North Hastings Children's Services

06/20/2026

Thank you to and Canadian Tire for supporting the 2026 Experience Summer Camp!

🌭🍔 Join us TODAY for our Jumpstart BBQ! 🍔🌭

Stop by Canadian Tire Bancroft from 11 AM – 2 PM for hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy, and your chance to enter our Fishing Kayak Raffle!

Every dollar raised stays local and helps give kids in our community the opportunity to play sports and stay active through Jumpstart. ❤️

📍Canadian Tire Bancroft
341 Hastings St. N, Bancroft, ON
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM

Come grab some lunch, support a great cause, and help us make a difference for local kids. We hope to see you there!

06/19/2026

Today, North Hastings Children’s Services celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day in Millennium Park. 🌿🧡

We would like to say Miigwetch/thank you to everyone who helped make this such a beautiful day filled with culture, positivity, connection, and laughter.

A special thank you to:

Deputy Mayor Wayne Wiggins from the Town of Bancroft

Trevor Pitts, Staff Sergeant and Detachment Commander of the Bancroft OPP

Flies with the Hawk Indigenous Veteran Melanie Ross

Grandmother Judy Montgomery, our storyteller

Jingle Dress Dancer Lynn Ann Hayes

Fire Keepers Scott Tinney and Derek Lavallee

Zen Hunter, Lead Male Drummer

The Shawashkong Singers

We would also like to thank Ontario Provincial Police - East Region for attending with the Indigenous vehicle and for being a positive presence at the event.

Thank you to the venders and everyone who attended, and celebrated with us. 🧡

06/18/2026

🪱Wiggle on down to our Wigwam Wiggles program and participate with us in engaging active activities that explore Indigenous culture and the Algonquin Language.🐛
Please check out our poster for more details!

06/18/2026

Yesterday at Busy Boots EarlyON Outdoor Program, children and families enjoyed a beautiful nature walk where they explored the outdoors and collected loose natural materials along the way—sticks, leaves, pinecones, and more.

When we reached the bridge, the children naturally took the lead in their play, choosing to toss their collected items into the water below. This sparked a meaningful hands-on learning experience as they observed, predicted, and discovered which items would sink and which would float.

Join this program next Wednesday from 10:00am- 12:00pm

06/18/2026

Saturday Smiles is full of creative fun this week! On Saturday, June 20th, children and families can explore an interactive learning space filled with wonder, hands on learning and creating memories! This program offers a variety of play-based learning activities in a space welcoming space. Join us for a morning filled with imagination and artistic discovery.

06/18/2026

Dates that Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence, and information about Family Fishing Week and Weekend.

06/18/2026

✨🧙‍♂️ Wizard Foam Fun at Bird's Creek After School Program! 🧙‍♀️✨

We decided to try something new at Bird's Creek After School Program—Wizard Foam! This exciting sensory science activity is easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients and 3 easy steps, making it a fun experience for everyone to join in.

As the foam magically bubbled and grew, children explored the wonders of science through hands-on learning. Activities like this help promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor development. Working together also encourages important social skills such as teamwork, communication, and cooperation.

There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and discoveries as our young scientists experimented and explored. Learning is always more exciting when it feels like magic! ✨🔬🫧

06/17/2026

⭐We are excited to share our Indigenous Day Celebration poster with you!⭐
What you need to know!
- bring a packed lunch if you are attending the whole days events
- sunscreen, sun hats & sunglasses
- lawn chairs if you wish to sit
- water bottles to stay hydrated
- please dress for the weather

❗️This is a FREE event open to all generations and families to attend. You do not need to be Indigenous to attend. Please check out our poster for more details.

06/17/2026

Join us this month for another Shimàganish Ikwe warrior women group on Wednesday June 24th.

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Place: 20 Hastings Heritage Way.

This is a FREE program with a light meal provided.