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June 2022

Celebrate Canada Day! Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park Friday, July 1 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Enjoy evening events and free family fun!

Family activities and food trucks begin at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m. (weather permitting).

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and get to the park early for the best view of the fireworks.

Avoid traffic by taking the Oakville Transit shuttle from Bronte GO Station.

Visit oakville.ca for event details.

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EDITORS NOTE

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A SUMMER OF FUN This summer, keep kids learning, even if it is just a few minutes or an hour a day.

When I raised my kids, I made sure that part of their day or part of their summer break involved some learning activity. I can only imagine how ¿ÐÌĶ »ýÜû Ðû áýöû ºÃ Ìæó ð¯óÃâûö û濯Ē ûæ ÛÃÃð ûÏÃÐó kids off the computer, tablets, phones, and electronic games. Here are some ideas that might help you, help them, and be fun at the same time.

Try something new and different, like creating a simple piece of art or participating in a musical activity at home. Encourage them to make magic or build something outside. Nothing too extravagant, a birdhouse, fort, birdbath, or a garden. They will also learn the value of responsibility by taking care of a garden. Perhaps they can pitch a tent and study the stars. Taking part in science projects outdoors is also a lot of fun.

These activities will keep them sharp and thinking throughout the summer. These days, most children have a phone, so consider organizing a photo contest æó ¯ ö»¯ďÃâÍÃó Ïýâû ûϯû Ðâ»Üý¿Ãö ¯ öÃÜĶ à æó ðлûýóà of an item on the list. Encourage them to make teams and invite their friends along.

Another great idea is allowing them time in the kitchen to bake or to follow a simple recipe to prepare dinner for the family.

Play board games that will make them think about their next move, such as Monopoly, Scrabble, The Game of Life, Money Bags, a coin counting game, or Ice Cream Empire, a game to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills. Even parents can get in on the fun.

8ýûÐâÍö Ɍ ĐÏĒ âæû ðܯ⠯ Ķ ÃÜ¿ ûóÐðȥ .Ãû ûÏÃá decide which activities they would like to do by giving them suggestions of places you know that are fun and educational. Zoos and science centres are both excellent choices. A trip to Pioneer Village might be appropriate to show them what it was like to live during the pioneer days.

Buy them a new journal and ask them to write about their day just before bedtime. Have them describe who they met, what they did, saw, and experienced. Encourage them to write in detail and tell them they can exaggerate by including imaginary scenes to add even more excitement to their day. By the end of summer, they may have a book.

Following their journaling, this would be an excellent time for them to read a book or be read to. A visit to your local bookstore or library would also be a great outing, and they could pick out a book or two to read.

There are endless possibilities for educational fun. I hope you all have a great and safe summer, and never forget that Que Sera, Sera, whatever will be, will be.

Mary Racioppo Editor-In-Chief, City Parent

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Half-day drop-in camp program Register once for $35 and play all summer!

We’re excited to offer our classic summer camp experience at five parks in Oakville this summer. Campers will enjoy supervised games, crafts, sports and making new friends without the commitment of a full-day, week-long camp! Offered Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. New Thursday evening offering! Age: 6-12 Parents/guardians must sign campers in and out. This outdoor program is subject to safe weather conditions.

No before and after-care or supervised lunch breaks provided. $45 for non-residents. Some exceptions apply.

Spaces are limited. Visit oakville.ca to register.

SUMMER 2022 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! In-person, virtual, and hybrid engagement options are available for students in grade 3-12! Get ready to learn, grow, and code with our unique summer programs which offer hands on STEM based learning opportunities for youth.

Discover the excitement of Engineering with Venture Academy and register now to secure your spot in this summer program filled with excitement, mentorship, community building, and STEM based learning opportunities!

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travel

A CUT ABOVE: AVALON LAVENDER FARM X8E H Z ANDREW HIND When you think about lavender, it’s the sun-kissed hills of France that springs to mind. But you don’t have to go nearly so far away to enjoy the delicate scents and heavenly hues of this purple herb that heralds the start of summer.

Instead, head to Mono Hills and newly opened Avalon Lavender Farm. Here, on a sunny summer ¿¯Ēȣ ĒæýɚÜÜ Ķ â¿ æĐâÃó ¯Đâ EúÃÜ hard at work among the 30,000 lavender plants, enjoying the öææûÏÐâÍ ķ æó¯Ü öáÃÜÜ ûϯû »¯óóÐÃö on the warm breeze. “We’re really looking forward to welcoming the public because it will represent the fruition of our dream,” she explains.

