfect their pirouettes
through classes in
ballet, modern, jazz, tap,
ballroom, hip hop and
more. And, future stars
of stage and screen
will hone their creative
craft in these awesome
acting classes for kids.
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details.
The Children’s Arts Theatre School
is Toronto’s leader in professional
theatre training for young people
of all ages! Fantastic Family Rates
and Junior programs for kids 3-6
too! We offer: Junior After School
& Weekend Program (3-6 years),
Intermediate After School &
Weekend Program (7-11 years),
Advanced After School & Weekend
Program (12-15 years). New
location at Yonge & Lawrence!
Bravo's Party Dance &
Fitness Studio
2342 Dufferin St.
Toronto, ON M6E 5A5
647-893-7891
www.bravosparty.com
Bravo’s Party Dance & Fitness
Studio is the most popular space
to join the Party! Dancing is the
basic and principal discipline and is
integrated with the well being and
most famous fitness programs you
can get, so this way you will Party
into shape! Bravo is the place
where everybody wants to spend
time in to Dance and feel great.
Our dance and fitness classes are
designed for children and adults of
all levels, and as a result, you are
free to move and simply enjoy art
in motion.
The Circus Academy
2 Toronto Locations
647-748-6030
www.thecircusacademy.ca
During After School Classes and
Camps, kids are introduced to the
magic of circus under the guidance
of professional circus performers.
Activities include the basics of
juggling, stilt walking, tumbling,
clowning and aerial acrobatics.
A great confidence-building
childhood experience! NEW for the
little ones! Circus Tots and Kinder
Cirque. We also offer Daytime
Kids Class for home schooled
students, kids Dance and Creative
Children's Arts Theatre
School
5 Locations in Toronto
416-538-2121
www.catsdrama.com
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Movement with Movement Lab and
Music for babies and toddlers with
Lovenotes.
Dance Kids Canada
Thornhill and East York locations
416-422-5920
www.dancekidscanada.com
Here at Dance Kids Canada, we
are successful dance educators
and can show you the many
benefits of studying dance.
Knowing How to Choose a Dance
Studio is important for every
parent. You should choose us
to give your child a great start in
Dance. We are proud to be one of
east Toronto’s best kept secrets.
DKC has a variety of dance styles
to choose from. We have levels
for children ages 3 to teens. The
hours are geared towards working
parents. Our dance program runs
year round and has 2 fantastic
separate recitals (late spring and
summer) held at Markham Theatre.
We have 2 convenient locations in
Thornhill and East York.
► L’Arabesque Ballet
gym, art, enrichment, parenting
and much more!
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L'Arabesque Ballet
300 John Street #200, Thornhill,
ON, L3T 5W4
647-523-9054
www.larabesqueballet.com
L’Arabesque Ballet offers a
professional approach to ballet
training in a fun and creative
atmosphere. It follows the Royal
Academy of Dance syllabi. Taught
by former principal dancer Laëtitia
Clement, all levels are offered,
from Primary to Advanced.
Creative expression is highly
encouraged as classes are
kept small. Year-end theatrical
performance. Register now or book
a free trial class.
Great Big Theatre Company
Locations throughout the GTA
1-866-864-4282
www.gbtc.com
Great Big Theatre Company
has offered drama education
programs for young people since
1994. GBTC offers acting, drama
and theatre arts programs for
young people throughout the
year. GBTC’s enthusiastic, caring
staff create a warm, supportive
environment where students
will feel at home, and be ready
to explore and discover. All our
programs include plays, mime,
improvisation, theatre games,
musical theatre, work with
simple sets and costumes, and a
concluding public performance. In
selected programs we also offer
specializations such as storytelling,
mask-making, rap, comedy, stage
combat and video.
Groove Creative Arts
Center
491 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto,
ON, M5N 1A8
416-919-2914
www.groovetoronto.com
Since 1999, Groove School of
Dance has been a performing arts
highlight for the Allenby Forest
Hill community. When parents
look for a dance class for kids
in a structured, professional
atmosphere built around fun, and
they find that here at Groove.
We teach dance in a positive
environment with an emphasis
on the development of creativity,
self-expression, self-achievement,
self- confidence and FUN! We
offer: Parent and Tot Classes,
Pre-school Music and Movement,
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro
and Breakdancing, Drama and
Vocal, Teen classes of Acro, Jazz,
Hip Hop and Breakdancing.
Classes include Classical Ballet
following both the Cecchetti and
Royal Academy of Dance methods,
Pointe, Ballet Repertoire, Jazz, Hip
Hop, Tap and Modern Dance.
J'Danse Studio
3420 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
M4M 2M9
416-483-7070
www.kidville.ca
Kidville is a unique one-stop shop,
where parents and kids newborn
to six years old can put creativity,
fun and family-time first! Explore
our classes for kids and our
legendary birthday parties. Kidville
has classes for every kid!We offer
a wide range of creative classes
for babies, toddlers, and kids up
to eight years old—all developed
by our team of early child- hood
development specialists. Choose
from classes in music and dance,
Kidville
150 Nantucket Blvd, Unit 4
Toronto, ON M1P 2P1
416-830-5601
www.jdansestudio.com
J’Danse Studio offers a great value
and well-rounded dance curriculum
offering students of all ages the
opportunity to express themselves
through the art of dance. A variety
of classes are offered for students
in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, yoga,
acro and hip hop and fitness
ensuring a program is available
that will suit your interests.
