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Evolve at This Canadian Summer Skateboarding Camp

Paula — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:07:29 +0000

I have partnered with Evolve Camps, a Canadian action sports and skateboarding camp, to bring you information about these exciting summer camps. I received compensation for this post. My opinion is all my own. Hard to believe there’s only a month left of school. Then comes the chaos at home all summer, unless you have some tricks in the form of summer camps up your sleeve! Evolve Camps summer action sports day camp is a great way to keep kids active and busy! Picture your child dropping into a halfpipe confidently at skateboarding camp or discovering new tricks at scooter camp in London. Is There a Skateboarding Camp in London? I have active kids. That fact has been more than well documented here. It’s not uncommon for us to have to run our kids from one activity to the next all week long during the school year. They are busy and active and athletic kids too. Trouble ensues when they are left with too much unstructured time. So, why would summer be any different? As a parent, I always book numerous great camps for my kids. Summer should be a time for them to shine and learn and meet new friends. Maybe your kids are a bit like mine. Maybe they just want to try something new this year. Whatever the case may be, Evolve Camps scooter and skateboarding camp is a fun and exciting way to spend some of the summer. In fact, Evolve Camps have been around since 2006. Looking for fun sporty camps this summer? Evolve Camps scooter and skateboarding camp are exciting and, with an emphasis on skill building and safety you know your kids are going to get something special. Summer slide can be an issue for many kids and it’s not just a brain thing. Tweens can easily slip into that Netflix and junk food pattern and do very little all summer long. Head that off with a plan to keep them active and engaged. Where is Evolve Camps in London? The Drop-off location for Evolve Camps skateboard camp, active sports and scooter camp in London is Wolseley Barracks on Elizabeth Street. Evolve Camps focus on safety and progression. Their camps feature fun and professional instructors and counsellors. The drop off summer program is geared to ages 6-14 from beginner to advanced skill levels. Participate in fun camp activities throughout the day: swimming, basketball, slack line for balance practice and more. The day begins with gear checks and yoga stretching before the active portion gets underway. Evolve Camps is the Canadian epi-centre of action sports camps for boys and girls ages 6-14. For more than 10 years, Evolve Camps have provided the ultimate in skateboarding, scootering and bmx for kids in London. Evolve believes in the importance of physical fitness and vitality as much as any traditional sports league – they just find cooler ways to get your sweat on. Free Day to Learn to Skate or Scooter: FYI they are also hosting a free day to learn to skate or scooter in London: https://www.evolvecamps.com/skateboard-scooter-fun-day/ Sign up today. Space is limited. And Don’t Miss This.. There are Evolve Camps like this one all over Canada in several cities in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia. Also, Evolve offers more than summer day camps. Look for Evolve Camps: If you live in Ottawa don’t miss Sandy’s Canadian Blog House Evolve Camps post too! Get This Exclusive Discount for Skateboarding Camp Now! Right now you can save $25 off a session in London! Use Code EVOLVEThriftyMom. I am all about saving money! Save $25 off this amazing local London camp!

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STEM Camp – The Perfect Way for Kids to Spend the Summer