4ÃÐûÏÃó ¯Đâ âæó ÏÃó Ïýöº¯â¿ have any agricultural background prior to embarking on the journey of establishing what is now Ontario’s largest lavender farm. She was in political communications, he in law. “We moved here in 2019 so that we and our children would be closer ûæ â¯ûýóÃȣɘ ¯Đâ ÃđðܯÐâöȨ ɗ# á¯Ûà a lot of my own products and love lavender, so the idea of a lavender farm sort of organically evolved.”

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JUST THE FACTS ƶƷƺƳƶƹ 3æâæ Ãâûóà E毿ȣ Mono $14, kids under 5 free.

Tickets must be pre-booked through the website avalonlavenderfarm.ca avalonlavenderfarm@gmail.com

After several years of slowly watching the lavender develop Ðâûæ ÜýöÏȣ ðýóðÜà öÏóýºöȣ ¯Đâ Ðö ïÍÃó Ìæó ÍýÃöûö ûæ Ķ â¯ÜÜĒ ¿Ãö»Ãâ¿ on the farm. People can walk the Ķ ÃÜ¿ö æâ öÃÜÌɍÍýпÿ ûæýóöȣ ÃâÚæĒÐâÍ the sights and smells while reading signage that describes the seven varieties of lavender grown on site and their myriad uses. Extend your meandering by strolling along the sedate shores of the Nottawasaga EÐďÃóȨ A focal point of Avalon is the restored two-story 1891 Heritage Barn, which serves as a boutique selling products made with farmgrown lavender such as candles, hand soaps, and teas. Children,

conversely, will be drawn to the barnyard animals, including six rescue horses and ponies (“each with their own unique ðÃóöæâ¯ÜÐûÐÃöȣɘ ¯Đâ ܯýÍÏöɂȣ ÌóÃà ó¯âÍà ÏÃâöȣ ¯â¿ ¯ ķ æ»Û æÌ ¿ý»Ûö with their own river-side cottage.

Avalon hosts a calendar of events throughout the summer, including family-friendly markets with local vendors and live music;

curated workshops, such as a ‘cut your own’ experience where one leaves with a lavender bouquet for ¿óĒÐâÍȭ ¯â¿ Ķ ÃÜ¿ Ēæͯ Ðâ ¯ ÃÜûлɍ style stone circle reminiscent of those found in the glens of Scotland (‘the circle is made with rocks found around the property and is an homage to my Scottish óææûöȣɚ ¯Đâ ÃđðܯÐâöɂȨ There’s enough at Avalon to keep you enthralled for an entire afternoon. Which is exactly the idea. “The goal is for people to linger and deepen their own »æââûûÐæâ ûæ â¯ûýóÃȣɘ ¯Đâ explains. Times are booked in advance to ensure the experience isn’t ruined by a mass of visitors.

Fields of sun-kissed purple under azure summers skies – Avalon Lavender Farm begs to be explored. But at soothing pace. cityparent.com

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FEATURE

celebrate

FATHER’S DAY AT THE CN TOWER! The CN Tower creates inspiring moments that transform everything, from major milestones to “just because meetups” into remarkable experiences that óÃķ ûû Læóæâûæ ¯â¿ ¯â¯¿¯ ¯û æýó best.

LÏÐö ¯ûÏÃóɚö ¯Ēȣ ûóïû ¯¿ ûæ the ultimate celebration at the CN Tower.

Hû¯óû Ēæýó ¿¯Ē æÌÌ ĐÐûÏ ¯ ûÏóÐÜÜÐâÍ ¿ÍÃX¯ÜÛȨ L¯Ûà Ðâ ûÏà »ÐûĒ ďÐÃĐö ¯û 116 storeys high as you walk along ¯â¿ ϯâÍ æÌÌ ûÏà æýûöпà ÿÍà æÌ ûÏà 4 LæĐÃóɚö á¯Ðâ ðæ¿ȣ öûýóÿ by only a harness. Celebrate Ēæýó »æýó¯Íà ¯â¿ ûÏà öÃâöà æÌ accomplishment at completing ûÏà ĐæóÜ¿ɚö ÏÐÍÏÃöû ÌýÜÜ »Ðó»Üà ϯâ¿öɍÌóÃÃ Đ¯ÜÛ Ɍ ûÏà Ķ óöû æÌ Ðûö ÛÐâ¿ Ðâ 4æóûÏ áÃóл¯Ȩ ¯Ü¯â»Ã ûÏà ¯¿óÃâ¯ÜÐâà óýöÏ ¯â¿ ûæ¯öû ûæ ¯¿ ĐÐûÏ ¯ reservation at 360 Restaurant, Ïæáà ûæ ûÏà ĐæóÜ¿ɚö ÏÐÍÏÃöû 10

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wine cellar. 360 gets its name from the full rotation it makes, ¿ýóÐâÍ ĐÏÐ»Ï Ēæý »¯â óÃܯđ ¯â¿ ÃâÚæĒ ûÏà ¿ó¯á¯ûл º¯»Û¿óæð ûϯû complements the cuisine on offer.

