** A free/low cost guide to summer fun! **

Canada Day Celebrations/Fireworks

Sunday, July 1st, 2018 • Canada Day • Parade/Stan Wadlow Park (5100 , ) (88 Cosburn Avenue, East York) . Celebrate Canada's birthday, with a free fun-filled evening of live music, . The Parade starts at 9:30am at Dieppe dance performances, family activities, Park (just east of Greenwood Ave.) and a spectacular musical fireworks travelling through East York finishing at show at 10:55pm! Stan Wadlow Park. Activities in Stan Wadlow Park begin at 12 noon, followed a fantastic fireworks show at • Scarborough Civic Centre 10:00 pm! Borough Dr, Scarborough) Enjoy the family activity zone and o • music acts from Taiwanese indie to reggae and South Asian hip hop! (1007 Brimley Rd, Fireworks end the night at 10:55 pm. Scarborough) . There is lots to see and do! Live • entertainment, a pancake breakfast, (35 Carl Hall Road, ) reptile show, activities for the kids, and . For North York residents, Downsview more! Parade begins at 4:00pm; Park is your best bet, as it holds its own Fireworks at 10:00 pm in Milliken Park. half-hour fireworks show starting at dusk. • Weston Lions Park (2125 Lawrence Ave. W, Toronto) • West . Birthday celebrations begin at 5pm! The (2225 Lake Shore Blvd W, festivities include: live entertainment, food, children’s activities. Fireworks ) begin 10pm. . The family-friendly event features two stages of exciting performances the cultures and communities of the • Etobicoke area. Fireworks will begin at (1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto) 10:55 pm. . There will be children’s activities, live music, games and fun for all! Don’t forget the High Park Zoo!

WEST EAST

High Park Zoo (1873 Bloor St. W) Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.) Visit the new baby llamas! High Park Zoo is Riverdale Farm offers visitors a fun-filled a free and family-friendly attraction! day of animals, ponds and gardens. Admission is free! DOWNTOWN Lionel’s Petting Zoo Far Enough Farm (Centre Island) (11714 McCowan Rd)

This free downtown farm, has over 40 See, feed and touch all the animals in species of farm animals and exotic birds. relaxed atmosphere. Admission is free!

DID YOU KNOW?

Singing song throughout the day and making up your own silly words can help your child learn new vocabulary! New words are easier to learn when put to music or rhyme.

WEST Remember!! Dufferin Grove Splash Pad **Splash Pads are open, (875 Dufferin St. – Dufferin & Bloor) weather permitting, if it’s over 25 °C, and usually open Fennimore Park Splash Pad from 9:00 am -8:30pm (78 Fennimore Cres. – Jane & Sheppard)

Sunnydale Acres Park Wading Pool **Splash pads and wading (50 Amoro Dr. – Westhumber & Kipling) pools are unsupervised Marie Curie Park Wading Pool/Splash Pad **Protect your child from (2 Forty Second St. – Lakeshore & Brown’s Line) exposure to UVA/UVB! Use sunscreens labeled with SPF EAST 30 or higher to prevent sunburn. Reapply every 2 Sherwood Park Wading Pool hours (190 Sherwood Ave. – Sherwood & Mt. Pleasant) ** For more info of pools, splash pads and wading pools Stan Wadlow Park Splash Pad/Outdoor Pool (373 Cedarvale Ave– Woodbine & Cosburn) in Toronto – go to www.toronto.ca  Kidstown Park Swimming & Pools or call 311 (3159 Birchmount Rd)

WEST EAST Humber Arboretum Bluffer’s Park Botanical gardens, natural areas, animals This beautiful park features a sandy and plants surrounding the Humber River. (supervised) beach, walking trails, picnic Location: 205 Humber College Blvd., tables and scenic look-out points. Toronto Location: 1 Brimley Rd., Scarborough

