Toronto Catholic District School Board

Parenting and Family Literacy

SUMMER FUN GUIDE 2017

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

HAPPY 150th

BIRTHDAY CANADA!!

Saturday, July 1st, 2017

Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street, Toronto) Celebrate Canada's birthday, with a free

fun-filled evening of live music, dance performances, family activities, and a spectacular musical fireworks show at 10:55pm!

Scarborough Civic Centre (150 Borough Dr, Scarborough) o Enjoy the family activity zone and music

acts from Taiwanese indie to reggae and South Asian hip hop! Fireworks end the night at 10:55 pm.

Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road, North York) For North York residents, Downsview

Park is your best bet, as it holds its own half-hour fireworks show starting at dusk.

Humber Bay Park West (2225 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke) The family-friendly event features two

stages of exciting performances the cultures and communities of the Etobicoke area. Fireworks will begin at 10:55 pm.

East York Canada Day Parade/Stan Wadlow Park

(88 Cosburn Avenue, East York) The Parade starts at 9:30am at Dieppe

Park (just east of Greenwood Ave.) travelling through East York finishing at Stan Wadlow Park. Activities in Stan Wadlow Park begin at 12 noon, followed a fantastic fireworks show at 10:00 pm!

Thomson Memorial Park (1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough)

There is lots to see and do! Live entertainment, a pancake breakfast, reptile show, activities for the kids, and more! Parade begins at 4:00pm; Fireworks at 10:00 pm in Milliken Park.

Weston Lions Park(2125 Lawrence Ave. W, Toronto) Birthday celebrations begin at 5pm! The

festivities include: live entertainment, food, children’s activities. Fireworks begin 10pm

High Park (1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto) There will be children’s activities, live

music, games and fun for all! Don’t forget the High Park Zoo!

WEST

High Park Zoo (1873 Bloor St. W)

Visit the new baby llamas! High Park Zoo is a free and family-friendly attraction!

DOWNTOWN

Far Enough Farm (Centre Island)

This free downtown farm, has over 40 species of farm animals and exotic birds.

EAST

Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.) Riverdale Farm offers visitors a fun-filled day of animals, ponds and gardens. Admission is free!

Lionel’s Petting Zoo (11714 McCowan Rd)

See, feed and touch all the animals in relaxed atmosphere. Admission is free!

WEST

Splash Pads and Wading Pools

Remember!! **Splash Pads are open weather permitting, usually a safe bet is, if it’s over 25 °C, and usually open from 9:00 am -8:30pm

Farms & Petting Zoos

SUMMER FUN IN THE CITY !!

Fun Fact! When children can imitate animal noises, they are also learning to hear the sounds in words and developing the skill that helps them sound out words when

learning to read!(Let’s Get Ready to Read, Toronto Public Library)

Old MACDONALD had a farm

E-I-E-I-O

And on his farm he had a horse

E-I-E-I-O

With a neigh neigh here

And a neigh neigh there

Here a neigh, there a neigh

Everywhere a neigh neigh

Old MacDonald had a farm

E-I-E-I-O

Dufferin

Grove Splash

Pad

(875 Dufferin St. – Dufferin & Bloor)

Fennimore Park Splash Pad

(78 Fennimore Cres. – Jane & Sheppard)

Sunnydale Acres Park Wading Pool

(50 Amoro Dr. – Westhumber & Kipling)

Marie Curie Park Wading Pool/Splash Pad

(2 Forty Second St. – Lakeshore & Brown’s Line)

EAST

Sherwood Park Wading Pool (190 Sherwood Ave. – Sherwood & Mt. Pleasant)

Stan Wadlow Park Splash Pad/Outdoor Pool (373 Cedarvale Ave– Woodbine & Cosburn)

Kidstown Water Park (3159 Birchmount Rd)

Remember!! **Splash Pads are open weather permitting, usually a safe bet is, if it’s over 25 °C, and usually open from 9:00 am -8:30pm

Parks/ Gardens/Playgrounds

Fun Fact! When children can imitate animal noises, they are also learning to hear the sounds in words and developing the skill that helps them sound out words when

learning to read!(Let’s Get Ready to Read, Toronto Public Library)

WEST

Humber

Arboretum - consists of botanical

gardens, natural areas and over animals and

plants surrounding the Humber River. Location: 205 Humber College Blvd.,

Toronto

Jamie Bell Adventure Park (High

Park) - a medieval-themed village, with a

fenced-in tot-lot with toddler/accessibility

swings and age-appropriate climbers. On the

big kids’ side, children can run through the

towers decorated with Toronto-themed paintings

Location: 1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto

Dufferin Grove - Find the biggest sandpit

in the whole city, complete with running

water! Nature is incorporated into another

play area with climbable fallen trees making

up a mini-urban woodland.

Location: 875 Dufferin St., Toronto

Parks/ Gardens/Playgrounds

EAST

Bluffer’s Park – this beautiful park features a sandy

(supervised) beach, walking trails, picnic tables and scenic

look-out points.