Creative Dance, Mini-Ballet, MiniTap and Mini-Jazz are offered for
children ages 2 to 5.
Interplay School of Dance
The Little Gym of
Mississauga East
2200 Dundas St. East, Unit 6,
Mississauga, ON, L4X 2V3
289-521-1358,
www.thelittlegym.com/
mississaugaeast
The Little Gym is the worldʼs
premier experiential learning and
physical development center for
kids ages four months through 12
years. Each week, progressively
structured classes and a positive
learning environment create
opportunities for your child to
try new things and build selfconfidence, all with a grin that
stretches from ear to ear. For
more than 35 years, our trained
instructors have nurtured happy,
confident kids through a range of
programs including parent/child
classes, gymnastics, karate, dance
and sports skills development.
▼ Propel Dance Centre
250 Davisville Ave., Toronto, ON,
M4S 1H2
416-972-1316
www.interplay-dance.ca
Interplay offers both recreational
and pre-professional classes.
The Recreational Division offers
a variety of classes for those
students ranging in age from 3 to
adult, who simply enjoy dancing for
fun. The Pre-Professional Division
is designed for gifted, highly
motivated students who wish to
be considered for RAD exams
and/or participation in Interplay’s
acclaimed performance company
“The Interplay Dance Company.”
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Star Potential Studios
60 Six Point Rd
Toronto, ON M8Z 2X2
416-352-2479
www.starpotentialstudios.com
Star Potential Studios offers a
number of different and diverse
classes (for students aged 2 to
18), September through June. The
classes include Musical Theatre,
Stage Acting, Acting for Film,
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop,
Voice and Audition Preparation.
As well, Star Potential Studios
produces two full-length shows
each year featuring students from
every class, four children’s live
matinee shows and one major
mainstage production (the last
three were Grease, Hairspray and
Footloose).
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Living Arts Centre
Programs
4141 Living Arts Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 0A1
1-888-805-8888
www.livingartscentre.ca
Our preschool, family and
children’s courses and workshops
are a perfect way to introduce your
child to the arts and help them
express their creativity. We offer
Musical Theatre, Art, Filmmaking,
Vocal Performance Studio, Pottery
and Ceramic Art, Creative Writing,
Jr. Move and Create.
Propel Dance Centre
240 Manor Road East
Manor Road United Church
Toronto, ON M4S 1R8
647-827-9362
www.propeldancecentre.com
Propel Dance Centre is a dance
school for children ages 18 months
to 8 years in the Davisville village
area of Toronto. We offer Ballet,
Creative Movement, Early Dance
programs, Jazz, Tap and Adult
classes that are structured with a
focus on developmental learning
and creativity.
PSB Dance Academy
Kingston Location - 416-261-9312
Rylander Location - 416-284-6784
www.psbdanceacademy.ca
Exceptional dance education
delivered by highly trained faculty
that nurture every person’s dance
potential. Founded in 1989 by
Karen Davies Thomas, PSB is a
premier technical dance studio
offering professional-level training,
Ballet exams, performance
opportunities (Nutcracker, Elite
Competitions) and recreational
programs. Over 5,000 students
have enjoyed its dedicated,
nurturing faculty and state of the
art studios. PSB is committed to
nurturing every person’s dance
potential, making it one of the
finest dance studios in the Greater
Toronto Area.
to learn the basics of sketch
comedy scenes. Visit our website
for complete details, schedules
and rates.
The Town of Richmond Hill
Various Locations in Richmond Hill
905-771-8870
www.RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide
Check out Richmond Hill’s
fantastic programs! There really
are things for all ages, abilities
and interests to enjoy from sports
to arts and outdoor recreation or
learning a new skill. Richmond
Hill’s instructors are High Five®
certified. We offer: Arts, Basketball,
Chess, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics,
Languages, Martial Arts, Music,
Outdoor Education, Performing
Arts, Science, Sewing & Fashion,
Skating, Soccer, Sports,
Swimming, Technology, Tennis,
Yoga and more!
Randolph Academy for the
Performing Arts
736 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON,
M5S 2R4
416-924-2243 X233
www.randolphkids.com
Through the Randolph Academy
Kids Program, young students take
their first small steps toward big
dreams. We offer Dance: Full level
set offered in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip
Hop, Contemporary, Acro, Stretch/
Tech and Acting: Improvisation,
Team Building, Monologue,
Scene Study and more. Our Triple
Threat® program offers production
numbers from hit classic and
contemporary Broadway musicals.
The Second City Training
Centre
70 Peter Street, Lower Level,
Toronto, ON M5V 2G5
416-340-7270
www.secondcity.com/tc
Youth or Teen students can take
a class with The Second City! We
welcome all experience levels.
Classes are led by performers/
instructors who are experienced
working with young students. We
offer: Improv Programs, Music
Programs, and Writing Programs
▲ PSB Dance Academy
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Young Peoples Theatre
Drama School
3 locations: Central Toronto,
Etobicoke and North York
416-862-2222
www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca
YPT Drama School offers funfilled and meaningful theatrical
experiences. Our classes are led
by professional arts educators
whose skills are always expanding
through our professional
development sessions and their
own professional experiences.
We introduce young people to the
theatre and also help them develop
into positive, social beings. Their
unique voices and creativity.Our
courses provide children and
youth of all levels of experience
a chance to express themselves
theatrically and discover the power
of their own creative voice and
imagination, all the while having
fun!
