In a place where faces, feelings, and fun come to life, something exciting is happening at Active Lives Canada Get Up and Move Camp. At Monora Park, campers will step into a world of emojis—where imagination, laughter, and teamwork combine to create a day full of movement, creativity, and connection. Emoji Day invites campers to explore emotions, expression, and communication through themed games, crafts, and interactive challenges. From creating giant emoji art to participating in silly relay races and emoji-inspired water play, every activity encourages campers to participate, collaborate, and celebrate each other’s personalities. This is not just a theme day. This is Emoji Day, where every camper can express themselves, have fun, and shine.

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Emoji Day Schedule Location: Monora Park

9:45 a.m. – Arrival & Team Emoji Assignment Campers arrive and are divided into emoji-themed teams (e.g., Smiley Faces, Laughing Tears, Hearts, Sunglasses). Each team receives a badge or banner and learns a fun team cheer.

10:00 a.m. – Emoji Craft Workshop. Campers rotate through creative stations: Make emoji masks or hats. Create team banners with favourite emojis. Paint giant emoji canvases for display. Staff support participation and creativity at every station.

11:15 a.m. – Emoji Movement Circuit Teams rotate through active stations inspired by emojis: Emoji Relay Races: act out an emoji while running, Expression Charades: guess the emoji being acted out, Target Toss: toss beanbags into emoji-themed buckets, Team Problem-Solving Emoji Puzzles. Points are awarded for creativity, teamwork, and participation.

12:15 p.m. – Lunch & Emoji Social Campers enjoy lunch together in a shaded area. Spirit points are given for cooperation, sharing, and supporting teammates.

1:00 p.m. – Swimming & Splash Pad Fun Campers cool off with supervised water activities: Free swim and recreational water play. Sponge toss, “emoji challenges,” and team relay games in the splash pad. All activities are supervised and adapted for comfort and ability.

2:00 p.m. – Large-Group Emoji Games Campers participate in inclusive games: Emoji Tag: run, dodge, and act out assigned emojis. Parachute “emoji wave” activities, obstacle courses inspired by emoji expressions. Campers participate at their own pace while cheering on teammates.

2:45 p.m. – Final Emoji Showdown Teams complete a cooperative challenge combining movement, problem-solving, and creative expression. Every camper’s participation contributes to their team’s success.

3:30 p.m. – Emoji Showcase & Reflection Campers share crafts, team chants, and favourite moments from the day. Reflection focuses on teamwork, creativity, and self-expression.

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

4:00 p.m. – Load the Bus & Head Home Campers leave smiling, energized, and full of memories from a full day of emojis, water play, teamwork, and creative fun at Monora Park.