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Showing posts with label Indoor Activities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indoor Activities. Show all posts

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Mermaid Classes


Holy cow I got to be a Mermaid for the day, tail and all!!

AquaMermaid is the newest and hottest swimming sport. Marielle Chartier Henault decided to bring her dream and passion for swimming into a mermaid school, AquaMermaid is offering a variety of classes catered to all ages, genders and swimming levels.
AquaMermaid stands for 3 key philosophies that drive who we are in and outside the water :
Have fun : Be positive, smile, laugh and let your happiness be contagious!
Be active : Feel energized in a strong and fit body.
Always learn : AquaMermaid is a brand new discipline inspired of monofin and synchro swimming.

Let me tell you, this was NOT EASY, but boy did I laugh and have fun!! The instructors have a great sense of humor while shaping your new swimming style and teaching you this amazing new skill. The tail propels you through the water and gives you amazing speed!! The games incorporated into the class took strength and body awareness and it what an amazing way to challenge yourself!!



Here’s what you can expect during an AquaMermaid class:
5   min – Introduction to mermaid swimming and stretching
10 min – Swimming test and introduction to the dolphin kick and mermaid basic movements
10 min – Swimming with the mermaid tail with floaters
10 min – Swimming techniques, drills and practice
15 min – Swimming games and challenges
10 min – Conclusion (individual assessment and free time for pictures to share with you friends)
AquaMermaid classes are a perfect way to get into great shape! Let me tell ya, I could definitely feel it in my abs the next day! It offers a total-body workout from toning your glutes, quads and abs, combined with great cardio exercises working on breath control under water. I recommend coming with googles or a nose plug, as well as tying your hair back off your face.


Services & Prices

  • Monthly membership Price: $75/month Includes 1 hour of class and 1 hour of free swim per week.
  • Trial classes (kid & adult) - Price: $60
  • Mermaid parties - birthday, bachelorette, team building - Price: $300 (include 7 participants)
  • Mermaid tails - Price: $100 https://aquamermaid.com/products/mermaid-tail
  • Events - Mermaid model and entertainment, pool opening, festival, commercial, pool parties


This is such a great class to try out with some friends on a Saturday night!  Thinking of a bachelorette party or pool party, they do that too!! This is a bucket list item for sure, add it to yours and sign up now! 

See more for yourself here

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Sugar Shacks in Ottawa


    • Play parks, giant slide, double slide, and play structures
    • Petting farm, touch, feed, learn
    • Sugar bush
    • Maple production shack
    • Brunch
    • Farm boutique (maple, honey, and homemade jams)
    • Guided tour on the collection and production of maple syrup (approx. 20 min.)
    • Sleigh ride from the farm to the sugar bush and back (approx. 20 min.)

    Vanier Museoparc
    • Maple taffy on the snow! 
    • Traditional sugar shacks meals! 
    • Farm area and petting enclosure!
    • Visit with sled dogs and puppies!
    • Bouncy castles and other inflatable structures!
    • Craft fair!
    • Food trucks!  
    • Lumberjack competitions -ax-throwing and two person saw!
    • A culinary competition featuring local chefs! 
    Fulton’s Pancake House
    • Nordic and walking trails
    • Snowshoes
    • Heritage Maple Path
    • Visit the Sugar Camp
    • Trail Games
    • Breakfast
    • Taffy Shack
    • Tobogganing Hill
    The Log Farm
    • Visit to the historical farm site
    • See all kinds of animals on the farm site.
    • Taffy on the snow.
    • Bonfire 
    • Wagon ride that will take you out to the sugar bush.
    • At the sugar bush, you can not only see how the pioneers would have collected and made maple syrup (it was very important to them) but you will also see maple syrup being made with modern wood fired equipment.
    • Collect sap from the trees throughout the bush.
    • We will be offering a traditional sugar bush breakfast all day long. Pancakes and sausages all served with maple syrup and butter.
    • In our visitor center we will also have an assortment of baked goods, from cookies and squares to butter tarts.
    • Top that all off with Van Houtte premium coffees, hot chocolate, or tea along with an assortment of juices and cold drinks and you will not go home hungry.
    Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
    • Sleigh ride
    • Visit the sugar shack
    • Watch the sap to syrup process unfold while enjoying taffy on the snow 
    • Pancake brunch at the Pancake House
    Temple Sugar Bush
    • Pancake house
    • Store
    • Maple on snow
    • Nature trails
    Chez Ti-Mousee Cabane a sucre
    • Visit the museum
    • Watch the creation of maple syrup
    • Walking Trails
    • Maple Syrup Boutique
    • Breakfast

