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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 24, 2010 · 16 March Break without breaking the bank (NC)--For many Canadian families, trips to amusement parks, ski excursions or tropical vacations just aren't possible. Here are five affordable ways to have fun this March Break: 1. Camp out in the living room Pajama parties are always a hit. Set up a fort in the living room, make a healthy snack of dried fruit and granola, turn down the lights, tell stories and play board games. 2. Check out your community Local community centres offer activities and camps for kids that are inexpensive. Don't forget to check out public pools, ice rinks and museums, as they also have March break activities on the go. 3. Tag team with other parents Get together with other parents to break up the time. Each parent will be in charge of one day of the week. It takes the pressure off for parents who can't take time off work. 4. Wellness in schools At My Best, a national school-based children's wellness program developed by AstraZeneca Canada and Physical and Health Education Canada, has a wealth of fun ideas the whole family will enjoy. To download colouring pages, activity Bingo cards and healthy recipes like smoothies and banana bread, visit www.atmybest.ca. 5. Plan your garden Grab some library books or search the Internet for a tutorial on how to create a vegetable garden. Planting indoors first gives seedlings a head start and makes for stronger plants. Get creative with homemade March Break is the ideal moment to enjoy family time. signs to identify your veggies. Scooter's® March Break Specials: 2010 Keep busy with family this March Break You can embark on a culinary voyage; simply choose a country and prepare one of its traditional dishes. During the day, everyone does a short research on one aspect of the chosen country (dress, music, geography, history, wildlife, etc.). Then, as you share the traditional meal, you can also share what you have learned about this country with the other members of the family. To connect as a family, big and small can rally around a board game, or you can organize a quiz by preparing a series of questions that every member of the family must answer: favourite foods, favourite movies, small quirks, bad habits, biggest qualities, best memories, etc. Monday, March 15 Tuesday, March 16 Wednesday, March 17 Thursday, March 18 Friday, March 19 1-5pm 6-9pm 1-5 pm 1-5pm 6-9pm 1-5pm 1-5pm Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals scooters You don't have to rent a cottage, travel South, or spend a fortune to fully enjoy March Break. Here are a few ideas to break the routine and have some fun with your kids. There are many ways to get active. One option is to go bowling as a family. You can award prizes at the end of the game: highest score, best average, most enthusiastic, etc. Your family can also visit the local pool for an hour of swimming. For entertainment, popcorn hour is the best! Go to the theatre to see that anxiously awaited movie that is sure to please everyone. You can also organize a movie night at home and invite your friends. Martinrea WE ARE ALSO OPEN FOR ALL OUR REGULAR SESSIONS. CALL FOR INFO. ® Tool & Die/Millwright pre-apprenticeship program 26 weeks of training at The Centre, Burlington 9 weeks paid and monitored work placement at a Martinrea division in Mississauga/Brampton Students who excel will be offered apprenticeships! Learn more at a FREE information session on March 3rd at 33 City Centre Drive, Suite 20, Mississauga To register: 905-333-3499 or 1-888-315-5521 ext. 121 Email trades@thecentre.on.ca Scooter's Roller Palace 905-823-4001 2105 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga (just west of Southdown Rd.) www.scooters.on.ca