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4 games you can play with nothing but a pencil and paper
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4 games you can play with nothing but a pencil and paper

09 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We know lots of you parents out there are feeling a little trapped these days, stuck inside with...read more
A fun game to pass the time — and work your memory muscles!
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A fun game to pass the time — and work your memory muscles!

08 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Back in our day, there weren’t smartphones or tablets to entertain us day in and day out; we made...read more
How to make blow art cartoons with your kids
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How to make blow art cartoons with your kids

08 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Just one of the super-fun programs your kids can look forward to at Y Day Camps is creative...read more
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!
Healthy KidsYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

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

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