û ƶƹƳȣ Đà »ó¯Ìû »ýÐöÐâà ûϯûɚö ¯ö öðûû¯»ýܯó Ɍ ¯â¿ ¯â¯¿Ð¯â Ɍ ¯ö æýó öýóóæýâ¿ÐâÍö ĐÐûÏ áÃâýö ûϯû öÏæĐ»¯öà Üæ»¯Ü öýððÜÐÃóöȣ ķ ¯ďæýóö from coast to coast.

ÌûÃó Ēæýó áÃ¯Ü ÃâÚæĒ complimentary access to the Main Observation Level. Our ĐÐâ¿æĐ Đ¯ÜÜö ÍÐďà ÍýÃöûö ûÏà chance to see the full sweep of the cityscape, the perfect öÃûûÐâÍ Ìæó û¯ÛÐâÍ ðÏæûæö ¯â¿ á¯ÛÐâÍ áÃáæóÐÃöȨ æó ¯ ¿ÐÌÌÃóÃâû perspective, our Glass Floor lets Ēæý ÜææÛ öûó¯ÐÍÏû ¿æĐâ Ɍ ûÏóæýÍÏ the original Glass Floor from 1994, one level below!

Take another elevator, 33 storeys higher than the Main 8ºöÃóď¯ûÐæâ .ÃďÃÜ ûæ ďÐöÐû HÛĒBæ¿ȣ the highest observation platform Ðâ ûÏà XÃöûÃóâ "ÃáÐöðÏÃóÃȨ û ƷƷƺ áÃûóÃö ¯ºæďà ûÏà Íóæýâ¿ȣ Ēæý can feel the Tower sway in the ĐÐâ¿ ¯â¿ ÜææÛ ¿æĐâ ûæ ĐÏÃóà Ēæý »æáðÜÃûÿ Ēæýó ¿ÍÃX¯ÜÛȨ Hðûû¯»ýܯó ºĒ ¿¯Ēȣ öûÃÜܯó by night, elevate Father’s Day at ¯â¯¿¯ɚö »ÃÜúó¯ûÐæâ ¿ÃöûÐâ¯ûÐæâȨ Visit cntower.ca. cityparent.com

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playtime

LOW TECH SIMPLE TOYS WORDS BY LORRAINE PELLEY As the digital world continues to evolve, there is no shortage of cool gadgets for kids and parents to choose from. Tech kids learning apps and devices have become the norm in homes, classrooms and any child focused facility or business.

With all the smart gadgets for kids on the market, it can be »Ï¯ÜÜÃâÍÐâÍ Ìæó ð¯óÃâûö ûæ Ķ â¿ the right type of toy that will not only entertain their child but also promote cognitive development and growth. Providing your child with low tech simple toys has many short- and long-term ºÃâÃĶ ûö ĐÏÃóïö ÏÐÍÏ ûÃ»Ï ö»óÃÃâ devices can hinder your child’s development. Low tech toys offer active play while high tech cool gadgets for kids offer a passive entertainment. If you’re looking for low-tech child development toys for your child, you have many options.

First Year ýóÐâÍ ûÏÃÐó Ķ óöû Ēïóȣ º¯ºÐÃö ÍóæĐ quickly, so human interactions and play are essential to their development. Pediatricians do not recommend exposing babies under two years to screens because the digital devices ϯďà âæ ºÃâÃĶ ûö ûæ Ēæýó »ÏÐÜ¿ɚö growth and development. Babies learn best through hands-on exploration. When shopping for child development toys for your baby, skwish rattles, grabby bump balls, bouncer chairs and mobiles are great gadgets for kids during ûÏà Ķ óöû ÌÃĐ áæâûÏöȨ 12

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CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS SHOULD ONLY USE HIGH TECH SCREEN DEVICES FOR ONE HOUR OR LESS PER DAY.

As your baby gets older, large soft blocks, activity mats and play gyms, multi-stage activity centres, sound machines and noise makers are great low-tech options.

