YNC Blog
Celebrating Our Achievements!
We are thrilled to announce that Your Neighborhood Camp has received six awards at this year’s CommunityVotes in London! This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team and the unwavering support from our YNC families and the broader community.
Now Open for Registration – Why Summer Camp is Crucial for Children’s Growth
Why Choose Your Neighbourhood Camp?
Our camp in London, Ontario, is designed to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment for children of all ages. We prioritize the well-being and development of each camper while ensuring they have an exciting and enjoyable time. With a team of experienced staff, engaging activities, and a focus on making every child feel included, Your Neighbourhood Camp is the ideal place for your child’s summer adventure.
Register Now for Summer 2025!
Taste Safe Sand Recipe
It is really as easy as two ingredients to create fun and taste safe sand. Click the blog for the recipe!
The Wonderful Benefits of Playing with Sand for Kids
Whether at a beach, a park, or a backyard sandbox, encouraging kids to play with sand can provide them with a rich developmental experience that has lasting positive effects. So, next time you head out, don’t forget to bring along some buckets and shovels – the benefits are endless!
Creating an Inclusive Trick-or-Treat Experience for All Children
Creating an Inclusive Trick-or-Treat Experience for All Children - Here are some thoughtful tips to make your trick-or-treating setup welcoming and accessible for all children.
Deliciously Fun Chia Seed Slime Recipe: A Sensory Adventure for Kids
If you’re on the lookout for a unique sensory activity for your little ones, this chia seed slime recipe is a fantastic choice!
8 Reasons to Play with Play Dough
Play dough serves as a versatile tool that not only supports sensory development but also promotes cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children. We LOVE play dough at YNC!
How to Make Play dough: A Fun and Simple Recipe
Our recipe for the best play dough, all the kids say it’s so soft and we always add scents and colours to make them more sensory fun!
Fall Family Bucket List 🍂
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange, red, and gold, London, Ontario, transforms into a picturesque autumn wonderland. This season offers a plethora of activities that families can enjoy together. Here’s a curated fall bucket list to make the most of this beautiful time of year in London.
Fostering a Love for Literacy
Literacy skills are crucial for academic success and lifelong learning. By promoting literacy, parents can help their children develop strong reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing abilities. Additionally, children who read regularly are more likely to excel in school and develop a lifelong love for learning.
Bucket List Bonanza: Summer Fun for Kids in London, Ontario
Bucket List Bonanza: London, Ontario activities for kids - from the beach to the parks to the museum. There is so much to explore!
17 Benefits of Playgrounds
A playground is not just a bunch of equipment; it is an entirely new and exciting world for children to explore as they grow and learn with every obstacle they face and peer they play with.
At Your Neighbourhood Camp, we frequent our neighbourhood playgrounds that hold so many benefits for growing young minds of our campers.
Let’s make a bug hotel! 🐞🪳
What kid doesn’t like bugs! Now you can keep them outside and your children engaged by creating these easy bug hotels - you likely have the materials around the house! HAVE FUN!
Bubble Painting Activity
Bubble painting is fun for all ages, a great outdoor activity with the option to add some colour theory for older children. Grab some paper, paint, dish soap and straws for some fun!
Why Send Your Kids to Camp!
Sending your child to a summer day camp can have a positive impact on their social, emotional, and physical development. It's a great way for kids to have fun, make new friends, and learn valuable life skills in a supportive and enriching environment.
The Benefits of Nature-Based Learning for Kids
Nature-based learning, which involves incorporating outdoor experiences into education, has been shown to have a wide range of benefits for kids of all ages. From physical health to emotional intelligence, the advantages of spending time in nature are endless.
Rainbow Fun Craft
Pom pom sorting with tweezers is a colourful and engaging activity that offers a wide range of benefits for kids. Not only is it a fun way to work on fine motor skills, but it also encourages creativity, colour recognition, and cognitive development.
7 Benefits of Yoga for Kids
Yoga is not just for adults! In fact, it can give children very important life skills that can help them succeed in the world.
Cloud Dough Recipe
If you haven’t made cloud dough before, let this be the nudge you need to do it.
Your child is going to LOVE the consistency and you’re going to love that you only need flour and vegetable oil to make it!