December 17, 2020

Indoor and outdoor activities to keep the little ones busy!

We may be closed over the holidays, but we’re not leaving you totally stranded! Our staff have put together some ideas to help keep those kiddos busy over the next two (hopefully!) weeks.

Watch our staff! Youtube Playlists: 

(The Preschool staff made these videos during the lock down to help families keep children entertained at home!)





Fun winter activities!

Go sledding or hiking

Make chores cheerful – throw a housecleaning party – with music and snacks!

Make blanket forts





Make an Edible Ice bird feeder
  • Fill a bundt pan with bird seed and then add water. 
  • Sit the pan outside in the cold and let it freeze. 
  • Once it’s frozen, hang a ribbon through the hole and hang it on the porch.


Alphabet A – Z Challenge

The great part about this challenge is it can be played anywhere! Try calling friends and family members on Zoom or FaceTime to play as a group.

The goal of this challenge is to be the first person to produce 26 items, one item representing each letter of the alphabet. You can also make it a team effort and have multiple people work together to get it done!

For example, in the house, you may find an Apple, Basket, Cotton ball, Dice, Envelope, Football…

Q-Tip Painting

Materials:

Q-Tips
Paint
Imagination!

Circle Challenge 

A fun easy distraction for kids to keep them busy and using their imagination 

Draw 30 circles on a piece of paper 
They can be different sizes if you want to create more of a challenge
Use each circle as the starting point of an object or image


Homemade Playdough 

1.5 cups of flour
1/2 cup of salt
2 tbs of cream of tartar
1 tbs of oil
Food colouring
1 cup of boiling water
Directions

Mix all ingredients except the boiling water together into a large mixing bowl
Slowly mix in the boiling water.

Fruit Pancakes

For pancakes:
  • Pancake Mix
  • Water
  • Or your own homemade pancake recipe!
For toppings:
  • 1 tub of Yogurt
  • 1 banana
  • Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
  • Pineapple
Have each kid design their own pancake pizza with Yogurt as “sauce”, and fruit as “toppings”
Encourage creativity (i.e. bananas are “pepperoni”; make smiley faces, etc.)



January 8, 2026
BGC St. Alban's Club offers a range of March Break programs for kids ages 4-14 Registration opens Friday, January 9 at 10 a.m. K-GRADE 6 Our full-day March Break Camp is available to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Children will spend an exciting day engaging in a variety of activities such as energetic games, creative arts and crafts, as well as both indoor and outdoor entertainment. Kinder Camp (Ages 4 to 5) Variety Camp 1 (Ages 6 to 7) Variety Camp 2 (Ages 8 to 9) Variety Camp 3 Ages 10 to 12) Dance Camp (Ages 8 to 12) Art Attack Camp (Ages 6-12) Sports Camp – All-Star Edition (Ages 6-12) YOUTH Beat Lab (Ages 10 to 14) Campers will get a chance to work with one of our professional producers in a small group to create a song from start to finish, (including artwork and publishing online)! Participants will learn to work with digital music software Ableton Live as well as play instruments, sing and rap. No experience necessary. March Break Excursion (Ages 12 to 14) Our Youth March Break Excursion offers exciting daily outings around the city, led by our experienced youth team. Each day features a different local adventure, giving youth the chance to explore, try new activities, and connect with peers. Each activity can be booked individually so youth can pick and choose which days are suited to them. Please note that each outing will run based on sufficient registration numbers for that specific day.
Scottish Country Dancing Fundraiser. Saturday, January 17 from 2 pm.
January 7, 2026
All ages! No experience or partner necessary. The Scottish Country Dance Association of Toronto is holding a fundraising event for BGC St. Alban's Club on Saturday, January 17 between 2 and 4 p.m. Child: 5$ Adult: 10$ Family (4 ppl): $20 Main clubhouse 843 Palmerston Ave. Bring indoor shoes and a water bottle! All proceeds go to supporting BGC St. Alban's Club
November 20, 2025
Keep your kids active and happy over the holidays! BGC St. Alban's is hosting a day camp for kids ages 4-12 in late December and early January. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates. Monday, December 22 Monday, December 29 Tuesday, December 30 Monday, January 2 Spaces are limited so register today!
November 18, 2025
As little as $5 makes a BIG difference! Every cent donated goes to supporting kids and families across Toronto. Monthly donations allow us to provide even more programs and services like after school programs, childcare, summer camps, youth job training, adult literacy and so much more. Donors can choose how they'd like their support to be used. For more information, visit our fundraising page or contact us at info@stalbansclub.ca .
November 4, 2025
Winter Aquatics - Registration Opens Nov 7 We offer a variety of Aquatics Programs , as well as swimming lessons for all levels. Registration for the Winter session opens at 9 a.m. on November 7, with classes beginning the week of January 5, 2026.
October 24, 2025
Boys and Ghouls are invited to explore our Haunted Club House on Halloween -- if they dare! Friday, October 31 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tickets $5 All proceeds support our afterschool programs!
October 14, 2025
Thanks to the generous donation by Freeman Realtors, we're hosting a Great Pumpkin Sale on Wednesday, October 22 ., Drop by the main clubhouse between 4-6 p.m . to pick up your perfect pumpkins for Halloween. All pumpkins are $10!
September 26, 2025
Experience being a professional recording artist and producer in this 10 week program. Participants will meet once a week at the St. Alban’s recording studio to create, record and release their own beats, songs and creations. Working in a group, participants will find their collective voice and creativity by building beats, songs and video projects. No prior musical experience is necessary! Ages 8 to 12 Thursdays 4-5 p.m. October 9 to December 11 10 Sessions total Limited Spaces Cost: $75 Register today!
BGC YOY Ruben
September 25, 2025
Returning for the fifth year, Youth of the Year is BGC Canada’s national initiative to recognize and celebrate exceptional youth who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and achievements within their communities. Youth of the Year encourages young people to become active role models and a voice for young people across Canada. This year, five youth receive post-secondary scholarships, laptops, prize packages, and development and media training. Ruben has been involved with BGC St. Alban’s Club (at our Weston Mount Dennis site) for 10 years as a Club member, volunteer, and Club staff. He describes his Club experience as transformative, helping him build life skills like adaptability, teamwork, self-confidence, and leadership. As a youth council member at his own Club, attending BGC Canada’s 2023 National Youth Forum was a memorable experience that shaped how he wants to show up for his community. Outside of the Club, Ruben is a leader in his school community, stays grounded in his values, and always finds ways to uplift others. Ruben is passionate about being a voice for young people who want to make an impact. As Youth of the Year, he’s ready to show young people across Canada the power of youth-led change.
September 18, 2025
Registration is open for our adult fitness classes. Running weekly on Tuesday evenings, these classes are restricted to adult 18+. Spots are limited, so register today by emailing Anna at anna@stalbansclub.ca today. Explore our Adult Fitness Programs .
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