CAMPS, CAMPS, CAMPS
There are camps for kids who love crafting, riding, skiing and even for those who just want to fiddle the break away. Contact organizers to confirm dates. Pre-registration is required unless otherwise noted.

Arborvitae 905-421-9122 arborvitae.org
7 to 11 years. Cosmic Camp For Kids Blends spirituality and nature activities . Pickering. Mar. 14 to 18.

Art Gallery of Ontario 416-979-6608 ago.net
6 to 13 years. Massive March Break Camp Create in a supportive studio environment. 14 to 19 years. Youth Art Group Classes focus goals and build technique. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 21 to 24. Drop-in activities for families daily. Mar. 15 to 18 and 22 to 24.

Airborne Trampoline 905-850-8477, 905-828-2412 or 905-836-9091 airbornetrampoline.ca
4 to 13 years. Trampoline lessons with field trips, crafts and more. Woodbridge, Mississauga and Newmarket locations. Call for dates.

Art Works Art School 416-766-0662 artworksartschool.com
4 to 11 years. Choose half-day or full-day programs. Offers drawing, painting, sculpture, and paper craft. Mar. 14 to 18 and Mar. 21 to 24.

Avenue Road Arts School 416-961-1502 avenueroadartsschool.com/march2005/
4 to 14 years. Offering a Venetian Carnival-themed Integrated Arts Camp for kids in JK-Grade 4. For Grades 3 to 9, Art Explorations offers pottery, drawing, painting, acting, architecture and cartooning. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 21 to 24.

Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf 416-449-9651 bobrumball.org
6 to 12 years. Sign Out! Day camp for hearing children. Learn American Sign Language. Mar. 18 to 24.

Camp Green Acres 905-887-1400 ext. 235 campgreenacres.com
6 to 14 years. Enjoy four daytrips in Toronto plus camp activities. Or, choose a riding camp. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 18, 21 to 24.

Canadian Opera Company 416-306-2377 coc.ca/education/marchbreak.php
8 to 12 years. Full day. Explore lyrics, costumes, sets and other aspects of opera. Mar. 21 to 24.

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre 416-396-4026 toronto.ca/culture/cedar_ridge.htm
7 to 12 years. Artstravaganza 1 and 2. Full-day programs feature drawing and painting, printmaking and sculpture, arts and crafts, video, and pottery. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 21 to 24.

Chess’N Math Association 416-486-3395 chess-math.org/chess/camp.htm
6 to 12 years. All levels can improve in a well-structured program. Half- or full-day. Mar. 14 to 18.

Columbus Centre 416-789-7011 Ext. 250 villacharities.com
3 to 16 years. Italian, Drawing and Painting, Dance, Computer and Kitchen camps offered for various age groups. Mar. 21 to 26.

The Drama Workshop 416-960-8009 thedramaworkshop.com
3 to 5 years, half-day; 7 years and up, full-day. Professionally-led theatre-training workshops include final showcase performance. Mar. 14 to18 or Mar.18 to 24.

Elite Basketball Camps 905-326-9214 elitecamps.com
7 to 16 years. Improve your skills in a fun environment. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 21 to 25; Passover Break, Apr. 22, 26, 27, 28, 29.

Franklin Carmichael Art Group 416-740-6520 www3.sympatico.ca/fcag
8 to 14 years. Thistletown’s historic art house hosts a Children’s Art Camp. Mar. 21 to 24.

Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery 905-477-9511 varleygallery.ca
Programs change daily 4 to 6 years, half-days; 7 to 10 years, five-hour hands-on studio sessions. Drop-in available. Unionville. Mar. 14 to 18.

Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 416-408-5064 gardinermuseum.on.ca
7 to 16 years. Hands-on projects for kids who love working in clay. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 18 - 24.

Harbourkids 416-973-4093 harbourfrontcentre.com/camps/
4 to 16 years. Offers many full-day camps: Circus, Creative Arts, Chess Challenge, Dungeons & Dragons, Spring Fling, Tennis, Wild Science, Second City Improv and Discovery Day Camp. Mar. 21 to 24.

Hockey Fundamentals 416-265-3616 hockey-fun-camp.com
5 to 15 years. Improve your skating and hockey skills. Mar. 21 to 25.

