Recreation Department Update - April 24, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE – RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
April 24, 2020
The Township of McNab/Braeside continues to follow and adhere to the orders from the Province of Ontario and Public Health to ensure the safety of both our residents and staff and continue our efforts to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus.
All Township events & programming are cancelled or postponed until further notice. This includes our Community Clean Up Day, Mother’s Day event, “It’s The Bees Knees”, Father’s Day event, Kick Away Cancer, “Tour De Poutine” and Summer Safety BBQ.
Staff are working on options to reschedule these events or provide virtual options where available so please monitor the Township’s website, and social media for updates.
Municipally managed recreation facilities and all Township parks and amenities remain closed until further notice.
**Walking through a park to reach your destination or for exercise is permitted provided you do not linger, gather with others, play, or undertake any other activity.
Closures include:
Municipal Trails Update
All of our recreational trails remain open. While using our trails we ask that everyone still practice social physical distaining.
Non-Municipal Trails Update
The Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail/Algonquin Trail – remains open for walkthrough only but asks users to respect physical distancing. The Trail is closed for motorized vehicle use throughout Renfrew County!
We appreciate the public’s support in practicing safe physical distancing in these areas and respecting the closure of these facilities and amenities until they are safe to be re-opened for all to enjoy.
Stay Safe.
Township of McNab/Braeside Recreation Director & Recreation Programmer
We have provided a list of fun activities to keep you busy:
The Government of Ontario has launched its Learn at Home Website
https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-at-home
Learning 4 Kids
https://www.learning4kids.net/
ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy (30-day FREE trial)
Online Games for Kids
E-Learning for kids
https://www.e-learningforkids.org/
Math & English Language Arts
Homemade Play Dough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znCBZeUsBR4
Slime Making
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWqNK-BGRz8
Movement Yoga & Fitness Studio
Head over to www.move-ment.ca where you can join online classes by donation or a monthly fee and some free resources in our online community.
YouTube Video’s as well.
ParticipACTION
https://www.participaction.com/en-ca
Homemade Kids Peloton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjU4nEjdeb4
Kids Yoga with Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlg052EKMtk
Indoor Obstacle Course (you can even make one for adults too)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCYBkNht_j8
Escape Room for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCNCBw5Z61E
Gentle &Chair Work Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CE4ijWlQ18
Seniors Online Games (Word Search, Crossword, Puzzles)
https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/services-information/games
FAMILY GAMES
Fun for the whole family
https://www.thechaosandtheclutter.com/archives/family-game-night-ideas
https://playtivities.com/20-family-game-night-ideas/
Family Fun Pack
https://www.youtube.com/user/familyfunpack/videos
COOKING
Cooking with your kids
https://tasty.co/article/melissaharrison/cooking-with-kids
Family Cooking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEM6PLBa0GY
Something for everyone
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/family-friendly-weeknight-dinner-recipes
SCRAPBOOK YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES
Scrapbooking is a great way to commit your favorite memories to paper. These memories and images can be shared with family members. To create a beautiful book, you will need:
- A large notepad or scrapbook template
- Images of your favorite memories
- Glue sticks and double-sided tape
- Markers, pens, and anything else you would like to use to decorate
Creating a scrapbook is personal, so take your time and highlight your favorite life memories. This project can be as simple or complex as you would like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYS8FcnizPk
Trying to figure out your new daily schedule of working at home; for you and your children?
Block Scheduling. Things may be a little harder now that you and the whole family are home. See how Jordan Page dose her Blocking Schedule.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BKuSlstIBM
NASA Kids Club
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/text/extras/Game_Descriptions_National_Standards.html
Daily Challenges
Check out our Facebook Page each day for a New Challenge to be posted.