DOES YOUR KID
LOVE TO DANCE
BALLET
HIP HOP
JAZZ - ACRO
MINI DANCE (3-4 years old)
?
Fitness, Sports &
Gymnastics
G
et high-energy
kids moving
at sports
programs for kids,
offering everything from
soccer and rock-climbing
to fencing, yoga and
gymastics. Families, it’s
time to adventure out to
these amazing fitness
and sports centers.
They’ll keep your kids
in shape and having a
totally awesome time.
► Sportplay
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Academy Of Martial Arts Port Credit
108 Lakeshore Road East
Port Credit, ON L5G1E3
905-278-7234
www.academyofmartialarts.ca
The Academy Of Martial Arts is a
professional Martial Arts Academy
serving Mississauga South for 28
years. We teach all ages in Goju
Karate, Tai Chi, Cardio Kickboxing,
and MMA Conditioning. The Port
Credit Academy of Martial Arts has
been voted Best in Mississauga
during many of our 27 years
teaching in the city. We teach
all ages from our 3 year old tiny
tigers, youth karate, teen and
adult karate, Kardio Kicks fitness
kickboxing, Tai Chi Chuan, Self
Defence, and MMA Conditioning.
Call us today to set up your free
class.
Beach Blast
15 Leswyn Rd, Toronto, ON,
M6A 1J8
416-785-6677
www.beachblast.ca
Beach Blast is happy to introduce
youth to the sport of Volleyball!
If your child is signed up for any
of our clinics or camps, they get
free admission to the Beach Blast
Beach Volleyball Club – a club
designed to give you top quality
instruction, while winning great
prizes and being part of a club that
is healthy and devoted to your little
one’s progress. Visit our website
for more details.
clowning and aerial acrobatics.
A great confidence-building
childhood experience! NEW for the
little ones! Circus Tots and Kinder
Cirque. We also offer Daytime
Kids Class for home schooled
students, kids Dance and Creative
Movement with Movement Lab and
Music for babies and toddlers with
Lovenotes.
round group, private and semiprivate Riding Lessons for students
8 years old and up. Our lessons
include Staff supervision and
assistance before and after each
riding lesson. We offer a variety
of group levels from our unique
‘Introduction to Riding’ program
designed for the Novice Riders to
Advanced Level lessons.
Creditview Stables
Etobicoke Spectrum Baton
Club
7734 Creditview Road, Brampton,
ON, L6Y 0G5
905-451-8654
www.creditviewstables.ca
Creditview Stables is one of
the oldest established Riding
Schools in Ontario. For over 44
years Creditview Stables has
been offering quality instruction
in Equitation and Horsemanship
skills. Centrally located to Toronto,
Mississauga, Brampton, we offer
a touch of the Country located in
the heart of the City! We offer year
The Circus Academy
2 Toronto Locations
647-748-6030
www.thecircusacademy.ca
During After School Classes and
Camps, kids are introduced to the
magic of circus under the guidance
of professional circus performers.
Activities include the basics of
juggling, stilt walking, tumbling,
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71 Second Street
Second Street Junior Middle
School
Etobicoke, ON M8V 2X4
416-557-5816
www.spectrumbaton.com
Welcome to the Etobicoke
Spectrum Baton Club! Our club
offers group and private lessons
for all ages and experience levels,
from beginner to advanced,
coached by NCCP certified
coaches: Sheryl Elias-Baraniuk,
► The Hub Climbing
a customized program specific
to their needs. We offer sports
therapy, fitness, and wellness all
under one roof. Come and explore
how we make fitness fun for not
only kids for today but for the rest
of their life.
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The Hub Climbing
Andrea Amaral and Megan
Veaudry. Our program includes
1 hour weekly lessons in baton
twirling, dance and gymnastics.
Etobicoke Spectrum Baton Club Catch the excitement!
Fitness 4 Success
10 Westcreek Drive, Unit 17,
Vaughan, ON, L4L 9R5
905-850-2008
www.f4s.ca
We make fitness fun through
technology and education! At
Fitness 4 Success we provide the
best professional atmosphere in
our state of the art family fitness
facility. We pride ourselves as
fitness professionals in promoting
the concept of fitness for life. We
offer programs for kids and teens
for: Fitness, Strength Training and
Deconditioned Program. We also
offer Drop-in programs. Parents
are welcome to drop their children
off and leave them at our facility
while they go off to complete thir
errands.
Gymalaya
2 Locations in the GTA
Vaughan: 905-760-5655
Newmarket: 905-868-8200
www.gymalaya.com
Gymalaya offers recreational
gymnastics classes with stateof-the-art equipment designed
specifically for young children.
The kid size proportions of
the equipment help motivate
the children, enhance their
performance and increase safety.
Each week the configuration
and setting of the equipment is
modified to provide a new and
stimulating experience. Our
professionally developed, noncompetitive curriculum is designed
to build physical, mental and social
skills while having fun.
upside down on the rings, make
new friends, and have fun? Sign
up this Fall... GymKats has the
program for you!