Toddlers and Preschool At this age, kids learn best by playing with low-tech, child development toys that encourage Ķ âà ¯â¿ Íóæöö áæûæó öÛÐÜÜö development. Low tech, smart gadgets for kids also help your child develop cognitive and social skills like logical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, empathy, socialization, and increased attention span. Children ýâ¿Ãó Ķ ďà Ēïóö öÏæýÜ¿ æâÜĒ ýöà high tech screen devices for one hour or less per day.

Some of the best low tech simple toys for toddlers and preschool aged children are picture books, building blocks, little people play sets, colouring books, memory games, puzzles and puzzle blocks, magnetic writers, rocking toys, doll sets, toy trucks, cars, trains, construction vehicles.

Other cool gadgets for kids ýâ¿Ãó Ķ ďà Ðâ»Üý¿Ã áýöл¯Ü instrument sets, play kitchen, shopping carts or work bench sets, toy wooden trains or wooden car race sets, stackable blocks, geometric puzzles, shape sorters, kinetic sand with tools, toddler size climber mini gyms, rocking toys and ride-on toys like miniature scooters or tricycles.

School Age Once your child is in school, they continue to learn and grow through play. Some of the most popular school age-appropriate smart gadgets for kids include craft kits, 3D puzzles, books, STEM kits, building or magnetic blocks, outdoor play structures, board games and sports equipment.

In a rapidly changing and digitally dominated world, choosing low tech simple toys over computerized tech kids learning devices with screens is still the best option when choosing toys for your kids.

Child development toys not only provide hours of fun, they are essential for child’s growth and development. cityparent.com

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An Unexpected Outcome: The Heel Prick Test

By Penny Walter This story is about infants born with congenital hypothyroidism. The author provides easy-toread information for those experiencing and dealing with this condition and how to explain it to younger siblings and your toddler who is living without a thyroid. It provides a better and easier understanding for them.

Age - All, Published by Penny Walter, Pages 32 Price $14.99 CAD

Rebel Girls Climate Warriors

By Rebel Girls 25 tales of women who protect the earth. This book documents the groundbreaking work of women and girls on the frontlines of the Ķ ÍÏû Ìæó »ÜÐá¯ûà ÚýöûлÃȨ LÏóæýÍÏæýû ûÏÐö ºææÛȣ readers will meet activists, philanthropists, authors, and other women from around the globe who have used their voices and talents to save our planet.

Age – Teens, Published by Rebel Girls, Pages 64 Price $11.99 CAD Paperback

The Sensitive Ones: Healing and Understanding Your Child’s Mental Health

By Heather Nardi From the author of Empath Mama, Nardi introduces HSP characteristics and offers advice for parenting a sensitive child, like coping skills, how to be an advocate, holistic health pathways, and how understanding and acceptance can heal the past and present.

Ages – All, Published by Wise Ink Creative Publishing, Pages 160, Price $24.99 CAD

I Am Stronger Than Anger

By Elizabeth Cole Children can demonstrate their anger through bad behaviour when they are angry. Screaming, »óĒÐâÍȣ ûÏóæĐÐâÍ æºÚûûöȣ óæÜÜÐâÍ æâ ûÏà ķ ææóȣ or all of them at once. Most parents need help managing their kids’ emotions. Lovely illustrations and rhyming story, this book helps children recognize and deal with their anger in a funny way, and features calming techniques designed to improve self-regulation skills in kids and teaches children to admit their mistakes and say, “I’m sorry.” Bonus colouring page included.

Ages - 2-7, Published by – Elizabeth Cole, Pages 32, Price $15.99 CAD

Our World Is a Family

By Miry Whitehill and Jennifer Jackson Our World Is a Family explores the complex topic of human migration in a gentle, loving, ¯â¿ ¯ÌĶ óáÐâÍ Đ¯ĒȨ #â ûÏÐö ºææÛȣ »ÏÐÜ¿óÃâ ¯óà introduced to reasons people might leave their homes, including climate change or a lack of safety. Readers are encouraged to welcome their new neighbours into their communities with love.