    Friday, March 3, 2017

    March 4-5th, What's Happening this weekend

    March 4
    Redb/ Bull Crashed Ice. Downtown Ottawa. More info
    The Mom Conference. Beyond Yoga Studio and Wellness Centre. More info
    Geeked out Toy and Collectable Sale. Hazeldean Mall. More info
    Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre Turns 3! More info
    Joie de Vivre. Gatineau. More info
    The Hockey Sweater. NAC. More info
    Childbirth All or Nothing Free Screening. 223 Main St. More info
    Ottawa Senators Autism Awareness Night. Canadian Tire Centre. More info

    March 5
    Baby Wearing for Dads. 779 Bank St. More info
    Milkface Hosts Momzelle. Milkface. More info
    Spiderman Party. Stittsville. More info
    Zoo Crew Toddler Class. Osgoode. More info


    Friday, February 24, 2017

    Ottawa Family Fun This Weekend


    February 25

    Disney on Ice. Canadian Tire Centre. More info
    Let's Tap some Trees. Vanier Museopark. More info
    Winter Market. Shenkman Art Centre. More info
    RCMP Open House. RCMP Stables. More info
    5th Annual Carleton Place Winter Carnival. Carleton Place. More info
    Family Yoga. Little Lotus Yoga. More info
    Bookfest. Elmdale Public School. More info

    February 26

    Disney on Ice. Canadian Tire Centre. More info
    Superhero and Princess Party. Boston Pizza Rockland. More info
    Bookfest. Elmdale Public School. More info
    Mommy Baby Yoga. Your Fit MindBody. More info

    RCMP Open House


    Join us at the 2017 RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive

    FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

    • Meet the riders and horses 
    • Tour the Musical Ride Centre 
    • Enjoy exciting children’s activities
    • See police displays and demonstrations 

    MAKE A DONATION TO THE OTTAWA FOOD BANK!

    The Musical Ride Centre is located at 1 Sandridge Road.

    For more information, see rcmp.ca/-W2h

    Monday, January 9, 2017

    75 Ideas to keep the kids busy in winter


    Great ideas to keep your kids moving and avoid hearing "I'm Bored" on cold winter days. You can print them and place them in a jar and pull them out as you need it, pick a few as a family that you would like to try. 
    1. Skating
    2. Bake Cookies
    3. Go Fish
    4. Hand Puppets
    5. Build a snowman
    6. Homemade Playdoh
    7. Madlibs
    8. Edible Snowflakes
    9. Cotton Ball Painting
    10. Crepe Paper Maze
    11. BINGO
    12. Glowing Bath
    13. Moon Sand
    14. Feed the Birds
    15. Scavenger Hunt
    16. Family Yoga
    17. Magic Milk
    18. Giant puzzle
    19. Snow painting with food colouring and water
    20. Homemade Eggnog
    21. Hide and Go Seek (inside or out)
    22. Charades
    23. Pictionary
    24. Homemade Crayons
    25. Karaoke (can play online)
    26. Musical Chairs
    27. Snow Paint
    28. Balloon Volleyball
    29. Start reading a novel
    30. Snow Volcano
    31. Build a Fort
    32. Magazine Collage
    33. Paper Mache
    34. Plant a seed
    35. Blow paint through a straw
    36. Make and paint a pasta necklace
    37. Make a band with household items
    38. Tea Party
    39. Have a talent show
    40. Make a movie
    41. Make a scrapbook
    42. Learn oragami
    43. Make a paper lantern
    44. Play Dress Up
    45. Hot Potatoe
    46. Puppet Show
    47. Memory Game
    48. Make placemats
    49. Homemade Pizza and Pizza Party
    50. Coloured Rice Sensory Play
    51. Masking Tape Hopscotch
    52. Soap Clouds
    53. Salt Sculptures
    54. Window Painting
    55. I Spy
    56. Simon Says
    57. 20 questions
    58. Skype a friend or family member
    59. Hangman
    60. Gak
    61. Balloon Pop
    62. Crazy 8s
    63. Finger Painting
    64. Ring Toss
    65. Freeze Dance
    66. Draw Portraits of one another
    67. Make milkshakes or smoothies
    68. Indoor Picnic
    69. Make Jam or Applesauce
    70. Make a Lava Lamp
    71. Candy Land
    72. Sledding
    73. Watch an old movie 
    74. Paint with shaving cream in the shower
    75. Make a loaf of bread