GYMBOREE
573 Alness St., Toronto, ON,
M3J 2T8
416-645-0428
www.H2Tdryland.com
H2T is a multi-faceted state of the
art dryland facility specializing in
children the ages 5-16. A gym for
kids you say … absolutely! Our
primary goal is to enhance the
quality of life for young people
through exercise and proper
nutrition. Our drills introduce
children to multi-directional
movement skills, multi-directional
speed, agility, balance,
coordination, and awareness. Our
professional staff considers each
athletes specific goals and creates
Gymboree Play & Music
1213 Bayview Ave, Toronto
ON M4G 2Z8
416-410-6386
www.gymboreeclasses.com
Gymboree Play & Music has been
fostering creativity and confidence
in children ages 0-5 for over 30
years. Recognized for a unique
approach to parent involvement,
our programs encourage
participation in and understanding
of each child's development. Our
program directors collaborate with
the national child development
expert Zero to Three and have
developed class curriculum to
ensure our programs provide the
best support and early enrichment
education to children and their
parents. Our locations are safe
places to play and learn where
children are free to move and
explore safely. Sign up for a free
trial class!
H2T Elite Dryland Training
165 McIntosh Drive
Markham, ON L3R 0N6
905-604-4588
www.hubclimbing.com
With 18,000 square feet, Hub
Climbing is the largest climbing
gym in Ontario and the largest
bouldering gym in Canada. Hub
Climbing is also an accredited
tourist facility. We also have a
yoga and a fitness studio. We
offer a Youth Climbing Club with
various time slots and a program
for various availability, ages, and
experience levels. Inquire about
our Family Night Special on
Fridays and Saturdays, designed
for Super Hubalicious Family Fun!
Kidnasium
745 Mount Pleasant Road,
Toronto, ON, M4P 2Z4
416-480-2608
www.kidnasium.ca
Kidnasium is a children’s
recreational centre located in
Toronto near Yonge and Eglinton.
We offer a variety of family
oriented recreational gymnastics
programs that are both fun and
educational. We offer Parent/
Tot programs, transition (for 1/2
to 3 years old who are ready for
more of a challenge), Preschool,
Kindergym, and Elementary Gym.
We provide an encouraging and
positive atmosphere where every
success is celebrated!
GymKats
1659 Bayview Avenue, Unit 200,
Toronto, M4G 3C1
647-227-5231
www.gymkats.ca
GymKats is a facility that
provides kid with a fun, safe, and
challenging environment with
which to play, learn gymnastics,
and be active. Do you want
your child to learn to cartwheel,
somersault on the beam, hang
▲ H2T Elite Dryland
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to choose from.
The Little Gym of
Mississauga East
▲ Vango Toronto Fencing Center
Kidnetix
2 Locations in the GTA
Brampton: 905-459-7529
Toronto: 416-904-2556
www.kidnetix.ca
Kidnetix Edu-Play Centre is an
interactive educational indoor
playground that has built its
outstanding reputation on dynamic
programming and leadership.
Our facility is truly in a class of
its own! We strive to make our
facility the best in the city, offering
incredible activities, in a clean,
safe environment. We offer Preschool Edu-Play Programs, KidFit
programs, Monkeynastix fitness,
My Smart Hands Signing, Circle
Story Time, and ZumbAtomic®, a
high energy, fun, interactive and
healthy program designed just for
kids using the Zumba® concept.
Kids Martial Arts Vaughan
120 Carlauren Road, Unit 6,
Vaughan, ON, L4L 8E1
905-851-2223
www.kidsmartialartsvaughan.com
Kids Martial Arts program is the
best in Woodbridge, Vaughan. A
confident kid is UNSTOPPABLE!
Did you know that Martial Arts is
10 times better than Team Sports
in developing a child’s self esteem
and confidence? Our program can
and WILL help your child increase
their confidence, self-esteem,
discipline, while teaching them life
skills that will last them a lifetime.
In our program your child will
be able to progress at their very
own pace. We understand that
everyone learns differently. No
matter if your child can only train
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once a week or everyday, we have
the program that will fit your needs.
and leadership... all while having
fun! Your First Session is always
FREE! We also offer Team Building
programs for kids.
Kidville
3420 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
M4M 2M9
416-483-7070
www.kidville.ca
Kidville is a unique one-stop shop,
where parents and kids newborn
to six years old can put creativity,
fun and family-time first! Explore
our classes for kids and our
legendary birthday parties. Kidville
has classes for every kid! We offer
a wide range of creative classes
for babies, toddlers, and kids up
to eight years old—all developed
by our team of early childhood
development specialists. Choose
from classes in music and dance,
gym, art, enrichment, parenting
and much more!
Krudar Muay Thai
2 Locations in Toronto
Don Mills - 416-444-5633
Kensington - 416-923-5633
www.krudar.com/kids
Kids are invited to learn the art
of Muay Thai through a series
of exciting Muay Thai fitness
activities, obstacle courses, team
work games, child focused drills,
and pad work sessions. Muay Thai
classes for kids catering to ages
4-11 are oriented around character
development and teaching life
skills – building self-confidence,
self-esteem, learning anti-bullying
techniques, respect, discipline,
sharing, kindness, and team-work.
Krudar now has two great locations
Kidz360 Active Learning
Centre
3431 Dundas St. West, Suite 200,
Toronto, ON, M6S 2S4
647-351-9360
www.kidz360.ca
Our fitness programs specialize
in group activities that focus
on balance, coordination and
overall body awareness. We
make being active fun through
relay races, obstacle courses
and other engaging activities.
