Our Family Fun programs are designed for you and your child to spend quality family time together! With a variety of different registered programs, events, and camps, you can choose what suits your family. Most importantly, our Family Fun programs are FUN and provide a positive learning environment that enables child initiated – adult supported play, and engages families in active, creative and meaningful experiences together.
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Chess for Kids
Dates: November 21 - December 12 (4 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 11:30pm-12:45pm
Ages: 5-10 Years
Cost: $92
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Playing Chess helps children develop many different life skills like critical thinking, memory development, problem solving skills, and patience. It helps to strengthen academic performance and emotional resilience when handling wins and losses. This program is geared to beginners learning chess and the basics of principles, strategies and tactics. The children will get to socialize with other while getting to play the game and having a great time!
Chess for Kids
Dates: October 17 - November 14 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 11:30pm-12:45pm
Ages: 5-12 Years
Cost: $115
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Playing Chess helps children develop many different life skills like critical thinking, memory development, problem solving skills, and patience. It helps to strengthen academic performance and emotional resilience when handling wins and losses. This program is geared to beginners learning chess and the basics of principles, strategies and tactics. The children will get to socialize with other while getting to play the game and having a great time!
Cooking Up a Story - Saturdays
Dates: November 7 - December 5 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Ages: 2-4 Years (Parent/guardian participation required)
Cost: $110
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Join us for weekly themed stories complemented by preparing an age-appropriate recipe. Together we will adventure into stories, activities, recipe preparation and cooking a healthy snack to enjoy together. At the end of the program, each family will receive a digital copy of their delicious recipes prepared over the course of the program.
Cooking Up a Story - Tuesdays
Dates: November 3 - December 1 (5 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Ages: 2-4 Years (Parent/guardian participation required)
Cost: $110
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Join us for weekly themed stories complemented by preparing an age-appropriate recipe. Together we will adventure into stories, activities, recipe preparation and cooking a healthy snack to enjoy together. At the end of the program, each family will receive a digital copy of their delicious recipes prepared over the course of the program.
Family Fun PA Day Camp:
Sweater Weather
Date: Friday, November 27
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 5-9
Cost: $70
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Sweater Weather is better together! So let’s get together this P.A. Day so your kids
experience the joys of the cooler season, through cozy experiences and comfort
food recipes. Let’s make everything better with fun sweater weather activities that
are sure to warm you up on the inside and out. Make sure you don’t miss out and
register today!
Family Fun School's Out Camp:
It's a Fall Time Party
Date: Friday, November 13 & Monday November 16
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Ages: 4-9
Cost: $90 per day
Location: David's Place: 132 Main Street North, Campbellville
Ain’t no party like a Fall Time Party! This month’s P.A. Day Camp will have your
kids experience the joys of the Fall season, through outdoor experiences and
comfort food recipes. Let’s make sure that this cozy season gets the party it
deserves by experiencing all that Fall has to offer! *These camps are intended for children who attend private schools with term break days HDSB and HCDSB may not have these days off
Let's Cook
Dates: November 7 - December 5 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Ages: 5-8 Years
Cost: $135
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Looking for an interesting and exciting Saturday afternoon activity for your school-aged children while you run errands? Have them join us for a fun-filled opportunity to make delicious recipes. Together we will choose the recipes and explore the materials using our senses by handling, measuring, pouring, mixing, cooking, and baking. At the end of the program, each family will receive a digital copy of all the recipes made during the sessions—perfect for recreating the fun at home!
Let's Cook: 4 Teens
Dates: November 7 - December 5 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Ages: 13-16 Years
Cost: $135
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
*New Program* A cooking and baking program exclusively 4 Teens! They can come out and explore different recipes from start to finish with the support of one of our experienced facilitators. They will get to experience new and loved flavours and foods and gain confidence in the kitchen that will carry them through everyday life. Together we will choose the recipes and explore the materials using our senses by handling, measuring, pouring, mixing, cooking, and baking. At the end of the program, each family will receive a digital copy of all the recipes made during the sessions.
Let's Cook: College Edition
Dates: November 3 - December 1 (5 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Ages: 16-19 Years
Cost: $170
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
*New Program* College days are quickly approaching and there’s lots to worry about but don’t let what you are going to eat be one of them. This program will teach you tips and tricks on how to prepare meals whether you are in a dorm, off campus housing or even commuting from home. Using kitchen tools that are easily transportable when a full kitchen isn’t always available to you. Together we will choose the recipes and explore the materials using our senses by handling, measuring, pouring, mixing, and cooking. At the end of the sessions, each participant will receive a digital copy of the delicious recipes prepared in the program and be equipped with their own take home electric skillet. Setting you up for success in this next exciting stage of your life.