Humber Arboretum and Nature Centre 416-675-5009 humberarboretum.on.ca
6 to 12 years. Enjoy orienteering, crafts, maple sugaring, games,and more. Pre-register. Five-day Nature Camp, Mar. 14 to 18. Register for one or all four days, Mar. 21 to 24.

Imagination Works 905-828-8100 imaginationworks.ca
8 to 13 years. Drama, musical theatre, movie making, arts and crafts, plus special interest activities with student showcase. Mar. 14 to 18.

Markham 905-475-4731 markham.ca/markham/channels/recserv/springcamps.htm
3 to 16 years. Offers many camps such as Rock Climbing, Cartoon Pillowcases, Digging for Dinos, and Monster Factory. Full- and half-day. Drop-ins available at many locations. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 21 to 24.

McCall’s School of Cake Decoration 416-231-8040 mccalls-cakes.com
9 to 13 years. Make Easter chocolates or bake and decorate cookies and a cake. Mar. 14 or Mar. 16.

McMaster University 905-525-9140, ext. 24464
athrec.mcmaster.ca/camps/marchmania/index.htm
6 to 13 years. March Mania offers choices from crafts, soccer, basketball, dance, drama and aquatic fun. Hamilton. Mar. 14 to 18.

McMichael Gallery 905-893-1121 ext. 2216 mcmichael.com/programs/ChildrenProg.shtml
6 to 12 years. March Break Madness: Canadian Cityscapes Draw, paint, sculpt and explore, mixed-media and printmaking. Pre-register. Mar. 14 to 18. Musical performances, circus acts or hands-on activities for daily visitors. Kleinburg. Mar. 12 to 25.

Mississauga Recreation & Parks 905-615-4100 ext. 1 mississauga.ca
Various ages. Daily adventure programs and week-long camps. Pick up recreation guide at libraries or browse and register for programs online at the connect2rec section of the Mississauga Web site.

Messy Hands 905-787-9900 messyhands.com
6 to 12 years. Half-day programs to draw, paint, sew, mess with plaster and clay. Call for dates.

Mooredale 416-922-3714 ext. 103 mooredale.org
Ages 4 to 10 years. Enjoy crafts, drama, films, music and cooking activities plus a trip. Ages 10 to 13 years. Day Trippers experience Toronto attractions. Mar. 21 to 24.

MYO Crafter’s Workshop 416-252-5035 myocraftersworkshop.com
5 years and up. Enjoy woodworks, ceramics, glass painting, mosaics, beadworks, metalwork, wireworks, faux-stained glass, cooking and music. Full- and half-day programs. Mar. 14 to 18 and Mar. 21 to 24.

Neilson Park Creative Centre 416-622-5294 neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
5 to 8 years. March Break Jr. Two sessions. Half-days painting, doing collage and modeling. Mar. 15, 16, 18, 19 and Mar 21 to 24. 8 to 12 years. Art Camp features off-the-wall activities exploring art. Mar. 14 to 19 or Mar. 21 to 24.

Oakville Galleries 905-844-4402, ext. 30 oakvillegalleries.com
6 to 12 years. Week-long program offers full-days of hands-on activities creating art. March 14 to 18.

Ontario Legislature Queen’s Park 416-325-7500
6 to 12 years. History, Parliament and fun. Daily guided tour, dress-up, scavenger hunt, crafts and more. Free. Pre-registration required. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mar. 14 to 18 and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Mar. 21 to 25.

Pinewood Inn 1-800-339-8554
Ages 7 to adult. Hosts a residential music camp featuring Fiddle and Step Cape Breton Style and Old Time, instructed by Sandy MacIntyre and special guests. Near Algonquin Park, 3 hours from Toronto. Mar. 14 to 18.

Raven Ski Club 519-941-5220, 416-225-1551 or Toll-free 866-88-RAVEN
ravensnowclub.com/march.html
Ages 7 and up. Ski or snowboard at Alpine Ski Club, Craigleith, Devil’s Glen, Craigleith and Georgian Peaks. Includes daily transportation, lift tickets, coaching and supervision. Day camps also available at Blue Mountain. Mar. 14 to 17 or Mar. 21 to 24.