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By Rizzoli New York, New York Knix and Carriage House Birth present Life After Birth: Portraits of Love and the Beauty of Parenthood. Readers will explore stories from everyday citizens and famous people including Amy Schumer, Rocky Barnes, Gabrielle UnionWade, Eva Longoria, Bozoma Saint John, Kristin Bell, and more! 100% of Knix and Carriage House Birth’s proceeds will be donated to The Black Women’s Health Imperative to support the NOURISH program – a postpartum doula training program created in partnership with Knix that supports the needs of Black birthing families. $60.00 CAD, published by Rizzoli New York, New York, available at knix.ca

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A CAR SEAT’S JOURNEY WITH ATMO

WHAT DOES A PARENT DO WHEN A CHILD CAR SEAT EXPIRES OR DAMAGED

TAKE CAR SEAT TO ATMO

THROW CAR SEAT TO LANDFILL ¼ of a million car seats in Ontario go to landfill

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An incredible summer camp for 8 Ā 16 year olds, right on the shore of Lake Rosseau.

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Buddha Board Take care of your mental health with the help of the Buddha Board. Becoming more popular with the rise and awareness of mental health a great gift for dads’ stressful days. Mess free painting, quick set up, reusable. Simply dip the brush into water and paint. You’ll then watch the paint evaporate just like your stress. Over 7K positive Amazon reviews. Pricing varies to size of the Buddha Board $17.95-$37.95 available at amazon.ca

FlexBrew Single Serve Coffee Maker by Hamilton Beach The FlexBrew® Single-Serve Coffee Maker is a compact, mighty coffee maker that makes the perfect single cup brewed with freshly ground coffee or single-serve pods. With just the lowering of the lid and the press of a button, they can have a single cup of hot coffee. A perfect companion for a dad to use either ¯û Ïæáà æó ûÏà æÌĶ »ÃȨ $69.99 available at hamiltonbeach.ca and bestbuy.ca 20 CITY PARENT | June 2022

Lego with Dad by Warren Nash LEGO® bricks are a source of endless imagination and creativity for kids, and now dads too can join in and make amazing new creations. The ultimate guide to using your LEGO® bricks to make creative and inventive projects. No new sets required! Featuring detailed instructions on basic building techniques as well as more advanced and complex builds, this book is perfect for parents and kids of all skill levels. Featuring step-by-step lessons such as working train and car, customized Rocketship, helicopter with rotating blades, and much more. Price $33.95 published by Rockynook available at chapters.indigo.ca and amazon.ca

Philips OneBlade Pro The revolutionary hybrid styler shaves, trims, and creates clean lines and edges on any length of hair. With the OneBlade, you can eliminate multiple steps and tools for a quicker, more streamlined grooming routine.

With its adjustable precision comb and additional length customization, the OneBlade Pro provides perfect results without any effort. $79.99 available at philips.com

Mixology and Murder by Kierra Sondereker If Dad’s a true crime junkie, then he will enjoy mixing cocktails and sharing true crime stories, cold cases cults, and drinks named after them. This book contains recipes such as Helter Skelter Sangria based on Charles Manson, or The Black Widow based on Betty Lou Beets. A great way to entertain his guest, each cocktail comes with a brief story based on the name of the mix. Also included in the book is a list of bartending equipment, the bartending basics and what’s a fancy drink without the proper glass to pour it in. Price $26.95 published by Ulysses Press available at chapters.indigo.ca and amazon.ca cityparent.com

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Philips Shaver S9000 Introducing the smartest shaver in the world. Based on the latest cuttingedge technology, its built-in AI offers you a more personalized shave and enhanced comfort, thanks to SkinIQ technology, which adapts to your individual skin type. Track your skin’s progress with the GroomTribe app and improve your technique with personalized advice co-developed with dermatologists. $279.99 available at philips.com

The Van Life Cookbook by Susan Marque For the camp loving Dad who still wants to eat well while roughing it. Whether camping out in a tent or hitting the ó毿 Ðâ ¯ ÜýđýóĒ EW ûÏÐö ºææÛ Ðö Ķ ÜÜÿ ĐÐûÏ »óïûÐďà óûÐðÃö Ìæó á¯ÛÐâÍ áïÜö Ðâ ûÐÍÏû öð¯»ÃöȨ Ķ óöû æÌ Ðûö ÛÐâ¿ »æÜÜûûÐæâ of delicious and nutritious recipes with full colour pictures.

Dad can whip up breakfast biscuits on the burner, chickpea avocado salad and you don’t have to exclude dessert with a single serving dessert crisp and many other mouth-watering recipes.$26.95 published by Ulysses Press available at chapters.indigo.ca and amazon.ca

"¯ĕÃÜûæâɟö Ðļ ¯öÛÃû Show how much you love and appreciate your father by choosing a gift from Hazelton’s large selection of Father’s Day gift ideas. From sweets, drinks, and gadgets. You can choose pre-selected gift baskets or customize your own with dad’s favourites. If Dad is a Beer or Wine lover Hazelton’s also offer subscription Clubs to join. These clubs offer a varied of rare, hardûæɍĶ â¿ ¯â¿ ÜÐáÐûÿ óÃÜïöà ÃďÃóĒ áæâûÏȨ ɱ W¯óÐÃö available at hazeltons.ca

Nobis Have Dad going out in style with a Nobis jacket that’s.

