Build Your Own Toy | Avenue Road Arts School

Our approach With a family’s backyard and surrounding neighbourhood as the backdrop for camp, we provide a safe and personalized alternative to crowded summer day camps. A weekly schedule is curated for a select group of 3-6 campers, based on their ages and interests. A certified educator or experienced camp counselor is matched and dedicated exclusively to the group. All Camp Leaders are CPR certified.     We offer Daily programming A 5 1⁄2 hour daily program is designed just for you and includes 5 main activity blocks: Art & Design, STEM & Nature, Sports & Water Play, Performing Arts and Wellness, as well as many special events and experiences.All supplies provided. See Program Example   Weekly themes An educational theme weaves a common thread through each activity. Featured themes include: ‘Lost In Space’ ‘Color Me Happy’ ‘Zootopia’ ‘Lights, Camera, Hollywood!’ ‘Green Thumb, Green Planet’ and more.   Badge-system At the end of each week, the group reflects on and recognizeseach camper with treats and badges, honoring the skills acquiredand behaviours demonstrated towards their peers.   Special Events We mix up the regular schedule with activities that not onlyfoster new skills and collaboration, but turn up the fun! • Luau Lemonade Stand• Gone Camping• Carnival Games• Camp’s Got Talent show• ‘Amazing Race’ scavenger hunt• Themed Celebrations & Costumes  

Here’s a fun handmade Valentine’s Day card kids can make that encourages fine motor skills with a little bit of threading activity. These yarn hearts make beautiful and colorful cards with texture! String Heart Yarn Cards – Materials: – colorful yarn – thick card stock cut out to the size you want or use these watercolor postcards – large threading needle – pencil, eraser, scissors – heart template (we used a cookie cutter)   Instructions: Step 1. Trace your heart template onto the cards with a pencil. Step 2. Punch holes alongside the heart with your needle. Erase your pencil marks.   Step 3. Thread yarn through the holes in various directions. Cut off the yarn on the underside and tie up. You’re done.    

Help children practice gratitude with the Thankful Pumpkin Pie Activity. This fun and sweet craft is a wonderful way to celebrate Thanksgiving!