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The Neighbourhood Block Box visits Orangeville Parks throughout the summer with free, community based programming. We're building community, one block at a time.
Questions about The Block Box? Email [email protected]
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The Block Box will be at Alder Recreation Centre on July 1 for Canada Day and Rebecca Hills Park July 2 to 6.
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Week 1: July 1 to July 6
| Tuesday July 1: Alder Recreation Centre |
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12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Canada Day Kick-Off!
Crafts: Happy Canada Day Wands and Colouring Moose Antler Hat Canada Leaf Pastel Art
Activities and Games: Child Friendly Plastic Axe Throwing Block Box Bingo Connect 4 Corn Hole Ladder Ball Tug of War |
| Wednesday July 2: Rebecca Hills Park |
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10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parent & Child Programming Kinetic Sand Bubble Wands Scavenger Hunt and Search
Building Bonds Giant Lego Blocks Sensory Blocks Magnetic Block Play
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sport & Ball Sign-Out Basketball Ball Bin Free Play and Equipment
Art in the Park Blow Art Painting Straw Planes and Rockets
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Summer Board Games Giant Twister Yardzee Croquet Giant Jacks
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family Programming Volleyball Egg Toss Obstacle Course |
| Thursday July 3: Rebecca Hills Park |
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10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Art in the Park - Nature Theme! Leaf Printing Beaded Wind Chime
Summer Board Games Giant Jenga Giant Checkers Giant Dominoes
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Science in the Park - Icky Sticky Theme! DIY Slime Making Oobleck
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sport and Ball Sign-Out Cricket Baseball Gloves - Throwing, Catching Jackpot and Football Ball Bin Free Play and Equipment
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adult Programming Kanjam Frisbee Golf Cornhole Clay Beads |
| Friday July 4: Rebecca Hills Park |
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10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parent and Child Programming Music and Boom Whackers Chalk and Bonding Truck Play and Demolition
Building Bonds Giant Puzzles Playdough Big Waffle Blocks
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sports and Ball Sign-Out Soccer Ball Bin Free Play and Equipment
Backyard Games Tug of War Lawn Bowling Bean Bag Toss Scoops
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Art in the Park - Colours and Tie Dye! Tie Dye Flower Craft Tie Dye Bags Tie Dye Spinners
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Teen Programming Smash Net Badminton Friendship Bracelets |
| Saturday July 5: Rebecca Hills Park |
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10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Art in the Park - Space Themed! Planet Light Craft Space in a Bottle Craft Chalk Galaxy
Lawn and Large Group Games Space Lawn Darts Moon Bucketball Pool Noodle Duel |
| Sunday July 6: Rebecca Hills Park |
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10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Backyard Games Child Friendly Plastic Axe Throwing Spike Ball Pillar Knock Down
Summer Board Games Giant Sorry Giant Checkers Giant Snakes and Ladders |
Summer 2025 Park Schedule*
July 1 Visit the NEW Block Box at the Canada Day event at Alder Recreation Centre 12 - 5 p.m.
July 2 - 6 Rebecca Hills Park - 280 Howard Crescent
July 8 - 13 Parkinson Crescent Park - 90 Parkinson Crescent
July 15 - 20 Rotary Park - 74 Second Avenue
July 22 - 27 Ed Brennan Park - 30 Oak Ridge Drive
July 29 - August 3 Every Kids Park - 30 Lawrence Avenue
August 5 - 10 Mother Theresa Park - 328 Lewis Drive
August 12 - 17 Rebecca Hills Park - 280 Howard Crescent
August 19 - 24 Parkinson Crescent Park - 90 Parkinson Crescent
August 26 - 29 Every Kids Park - 30 Lawrence Avenue
* Park schedule is subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Can I bring my dog to the Block Box? |
| Well behaved dogs on a leash held by an adult are welcome at the Block Box. If another participant requests space from your dog, please oblige as this is a community program intended first and foremost for Orangeville residents (of the human variety). As always, please pick up after your pet. |
| Can I take program materials home for my friends and family? |
| No. Program materials are intended for community members who are present at the Block Box. |
| Can kids attend the Block Box without a parent or guardian? |
| Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of 14. Program Leaders will provide a reasonable level of care, however will not be solely responsible for the supervision of any child. Participants may come to the program and leave at their leisure. Parent/guardians must be aware of the whereabouts of their child at all times. |
| I run a home day care, can I bring the kids in my care to the Block Box? |
| The Block Box welcomes all Orangeville residents, including those in care at home day cares. Please note that staff are not here to supervise the kids as this remains the responsibility of the day care provider. Please be mindful of community participation at the program, allotment of program materials, and staff efforts to include a wide variety of program-goers. |
| Are there washroom facilities at the Block Box locations? |
| Yes. Some locations have washroom facilities on site. Those that do not, have a portable bathroom unit available for use during program times. |
| What do I do if I see vandalism at the Block Box? |
| Please call the Recreation line at 519-940-9092 or email [email protected] |
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