Layton Men’s Tactical Hybrid Sweater, or the Yardley Car Coat. Perhaps he prefers the Mateo Men’s Bomber Jacket.

Nobis Spring/Summer 202 collection features layering technology that helps you tackle the elements at ease while remaining light and breathable for both fresh spring days and cool summer nights. $450-$795. Available at nobis.com cityparent.com

Hýâķ æĐ The perfect outdoor chair for Dad. The Hýâķ æĐ Ï¯ö Ʒ ¿ÐÌÌÃóÃâû ðæöÐûÐæâö Ìæó optimal lounging, water-resistant fabric to easily rinse off any beach sand or debris. Protects you from 98% of the öýâɚö ó¯Ēöȣ ¯ »ýð ÏæÜ¿Ãó ûϯû Ķ ûö ¯Üáæöû every drink including a wine bottle, a dry bag to keep your valuables dry, safe, and sand-free. Includes a free towel that attaches to the chair, so it won’t slip down or be blown away. $296.00 ¯ď¯ÐܯºÜà ¯û ÍÃûöýâķ æĐȨ»æá

T-Fal Platinum Give the best chef in the house the latest set in T-Fal. This non-stick surface is the heart of easier and healthier cooking. T-Fal Platinum is 100% safe.

T-Fal’s Unlimited Hard Anodized range has unique Platinum Technology that includes 5 layers of toughness – made to last for intensive cooking.

The range includes T-Fal’s unique Thermo-Spot technology that indicates when the pan is perfectly preheated to start cooking. $249 CDN available at t-fal.ca, walmart.ca and Bed Bath & Beyond June 2022 | CITY PARENT

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Bring your Education into Focus • Small class size with a focus on academic excellence • Individualized attention and relational teaching • Concentrated approach to Math, Science, Technology and Art • Flexible timetabling with ongoing admissions • Day, night and summer school options available

We are inspired to serve others through acts of goodness and with empathy.

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Hamilton District Christian High

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TRINITY FRENCH IMMERSION NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

WHY CHOOSE PICKERING COLLEGE? “It is a supportive community that while encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence it strives to ensure our youth develop social responsibility, strong character, leadership skills, empathy, compassion and provides tools they will need to be valuable

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GIFTS FOR MOM AND BABY

Owlet Dream Sock Experience greater peace of mind with cutting-edge sleep insights and digital sleep coaching. Using ¯ ÜæĐɍðóæĶ Üà öÃâöæóȣ ûÏà 8ĐÜÃû Dream Sock wraps comfortably around the foot of a baby (up to 18 months; 5-30lbs). Using the Dream App, it tracks baby’s sleep quality indicators, such as heart rate, oxygen content, wake ups, humidity, room temperature, and noise level. $399 available at owletcare.ca

Roku Streaming Stick+ In between long feedings and longer nights, your Roku portable streaming player allows you to stream (binge) an ever-changing selection of free movies, shows, live news, and children’s television, virtually anywhere.

The only things you need are your remote control and a power source. Watch your favourite shows in stunning detail and clarity. Watching in HD, 4K, or HDR, you’ll enjoy sharp resolution and vibrant colours that are optimized for your TV. A recreation room in the basement? A movie night in the courtyard? Why not?

Roku Streaming Stick+ comes with HDMI capability for four times the range and uninterrupted viewing through strong signals, even away from your router. $64.99 available at roku.com

George Infant Bodysuits Unisex layette bodysuits 3-pack from George. Featuring short sleeves and a snap-button inseam, each bodysuit is made of soft organic cotton. $9.97 available at walmart.ca

ÃæóÍà ¯ºĒ 8óͯâл æĿ æâ ܯââÃÜ Receiving Blankets 4-piece set, in four assorted designs/ colours, these 100% organic cotton blankets are 30” x 30” and machine Đ¯öϯºÜÃȨ LÏà ÜýđýóÐæýö öæÌû ķ ¯ââÃÜ blankets are just the right amount of light covering and create a healthy environment for a new baby. $14.97 available at walmart.ca