We offer morning, afternoon and
night Gym programs. Night Gym
is our after school gym class that
gives kidz the opportunity to gain
strength in developmental areas
such as gross and fine motor,
social, emotional, problem solving,
2200 Dundas St. East, Unit 6,
Mississauga, ON, L4X 2V3
289-521-1358,
www.thelittlegym.com/
mississaugaeast
The Little Gym is the worldʼs
premier experiential learning and
physical development center for
kids ages four months through 12
years. Each week, progressively
structured classes and a positive
learning environment create
opportunities for your child to
try new things and build selfconfidence, all with a grin that
stretches from ear to ear. For
more than 35 years, our trained
instructors have nurtured happy,
confident kids through a range of
programs including parent/child
classes, gymnastics, karate, dance
and sports skills development.
Little Kickers
Various Locations in the GTA
www.littlekickers.ca
At Little Kickers, the focus is
very much on fun. We’re an
international network of informal
yet professionally run soccer
classes where enthusiastic
boys and girls (18 months – 7th
birthday) are given a head start
in sport. Our Little Kickers learn
the basic skills of soccer through
creative games while building their
confidence, coordination, control
and social skills. Locations: Ajax,
Beaches, Danforth, Etobicoke,
Guelph, Niagara Region, Oakville,
Oshawa, Pickering, Port Perry,
Richmond Hill, Toronto, Uxbridge,
Vaughan, Whitby.
▲ Gymboree
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Lytton Sports
Various Locations in Toronto
416-312-5300
www.lyttonparktennis.com
Lytton Sports Camps delivers fun
for kids year-round! Lytton Sports
Camps is an exciting, great way
for kids to learn sports like tennis,
soccer and basketball and have
fun at the same time. In the Fall
we offer after-school and weekend
tennis lessons at several scenic
locations including Havergal
College, Crescent Boys School
(indoor), James Gardens, and
Bellbury. All locations offer tennis
lessons for kids (all skill levels) and
adults (beginner and intermediate).
Our outdoor and indoor (Crescent
School) tennis lessons are a great
way to get active and have fun
while improving your game more
than you thought possible.
► Little Kickers
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Markham Golf Dome
150 Burncrest Road, Markham,
ON, L3R 0B7
905-475-3663
www.markhamgolfdome.com
Fostering your child’s enjoyment
only means continued growth in
the sport. At the Markham Golf
Dome we recognize the need
for effective Junior Programs.
Our junior clinics are aimed at
introducing the juniors to the
enjoyment of the game of golf.
Your juniors will learn about the
history, etiquette, safety and skills
and techniques needed to play
the game of golf. This Fall, we’re
offering Junior Clinics on Saturday
and Sundays at 11:00 am.
Mini-Nastics
842 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON
M4J1L7
416-788-7565 www.mini-nastics.com
Our mission is to help young
children become, and stay,
physically active by providing
programs that keep the focus
on fun-filled interactive classes.
Through the provision of healthy
physical, emotional and social
development, and under the
guidance of certified educators
and instructors, Mini-Nastics will
provide a safe place for children to
play and be active. We also host
Birthday Parties.
More Fun with Bounce
Indoor Playground
170 Bovaird Dr. West, Unit #8,
Brampton, ON, L7A 1A1
905-457-5867
www.morefunwithbounce.com
More Fun with Bounce is a parent/
caregiver supervised centre
focussed around the entertainment
and health benefits of children.
We also provide a unique space
for adults to experience growth
themselves in a relaxed, social
atmosphere focused on community
spirit. We offer a ‘More Fun with
Fitness’ program for kids.
The Town of Richmond Hill
Various Locations in Richmond Hill
905-771-8870
www.RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide
Check out Richmond Hill’s
fantastic programs! There really
are things for all ages, abilities
and interests to enjoy from sports
to arts and outdoor recreation or
learning a new skill. Richmond
Hill’s instructors are High Five®
certified. We offer: Arts, Basketball,
Chess, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics,
Languages, Martial Arts, Music,
Outdoor Education, Performing
Arts, Science, Sewing and
Fashion, Skating, Soccer, Sports,
Swimming, Technology, Tennis,
Yoga and more!
▲ TAC Sports
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Skills in a positive, supportive,
non-competitive environment. We
offer a variety of classes to meet
your child’s needs. Not sure which
program to put you child in? Give
us a call and one of our program
advisors would be happy to assist
you in booking a free trial class!
TAC Sports
Various Locations in Toronto
416-473-3592
www.tacsports.ca
Toronto Athletic Camps (TAC)
is the premiere sport camps,
weekend programs and year-round
lesson programs for ages 4 to 14 in
Toronto and the GTA.TAC provides
the perfect opportunity for
athletes to improve skills, make
new friends through high quality
sports education. TAC Sports
offers unique tennis, soccer and
basketball training for children
ages 4-16 designed for maximum
growth, challenge and fun.
Sportplay
Mulitple Locations in the GTA
416-465-7439
www.sportplay.ca
Sportplay provides Multi-sport
Programs for kids. We offer
Weekly Multi-sport and Sport
Specific Classes during the school
year. Our child-centered, playbased programs are designed to
develop Gross Motor and Athletic
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Students develop sport skills,
leadership, confidence, and goal
setting skills in a fun and positive
environment. All skill levels
welcome.
Trunk to Tail - Music &
Yoga for Children
Various locations in Toronto
416-629-9878
www.trunktotail.org
Trunk to Tail brings music and yoga
to children and families throughout
Toronto, Ontario. At Trunk to Tail,
we play while learning! Children
learn best through play and
movement! Children can learn,
move, explore and create, in a
positive, supportive, nurturing and
non-competitive environment. We
offer Children’s Yoga, Family Yoga,
Parent and Infant/Toddler Group
Music Classes, and Preschool
and Kindergarten Group Music
Classes.
a sport and a culture. Our goal is
to bring the elegant and powerful
sport of fencing to as many people
as possible. Our sport helps build
strength, develop character and
discover hidden potential. Fencing
helps children and adolescents
become strong, noble, healthy and
wise adults.
