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Starting June 29th we will resume our daily email-based programming that is filled with a range of activity ideas and their how-to instructions for you and your family.

Dance With Kids Help Phone For a Brighter Tomorrow

On Sunday May 16, 2021, join us at the virtual Dance + More for Tomorrow event! Let’s dance while raising funds together to help ensure every young person in Canada has someone to talk to today, tomorrow and every day.

Preparing For Your Child's Report Card

Educational strategist and author Jane Kristoffy offers advice for parents on how to respond to your child's progress amid the pandemic.

Return to In-Class school: What to Expect

Many kids have transitioned back to in-class school. Here's what parents can expect and how to prepare for it.

How To Get Your Kids On Track In A Disrupted School Year

There’s light at the end of the tunnel, yet for many parents, there's still work to be done for our kids on the education front. Here's Jane Kristoffy's advice on getting your child back on track.

Coping in the 3rd wave: 6 tips for parents

Many parents wonder how to cope with this seemingly never-ending pandemic. As tough as things are, as parents, let’s continue to model coping skills to our kids. They watch our every move! Here's 6 ways you can do that.

Assessing Your Child's Mental Health While Learning Online

Distanced learning, virtual learning, online learning...call it what you want, but this model of schooling has quickly become a reality for many students across the globe. While we sometimes focused on the logistics of the technical and physical aspects of online learning, let’s not overlook the emotional and mental health side of it as well.

The Backyard Camp E-newsletter Just Got Better

We’re glad to see so many parents and children have enjoyed our email newsletter and website, based on your feedback in our recent Backyard Camp community survey. With that, some big news! We'll continue to share fun, educational and age-appropriate activities with the launch of our premium, subscription-based Backyard Camp e-newsletter...

The Lost Art of Imaginative Play: Why It’s Important

With Family Day just about upon us, here's activities at home that can aid family relationships while creating tangible benefits for kids. It isn’t always easy to keep kids active indoors but the solution is within your reach. The best part? Decreased screen time and reduced childhood stress.

Backyard Camp Faces: Erin Elfassy

Erin Elfassy is both a Backyard Camp founding parent and volunteer. Recently, we caught up with Erin to learn a little more about her background, role in Backyard Camp, and what makes the camp a fun, successful program for both kids and parents.