    Wednesday, December 21, 2016

    New Year's Eve Family Events



    **Rick Chiarelli's Alcohol Free New Year's Eve. Centrepointe. More info

    Ottawa's 3rd Annual Princess Party for CHEO. Kanata. More info

    Kid's New Year's Eve Party. Boston Pizza Rockland. More info

    **New Year's Family Fireworks. Beckwith Park. More info

    New Year's Celebration. City Hall. More info

    **New Year's Parliament Hill. More info

    Xtreme Trampoline Countdown to New Year's Eve. More info

    **Hogman-eh New Year's Eve. Landsdowne. More info

    **Fireworks

    Friday, December 16, 2016

    Things to do Dec 17-18th, 2016


    Dec 17th
    • The Christmas Adventure. Shenkman Arts Centre. More info
    • Glebe Winter Market. 175 Third Ave. More info
    • Elves of the Estate. Billings Historic Estate. More info
    • Ugly Sweater Party. Art Haven. More info
    • Joy to the World Christmas Concert. More info

    Dec 18th

    • The Christmas Adventure. Shenkman Arts Centre. More info
    • Children's Christmas Party. Monkey Around Play Centre. More info
    • A Frozen Tea Party. Stittsville. More info
    • Maple Ridge Christmas Celebration. Chesterville. More info
    • Skate with Santa. Beckwith. More info
    • Family Christmas Spectacular. St Josephs Parish. More info



    Thursday, December 8, 2016

    Things to do Dec 10-11th

    Dec 10th
    • Dec 10- Holiday Parkdale Pop-Up. More info
    • Dec 10-Holiday Gift and Craft Fair (10-2). Leroux Arena, Stittsville
    • The Nutcracker. Algonquin Theatre. More info
    • Pancakes with Santa. Stittsville Legion. More info
    • Wakefield Christmas Market. Wakefield. More info
    • Holiday Craft. Beaverbrook Library. More info
    • Sesame Street Live. More info
    • Kids Sewing Party. More info
    • Pancakes with Santa. More info
    • The Addams Family- A New Musical. More info
    • Place d'Orleans Princess Meet and Greet. More info
    • Smith Falls Santa Claus Parade. More info
    • Carp Christmas Parade. More info

    Dec 11th
    • Dec 11- Christmas at Rideau Highschool Craft Fair. More info
    • The Nutcracker. Algonquin Theatre. More info
    • Holiday at the Parks. Wesley Clover Parks. More info
    • Festival of Carols. Centrepointe. More info
    • Nepean Christmas. Nepean Museum. More info
    • The Addams Family- A New Musical. More info
    • Holiday at the Parks. More info
    • White Christmas at the Mayfair. More info
    • Christmas Shop with Yo Pants off. More info ~~~~ Online shopping event with all local vendors!!!

    Friday, November 18, 2016

    Carlingwood Christmas Events

    SANTA'S HOURS Nov 11 - Dec 25
    November 14th to 30th 
    • Monday to Friday 11:00a - 3:00p | 5:00p - 8:00p 
    • Saturdays 10:00a - 7:00p 
    • Sundays 10:30a - 5:00p   
    Special Hours in November 
    • PD/PA Day: Friday, November 18th 10:00a - 7:00p 
    • Sunday, November 20 and 27 - Silent Santa for children with autism 9:00a - 10:00a  
    December 1st to 18th 
    • Monday to Friday 10:00a - 3:00p | 5:00p - 8:00p 
    • Saturdays10:00a - 8:00p 
    • Sundays 10:30a - 5:00p (children with fast passes from Breakfast with Santa will be first in line)  
    Special Hours in December 
    • Sundays December 4th, 11th and 18th 9:00a - 10:30a - Santa will be at Breakfast in Santa's Secret Workshop (tickets will be available soon) and will feature FAST PASSES for Santa visits from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for children attending Breakfast with Santa 
    • Wednesday, December 7th Santa will take break from his wilderness home from 12:00p - 12:45p to attend CopShop 
    • December 19th to 23rd 10:00a - 8:00p
    • December 24th 10:00a - 4:00p   
     
    Each child visiting will receive a special gift from Santa! 
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    BREAKFAST AT SANTA'S SECRET WORKSHOPNov 13 - Dec 18

    SANTA NEEDS YOUR HELP!