Location: 1 Brimley Rd., Scarborough (Brimley to the end

point)

Evergreen Brick Works – explore wildlife on trails

and ponds and visit the amazing garden and education centre.. Scavenger Hunts occur daily

($2/kit). Check www.evergreen.ca for

details

Location: 550 Bayview Avenue Toronto

Rouge Park - Soon-to-be Canada's first

national urban park - nature, biodiversity,

beaches, farms, camping, hiking and more!

Location: 50 Twyn Rivers Dr. Scarborough

DOWNTOWN

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

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural Events

SATURDAY JULY 8th – SUNDAY JULY 9th

Salsa on St. Clair

Salsa on St. Clair is a two day street festival celebrating the

world of salsa dancing. The event features local vendors,

live music and, of course, salsa dancing! The festival also

offers dance lessons, authentic Latin food and more fun Latin American themed activities.

Location: St. Clair Ave W. between Winona Dr. and Christie St

SATURDAY JULY 8th – SUNDAY JULY 9th

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!

Location: Woodbine Park – 1695 Queen St. E

FRIDAY, JULY 7th – 28th

Cultra Festival Every Friday, families and

kids of all ages celebrate the music, dance, international

street food, hands on art making activities, and award

winning movies! Location: Mel Lastman Square -5100 Yonge St.

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural Events

SATURDAY JULY 15th – MONDAY JULY 17th

Franco-Fête de Toronto

There will be lots of daytime activities for everyone on Saturday and Sunday, including kids, adults, Francophones and Francophile, in the form of shows, entertainment, booths, bars and food concessions.

Location: Yonge- Dundas Square - 1 Dundas St E.

THURS. JULY 27th – SUNDAY JULY 9th

Tirgan Festival

This event reflects a tremendous ethnic diversity within Iran through music, dance, theatre, cinema, literature, visual arts, crafts market, and cuisine, as well as a traditional teahouse where visitors can socialize and a variety of food offerings at the World Café.

Location: Harbourfront Centre - 235 Queens Quay W

FRIDAY, JULY 22nd - 29th

Big on Bloor Festival

The BIG on Bloor Festival is an exceptional community and

city-building festival presenting hundreds of

culturally significant events, activities, displays and

exhibitions. Location: Bloor Street West between Dufferin

St. and Lansdowne St.,

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural Events

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural EventsSATURDAY AUGUST 5th – SUNDAY AUG. 6th

407 ETR Free Community Weekend at Rogers Cup

Take part and enjoy complimentary face painting, music and dancing, arts and crafts activities, and

contests – with plenty of prizes to be won! Plus, take in some tennis and meet your favourite television

stars! This will be a fun weekend for the whole family!

. Location: Aviva Centre, York University, 1 Shoreham Drive

FRIDAY, AUG 11th – SUNDAY AUG. 13th

Taste of the Danforth

Come to Greektown! Showcasing the best of Hellenic food, culture, and music our multicultural city has to

offer - from souvlaki to mezes, authentic Greek music to interactive children's games.

Location: From Broadview Ave to Jones Ave along Danforth

Ave.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH

Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)

The elaborate costumes, props and lively dancers bring

everything to life and add to this incredible experience!

.Location: Lakeshore Blvd West

and ends at Lakeshore and Parkside Dr.

SATURDAY AUG 26th – SUNDAY AUG. 27th

Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest

The fun filled family event features live performances art exhibitions, Afro-Caribbean cuisine and dance competitions for adults and children. Your children will love the Kids Zone which includes games, crafts, face painting and more!

Location: Scarborough Civic Centre – 150 Borough Dr.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th – MONDAY, SEPT. 4th

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

EVERY WEDNESDAYS

Free Flicks (Jun 21st – Aug 30th)

Enjoy Toronto's only summer-long waterfront film

series and join us every Wednesday evening at dusk

to watch movies with this year's celebration theme,

Sounds of Home.

Location: Harbourfront Centre – 235 Queens Quay

WHAT CAN WE DO IN Activities to explore at home

Read & Move at Kidnetix Yorkdale

http://www.kidnetix.ca

The FREE program for families, every Tuesday, includes music,

story time, nursery rhymes, snack and indoor playground fun!

(10:30 am-12:00 pm)

Make homemade

Slime**

Take a family hike in the local parks and trails!

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!

Go Bowling! Or Make your

own Pins and Balls

and in your communityTHE NEIGHBOURHOOD?

Spend the day at one of Toronto’s 8 designated

swimming beaches!

See www.toronto.ca for more information. Remember your towel

and sunscreen!

Explore Canada’s National Parks for FREE!

http://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca

Get your FREE Discover passes to visit Canada’s national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic

sites across the country!

Visit an Ontario Early Years Centre

www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

Many drop-in/registered programs are open in the

summer!

Go on a Scavenger

Hunt at Evergreen Brickworks

Make your own

popsicles!

