While you are safe at home, sick or not, abiding quarantine and self isolation rules can be tough. It can all seem smooth and easy at times (time to clean, time to bake, time to Netflix) and then in a moment turn challenging and bottom-out lonesome. It feels like the list is long with lots to do and yet nothing to do at the same time. Getting through this is easier if we are keeping busy while having fun.
Usually we do this by going out and attending various events or workshops, but now all of those in-person activities are cancelled and on hold. There is good news and that is that a few of the awesome Ontario businesses out there, who miss you too, are sharing some of their in-house content ONLINE.
This online activity content is great for kids or for adults. I know I’ve been doing a lot of ‘kids’ activities while I’ve been home, like drawing, video games and colouring. This type of organized content is there for you at any time to fit your weird new at-home schedule and it lets you forget about having to plan one more (bleeping) thing you have to do, and relieve some stress. The best unexpected perk is that for a wee span of time you can remember what it was like before the pandemic and connect to a world outside your bubble.
I did round up a few quaran-tivities below for you to check out, and make sure you read it all, I’ve included a little bonus activity at the end (it includes peeping and spying!).
Be sure to let me know what you think, or if I missed something super cool! – Jeanine @ ToDoOntario.com
Quality Programming You Don’t Have To Leave Your House For
(or get dressed even)
Online Art Program
MacLaren Art Centre
MacLaren has put online two of their most popular in-gallery events:
Description: Building on the tradition of Family Sunday workshops at the Gallery, the MacLaren is pleased to share Family Sundays Online! Now families can learn and create together at home, following along with step-by-step instructions and example artworks in workshops designed by regional practicing artists. All activities can be completed with materials that are commonly found at home. Visit this page often to find new activities uploaded regularly. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children ages 3 to 8 years.
Description: Building on the weekly tradition of W-Edge workshops at the Gallery, the MacLaren is pleased to share W-Edge Online! Now creative youth can learn and create at home, following along with step-by-step instructions and example artworks in workshops designed by regional practicing artists. All activities can be completed with materials that are commonly found at home. Visit this page often to find new activities uploaded regularly. Ideal for youth ages 14 to 18 years.
Online Music Performances
Be sure to follow Blue Mountain Village on Instagram for their weekly Après at Home events.
So far, they have brought to people’s living rooms the following artists, Bam and Rebecca Rain with the promise of more to come!
Additional Coronavirus At-Home Activity – ESCAPE WITH WEB CAMS!
Cool webcam locations are another way to feel like you’re connected again or even like you escaped your home.
These are a couple fun cameras you might want to check out.
Wolf TV! Keep an eye on the Wolf Centre at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Centre.
TBA
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Watch live streaming video straight from popular and iconic Algonquin Park. Will you see a moose? Maybe!
I hope this helps you find a couple more options ‘To Do’ while hanging out at home. Stay healthy, stay safe and thank you for doing your part to flatten the coronavirus curve.