Jamie Bell Adventure Park High Park’s medieval-themed village, with a Evergreen Brick Works Explore wildlife on trails and ponds and visit fenced-in tot-lot with toddler/accessibility the amazing garden and education centre.. swings and age-appropriate climbers. On Scavenger Hunts occur daily ($2/kit). Check the big kids’ side, children can run through www.evergreen.ca the towers decorated with paintings. Location: 550 Bayview Avenue Toronto Location: 1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto Rouge Park Canada's first National Urban Park - nature, Dufferin Grove biodiversity, beaches, farms, camping, Find the biggest sandpit in the whole , hiking and more! complete with running water! Nature is Location: Zoo Rd. Toronto incorporated into another play area with climbable fallen trees making up a mini- DOWNTOWN urban woodland. Location: 875 Dufferin St., Toronto Franklin’s Children’s Garden Divided into 7 sections where children can enjoy gardening, storytelling, exploring wildlife and visiting sculptures from the Franklin the Turtle series Location: Toronto Island

MATH Counting Nature

Take turns picking Items outside to count. How many trees do you see?

SCIENCE Nature Hunt

LANGUAGE Can you find a I Spy pinecone? A leaf?

Work together to find Build vocabulary by items outside adding new words “I Spy a big, yellow

flower” SOCIAL/ EMOTIONAL

Cloud Watching

Practice mindfulness and enjoy the calm. Share what you see!

CREATIVE PHYSICAL Water Painting Sticks and Stones

Grab a brush and Gather sticks and paint with water on stones to make

the pavement. Then structures or even watch it disappear letters!

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood” – Fred Rogers

th th SATURDAY JULY 7 – SUNDAY JULY 8 TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival FAMILY SUNDAYS Salsa on St. Clair is a two day street festival Gardiner Museum celebrating the world of salsa dancing. The event Every Sunday, the Museuem features local vendors, live music and, of course, holds clay making or tile painting salsa dancing! The festival also offers dance lessons, workshops for families. There is authentic Latin food and more fun Latin American No registration is required and themed activities. children are FREE! Location: St. Clair Ave W. between Winona Dr. & Christie St (Adults $15 – museum admission)

Location: 111 Queen's Park th th SATURDAY JULY 8 – SUNDAY JULY 9 Toronto, Afrofest

There are over 35 live performances, representing both traditional and modern African music, sung in English, French and several African languages. There are also workshops, dance groups, a children’s village and market place! L Location: Woodbine Park – 1695 Queen St. E

th th SATURDAY JULY 14 – SUNDAY JULY 15

Festival of India ST TH JULY 21 – JULY 28 The Festival of India kicks off with a colourful Big on Bloor Festival parade of floats, singing, drumming and dancing down Yonge Street. After the parade, join the two- The BIG on Bloor Festival is an day celebration that includes exhibits, face exceptional community and city- painting, free yoga classes, cooking demos and a building festival presenting kids' area! hundreds of culturally significant Location: Parade - Yonge Street (Between Asquith and events, activities, displays and Queens Quay) exhibitions. Other festivities – Toronto Centre Island Location: Bloor Street West (Dufferin St. and Lansdowne St)

st nd SATURDAY JULY 21 – SUNDAY JULY 22 Muhtadi International Drumming Festival

This two-day multicultural extravaganza showcases performers/groups playing a wide range of drums from a beautiful mix of nations. Visit the Drum Village and join a workshop to learn to play in various drumming styles and enjoy some mouth- watering ethnic foods or arts and crafts for many parts of the world. Location: Regent Park - 600 Dundas St E, Toronto

th SATURDAY AUGUST 4 , 2018 FUN FRIDAYS! Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)

Cultra Festival The elaborate costumes, props and lively dancers bring everything to life and add to this incredible Every Friday, families and experience!

