Whether our kids are heading off to sleepaway camp this summer, or staying close to home at a day camp, they will need lots of stuff! Overnight camps usually send off a huge packing list so stocking up on gear is a pre-camp ritual. And those younger campers also want all of the same cool stuff to make their summer just as fun. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Calgary shops to check some items off of their [...]

Different types of children need different types of summer camps. While a multi-sport camp may be ideal for most kids, some prefer to spend their summers on the stage letting their creativity shine. So when our budding musicians told us that they wanted to attend rock camp, we knew we had to go to Neighbour Note.

With five unique camps on the summer itinerary, this local company has our musically inclined kids covered all summer long. The Glee Club and Musical [...]

Our savvy friends over at Mabel’s Labels are giving us the scoop on gearing the kids up for summer camp. Co-founder Julie Cole shares her top tips for making sure kids are happy campers all summer long. Read on to discover her great tips for summer camp packing. 

With camp season quickly approaching, parents are gearing up! Big purchases will be made and backpacks will be jam-packed with all the clothing and supplies happy campers need.  Certainly there are plenty [...]

We 100% admit to seeking out our neighbourhood’s local fairs and festivals solely for the purpose of having our kids bounce around on the inflatables. With no parents allowed inside, this must-have been-a-mom invention gives us some breathing space while giving them endless opportunities for physical fun.

So we thought…instead of bringing them to the party why not bring the inflatable party to us? That’s where Fiesta 4 Kids comes into play. Whether planning a neighbourhood street party, school carnival or [...]

It seems as though with all of the pre-camp preparation we sometimes forget about the experience of it all. Running around town picking up shorts, water bottles and spending endless hours ironing on nametags and we realize that we may have not prepared our children emotionally for summer camp.

Just as we get them in the mindset for a new school year – new teachers, new peers, new classroom – so should we for the arrival of summer camp. Signing them [...]

There are plenty of ways for our children to waste away the summer days, but we think they should be savouring every moment of sun at summer camp. We know all too well the reality of packing our kids up for camp in the morning, only to sit on a school bus, making the long trip to day camp. So, this year, we’re opting for a summer camp much closer to home where our kids can enjoy the great outdoors [...]

All of those summer babies are starting to celebrate turning another year older. With birthday parties abound it’s tough to come up with a truly original theme. Whether she wants a princess party or he wants a superhero showdown, we’ve scoured our inspiration boards on Pinterest to inspire your next party. Here are some of our favourite pins, grouped by party theme!

Little Princess Party:

Whether she is in love with Cinderella, Jasmine or Sofia, the new kid in the palace, [...]

When trying to plan the perfect party, we find ourselves scouring for the perfect venue. Is the space big enough? Will there be enough to do? Is it safe? But maybe we should start thinking outside the box. Literally. Why not plan their birthday party activities in the great outdoors?

Weather can be a factor in making the decision to host a summer birthday party outdoors but we’ve found the perfect venue. Quinn Farm is the perfect party place. We may [...]

Usually when our children attend a birthday party they come home with a loot bag filled with dollar store finds and a sugar rush. They may have spent two hours running around or doing arts & crafts but we can’t say that they have amassed any life skills (unless we count blowing out the candles!) That’s all about to change though…

For years, Dynamix has been helping children in schools and other peer-based environments to come together, work as a team [...]

Usually when our children attend a birthday party they come home with a loot bag filled with dollar store finds and a sugar rush. They may have spent two hours running around or doing arts & crafts but we can’t say that they have amassed any life skills (unless we count blowing out the candles!) That’s all about to change though…

For years, Dynamix has been helping children in schools and other peer-based environments to come together, work as a team [...]