Dungeons and Dragons is a cooperative storytelling game in which campers will assume the roles of heroes in an adventure. In our camp-ified version of this classic game, campers will participate in both narrated and live-action activities, as well as design specialized props for their very own character.

In our glasswork major, campers will work with a special guest artist to learn the exciting art of glass fusion to create one or more beautiful projects.

This creative major will combine art and media skills as campers learn to create their own stop motion animations. Stop motion animation is type of animation that brings static objects to life by moving the object in increments while taking pictures of each step.

If you’ve ever wanted to step into a video game, then this is the major for you! Ready Player One is inspired by video game mechanics, but you’ll never touch an actual controller or look at a screen. Instead, campers will explore how fit they’d have to be to do all the skills their favourite avatars can do, and participate in exciting games that will stretch their physical and mental muscles.

Unleash your inner Sherlock Holmes and solve the case in this fun and mysterious sleuthing major. Campers will hone their detective skills while collecting clues and solving riddles. Can you figure out whodunnit?

Does your pre-teen have a flair for the dramatic? Help them channel it in a positive way by enrolling them in this acting-based major. Taught by MKDC staff members with extensive theatre experience, this major will teach campers a variety of acting skills such as characterization, script analysis, and improvisation.

Camping

• Murphy’s Point Provincial Park

Animal Visits

• Saunders Country Critter Zoo & Sanctuary

Nature

• Purdon Conservation Area
• Perth Wildlife Reserve
• Trails are open at all RVCA Conservation Areas.

Beaches

• Rideau Ferry Yacht Club (no washrooms/changerooms)
• Westport Lions Club Beach (no washrooms/changerooms)

Day Trips

• Drive-Thru Dinosaur Park (Peterborough)
• Parc Omega

Angel Tree
Choose a child from an Angel Tree close to the age(s) of your kiddo(s) and select a gift for them together.

Pajama Drive
Go shopping with your kiddos for pajamas for Boston Pizza’s Pajama Drive. (Deadline is Dec 15)

Food Bank
Bake something fun with your kiddos! When you go to buy the ingredients for your holiday cooking/baking, buy double and donate the doubles to the food bank.

Toy Cleanout
Go through your child’s toys and help them select some things they no longer play with to donate to charity.

Need to keep those kids engaged with the extra day off school? Got family visiting from out of town? Here’s a family-friendly list of what’s going on this Thanksgiving weekend:

• Perth Studio Tour (free)
• Crown & Pumpkin Tour (free)
• Pick Your Own Pumpkins @ Millers Bay Farm ($)
• Ferrier’s Scotch Line Farm ($) – pumpkins, wagon rides, & fall decor
• Apple Picking @ Mountain Orchard ($$, but many complimentary activities)
• Geobern Farms The James’ Pumpkin Patch ($)
• Turkey and Trains @ Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario ($)
• Baker’s Fries Thanksgiving Dinner (free with food bank donation)
• The Log Farm ($)
• Port Elmsley Drive-In is still open this weekend!
• Go for a stroll at Foley Mountain and take in the view (just $6 for parking)
• Travel a section of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail
• Calabogie Festival of Colours 

More fun ideas:

• Check out the Perth Fall Bucket List from the Perth Proud Blog.
• For more activities that aren’t Thanksgiving-specific, check out our Family Activity Interactive Map and Family Activity Calendar.

Have I missed anything? Add your suggestions in the comments!