Paula — Wed, 02 May 2018 11:41:17 +0000

STEM Camp is an amazing way to keep the learning spark lit all summer. Over the years both of my kids have benefited from summer camp. Summer camp is a wonderful way to stay engaged and excited about learning even when school is out. And the social benefits of camp are strong too. Summer camps are a wonderful way for kids to mingle with their peers in a fun, safe environment, and STEM camp adds an extra layer to that experience. So what’s unique about this camp. Well, this is no indoor routine classroom setting. This camp offers a setting that allows kids to have a ton of fun while they learn in a hands on manner about science, technology, engineering and math. It’s about exploring, not textbooks. Both of my kids are kinaesthetic learners, meaning hands on doing things, works best to reinforce a concept. I wish this camp had been around early enough for both of my girls to have benefitted, but the good news is you can still give your kids the edge with this amazing camp. Why Kids Love STEM Camp STEM Camp gives all kids a safe environment in which they can learn and make new friends all summer long. It fosters a sense of independence while ensuring that academic and social skills don’t get rusty over the summer. A safe environment for exploration is key. One big concern often for parents always is the level of staffing and the criteria for counsellors. In fact Stem Camp hires mostly post-secondary students who are enthusiastic about science, technology, math and engineering. They are passionate about the topics, highly qualified, and always good with children too. With Stem Camp, your kids can learn, make new friends, and really engage in life instead of being parked in front of a game console all summer long. It’s an incredible experience for them that offers benefits that last well outside of the camp experience. And as most of us have read STEM learning provides students with an edge in an ever changing economy. All About STEM Camp STEM Camp has over 40 locations in Ontario, so chances are there’s one near you. This not for profit camp is based out of Embro, Ontario and offers summer camps that strive to inspire Canadian youth. Through hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in both English and French, they provide learning experiences that are fun and engaging, not boring and drab. Check Stem Camp locations here. STEM Camp Themes Fact or Fiction: Weeks one and five are devoted to Fact of Fiction. Full of amazing things that may or may not be fact in the world of STEM, children will be encouraged to recreate these scenarios to determine if they are fact or fiction. Space Week: Weeks two and six are devoted to space. In conjunction with the Canadian Space Agency, STEM Camp offers activities the encourage children to look up at the stars in a new way. There may even be some special guests. Medieval Times: From sword making to how to cook “medieval style”, weeks three and seven offer kids the chance to see just how STEM played a role in the lives of human beings even back then. Wonders of the World: Weeks four and eight are all about the wonderful things that both nature and humans have created. From building and designing natural wonders like the Grand Canyon to learning about how humans have survived in diverse Biomes using shelters or how they’ve stopped erosion with huge engineering undertakings, the kids learn all about the wonder of our world. STEM Camp is the Ultimate in Learning Fun STEM Camp is one of the best ways your child can spend their summer months. This immersive camp is all about making learning fun and exciting, and that’s really the best gift we can give our kids. From exploring medieval times to learning about space, STEM camp keeps kids interested and engaged. Visit the STEM Camp website for more information, specific locations, and more. And you can Register here: https://stemcamp.campmanagement.com/enroll USE this EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT TO enrol your children and get 10 % off NOW. – > Stemtm10 This post is part of a series of posts sponsored by Stem Camp this season. I received compensation for promotional content; however, my opinion is all my own and it is also truthful.

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Day Camp Rules

Paula — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:38:00 +0000

I recently read in an article by the excellent old colleague of mine Randy Richmond of the London Free Press of the city of London’s new day camp policy. So I was not surprised when a London YMCA day camp counsellor called to advise me I would need photo ID to pick my daughter up from camp next week. The policy has recently been changed as a direct result of the tragic abduction and murder of Tori Stafford from Woodstock. Stafford, 8, was taken from her school before Easter weekend. A massive search and media outpouring went on for months as parents held their children closer and Stafford’s devastated parents held on to hope she might be found alive. Two people from the Woodstock area were later charged with murder in relation to her disappearance, but her body has not been found. It was a horrible, sad and unthinkable crime. It is precisely these types of tragedies that motivate us to rethink policy and reevaluate how we can protect our children. It is the least we can do to prevent further sadness. Tori Stafford’s death should also provoke inquiry into how we issue amber alerts. The City of London’s new day camp policy is smart in the wake of Tori Stafford’s death. It is a common sense tool that frankly should be in place at every day camp, preschool, camp or playground. The Thames Valley School Board would have been wise to have issued some sort of policy change as well. While they are not to blame, it would have been prudent and good public relations.It is far too easy for children to slip away unnoticed in the craziness of pickup time at camp, or school, or even soccer practice. My own children are day campers and I’ve often wondered at the lack of consistent policy around pickup time. Just last week while my youngest, fastest child, attended day camp at a private school facility nearby she slipped away for a few moments. When I arrived at pickup time I found her walking on her own to the parking lot. Unsupervised. Unescorted. Children need help to stay safe. We all need to do our part, so I will happily show my ID all next week when I pick up my most precious things in the world. My children. Kudos to the city of London.

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