There are two dilemmas when your kids get older- keeping them active and finding local fun family activities to do together.
Last weekend’s visit to Sky Zone solved both of those struggles! I’ve seen trampoline places on T.V. and in my Facebook feed, but I have to admit that the thought of jumping in public after having three babies had me a bit nervous about whether I needed a trip to the drug store for some “support” before I tried this type of adventure. When we were asked to try out the newest Sky Zone location in Vaughan, I threw caution to the wind and decided to go for it! I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect but to say that I was blown away, would be an understatement!
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. Not only will a visit provide you with a fun family afternoon, but also a fabulous workout (in keeping with my new goal to put my own health FIRST this year)! They have opportunities beyond just families, like events to help you fundraise, plan a kid’s birthday party, attend weekly toddler time classes or even host a team building event. Sky Zone Vaughan (and all locations) have incredible facilities for all types of events!
One of my favourite features was the accessible ramps up to the activities so that kids of ALL abilities and ages can enjoy the same fun including; the weightlessness of bouncing in the free jump area, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes, dunking a basketball or even playing Ty and Jayden’s favourite, dodgeball. If you have a child with special needs (including Autism), I’d highly recommend attending their first Sensory-Friendly Night for kids, later this month.
Check out their calendar for the upcoming events, follow Sky Zone on Facebook or just bring the kids, but here are some tips if you are heading out to one of Sky Zone’s new Canadian locations including Ottawa, Mississauga, Toronto and Vaughan.
1. Book your time online first. I recommend at least one hour ($13 each) but we would have loved two! You really can’t believe how busy it can get and how beautifully organized they are at keeping participants to their 1-2 hour time slot, by getting everyone to wear their times on a sticker.
2. Fill out the paperless online waiver before you go. While the kiosks at the location are easy to use, it did cut into our jumping time! You will also be required to buy the reuseable SkySocks for $2 each.
3. Let the kids have some freedom! Our boys always knew where to find us but they were able to have some independence because of the full team of staff that are at each activity. The rules are very clear and on display everywhere (you can even watch videos on the monitor), and each activity is fully staffed to keep your kiddos safe.
4. Grown ups can jump too! I just missed my turn to jump in the foam pit, but I did really love the free jump area! Show the kids you still have the enjoy to keep up.
Deborah Coombs
January 18, 2015 at 9:19 pm (9 years ago)My favourite family activity would probably be either swimming or hiking, but this jumping extravaganza sounds great!
bobbi
January 18, 2015 at 10:31 pm (9 years ago)We love to snowshoe or hike in the back 50.
Brandee H
January 18, 2015 at 11:11 pm (9 years ago)My favourite family activity is heading outside and wxploring. Playing at a playground. Walking trails. And moving at my toddlers pace. So much to discover and fun!! Today we found so many animal tracks in the snow!
Nic
January 18, 2015 at 11:31 pm (9 years ago)Camping would be a family fave!
CourtneyF
January 19, 2015 at 12:25 pm (9 years ago)Going for hikes and playing board games. We also love to play just dance
michelle tremblett
January 19, 2015 at 4:01 pm (9 years ago)We love camping in the summers and tobogganing and skating in the winters 🙂
Fan R.
January 19, 2015 at 5:23 pm (9 years ago)We love skating & swimming.
Dawn Rader
January 20, 2015 at 1:31 am (9 years ago)in the winter time we love to go sledding and in the summer we love to camp!
Anna .w
January 24, 2015 at 8:21 pm (9 years ago)We like to go camping and hiking.
TheBasile4
January 25, 2015 at 9:37 pm (9 years ago)We love to play cards — gin rummy, crazy eights, poker!
Em Vee
January 26, 2015 at 1:48 am (9 years ago)We love to karaoke and also go camping
TheBasile4
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Nancy Tch
February 10, 2015 at 9:39 pm (9 years ago)We love skating, tobogganing and snowmobiling in the winter! In the summer we love swimming and playing at the park.
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