Royal Conservatory of Music 416-408-2825 rcmusic.ca/
6 to 10 years. Math Through Music and Dance or Language Arts Through Storytelling and Drama are available. 7 to 8 years. Wizardry Magic combines drama, storytelling, movement, music and crafts. 8 to 11 years. In Musical Theatre enjoy singing, dancing, drama and stagecraft inspired by Anne of Green Gables, or in Global Travellers create music and crafts, and do improv. Call for dates.

Ryerson 416-979-5000 ext. 7360 ryerson.ca/sportsandrec
7 to 13 years. Play various team sports including indoor soccer, basketball, wall climbing and floor hockey plus individual sports such as squash and badminton. Also daily crafts and swimming. Mar. 18 and Mar. 21 to 24.

Snowhawks Ski and Snowboard School 416-487-5271 or 416-489-4982 snowhawks.com
6 to 18 years. Spring Break Traveller Day Camp: Offers five day trips to local Ontario hills for skiing and snowboarding. Includes transportation and instruction. Mar. 14 to 18, Mar. 21 to 24 or Mar. 21 to 25.
9 to 18 years. Spring Break Camp: Skiers and snowboarders spend six days and five nights at a Mont Tremblant auberge. Evening activities include a bonfire, dog sledding, tubing and night skiing/snowboarding. Mar. 20 to 25.

Sorcerers Safari 416-322-1442 sorcerers-safari.com
8 to 18 years. Offering one week residential Magic Camp for young Magicians, beginner to advanced, at Cedar Glen Conference Centre in Bolton. March 15 to 19.

Studio 21 416-275-0565
5 to 10 years. Come have fun drawing, painting and exploring a wide variety of art techniques. Mar. 14 to 18 and Mar. 21 to 25.

The 519 416-392-6874 the519.org/programs/children/marchbrk.shtml
6 to 12 years. Annual day camp open to all with special focus on the needs of the gay, lesbian and transgendered community. Call for dates.

Toronto Botanical Garden 416-397-1355
civicgardencentre.org/teachinggarden.htm
8 to 10 years. Enjoy one day or the week’s activities at Nature Day Camp. Programs held indoors with outdoor excursions. Daily themes are: Bugology, Magical Mixtures, Kitchen Chemistry, Puppets in the Park, Art in the Park, and Feathers and Fur. Pre-register. Mar. 18 and Mar. 21 to 24.

Toronto Parks and Recreation 416-338-4FUN (4386)
Touch-tone registration 416-338-0000 toronto.ca/parks/torontofun/index.htm
Various ages. Revel in the hundreds of March camps offered. The Toronto Fun Guide is available free at libraries and community centres and online. Activities, fees and times vary.

University of Toronto 416-978-3436 utoronto.ca/physical/kids/juniorBlues/march.htm
4 to 15 years. Gymnastics Camp offers training for beginner to advanced gymnasts at U of T Athletic Centre. Mar. 14 to 18.
7 to 12 years. Hockey Camp provides active on- and off-ice hockey instruction for all levels at Varsity Arena. Mar. 14 to 18. 10 to 12 years. Two session of Beach Volleyball Camp will be hosted at the Beach Blast facility. Mar. 14 to 18 and Mar. 21 to 24.

Upstairs at Loblaws 416-233-9870 loblaws.ca
4 to 11 years. Various locations are hosting March camps and workshops. 9 a.m to noon. Sign up for one day or more. Learn to read recipes, bake, roll, cut and chop.

Yips 905-948-YIPS (9477) yips.com
3 to 14 years. Elementary Montessori academy offering music appreciation and introduction, percussion, crafts, academic activities, cooking and more. Mar. 7 to 25.

YMCA 416-928-9622 or toll free 1-800-223-8024 ymcatoronto.org
7 to 12 years. Kids can participate in a wide range of activities including swimming, sports, co-operative games, arts and crafts, winter hikes and exciting day trips. Various dates and locations.

Wits End Equestrian 705-652-6341
10 to 16 years. Stable near Peterborough offers a week-long residential camp for horse-lovers, with riding instruction along with other activities such as maple syrup tapping. Mar. 19 to 26.

West End Studio Theatre 905-845-9378 westendstudiotheatre.com
7 to 16 years. Learn about theatre performance, acting, movement, mime and improvisation. Call for dates.

