Holiday Battle: A Year-Round Celebration at Caledon Community Centre

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In a place where every season brings fun, surprises, and festive cheer, something extraordinary is happening at Active Lives Canada's Get Up and Move Camp.

At the Caledon Community Centre, campers will celebrate the magic of all holidays—Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and beyond—through games, crafts, water fun, and team challenges that bring excitement, teamwork, and creativity together.

Holiday Battle Day invites campers to join themed teams and participate in a variety of seasonal activities. From spooky Halloween relays and egg-citing Easter games to sparkling Christmas crafts, swimming adventures, and year-round cheer, every activity encourages participation, imagination, and holiday spirit.

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Holiday Battle Day Schedule

Location: Caledon Community Centre

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9:45 a.m. – Arrival & Team Assignment
Campers arrive and are divided into holiday-themed teams (e.g., Ghosts & Goblins, Reindeer & Snowflakes, Bunnies & Eggs, Pumpkins & Candies). Each team receives a banner or badge and learns a festive cheer for the day.

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10:00 a.m. – Multi-Holiday Craft Stations
Teams rotate through creative stations, celebrating different holidays:

• Halloween: Decorate masks, spooky hats, or pumpkin crafts
   

• Christmas: Make ornaments, holiday banners, or festive hats
   

• Easter: Decorate eggs, bunny crafts, or springtime wreaths
   

• Other Holidays: Cards or decorations representing birthdays, spring, or summer celebrations
   

Staff provide support to ensure all campers can participate and feel successful.

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11:15 a.m. – Holiday Challenge Circuit
Teams rotate through themed, movement-based games:

• Halloween: Ghost tag or “monster dash” relays
   

• Christmas: Snowball toss and reindeer races
   

• Easter: Egg-and-spoon or egg hunt relays
   

• All Holidays: Team puzzles, scavenger hunts, and cheer competitions
   

Points are awarded for teamwork, effort, and holiday spirit.

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12:15 p.m. – Holiday Lunch
Campers eat together in a decorated space celebrating the season. Spirit points are awarded for cooperation, helping teammates, and sharing holiday cheer.

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1:00 p.m. – Swimming & Water Fun
Campers enjoy supervised fun at the community centre pool:

• Free swim and recreational water play
   

• Sponge toss, “snowballs,” and “Easter egg” water games
   

• Relay challenges and team water games
   

Lifeguards and staff provide supervision, and activities are adapted for all comfort and ability levels.

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2:00 p.m. – Large-Group Holiday Games

Campers participate in inclusive, high-energy group games:

• Parachute “snowstorm” or “egg shower” activities
   

• Capture-the-flag with seasonal twists
   

• Holiday-themed obstacle courses combining balance, speed, and cheering

Campers move at their own pace while supporting teammates.

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2:45 p.m. – Final Holiday Showdown
Teams compete in a cooperative final event combining movement, holiday trivia, and creative challenges. Every camper’s participation contributes to their team’s success.

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3:30 p.m. – Holiday Showcase & Reflection
Teams share crafts, chants, and favourite holiday moments from the day. Campers reflect on teamwork, creativity, and what they loved most about celebrating every season.

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3:50 p.m. – Closing Ceremony & Team Recognition
All campers are recognized for effort, participation, and holiday spirit. Winning teams are celebrated, but every camper leaves proud of their contribution to the festive fun.

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4:00 p.m. – Load the Bus & Head Home
Campers leave smiling, energized, and full of memories from a full day of swimming, crafts, games, and celebrating the magic of every holiday at Caledon Community Centre.