    There is too much work for the elves to get all the cookies ready for Christmas.
    Become an elf helper, meet Santa and friends and live a unique experience at the secret cookie workshop.

    WHEN?
    December 4th, 11th and 18th.
    From 8:30 to 10:30

    HOW MUCH?
    Tickets are $12 per adult and $12 per child
    Only two adults per family allowed. We want to give as many children as possible the chance to live this unique experience!

    Tickets available at Carlingwood Custumer Service. Must have purchased your tickets in advance. Limited number of tickets available.

    AGE RECOMMANDATION
    3 to 8 years old

    WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

    CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND TREATS ON THE TABLE
    Please take note that there are no modifications possible to the breakfast and no guarantees for allergies.

    COOKIE DECORATION ACTIVITIES
    Each child will receive two gingerbread cookies to decorate. One to save for Santa on Christmas Eve and one for themselves to make a quality test! There will be all kinds of icing and decoration material to be creative. The master chef elves will be there to help if needed. Parents will also help them decorate or test the cookies ;)

    MEET AND GREET WITH SANTA AND FRIENDS
    Santa will appear half way through the cookie decoration activity. He will approve the good work of each child. The children will then get to hand in their wish list. The elves will be there from the beginning of the event!

    FREE TRAIN RIDE AT THE CHILDREN ARRIVAL
    All the children will have a free train ride from customer service to Santa’s secret workshop at their arrival!

    ADDITIONALS!
    • Ballot draw for prizes
    • Mini treats and gifts to bring back home
    • Special invite from Santa himself!
    • Skip the line!  Fast pass on that morning (from 10:30 to 11:00 am) if you want to take pictures with Santa. Pictures are NOT included and will have to be purchased separatly.

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    THE CARLINGWOOD POLAR EXPRESSNov 14 - Jan 04

    $3 round trip!

    SCHEDULE

    Monday to Friday:
    9:30AM-2:30 PM and 4PM-8PM

    Saturday:
    11-7PM

    Sunday:
    10-6PM

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    SOCKS FROM SANTANov 15 - Dec 22
    One of the most needed items by Ottawas homeless is a pair of warsocks. Carlingwoods food court will once again host the Socks froSanta tree. Decorated with donation tags and acting as the collection zone for newarm socks the tree is symbol of hope for Ottawas homeless. 

    All socks collected will be donated to the Shepherds of Good Hope, The OttawaMission, The YMCA/YWCA and Cornerstone Housing for Women.


    *Taken From Carlingwood Events Page HERE

    Wednesday, November 16, 2016

    Give with Cake and Eat it too!!


    Children's Birthday Cakes


    This is a great opportunity to teach your kids about helping other children! Cake Serenity is donating 5% of all kids' birthday cake sales to the CHEO foundation. By placing a birthday cake order you are contributing to fund essential research at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

    This home-based bakery is located on Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa
    You can place your order by one of the following
    Call: 613-499-9927
    Email: cakeserneity@gmail.com
    FB Message: www.facebook.com/cakeserenity

    Write a Letter to Santa and get a response

    SANTA CLAUS

    NORTH POLE H0H 0H0
    CANADA


    Santa loves to read

    • how old you are
    • about school activities
    • your favourite things to do
    • a joke
    • a cool story
    • and he especially loves drawings or pictures
    December 14 is the last day to mail letters to Santa so it has time to go all the way from the North Pole! Oh and don't forget to add your full return address, but no postage required. 

    Write your letters to Santa on Dec 3, 9-3 at 100 Tallwood dr. City of Ottawa Archives. More info

    International letters

    Letters mailed from outside of Canada require postage.
    You can also Email Santa.