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York Academy of Martial
Arts
True North Climbing
75 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, ON,
M3K 2B9
416-398-7625
www.truenorthclimbing.com
True North Climbing is a 12,000
square foot indoor rock climbing
facility that has over 14,000
square feet of climbing terrain. Our
large, clean and modern indoor
climbing facility offers a wide range
L3R 8B4
905-415-9997
www.vangofencing.ca
Vango Fencing is the world’s
largest international fencing
institution. With first-class facilities
and a renowned and highlydecorated team of coaches, Vango
Fencing aims to cultivate athletes
and promote the development
and dissemination of fencing as
of services for anyone from the
beginner to the hard-core climbing
addict. We offer Introductory
Lessons to help beginners get
started, birthday parties and
after school/weekend Youth
Programmes.
Vango Toronto Fencing
Center
980 Denison St, Markham, ON
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2081 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON
M6E 3R3
416-256-7463
www.yorkama.com
Our casses offer an outstanding
mix of traditional principles
with practical real world skills,
which meet the needs of today’s
kid. Classes are loaded with
confidence and self esteem
developing drills, as well as stress
release drills and challenging
games. Our program takes a
traditional approach to developing
the important ’self’s’ of the child:
Self Discipline, self confidence, self
esteem, self control, self motivation
and self image, while providing
a fun and motivational form of
physical exercise.
More PROGRamS & SERVICES
B
ack to school
means looking for
other essential
services for kids. Find
programs for kids who
love animals, chocolatemaking workshops,
confidence building
workshops at a spa,
and general programs
for kids. And, don’t
forget to get your child’s
head checked with lice
removal services.
► Chocolate Tales Workshops
Brighton School
240 The Donway West
Toronto, ON M3B 2V8
416-932-8273
www.brightonschool.ca
We welcome students in grades
1-12 who learn best in small
classes, are one or more years
behind academically, have
learning differences, or require
extra support. Our Elementary
program offers both curriculumbased and remedial programs; our
flexible Secondary program offers
custom combinations of both credit
and non-credit programs. Our
Transition to Adulthood program
prepares secondary students
and post high school aged young
adults for a gradual transition to the
workplace and independent living.
Chocolate Tales
Various Locations
800-905-2858
www.chocolatetales.ca
Our classic chocolate making
workshops are ideal for excited
chocolate crafting beginners and
any chocolate lover wanting a
hands- on lesson into the world of
chocolate making! We share with
you the unique history of chocolate
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and chocolate making and pass
the tradition onto you by teaching
you how to make your own
gourmet chocolate treats... roll up
your sleeves, it’s time to get crafty!
All our workshops are presented
in a 90 minute time frame; we offer
5 different class types including a
seasonal twist throughout the year.
Glama Gal Tween Spa
6 Locations in the GTA
www.glamagaltweenspa.com
Award Winning Glama Gal Tween
Spa is a Spa Just For Girls of All
Ages. Indulge in dessert inspired
manis & pedis or visit our Glam
Labs to Create your own Ooh La
La Perfume, Body Scrub Sundaes,
Glosses or Glitter Lotion. Don’t
forget to check out our “Pinktique”
for Tween’alicious Treats.
Providing the Best Spa Birthday
Parties, Spa Services for Girls, Be
YOU Workshop Sessions, PA Day
Camps and much more. Our PINK
Motto: Be Confident! Be Positive!
BE YOU!
Durham Lice Care
Serving: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,
Oshawa and Clarington area.
905-706-5013
www.durhamlicecare.com
Durham Lice Care is dedicated to
helping you get rid of head lice. We
offer a safe, effective and 100%
guaranteed head lice removal
treatment process. All of
our lice removal services are
guaranteed! Our combination of
all-natural, non-toxic products
lead to the fast and safe removal
of the parasites, and provide
our clients with the best service
possible. No pesticides! Same Day
Appointments Available! Complete
lice and nit removal in the comfort
of your home or visit our salon
located in North Oshawa.
German International
School Toronto
980 Dufferin Street
Toronto, ON M6H 4B4
416-922-6413
www.gistonline.ca
We are a private, co-educational,
German immersion school
which provides students with a
unique international perspective
by combining the best of both
the Canadian and German
curricula. Non-denominational
and co-educational, the German
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International School Toronto
teaches German and Englishspeaking students side by side
and offers its students a seamless
transition into both the Canadian
and the European school
systems. Classes are offered
from Kindergarten through Grade
8 and Grade 10 in the German
stream, thereby creating a unique,
multicultural experience within a
warm and nurturing environment.
Kidnetix
2 Locations in the GTA
Brampton: 905-459-7529
Toronto: 416-904-2556
www.kidnetix.ca
Kidnetix Edu-Play Centre is an
interactive educational indoor
playground that has built its
outstanding reputation on dynamic
programming and leadership.
We offer incredible activities, in a
clean, safe environment. We offer
Pre-school Edu-Play Programs,
KidFit programs, Monkeynastix
fitness, My Smart Hands
Signing, Circle Story Time, and
ZumbAtomic®, a high energy, fun,
interactive and healthy program
designed just for kids using the
Zumba® concept.
