Family Game Night – Think Outside the Blocks!
The Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team is excited to offer a special three (3) evening virtual camp in May 2026!
Family Game Night – Think Outside the Blocks! invites Métis families with children aged 0–12 to explore creativity and play through the creation of their own DIY dice games. This interactive camp aims to showcase crafting, connection, and Métis cultural learning. Families will design and build their own dice games while exploring the importance of storytelling and shared experiences in Métis ways of knowing.
This camp is offered over three consecutive evenings, with the same content and core experience, with each evening's content adapted for different age groups and developmental stages.
The best part? Families may attend the session that best fits their child’s age, developmental stage, interest, or attend multiple sessions!
Camp Schedule
May 12, 2026 – Bunny Group (Ages 0-4)
- 1-hour guided activity (6:00-7:00 PM EST)
- Optional 30-minute support and connection opportunity (7:00-7:30 PM EST)
- Sensory-based dice play
- Simple turn-taking games
- Exploring cause and effect through play
May 13, 2026 – Fox Group (Ages 5–8)
- 1-hour guided activity (6:00-7:00 PM EST)
- Optional 30-minute support and connection opportunity (7:00-7:30 PM EST)
- Creating and decorating dice
- Building simple game rules
- Cooperative and imaginative game play
May 14, 2026 – Moose Group (Ages 9–12)
- 1-hour guided activity (6:00-7:00 PM EST)
- Optional 30-minute support and connection opportunity (7:00-7:30 PM EST)
- Designing more complex dice games
- Introducing strategy and problem-solving
- Expanding storytelling through game play
Kits
Selected families will receive a DIY Game Kit, which includes items you will need for participation in this virtual camp experience. Families will receive a post-camp supply stipend to cover any additional materials required and to continue their learning at home.
Eligibility & Registration
To apply, families must:
- Have at least one parent or child who is a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen eligible for direct benefits.
- Reside in Ontario.
- Have at least one child aged 0–12, with a caregiver actively participating.
- Have access to reliable internet and a device for Zoom.
- Be interested in Métis culture and play-based learning.
- Be willing to participate in a virtual learning environment.
Important Information
- Families can attend one or more sessions based on interest, developmental stage, or age of the children attending.
- Late applications cannot be accepted due to shipping timelines.
- Space is limited, and only approved applicants will be contacted.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee participation.
Questions?
elccevents@metisnation.org
Métis Early Learning Virtual Camps
Family Game Night – Think Outside the Blocks!
The Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team is excited to offer a special three (3) evening virtual camp in May 2026!
Family Game Night – Think Outside the Blocks! invites Métis families with children aged 0–12 to explore creativity and play through the creation of their own DIY dice games. This interactive camp aims to showcase crafting, connection, and Métis cultural learning. Families will design and build their own dice games while exploring the importance of storytelling and shared experiences in Métis ways of knowing.
This camp is offered over three consecutive evenings, with the same content and core experience, with each evening's content adapted for different age groups and developmental stages.
The best part? Families may attend the session that best fits their child’s age, developmental stage, interest, or attend multiple sessions!
Camp Schedule
May 12, 2026 – Bunny Group (Ages 0-4)
- 1-hour guided activity (6:00-7:00 PM EST)
- Optional 30-minute support and connection opportunity (7:00-7:30 PM EST)
- Sensory-based dice play
- Simple turn-taking games
- Exploring cause and effect through play
May 13, 2026 – Fox Group (Ages 5–8)
- 1-hour guided activity (6:00-7:00 PM EST)
- Optional 30-minute support and connection opportunity (7:00-7:30 PM EST)
- Creating and decorating dice
- Building simple game rules
- Cooperative and imaginative game play
May 14, 2026 – Moose Group (Ages 9–12)
- 1-hour guided activity (6:00-7:00 PM EST)
- Optional 30-minute support and connection opportunity (7:00-7:30 PM EST)
- Designing more complex dice games
- Introducing strategy and problem-solving
- Expanding storytelling through game play
Kits
Selected families will receive a DIY Game Kit, which includes items you will need for participation in this virtual camp experience. Families will receive a post-camp supply stipend to cover any additional materials required and to continue their learning at home.
Eligibility & Registration
To apply, families must:
- Have at least one parent or child who is a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen eligible for direct benefits.
- Reside in Ontario.
- Have at least one child aged 0–12, with a caregiver actively participating.
- Have access to reliable internet and a device for Zoom.
- Be interested in Métis culture and play-based learning.
- Be willing to participate in a virtual learning environment.
Important Information
- Families can attend one or more sessions based on interest, developmental stage, or age of the children attending.
- Late applications cannot be accepted due to shipping timelines.
- Space is limited, and only approved applicants will be contacted.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee participation.
Questions?
elccevents@metisnation.org