kids of all ages celebrate the Location: Lakeshore Blvd West and ends at Lakeshore and music, dance, international street food, hands on art Parkside Dr. making activities, and award winning movies! th th Location: Mel Lastman Square FRIDAY, AUG. 10 - SUNDAY AUG. 12 5100 Yonge St. Taste of the Danforth Come to Greektown! Showcasing the best of Helleni

food, culture, and music our multicultural city has to offer - from souvlaki to mezes, authentic Greek music to interactive children's games. Location: Broadview Ave to Jones Ave along Danforth Ave.

th th SATURDAY AUG. 11 – SUNDAY AUG. 12 Toronto Chinatown Festival

Immerse yourself in Asian culture from traditional dance and opera to martial arts and delicious multicultural cuisine. There will be great entertainment and workshops for all. Visit this fun-filled, two-day event for and amazing day with the whole family! Location: Chinatown - Spadina Ave. (between St Andrew St & Sullivan St)

th th SATURDAY, AUG. 25 - SUNDAY AUG. 26

Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest th SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 The fun filled family event features live performances art exhibitions, Afro-Caribbean cuisine and dance Wild Blueberry Festival competitions for adults and children. Your children Come celebrate the delicious will love the Kids Zone which includes games, crafts, blueberry at Evergreen face painting and more! Brickworks! Children can enjoy Location: Scarborough Civic Centre – 150 Borough Dr. activities and arts and crafts in the Children’s Garden.

Location: Evergreen th rd FRIDAY, AUG. 17 – MONDAY, SEPT. 3 Brickworks - 550 Bayview Ave. Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) One of the largest fairs, the CNE offers rides, games, performances and special events. Children under 4 years old are free! Location: The Exhibition Place - 210 Princes' Blvd

“The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people” - Unknown

Gaze at the Free Tuesdays @ Black Creek stars at the Pioneer Village ! Science www.blackcreek.ca Centre

Travel back in time at Black Creek *website for details Pioneer Village. Visit the Discovery Stations, Sing along to the tunes of the 1860s and meet the village’s farmyard friends!. Tuesdays after 2:00 pm are FREE!

Go on a Scavenger Hunt at

Evergreen Brickworks Kids Bowl for FREE! www.kidsbowlforfree.com

Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES of Bowling Every Day All Summer Long! **

(See website for details)

Make Kinetic Sand

Visit an EarlyON Centre ontario.ca/earlyon Many drop-in/registered programs are open in the summer!

Visit your local public library to borrow a book! www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

For children’s programming and to get free tickets to the AGO, Science Centre and more, contact your local library!

Little Diggers Workshops at Sheridan Nurseries!

www.sheridannurseries.com Make your own

popsicles!

Spend the day at one of Toronto’s 8 designated swimming beaches! See www.toronto.ca for more information. Remember your towel and sunscreen!

Grape Popsicles Ingredients

. 2 cups of seedless green or red grapes

. Popsicle sticks (optional) Directions 1. Wash your grapes and pat them dry – let them sit for 15 minutes.. 2. Place the grapes on a baking sheet, lined with wax paper or in a freezer bag. • Add popsicle sticks to grapes (optional) 3. Freeze for 4-5 hours or until frozen 4. Enjoy your frozen treat!

Kinetic Sand Ingredients . Baking soda . Baking powder . Dishwashing liquid soap Directions 1. Mix 2 parts baking soda, 1 part baking powder and 1 part dishwashing soap in a large bowl 2. Stir the mixture with a spoon. Add more baking powder, if it’s too wet 3. Knead the mixture together until it feels sandy and dough-like (not wet) 4. Have FUN!

Oobleck (Goop) Ingredients

• 1 part water • 1.5 to 2 parts cornstarch • food coloring (optional) Directions 1. Start with the water in a bowland add the cornstarch a bit at a time. 2.Keep stirring until it has a gooey consistency. 3.When the oobleck is just right, slowly add food coloring, if you want. 4. Play with it.