Child- Friendly Summer Recipes & Activities

Non-toxic, Edible Slime

Ingredients 1 tbsp of fiber supplement with Psyllium (like

Metamucil) 1 cup of water Kool-aid or food dye for colour Directions

1. In a bowl, Combine 1 tbsp fiber with 1 cup of water and food coloring. Stir well!

2. Place the bowl in the microwave on high until you see bubbles (appox. 2 minutes). Continue to microwave the bubbling slime for one minute. Then stop & stir.

3. Once stirred microwave again for 2 minutes.4. Remove the bowl and allow it to cool. Once

it is completely cool it will be ready for play!

Frozen Yogurt Bites Ingredients

6 oz of yogurt 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh fruit,

such as blueberries, bananas, or raspberries Wood craft sticks and (silicone) ice cube tray Directions

1. In medium bowl, stir yogurt and fruit until well blended

2. Divide mixture among compartments of the ice cube tray. Insert stick into center of each compartment. Freeze about 4 hours ! or until frozen

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Ingredients

Muffin Tin (for molds) 1 ½ cup of Cornstarch 1 ½ cup of Water Food colouring

Directions

1. Combine cornstarch and water, then divide it evenly between the muffin cups

2. Add 3 drops food colouring to each muffin cup and stir well.

3. Allow a few days to harden, pop out & play! Allow a couple of days to harden, pop them

dly Summer Crafts

Microwave Puffy Paint

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Looking for Free & Low Cost Options for Recreation Program 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)

Want to know more? Check out these websites to see what Toronto has to offer!

Microwave Puffy Paint

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD PARENTING AND FAMILY LITERACY CENTRES

Centre and Staff List - 2015-2016EAST

Holy Spirit Catholic School3530 Sheppard Avenue E, Scarborough, ON M1T 3K7 Phone: (416) 393-5282 Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Abeda Tootla

St. Aidan Catholic School3521 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1W 2S2 Phone: (416) 393-5350 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Ileta Williams (LTA)

St. Albert Catholic School1125 Midland Ave Scarborough, ON M1K 4H2 Phone: (416) 393-5335 Hours: (M-F) 9.00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Lan Chang

St. Barbara Catholic School25 Janray Drive Scarborough, ON M1G 1Y2 Phone:(416) 393-5274 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Facilitator: Gina Lim

St. Barnabas Catholic School30 Washburn Way Scarborough, ON M1B 1H3 Phone: (416) 393-5351 Hours: (M-F) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Facilitator: Orly Aidelman

St. Columba Catholic School10 John Tabor Trail Scarborough, ON M1B 1M9 Phone: (416) 393-5380 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Tina Balduini

St. John XXIII Catholic School175 Grenoble Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 3E7 Phone: (416) 393-5348 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Dalia Gebaly (LTA)

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School75 Alexmuir Blvd. Scarborough, ON M1V 1H6 Phone: (416) 393-5381 Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Gayle Voskuil (LTA)

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School3220 Lawrence Avenue E. Scarborough, ON M1H 1A4 Phone: (416) 393-5269 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.Facilitator: Penny Trentadue

WESTBlessed Pope Paul VI Catholic School270 Laughton Avenue Toronto, ON M6N 2X5 Phone: (416) 393-5374 Hours:(M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Facilitator: Maureen Rozanov

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic

School125 Glenmount Avenue Toronto, ON M6B 3C2 Phone: (416) 393-5265 Hours:(M-F) 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Facilitator: Julie Minakakis

St. Angela Catholic School220 Mount Olive Drive Etobicoke, ON M9V 3Z5 Phone: (416) 393-5361 Hours: (M-F) 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Facilitator: Kimberley Ross

St. Anthony Catholic School130 Shanly Street Toronto, ON M6H 1L9 Phone: (416) 393-5210 Hours:(M-F) 9.00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Brandy Light-Davis

St. Charles Garnier Catholic School

20 Stong Court North York, ON M3N 2X9 Phone: (416) 393-5363 Hours: (M-F) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Facilitator: Carol D’Costa

St. Dorothy Catholic School155 John Garland Boulevard. Etobicoke, ON M9V 1N7 Phone: (416) 393-5341 Hours: (M-F) 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Facilitator: Shelly – Anne Licciardi

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School

333 Firgrove Crescent North York ON M3N 1K9 Phone: (416) 393-5366 Hours:(M-F)12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.Facilitator: Carol D’Costa

St. Helen Catholic School

1196 College Street Toronto, ON M6H 1B8 Phone: (416) 393-5208 Hours: (M-F) 8.45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.Facilitator: Antonella Totino

St. Leo Catholic School165 Stanley Avenue Etobicoke, ON M8V 1P1 Phone: (416) 393-5333 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Mary-Joe Da Cruz- Neiva

St. Wilfrid Catholic School 1685 Finch Avenue West North York, ON M3J 2G8 Phone: (416)

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