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School’s Out! Now What? Part 2
Keeping your kids amused and occupied during March Break By: Heather Pierce While the children rejoice in their freedom from school, working parents struggle to find campsand activities to keep them occupied. In part two of On the Danforth’s March Break series, we take a look at the activities the Toronto public libraries on the Danforth have to offer. Combine the events from both libraries together and your kids will have a full week of fun.
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School’s Out! Now What? (Part 1)
Keeping your kids amused and occupied during March Break By: Heather Pierce and Catherine Sim While the children rejoice in their freedom from school, working parents struggle to find camps and activities to keep them busy. In part one of On the Danforth’s March Break series, we take a look at local camps for kids, ranging from the Shakespeare-lovers to the sports-obsessed. Shakespeare is Boffo! When: March 10-14, 9 am to 4 pm Where: St. David’s Anglican Church, parish hall; 49 Donlands Ave. What: Shakespeare is Boffo! is aimed at nine to 14-year-olds and is designed to introduce kids to Shakespeare in an active and fun way through the play’s fight scenes, as well as…
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March Madness
Staycation Spring Break By Natasha Tsakiris Spring break is nearly here! No school and no work—for those lucky enough to get time off. It’s time for some fun and a little, very much deserved R and R time. While many Canadians will be facing extremely long lines at airports for a chance of sun, surf, and sand, the rest of us will be looking for fun activities to do on a staycation. “A vacation that is spent at one’s home enjoying all that home and one’s home environs have to offer”, as the Urban Dictionary describes it, a “staycation” is a great way to be a tourist in one’s city…
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Breakin’ it Down
March Break Activities at the Pape/Danforth Library By Daniel Polowin Worried your kids are going to waste away their March Break doing nothing? Looking for something fun for them to do? Check out the activities on offer at your local library branch. Space is limited for these events and some require a fee, so call ahead at 416-393-7727 to make sure you get your spots. Red Cross Babysitting Course Monday, March 11 9:00 – 5:00 For budding sitters age 11–15, this comprehensive day-long program teaches everything needed to know about babysitting in a fun, interactive, and informative way. This course costs $50 and includes all course materials including a manual. Registration…