Wonderful World of Circus 905-479-2411 wonderfulworldofcircus.com
3 to 18 years. Expert performers from the world’s circuses teach gymnastics, acrobatics, trampoline and dance. Member discounts. Call for dates.

Zodiac Swim & Specialty Camp 416-789-1989 zodiaccamp.on.ca
2.5 to 12.5 years. Day camp at the Toronto French School (Bayview/Lawrence) location. Enjoy programs including rock-climbing, swimming, creativity, sports, mad science, dance, karaoke, WHIMZ live animals and more. Mar. 14 to 24.

PAST TIMES PASTIMES
Rollick into Spring by rolling back the calendar at these local museums.

Bata Shoe Museum 416-979-7799 batashoemuseum.ca
2 to 14 years and family. Drop-in. Try on shoes and costumes, enjoy interactive stories, beading and other crafts. $6 per person; group rate $4.50 per person. Mar. 15-18, 22-24.

Casa Loma 416-923-1171 casaloma.org
4 to 12 years. Program features real knights, armour, science activities, ghost stories, field trips and more. Pre-register for one or more camp days. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 21 to 24.

CBC Museum 416-205-5574 cbc.ca/museum
Drop-in to visit and explore exhibits celebrating Canadian television from earliest broadcasts until now. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 12 to 4 p.m. Free admission.

Colborne Lodge 416-392-6916 toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
7 to 11 years. Discovery Camp. Register for any or all days. Offers games, art, nature crafts, historic cooking and more. Pre-register. $15 per morning. Mar 21 to 24. Or drop-in for a tour and activities. Adults, $4, Seniors/Students, $2.75, Children 12 and under, $2.50. Mar. 14 to 24, Tues. to Sun., noon to 4 p.m.

Fort York 416-392-6907 toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
3 to 12 years. Mar 21 - 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March Through Time drop-in. Hands-on activities about the history of Fort York and Toronto. Pre-registration not required. A, $6; S/Y, $4.25; C, $4, C 3 and under, free. Family Pass, $20.

Gibson House 416-395-7432 toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
5 to 8 years, Mar. 18 and 22; 7 to 10 years, Mar. 17, 21 and 23. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bake historic treats, make a toy, imagine life in 1851. Bring own lunch. Pre-register. $17 for 5 hour program.

Hockey Hall of Fame 416-360-7765 hhof.com
Tour hands-on and multi-media exhibits celebrating the history of hockey. Adults, $12; seniors and students, $8; children 3 and under, free. Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, Mar 25 to Mar. 27.

Mackenzie House 416-392-6915 toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
Enjoy drop-in activities for children with family tours including relief printing and a chance to use an 1845 printing press. A, $4; S/Y, $2.75; C, 12 years and under, $2.50. Mar 14 to 24. Mon. to Thurs., noon to 4 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m.

Markham Museum & Historic Village 905-294-4576
markham.ca/markham/channels/museum/overview.htm
6 to 12 years. Shop in an early 1875 dry goods store, tour the village by wagon, try 19th century crafts and trades, and sample historic foods. Mar. 14 to 18.

Montgomery’s Inn 416-394-8113 toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
8 to 11 years. Cooking Capers. Kids cook up a storm with a different theme and recipe each afternoon in the Inn’s open hearth kitchen. Pre-register for one afternoon or more. $20 per session. Mar. 14 to 18, 21 to 24.

Richmond Hill Heritage Centre 905-780-3802 richmondhill.ca
3 to 5 and 6 to 12 years. Half- and full-day workshops hosted at the Heritage Centre. Week-long camp at the A. J. Clarke Interpretive Centre includes a trip to Fort York. Pre-register. Call for dates.

Royal Ontario Museum 416-586-5549 rom.on.ca
Half-day camps run from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.. Full-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mar. 14 to 18 or Mar. 21 to 24. Programs include:
5 to 6 years. Morning, Wild About Art: Learn about wild animal habitats. Afternoon, Stars & Sky: Includes a visit to ROM’s mini-planetarium.
7 to 9 years, Morning, Food for Thought: Explore food from other cultures and times. Afternoon, Myth & Magic.
10 to 12 years. Printmaker‘s Portfolio: Learn fundamentals of printmaking. Afternoon, Mythology from the Movies: Explore timeless themes with Hollywood in mind.
11 to 14 years. Full Day, Explore the cultures and artifacts upon which Dungeons & Dragons-style games are based then launch your own campaign.