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ALATHENA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY At Alathena, we recognize that our students’ educational success is our top priority. This is why we design our courses with the most up-to-date Ontario curriculum, ĐÐûÏ ÐâûÃÍó¯ûÐæâö æÌ ûÏà ܯûÃöû ¯ööÃööáÃâû ûææÜö ¯â¿ ķÃđкÜà Ãď¯Üý¯ûÐæâ strategies to help local, international, and transfer students succeed Ðâ ûÏÃÐó âÃđû ¯»¯¿Ãáл Ãâ¿Ã¯ďæýóöȨ HÐâ»Ã ƵƳƴƳȣ Đà ϯďà Ãđð¯â¿Ã¿ ûæ âæû Úýöû ¯Ē H»ÏææÜ ºýû ¯Üöæ æÌÌÃó »óÿÐû »æýóöÃö ¿ýóÐâÍ ďÃâÐâÍ ¯â¿ HýááÃó ö»ÏææÜ ĐÐûÏ ðóæÍó¯áö Ðâ óûöȣ ýöÐâÃööȣ ¯â¯¿Ð¯â ˀ XæóÜ¿ Hûý¿ÐÃöȣ âÍÜÐöÏȣ #âûÃóâ¯ûÐæâ¯Ü .¯âÍý¯ÍÃöȣ 3¯ûÏÃá¯ûлöȣ H»ÐÃâ»Ãöȣ æáðýûÃó Hûý¿ÐÃöȣ ¯â¿ Hæ»Ð¯Ü H»ÐÃâ»Ãö ˀ "ýá¯âÐûÐÃöȨ XÏÃûÏÃó Ēæý want to enhance your grades for one or two courses, or complete all Ēæýó öûý¿ÐÃö ¯â¿ ¯ððÜĒ ûæ ðæöûɍöûæ⿯óĒ ö»ÏææÜö ĐÐûÏÐ⠯⯿¯ ¯â¿ ¯ºó毿ȣ ûÏÃóà Ðö ¯â Ðâ¿Ðďпý¯ÜÐĕÿ öûý¿Ē ðܯâ û¯ÐÜæóÿ ûæ Ēæýȥ info@alathena.com | alathena.com

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AGA KHAN MUSEUM Spark your imagination at the Aga Khan Museum Summer Camp and explore images and stories across time and place. As campers venture into a dazzling world of images in IMAGE? The Power of the Visual, they will learn about courageous heroes, powerful leaders, and loving people who have always ƐưŀƄƐƲūţчŀчưƼǢūчƋƼǟūƃǿƧчƃǿǷǿǢūϯч ŀưǟūǢǪчȗƐƧƧчǢūɰūŜǷчƼƲчǷƋūƐǢчƼȗƲч ƐţūƲǷƐǷƐūǪч ŀƲţч ƃǿǷǿǢūч ŀǪч ǷƋūȝч ŜǢūŀǷūч ŀǢǷч ƐƲч ţƐɬūǢūƲǷч ȗŀȝǪϰч ǿǪƐƲƄч painting, sculpture, photography, and drama to express themselves.

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SUMMER | FUN THE GARDINER MUSEUM’S popular multimedia summer camps for ages 6-12 gives kids the opportunity to sculpt with clay, draw, paint, and more in a fun and inclusive environment. Campers will embrace their creativity using a wide range of materials to explore weekly themes, ó¯âÍÐâÍ Ìóæá â¯ûýóà ûæ ö»ÐÃâ»Ã Ķ»ûÐæâȨ ¯»Ï ĐÃÃÛɍÜæâÍ »¯áð Ðö û¯ýÍÏû by one of our experienced artist-educators and includes guided visits through the galleries in addition to hands-on making and artistic exploration. Kids will get inspired by the Gardiner Museum’s world famous collection of pottery and discover stories and cultures from around the globe. Register now for a summer of clay and creativity! mail@gardinermuseum.com | gardinermuseum.com/camps

PHOENIX VOLLEYBALL offers weekly beach volleyball camps and afterschool beach clinics at Ashbridges Bay in the Beaches. Full and half day camps are available. The afterschool programs run from 4:306:15 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. The program content will focus on developing basic technical skills, motor skill development and team play in a fun ¯â¿ ÏïÜûÏĒ ÃâďÐóæâáÃâûȨ ÜÜ »æ¯»ÏÃö ¯óà »ÃóûÐĶÿȣ ¯â¿ ¯ÜÜ BÏæÃâÐđ programming is sanctioned with the Ontario Volleyball Association.