Nitwits The Lice Removal
Team
2 Locations in Toronto
416-546-4455
www.nitwits.ca
Trust Nitwits for an effective,
safe and private solution when
your child brings home head
lice. We’re experts in removing
head lice so you can get back
to doing all the things life has to
offer you and your family. Our
professionally trained staff utilize
The Shepherd Method™ of Strand
by Strand Nit Removal. We take
the time to remove nits properly
from each and every strand of
hair. Furthermore, our non-toxic
products are designed to help
facilitate lice removal. Call today
and let us help you live licefree once again... guaranteed!
Servicing the Greater Toronto
Area, Mississauga, Peel, York and
Durham Regions.
Parent Education Network
10 Pittsboro Drive
Toronto, ON M9V 3R4
416-255-6989
www.parenteducationnetwork.ca
As a parent, you face one of the
most challenging, and rewarding
roles of your life. No matter how
much you love your child, there
will still be moments filled with
anger, frustration, and at times,
desperation. What do you do?
Since 1974, parents in Toronto just
like you have joined the Parent
Education Network to learn a
consistent and common-sense
approach to parenting. Through
our workshops and classes, you
will learn how to use kind and
firm methods to raise a child
who is responsible, respectful
and resourceful. You’ll learn
practical approaches to parenting
challenges that strengthen family
relationships. Visit our website to
get a list of workshops.
Pawsitively Pets
125 Brentcliffe Road, 2nd Floor,
Toronto, ON, M4G 3Y7
416-901-4776
www.pawsitivelypetskidscamp.
com
Is your child crazy for pets and
animals? Working with animals
is not only a great learning
experience for children, it allows
them to build confidence, selfesteem and respect for living
creatures. Our one-of-a-kind
weekend programs will give
your child the rare opportunity to
spend time with live animals and
to develop the important skills of
observation, classification and
communication. Using a hands-on
approach to learning, your child
will participate in age appropriate
science based, educational, handson learning experiences that are
all about animals. Programs are
available for children 18 months
to 12 years old in a variety of
different formats with many types
of animals.
Reptilia Zoo
2501 Rutherford Road, Vaughan,
ON, L4K 2N6
905-761-6223
www.reptilia.org
Reptilia is a State of the Art 25,000
square foot facility complete
with large exhibits showcasing
hundreds of different reptiles and
amphibians. Reptilia’s Junior
Keeper Program offers kids aged
7-14 a chance to live life as a
Reptilia Zookeeper. Through the
course of this four week program,
our junior keepers will learn
about the biology of reptiles and
amphibians, where they live, their
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diversity, as well as how to care
for them. They will also learn the
many aspects of becoming a
zookeeper under the guidance of
our knowledgeable cast, assisting
in Reptilia’s state of the art Reptile
Zoo.
Talking Together
25 Harshaw Avenue
Toronto, ON M6S 1X9
647-352-3922
www.talkingtogether.ca
Talking Together is a familycentered, private speech and
language practice providing inhome service to children ages 0-10
years in the west Toronto area. Our
mission is to help all children learn
language and communicate to the
best of their abilities so they can
reach their full potential. Whether
you are concerned about your
child’s speech and language
development or you want to learn
how to help your child develop
strong language skills right from
birth, Talking Together can help.
The Town of Richmond Hill
Various Locations in Richmond Hill
905-771-8870
www.RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide
Check out Richmond Hill’s
fantastic programs! There really
are things for all ages, abilities
and interests to enjoy from sports
to arts and outdoor recreation or
learning a new skill. Richmond
Hill’s instructors are High Five®
certified. We offer: Arts, Basketball,
Chess, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics,
Languages, Martial Arts, Music,
Outdoor Education, Performing
Arts, Science, Sewing & Fashion,
Skating, Soccer, Sports,
Swimming, Technology, Tennis,
Yoga and more!
Wise Adventures
3353 The Credit Woodlands
Unit 213, Mississauga, ON
L5C 2K1
905-782-8110
www.wise-adventures.ca
Children learn the best when they
are having fun and enjoy what
they are doing. Wise Adventure
classes challenge young minds
in an effortless way. We offer a
wide range of classes for infants,
toddlers, and school age children.
Programs include: Academics,
French, Art, Science, Cartooning,
Animals, Lego, Building, Pottery
Painting, Jewelry Making, Rainbow
Loom, Chess, Hands on Science,
and more! Our programs are
designed to expand your child’s
mind beyond the 123’s and ABC’s.
We offer classes that will challenge
their thinking and encourage them
to reach for more.
Toronto's largest
lice removal clinics
Pediatrician, teacher and
parent recommended
Same day, evening
and weekend
appointments available.
Nitwits Toronto: 1232 Lawrence Ave. E., at the Don Valley Parkway
Nitwits Etobicoke: #9-300 New Toronto St., Kipling and The Gardiner
www.nitwits.ca
Why Parents Choose Private School
By Our Kids Canada’s Private School Guide
Every family has a different reason for considering a private school
education, but nearly all agree that private schools provide their children
with:
• Smaller classes and more structure
• Preparation for post-secondary studies
• A shared philosophy and approach to education
• Enriched and focused academic setting
• More emphasis on specialties like art, music, athletics and
extracurricular activities
• Many chances for parents to get involved and more accountability to
parents
Students who attend private schools can be more academically challenged, exposed to
clearer value systems, given greater access to teachers, and may simply feel safer. Some features parents
look for when they turn to the private system include; a specific educational approach, such as Montessori or
Waldorf, a particular religious or cultural setting, a strong academic setting or a program for children who are
gifted, have special needs, or require a special schedule due to art, music or sport training.