Scarborough Historical Museum 416-338-8807 or 416-338-4FUN
toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
6 to 11 years. Mar. 14 - 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full-day, week-long program. Create candles, 19th-century toys and ice cream. Hike in Thomson Memorial Park. Call 416-338-4FUN to pre-register. $125 per child. Extended care offered for additional $20. Bring own lunch and snacks. Mar. 14 - 18.

Spadina House 416-392-6910 toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
5 to 9 years. Mar. 21 to 24. Science at Spadina. Discover technology that impacted this circa 1900 mansion. Come one morning or all four. Pre-register. $15/morning. Mar. 21 to 24. All ages. Afternoon Drop-Ins. Mar. Come for a family tour with activities in the historic kitchen. A, $6; S/Y, $5; C, $4, (under 5, free). Mar. 18 to 28, (closed Mar. 25).

Todmorden Mills 416-396-2819 toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
Mar. 19. Open House. Drop-in to visit the historic houses, participate in take-home craft activities. A, $3.50; S/Y, $2.25; C, $1.50, (under 5, free). Four March Break Camps also available: 5 to 7 years, 9 a.m. to noon, Artrageous; 1 to 4 p.m., Spring Fling. 8 to 12 years, 9 a.m. to noon, Awesome Art; 1 to 4 p.m., Time Travellers. Pre-register. Each block of sessions, $90; lunch supervision and after care available. Mar 18, 21 to 24.

SAP HAPPY
March Break was made for maple syrup festivals and sugar shacks. Savour these, within an easy drive of the city

Enbridge Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival 416-661-6600 kortright.org
Enjoy demos of old-fashioned and modern methods of maple syrup production. Serving up pancakes, activities and wagon rides. Admission, Adults, $7, Students/Seniors, $5. Parking $2.50. Mar. 5 to Apr. 3. Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kortright Centre, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Woodbridge.

Horton Tree Farms 905-888-1738 hortontreefarms.com
Guided tours, ecology appreciation, syrup-making demos, samples, wagon rides, pancakes, pure maple products and more. A, $5; S/St., $4; C five to 12, $3. Weekends East of Aurora. Mar. 12 to Apr. 3. Weekends.

Maple in the County 2005 613-393-2796 thecounty.ca/maple/
Prince Edward County rolls out the maple carpet. Thousands of visitors explore local sugar bushes and shops. South of Belleville. Mar. 19 and 20.

Westfield Heritage Village 519-621-8851 westfieldheritage.ca
The Sweet Taste of Spring 2005. Watch historic and modern syrup-making methods. Over 20 historical buildings, demonstrations, sampling, horse and wagon rides and more. Rockton. Mar. 6, 13, 16, 17, 20, 25 and 27.

White Meadows Farms 905-682-0642 whitemeadowsfarms.com
Ride a hay wagon into the woods then walk along a guided tour on the Sugar Bush Adventure. St. Catharines. Weekends, Feb. 26 to Apr. 3, weekdays during March Break, Mar. 14 to Mar. 18.

Creature Features
Fascinated by creatures great and small? Budding vets welcome!

Reptilia 905-761-6223 or 1-888-REPTILIA reptilia.org
This store and haven for reptile-philes is open for visits from the public for free from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. 91 Fernstaff Court, Unit # 8, Vaughan.

Riverdale Farm 416-392-6794 city.toronto.on.ca/parks/riverdalefarm.htm
A 19th century Ontario farm with live horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens, in the heart of the city. Free admission.

Toronto Sportmen’s Show 416-695-0311 sportsmensshows.com/Toronto/
The many family-friendly events at this show include Gold Whistle Retriever Trials, the Big Air Dog Show and demonstrations of Dogs with Jobs. A, $13; S/St/C, $8; C five and under, free; Family Pass, $29. Exhibition Place. March 16 to 20.

