Family friendly camping in Southern Ontario

Ever wonder if you can go camping now that you have kids?  Camping is a fun activity for the whole family.  It is important to find one that is suitable for the entire family.  When you have young children, camping at a location that doesn't have activities for them doesn't make it fun for anyone.  There are a number of campgrounds in southern Ontario that are perfect for young families.

Bronte Creek -  Located in Oakville, it is a nice close to home getaway.  It has an outdoor pool for safe, clean swimming and it is monitored by a lifeguard.  For additional fun, there is an children's play barn and farm animals to see.

Brant Conservation - Full service campground located in Brantford.  It offers a pool monitored by a lifeguard and a splash pad.  There is also a playground for even more daily fun.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resorts - Campground located in Niagara Falls.  Facilities include a large heated pool and a kiddie pool.  2 large playgrounds, wagon rides, mini golf, themed weekends and sports.

N.E.T. Camping Resort - Located in Vineland (close to Niagara Falls) there is a lot to do for our young ones.  With 2 large pools and a splash pad and a fun playground and sports area, the whole family will enjoy.

Happy Hills Resort - Located in Embro, your weekend will be jam packed with fun.  Participate in daily planned activities or choose from hay rides, petting zoo, children's crafts, mini golf, 9 hole golf, heated pool with adjacent wading pool, hot tubs and so much more.

These are just a few locations that are located within a 2hr drive of Milton.  If you are looking for something a little further from home, check out Camping In Ontario for some more locations.

This Blog was written by Angela Hickman - mother of 2, momstown Milton member and blogger - Mommy TimeOut.

Discover Milton - Family Day Trips Close to Home!

Looking for fun and exciting ways to keep the kiddies from going stir crazy this summer?  There are a ton of fun activities you can do and all close to home.  Here are just a few to start your summer right.

For Active Kids:

Conservation Halton Parks - The Halton region has some beautiful conservation parks.  Hilton Falls offers amazing scenery to go with your biking or hiking.  Looking to go to the beach or maybe some fishing for trout?  Check out Kelso Beach.  Are you a little more adventurous?  Why not try rock climbing at Rattlesnake Point?  Become a Halton Parks member and enjoy the 7 parks in our area all year round!



Springridge Farm - The Fun Farm Yard is a playground like no other.  It includes the Spiderweb Climber, Farm Yard Pipe Slide, Giant Sandbox, Farm Animals, Antique Tractors, a NEW Singing Chicken Show and so much more.  Don't forget to take a wagon ride and enjoy the view of the Niagara escarpment as you learn about the farm.  Check out the Harvest Calendar when you go so you know what yummy treats you can go home with.



Andrew Scenic Acres - This fun farm offers a scenic view, a beautiful picnic area, a large creative playground, a farm animal corral and free hayrides.  Family fun for all ages.

For Animal Lovers:


White Rock Ostrich Farm - Visit a real working Ostrich Farm.  Learn everything there is to know about these amazing birds.  Don't forget to try an ostrich burger if you attend on a weekend!

African Lion Safari - Get closer than you ever imagined to all your favorite exotic birds and animals.  Drive through the park and marvel at the majestic lions, giggle at the monkeys and enjoy the cheetahs.  Just remember to keep your windows closed;)

For Discovery and History:

Hamilton Children's Museum - an exciting and interactive destination for young children.  Keep your children's imagination going this summer with fun events planned.

Halton County Radial Railway - Since the beginning, the vision of the HCRR was to inform, educate and inspire the public about the electric railway history of Ontario and Canada. Today, the museum displays and operates a variety of historic streetcars, radial cars and work cars, and maintains a collection of photographs, memorabilia and archival materials. The oldest rail car in the collection dates from the late 1800s.*


Whatever you plan to do, remember to have fun and enjoy the time with your family.  The summer will go by quick and before you know it, it'll be back to school!  Stay cool this summer:)

This Blog was written by Angela Hickman - mother of 2, momstown Milton member and blogger - Mommy TimeOut.

*Taken from website

Exploring Mother Nature

Our momstown Milton little explorers went on a scavenger hunt today around the Mill Pond. Each toddler was handed a scavenger list of items that they would need to search for during our walk around the pond. They came well prepared with safari hats, butterfly nets and binoculars to aid in the adventure they were about to have.

It was amazing to watch the tots take in and observe everything that crossed their path. High or low, up and down, they left no stone unturned. Some took the search rather seriously and were determined to check off every item on the list, while others just took their time to smell the roses and absorb it all in.





We were rather lucky to see a few live creatures up close and personal! Wow check out the fuzzy caterpillar on the twig or the baby goslings that swam right by us. While others like the turtles sun bathing on the log or the fish in the pond we had to observe from a distance.





All in all, we had a great time identifying the items on the list and I'm pretty certain that at least one little keener found them all! Our next Little Explorers event is scheduled for July 7th. Hope you are able to join us on our exciting adventure!

momstown summer standard!

Our little ones gathered at Lowville Park yesterday for our first of many Picasso's in the Park programs.Our momstown Milton members met up with momstown Burlington to create some wonderful, vibrant works of art and enjoy a day out in the sun.



Our theme this month is Construction so we used different mediums such as cars, trucks, loaders etc to wheel thru the globs of paint that was scattered all over the tables.


At one point, one of our tots discovered that the car he was playing with could be wound up and released to spin it's wheels. The paint splattered everywhere! What a mess, but that's what it is all about! Letting loose, letting go of your inhibitions and just allowing yourself and your child to explore and enjoy without worrying about the clean up afterwards!


Once our budding artists were done, we pulled out the giant parachute to sing some songs and play some games. I think the moms liked "sleeping bunnies" the best because it seemed to settle down the kids if only for a few moments!


Park play and a picnic in the park was a great way to wrap up the event. I can't wait until next month when we do it all again with different sensory equipment. You'll have to sign up to attend in order to find out what we will be using next!

Swings, Slides & Snacks

Mother Nature finally decided to give us some great weather today and our momstown Milton toddlers decided to take full advantage of it. The kids were actually cooperative in allowing the mamas to dress them in their hats, sunglasses and slather them with sunscreen without much resistance. It felt like they knew that the quicker we were able to prep them, the sooner we would all be out the door heading to the local park.




Once we arrived, the little ones scattered in search of their favourite piece of equipment. Slides and swings were the most sought after ones, but for my little guy, a ball is all he required to put a smile on his face. He holds on to it from sunrise to sunset and the only time he will put it down with a little convincing is when it's snack time!






We found a primo spot in the shade and laid out a buffet style snack to share with everyone. On the menu was vegetable crackers, cheddar mini rice cakes, graham crackers, arrow route cookies and of course a sippy to quench our thirst after such a fun workout!





What a perfect way to spend a gorgeous sunny morning! Our sister momstown chapters have been taking advantage of the great weather as well. Check out their blog spots to see what activities their members have been partaking in!