Let's Cook: Next Level
Dates: November 7 - December 5 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Ages: 9-12 Years
Cost: $135
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Does your kid love to cook or want to learn more about the world of foods and flavours and take it to the next level? Then join us for a fun filled opportunity to make delicious recipes, an opportunity to sign up on their own, or maybe to do it along with a friend. Together we will choose the recipes and explore the materials using our senses by handling, measuring, pouring, mixing, cooking, and baking. At the end of the program, each family will receive a digital copy of all the recipes made during the sessions—perfect for recreating the fun at home!
Making Memories Workshop:
Salt Dough Ornaments
Dates: Monday, November 30
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 6-18 Months (Starting to take steps)
Cost: $30
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
*New Program* Are you finding baby/toddler projects way more overwhelming than you originally thought? Do you wish you had some way to get these keepsakes without all the hassle of doing it yourself? Have no fear; the Making Memories workshops are here! It’s an opportunity to get those valuable memories and keepsakes while having the materials and extra hands to help taken care of. This month we will mix a batch of salt dough to get those cute little footprints and handprints immortalized for years to come. We will have paint and glitter to add
embellishments as desired. Along with getting to leave with those heartwarming
projects, you will also get the opportunity to participate in a circle of songs and
rhymes and connect with other families.
On My Way: Kindergarten
Ready - Wednesdays
Dates: November 4 - December 2 (5 sessions - Wednesdays)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 3-5 Years (Children attend without a parent)
Cost: $168
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Children will participate in a variety of activities, such as learning songs and stories, art, sensory play, and active play, while socializing with other children. Children will also be encouraged to practice basic classroom routines that will help prepare them for kindergarten. The Educator engages with the children, taking into consideration individual personalities, learning styles and interests of each child. This program also offers the child an opportunity to practice emotional self-regulation as they transition into being left on their own without the parent/caregiver.
On My Way: Kindergarten
Ready - Thursdays
Dates: November 5 - December 3 (5 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 3-5 Years (Children attend without a parent)
Cost: $168
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
Children will participate in a variety of activities, such as learning songs and stories, art, sensory play, and active play, while socializing with other children. Children will also be encouraged to practice basic classroom routines that will help prepare them for kindergarten. The Educator engages with the children, taking into consideration individual personalities, learning styles and interests of each child. This program also offers the child an opportunity to practice emotional self-regulation as they transition into being left on their own without the parent/caregiver.
RoboThink Engineering Building:
Battle Bots
Dates: October 17 - November 14 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 6-12 Years
Cost: $158
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
*New Program* Attention all warriors and engineers! Strap on your hard hat and get ready to build and customize an impressive array of mechanized warriors. Once your robot is battle-ready, step into the arena and face off against other participants in an exhilarating range of activities. Using gears, motors, axles, and RoboThink’s unique hardware, students will explore engineering concepts through hands-on building, problem-solving, and friendly challenges. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity, competitive spirit, and get ready to have a blast!
RoboThink Engineering Building:
Battle Bots
Dates: November 21 - December 12 (4 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Ages: 6-12 Years
Cost: $127
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
*New Program* Attention all warriors and engineers! Strap on your hard hat and get ready to build and customize an impressive array of mechanized warriors. Once your robot is battle-ready, step into the arena and face off against other participants in an exhilarating range of activities. Using gears, motors, axles, and RoboThink’s unique hardware, students will explore engineering concepts through hands-on building, problem-solving, and friendly challenges. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity, competitive spirit, and get ready to have a blast!
Scientists in School with MCRC
Dates: November 21 - December 12 (4 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Ages: 4-12 Years
Cost: $108
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
*New Program* Get ready for 4 weeks of STEM-filled fun! Scientists in Schools with MCRC is designed to spark children’s curiosity, build confidence, and show them just how exciting science can be. Each 60-minute session invites young scientists to explore, experiment, create, and discover through engaging, hands-on activities inspired by biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, and more. Led by our enthusiastic science educators, every workshop is packed with age-appropriate challenges, creative investigations, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and think like a scientist. Through playful exploration and real-world connections, children will develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, all while having a blast!
Scientists in School with MCRC
Dates: October 17 - November 14 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Ages: 4-12 Years
Cost: $135
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South
*New Program* Get ready for 5 weeks of STEM-filled fun! Scientists in Schools with MCRC is designed to spark children’s curiosity, build confidence, and show them just how exciting science can be. Each 60-minute session invites young scientists to explore, experiment, create, and discover through engaging, hands-on activities inspired by biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, and more. Led by our enthusiastic science educators, every workshop is packed with age-appropriate challenges, creative investigations, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and think like a scientist. Through playful exploration and real-world connections, children will develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, all while having a blast!
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