Toronto Zoo 416-392-5929 torontozoo.com
Wild March Break Adventure See tigers, lions, hyenas and other animals eating, while you chat with our Animal Keepers. Treat yourself to a camel ride. Try the virtual reality Safari Simulator. Adult, $18, Seniors, $12, Children (ages 4 - 12), $10, (ages 3 and younger), free. Members are also free or ask about a CityPass. Mar. 11 to 24.

Serious Fun
Able to feed the wanderlust of a herd of nerdlings, these stand ready when the need arises.

Efston Science The Science & Astronomy Superstore 416-787-4581 e-sci.com
Four floors of educational toys, games, kits and tools amaze and satisfy.

George’s Trains 416-489-9783 georgestrains.com
You’ll gladly be railroaded at this store that has specialized in model trains since 1962.

Mabel’s Fables 416-322-0438 and 416-233-8830 mabelsfables.com
Two reader-inspiring locations specializing in children‘s books for all ages.

Mastermind Educational 416-321-8984 mastermindtoys.com
Educational toys, books and games galore. 10 locations in Greater Toronto.

Ontario Science Centre 416-696-1000 OntarioScienceCentre.ca
From Mar. 12 to 28, OSC is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy 600 exhibits, live demos and performances. IMAX films also available. Members discounts. Adults, $14, Seniors and Youth (ages 13 to 17) $10, Children $8 (ages 4 and under, free.)

Top Banana 416-440-0111 topbanana.ca
Has games, books, educational toys and art supplies.

Toronto Public Library 416-393-7000 tpl.toronto.on.ca
Branches across the city are hosting events during the Break. Call the ones nearest you, or view Programs and Events online for more information.

The Play’s the Thing
Toddlers or teens bouncing off walls? Tell them to head to where high activity is a must.

Alltimate Party ‘N’ Play 416-425-0098 alltimatepartynplay.ca
6 months to 8 years. Parents can enjoy café bar while children explore equipment in over 3000 square feet of play area at this indoor playground and entertainment centre in Don Mills.

Amazon Indoor Playground 416-656-5832 or 416-245-1459 amazonindoorplayground.com
1 to 12 years. These play spaces features a ball pit and target zone, stage, costumes and an adventure climber.

The Peanut Club 416-693-1048 or 416-782-8735 peanutclub.com
6 months to 7 years. Indoor playgrounds that carry a range of equipment to stimulate imaginative play.

CN Tower 416-868-6937 cntower.ca
Hosting daily activities and events to enjoy in addition to other offerings such as the Edge Arcade, the LEGO Racers simulator ride, and of course the 58-second ride to the top. Total Tower ticket includes Look Out, Glass Floor, SkyPod, To the Top Film, Simulator Ride, $31.99 plus tax. Other prices available. Mar. 12 to 28, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dave & Busters 905-760-7600 daveandbusters.com
Food and more than 100 interactive games and simulators. Teens will eat it up. Vaughan.

401 Mini-Indy Go-Karts 416-614-6789 mini-indy.com
10 years and up. Indoor track runs junior, double and pro go-karts and has arcade.

Joe Rockheads 416-538-7670 joerockheads.com
Indoor rock climbing offering a two-hour lesson for ages 8 to 13; Kids Klimb or other introductory sessions for novice climbers 14 and up. Book ahead.

North Beach Volleyball 416-446-0777 northbeachvolleyball.com
10 to 15 year. Students welcome for drop in and pick up games on a sandy beach, indoors. Call for best times.

Rock Oasis 416-703-3434 and 905-231-3434 rockoasis.com
Offers climbing towers, bouldering caves, steep roof routes, lead and top roping. For novice and experienced climbers of the older set. Toronto and Ajax locations.

Scooter’s Roller Palace 905-823-4001 scooters.on.ca
Public roller skating rink also boasts DJ, arcade and video games. Mississauga. Call for times of family all ages skate and special events.

Toronto Climbing Academy 416-406-5900 climbingacademy.com
6 years and up can explore the 12,000-square-feet of multi-dimensional climbing terrain. Top-roping, leading and bouldering. Beginners Climbing lessons for 13 years and up and Kids Love to Climb program for 6- to 12-year-olds.

The Wave Pool 905-508-9283
All ages. Try body-surfing on four-foot waves, ride the 160-foot waterslide, then enjoy a few well-deserved moments unwinding in the swirlpool. Richmond Hill.