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
Try a new recipe: Easy (healthy) Sugar Cookies
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.)
STARS After School Program - Registration is open
H20 Aquatic Leadership Summer Camp
Registration for the 2026-27 year opens on Monday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Early registration details were sent to current STARS families on April 21 via email. STARS JK - Grade 4 The STARS After School Program at St. Alban's offers an enriching and engaging experience for children in grades JK-4. Our diverse range of activities includes hands-on cooking, swimming, drama, arts & crafts, computer time, and a variety of indoor and outdoor sports. Your child will have the opportunity to explore their interests, develop new skills, and create lasting memories in a safe and nurturing environment. Join us for an exciting and well-rounded after-school adventure! ROCKETS Grades 5 & 6 The "Rockets" program is a specially designed experience for children in grades 5-6, bridging the gap between our STARS and Youth Compass programs. Offering a blend of engaging activities such as swimming, cooking, and recreational sports, this program keeps children active and entertained. In addition to these fun pursuits, the "Rockets" program places a strong emphasis on fostering community engagement and developing essential leadership skills, helping participants grow into well-rounded, confident, and compassionate individuals. STARS is offered at the main clubhouse and at satellite site s .
Registration has opened for our wide variety of summer camps for kids ages 4-16. Your child will experience a variety of engaging activities, including outdoor adventures, imaginative games, and creative arts and crafts. Our skilled and experienced staff team nurtures a cooperative atmosphere that encourages children to challenge themselves, cultivate curiosity, and embrace new discoveries. Every day is an adventure that fosters social skills, creativity, and imagination Spots go quickly so register quickly: Children (4-11) Youth (12-16) Aquatics (varied)
Please note our hours of operation for Easter Weekend are as follows: Good Friday): Closed Saturday, April 4: 9:30 a.m. - 2p.m. Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed We wish you a happy, safe and joyful holiday!
We're proud to serve Toronto's children, youth, and families. You can review our impact in 2025 in this PDF , which highlights the critical work that we do at BGC St. Alban's Club. Our preschool, afterschool, summer camps and youth programs have enormously positive influence on individuals, families and communities. We are grateful to our members, staff, donors and supporters who make this all possible. Thank you!
Registration is filing up for our March Break aquatics programs! Swim Lessons Aquatic Leadership Keep your kids active and happy over the Break while improving their swimming skills. Spots go quickly so register today!
Registration for Spring Swimming programs opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 1. Programs: Swim Lessons Lane Swim Aquafit with Kelly Ziger Spring session begins the week of April 13 and ends the day of Monday, June 15. Spaces are limited so register quickly!
We're thrilled to announce that the Jr. NBA program is now offered at BGC St. Alban's Club! To learn more, visit our web page . Registration is open ! Details Ages 6-12 Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - noon Main clubhouse Start date: Feb 28, 2026 Duration: 8 weeks Cost: $120 Uniform and equipment provided. Open to the public
Relax and de-stress every Tuesday evening with our drop-in Yoga class! Adults (18+) Every Tuesday beginning March 3 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. BGC St. Alban’s Club Dance Studio Free for members! To register, email anna@stalbansclub.ca . Class dates: March 3 March 10 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 Note: there is no class on March 17 for March Break.
