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Rock painting: an imagination-stimulating, creativity-inspiring craft your kids can do at home
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Rock painting: an imagination-stimulating, creativity-inspiring craft your kids can do at home

07 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As we start to see more and more of that lovely spring sunshine, it’s harder and harder to say...read more
Sharing the tech-free games of your childhood with your kids
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Sharing the tech-free games of your childhood with your kids

06 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

If you put a positive spin on it, physical distancing and staying at home as much as possible...read more
A science experiment to keep your kids learning at home
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A science experiment to keep your kids learning at home

02 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We get it: keeping your kids entertained and engaged gets tricky when you’re trying to stay in as...read more
Who needs outdoor play time when your fam can take a mystical camping trip into the future?!
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Who needs outdoor play time when your fam can take a mystical camping trip into the future?!

27 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The year is 2200. Cars are a thing of the past, space travel is the new norm, and a moon...read more
A little crafternoon inspiration: How to make marbled paper
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A little crafternoon inspiration: How to make marbled paper

26 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

If you’re trying to keep a couple of restless kids occupied, look no further! This craft is a...read more
Keep your kids busy with this outdoor expedition/art project duo!
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Keep your kids busy with this outdoor expedition/art project duo!

24 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

If you’ve suddenly found yourself at home trying to get some work done and occupy kids who are...read more
Spot the Difference: A YMCA Camp game to keep you sane while you work from home
Healthy Kids

Spot the Difference: A YMCA Camp game to keep you sane while you work from home

23 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Me [while trying to “work” from home]: Hey [my kid’s name], did you move something off my desk?My...read more
Keep your social distance AND get a breath of fresh air with this “one-step hike”
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Keep your social distance AND get a breath of fresh air with this “one-step hike”

20 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

There’s nothing like the longer and warmer days of spring to get out to your favourite parks,...read more
An 8-step challenge to help build your kids’ hand-eye coordination from home
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An 8-step challenge to help build your kids’ hand-eye coordination from home

20 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

If there’s one thing all this social distancing is good for, it’s that we have more time to...read more
A fun and easy craft to do with your kids at home! How to make spring window gel clings
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A fun and easy craft to do with your kids at home! How to make spring window gel clings

19 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Looking for a fun and easy craft you can do with your kids at home? Making these window gel...read more

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