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PORTPREP ART PORTFOLIO PREPARATION: Does your teen love drawing or sketching? Let PortPrep turn that hobby into a career with our art portfolio camps and courses, available online and off. We specialize in providing a strong foundation in animation, illustration and architecture art classes. We have upcoming summer camps available for a variety of age groups (11-15 and 15-26) with overnight and meal options available for the students. Invest in your teen’s future career with our art programs; we have a number of online camps and classes available year-round for those serious about attending college or university and continuing to be a professional animator, illustrator, game artist, architect, interior or industrial designer. We foster an encouraging learning environment, offering programs at a variety of price points. We aim to help your teen to feel empowered to follow their creative goals and dreams. PortPrep.com | PortPrep1@gmail.com

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RICHMOND HILL ART SCHOOL This summer, give your child a chance to explore their creativity and become a little artist after attending our skills-focused art camp that combines fun and education in a beautiful and safe environment. Our spacious and modern facility is located in the heart of Richmond Hill and caters to campers ages 5-10. We have over 10 years of experience running a summer program. It’s likely the best art summer camp in York Region if you are looking for caring and experienced staff who lend their full attention to your child and their satisfaction. Projects include experimenting with a very wide variety of art materials (acrylic paint, watercolours, pastels, ink, tempera, and clay), and art subjects (animals, landscapes, cityscapes, people drawing, abstract, »¯ÜÜÐÍó¯ðÏĒȣ ķ æó¯Üöȣ ¯â¿ »Ï¯ó¯»ûÃó ¿ÃöÐÍâɂȨ ďÃóĒ ĐÃÃÛ Ï¯ö âÃĐ ûÏÃáÃö and learning goals. Space is very limited so hurry and register today. richmondhillartschool.com | info@richmondhillartschool.com

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SUMMER | FUN SCARBOROUGH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Register now for our ƵƳƵƵ XÐâûÃó º¯öÛÃûº¯ÜÜ ðóæÍó¯áöȥ æóáÿ Ðâ ƴƼƼƹ ¯ö ¯ âæâɍðóæĶû organization, the Scarborough Basketball Association has a simple game plan – to provide boys and girls in and around the Scarborough area with the opportunity to grow and enjoy life through the sport of basketball.

For some of our youth, the SBA will be a launching pad for a successful basketball career in college or university. Some may even go on to become professional players, based on the fundamentals that we helped them develop. However, for most, the SBA and its basketball programs are simply a means of building character, developing friendships and having a whole lot of fun. We offer a variety of programs for kids ages 5-19 from beginners to our Scarborough Prep programs for elite players.

Registration is now open for our 2022 Winter house league and Small Ball Learn to Play programs. info@sbablues.ca | sbabasketball.ca THE SECOND CITY TRAINING CENTRE Some of the world’s funniest superstars got their start at world famous comedy launching pad The Second City, and your child can be part of that all-star list, too!

Shy kids. Class clowns. Curious kids. We welcome all types from all experience levels. Our programming is led by top-notch performers and instructors who are experienced working with young students. We have camps available for kids ages 7-18! customerservice@secondcity.com secondcity.com/courses/toronto/kt-comedy-camps/

TOWN OF OAKVILLE Have fun in your own neighbourhood!

Families know how important an active and rewarding camp is for their kids. That’s why the Town of Oakville is a great choice for fun and affordable camps geared to children aged four to 12, including those requiring one-on-one support. Check out our variety of camps including traditional day camp programs, and specialty offerings such as sports, swimming, arts, and leadership. With all our camp leaders trained in the HIGH FIVE principles of Healthy Child Development, you’ll be choosing the best possible environment for your child to grow, develop and thrive through play. Registration for summer camp programming opens at 7 a.m. on Wed., Mar. 2. Visit oakville.ca to browse camp options. recreation@oakville.ca

McMASTER VENTURE ACADEMY Summer 2022 registration is now open! In-person, virtual, and hybrid engagement options are available for students in grade 3-12! Get ready to learn, grow, and code with our unique summer programs which offer hands on STEM based learning opportunities for youth. Discover the excitement of Engineering with Venture Academy and register now to secure your spot in this summer ðóæÍó¯á Ķ ÜÜÿ ĐÐûÏ Ãđ»ÐûÃáÃâûȣ áÃâûæóöÏÐðȣ »æááýâÐûĒ ºýÐÜ¿ÐâÍȣ ¯â¿ STEM based learning opportunities! youthprograms.eng.mcmaster.ca | venture@mcmaster.ca

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IT’S BABY SEASON! Come visit our baby Masai giraffe, Matumaini. Stay tuned for details on when you can see our baby Sumatran orangutan and cheetah cubs!

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