Recreation At Home

The Town of Arnprior Recreation staff has put together a list of fun activities to keep your mind and body healthy and active. 

There are countless online resources providing free access to learning tool, fitness videos, games, tours and more. We have searched high and low for the best ones to share with you!

Virtual tours and exploration

Farm tours- https://www.farmfood360.ca/

Ripley’s aquarium- https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/at-home/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=at_home_banner&utm_content=link

https://www.canadaswonderland.com/blog/2020/march-2020/heres-how-to-take-a-virtual-ride-on-all-the-rides-at-canadas-wonderland-in-your-own-home

Toronto zoo- http://www.torontozoo.com/zootoyou

Algonquin park- http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/virtual/webcam/index.php

Banff national parks- https://www.banfflakelouise.com/park-webcams

Niagara falls- https://www.earthcam.com/canada/niagarafalls/thefalls/?cam=niagarafalls2

Royal ontario museum– https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/online-exhibits

Discovery education- virtual field trips- https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/

Machu picchu, peru- https://www.youvisit.com/tour/machupicchu

Taj mahal, india– https://www.taj-mahal.net/newtaj/

Giant’s causeway, ireland- http://panoramas.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway/4/

Sydney opera house– https://youtu.be/_hunddvomjo

Seven wonders of the world– https://www.departures.com/travel/wonders-of-the-world-virtual-tours

Vatican rome– http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/tour-virtuali-elenco.html

Stonehenge- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/stonehenge360/?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&awc=5928_1599232028_cf2d1c14fbb4edb7daf93642a3afcb0f

Free virtual fitness programming

Cardio- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=pla2c6wtfk7jwijz6m_lln4mlkrf8d9wmk

Strength beginner- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=pla2c6wtfk7jwzyqur6ghjo6y2khijahug

Strength- intermediate- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=pla2c6wtfk7jvqd47bzxwd17fqos0g6kd6

Strength- advanced- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=pla2c6wtfk7ju_kt0coyzx-czvknm0ln5o

Yoga and pilates- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=pla2c6wtfk7jxzosqadns9i3pytjdavujh

Gentle fit- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=pla2c6wtfk7jxt74ztc6dktqypvmiycmr4

Stretch and core- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=pla2c6wtfk7jxtlm_e9vw19yepjjhsy71c

Youth fitness-https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucnmjjyuiajzt7jilnxpo7jq/playlists?shelf_id=17&sort=dd&view=50

Stretching guide- https://ythrive.ca/s/ythrive_stretchingguide2020.pdf

Free fitness from fitness blender- https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos?exclusive%5b%5d=0

Do yoga with me- https://www.youtube.com/user/doyogawithme/videos

Yoga for 3-5 year olds- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbko9jpmths&feature=youtu.be

Active form life- youth activities (raising physically literate kids)-https://activeforlife.com/activities/

Participaction app- get up, get outside, get active– https://www.participaction.com/en-ca/programs/app

Virtual wellness resources

Online wellness resources- https://www.uoguelph.ca/wellnessatwork/news/2020/03/online-wellness-resources-help-you-thrive-uncertain-times

Craft and cooking fun

Make insects from recycled materials- https://www.staples.ca/a/learn/make-your-own-recycled-insects-with-materials-you-find-at-home

50+ recipes and ideas for cooking with kids- https://artfulparent.com/cooking-kids-35-fun-ideas-recipes/

Crochet and knitting how to:

Crochet- https://www.interweave.com/article/crochet/learn-how-to-crochet-with-a-free-ebook/

Knitting- https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/beginning-knitting-a-free-ebook/

Beginner caligraphy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj962-cu2pq

Friendship bracelet craft- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5knlsljlae

Polka dot slime- https://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/06/polka-dot-slime.html

Crayola free colouring pages- https://www.crayola.com/featured/free-coloring-pages/

Pine cone bird feeder craft- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uvugh7eauu