English Muffin Pizza Ingredients

. English muffin (or Pita) . Tomato sauce . Cheese (and other pizza toppings optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 C 2. Cut English Muffins in half and place on a baking sheet 3. Use a spoon to spread tomato sauce over the English Muffin 4. Add cheese (and other toppings) 5. Place in the oven for 10 -15 mins

6. Enjoy!! Yummmmy!

Looking for Free & Low Cost Options for Recreation Programs this summer?

The City of Toronto is committed to increasing access to recreation by offering free drop- in programs and Community Centres where programs are free!

LIST OF (SOME) CENTRES WHERE PROGRAMS ARE FREE: West

• North Kipling Community Centre (2 Rowntree Rd) • Driftwood Community Recreation Centre (4401 Jane St) • Scadding Court Community Recreation Centre, (707 Dundas St W)

East

• Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre (2500 Birchmount Rd) • Malvern Recreation Centre (30 Sewells Rd) • Heron Park Recreation Centre (292 Manse Rd)

** For more information and for other location, visit www.toronto.ca (Recreation Programs and Registration)

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TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

EAST Holy Spirit Catholic School St. Aidan Catholic School St. Albert Catholic School 3530 Sheppard Avenue E 3521 Finch Avenue East (Scarborough) 1125 Midland Ave (Scarborough) (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5350 Phone: (416) 393-5335 Phone: (416) 393-5282 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hours: (M-F) 9.00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Gayle Voskuil Facilitator: Lan Chang Facilitator: Abeda Tootla St. Barbara Catholic School St. Barnabas Catholic School St. Columba Catholic School 25 Janray Drive (Scarborough) 30 Washburn Way (Scarborough) 10 John Tabor Trail (Scarborough) Phone:(416) 393-5274 Phone: (416) 393-5351 Phone: (416) 393-5380 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hours: (M-F) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Gina Lim Facilitator: Orly Aidelman Facilitator: Tina Balduini

St. John XXIII Catholic School St. Marguerite Bourgeoys St. Rose of Lima Catholic School 175 Grenoble Drive (Toronto) Catholic School 3220 E. (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5348 75 Alexmuir Blvd. (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5269 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Phone: (416) 393-5381 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Facilitator: Lakshmi Hariharan Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Penny Trentadue Facilitator: Sangeetha Ramachandran WEST Blessed Pope Paul VI Catholic Our Lady of the Assumption St. Angela Catholic School School Catholic School 220 Mount Olive Drive (Etobicoke) 270 Laughton Avenue (Toronto) 125 Glenmount Avenue (Toronto) Phone: (416) 393-5361 Phone: (416) 393-5374 Phone: (416) 393-5265 Hours: (M-F) 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Kimberley Ross Hours:(M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hours:(M-F) 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Facilitator: Maureen Rozanov Facilitator: Julie Minakakis St. Anthony Catholic School St. Charles Garnier St. Dorothy Catholic School 130 Shanly Street (Toronto) Catholic School 155 John Garland Boulevard. (Etobicoke) Phone: (416) 393-5210 20 Stong Court (North York) Phone: (416) 393-5341 Hours:(M-F) 9.00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Phone: (416) 393-5363 Hours: (M-F) 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Facilitator: Brandy Light-Davis Facilitator: Shelly – Anne Licciardi Hours: (M-F) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Facilitator: Carol D’Costa

St. Francis de Sales Catholic St. Helen Catholic School St. Leo Catholic School School 1196 (Toronto) 165 Stanley Avenue (Etobicoke) 333 Firgrove Crescent (North York) Phone: (416) 393-5208 Phone: (416) 393-5333 Phone: (416) 393-5366 Hours: (M-F) 8.45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hours:(M-F)12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Antonella Totino Facilitator: Mary-Joe Da Cruz- Neiva Facilitator: Carol D’Costa

St. Wilfrid Catholic School 1685 Finch Avenue West (North York) Phone: (416) 393-5313 Hours:(M-F) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Facilitator: Vinita Dias

Website: www.tcdsb.org/earlyon Phone: (416) 222-8282

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