Who chooses private school education?
Families who choose the private education system tend to be concerned with the development and all-round
character building of their children. Studies show that families of all sizes and ethnic backgrounds have turned
to the private system. Although the notion remains that private school families are very wealthy, studies show
that children from both ends of the income distribution attend private schools; 29 per cent of children who
attend private schools are from families with incomes below $50,000, while 26 per cent are from families with
at least twice as much income.
In May 2007, The Fraser Institute conducted a study into the reasons parents choose private schools. The
report, Ontario’s Private Schools: Who Chooses Them and Why? is based on a survey of 919 Ontario
households with children attending private schools. The study found that the top 5 reasons parents chose
private school were: Disappointment with the public or separate schools; Smaller class sizes; Dedicated
teachers; Emphasis on academic quality; and Safety.
Where to learn about private schools?
If you’re a parent considering private school, the October Our Kids Private School Expos in Toronto or HaltonPeel are a great opportunity to learn about the curriculum and how your child could benefit. Families can meet
with top schools and attend information seminars. For everything you need to know about private schools visit
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HOMEWORK TIPS
Today’s families are busier than ever. Developing good study habits early on will help students shine in school
and balance their daily activities.
1. Establish a homework routine.
2. Create a homework environment.
3. Teach your child to be organized.
4. Show an interest in your child’s homework assignments.
5. Teach them how to make a plan.
6. Give them the tools they need.
7. Keep distractions to a minimum.
8. If they struggle, get them some help.
9. Read every night.
10. Praise their work and efforts.
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Be Cool, Go Litter-less
By Jana Campbell, Founder of Fenigo.com
These days being green is cool, so I’d like to encourage you to be cool
when going back to school! When picking a lunchbox, there a few things
to consider:
Size matters!
Make sure all the reusable containers will fit into the lunchbox. For
smaller kids – ensure that the lunch bag is easy to open and that it can
fit into their backpack.
Keep it cool!
Most lunch eaters will require an insulated lunch bag. Don’t be fooled by your
bag’s insulation. Add an ice pack that will last until the lunch hour.
Keep it smelling fresh!
Machine-washable or dishwasher-safe lunch bag is a must for younger kids. Lunch containers don’t always
get closed properly.
Lunch containers
Invest in a few containers at the start and add once you know what works well. Bento style is a trend and
there is a good reason why. It allows you to offer a selection of foods in a divided container. It’s great for ikds
that don’t like carrots touching cucumbers, etc. A thermal food container is a must for kids that like warm food
for lunch. Make sure to warm the container with hot water prior to filling it with hot food.
Reusable cutlery
Plastic forks do not have to be replaced with fancy silverware. There are so many great on-the-go options
that are a lot more pleasant to use when enjoying a lunch on the go. Protect your lunch bag from holes by
wrapping the fork in a reusable napkin unless your reusable cutlery has a carrying case.
Forget the plastic baggies
Don’t use plastic - there are so many great reusable snack and sandwich bag options out there!
Drink container
If cold water is important to you - an insulated bottle is the way to go. It will be more costly, but might be a
worthwhile investment. If your kids drink milk or juice on the go, make sure the container is easy to clean.
Label containers!
Dishwasher-safe labels can get expensive so you could always order labels with your family’s last name and
use it for the whole family.
Happy lunch-making!
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Fall Math Classes
(Grades 3 - 9)
Spend this fall learning some new and interesting math.
Expand your knowledge or build some new skills.
http://mathplus.math.utoronto.ca
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10 tips for a successful year
Set the stage for a successful school year. It all starts at home!
1. Organize your Schedule
Use a time management chart or an app to schedule in study and
homework time, school meetings, projects and tests.
2. Enforce Healthy Habits
Kids can’t perform when they don’t feel good. To do well in school,
follow healthy habits at home with proper sleep, healthy eating, and
exercise.
3. Stick to a Routine
Kids thrive on structure and routine. If their day is planned out from wake up
to bedtime and all steps in between, that provides a sense of comfort.
4. Create a ‘Launch Pad’ or School Zone
Have a single place to put backpacks, coats, shoes, lunchboxes, sports equipment, and school projects. Kids
will find everything easily each day when they head to school.
5. Designate a Homework Space
Kids should have a designated desk or table just like at school, with plenty of light, supplies, and resources. A
homework space makes it easier for children to complete assignments at home.
6. Encourage Reading
Reading is the gateway to all kinds of learning. The more your child reads, the better chance she has of
becoming a proficient reader which improves overall performance in school.
7. Talk Often
Keep lines of communication open with your child about his classroom, teacher and friends. Let your child
express anxieties, excitements, or disappointments about each day. Provide support and encourage all his
achievements and efforts.
8. Get Involved
Extend your support to your child’s school. Meet teachers regularly to address concerns as they arise. Get
involved in parent/teacher meetings and school field trips when possible.
9. Set Goals
Teach your child set realistic goals for the school year and make a list of what they want to achieve. They will
learn how to work to achieve their best.
10. After-School and Weekend Programs
Encourage your child to participate in extracurricular activities. It’s a great way for children to develop their
talents and interests, build confidence, experience success, and meet friends.
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