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When You Spring into Action… There’s No Stopping Them!

March 2, 2017 By Lena

Last week, I shared details about the Erin Mills Town Centre “Spring into Action” Sports & Camps Show. If you’ll recall, the single most motivating factor for my own attendance was the convenience of signing up the boys for spring and summer activities – all at one time, all in one place.

We were not disappointed.

With a record exhibitor turnout (the show was packed with 40 vendors!), enthusiastic Mississauga residents had a chance to meet the organizers, ask questions, take advantage of special offers (more on that later!) and most importantly, introduce their children to sports and activities that may not have been on their radar… like fencing! Yes, FENCING!
IMG_4414Here’s why the Erin Mills Town Centre “Spring Into Action” Sports & Camps Show was a success:

1. Easy Access to Information. Every parent craves information, especially when signing up their children for extra-curricular activities. However, it’s safe to say that if you’ve ever tried to navigate a local sports organization’s website… well, it’s not necessarily the most user-friendly experience. So, rather than searching through a list of FAQs, I was able to bring my questions directly to the representatives. It saved time and frustration, and of course, allowed me to get the answers I needed! 
IMG_44122. Up Close and Personal. I can’t stress the importance of bringing your child to an event like this, because it gives them a first-hand look at the sports and activities before they sign up. There were live demos, meet and greets, testimonials from current members and more, which we found very helpful in determining if the sport/ activity was a good fit for our boys.

3. Learning What’s New. We ran into the organizers from activities that the boys are already part of, such as their soccer league and LEGO robotics summer camp. We had a chance to chat about what was new for spring/summer 2017, giving the boys something to look forward to.
IMG_44194. Special Deals and Discounts. I think this was our biggest win! We had been toying with the idea of putting the boys in martial arts, but their already-packed schedule made it difficult to find the motivation to fit it in. However, at the show, we came across one of the academies we had shortlisted and found that they had a show promo: 50% off for the first three months! Now you *know* I can’t resist a deal; it was all I needed to sign them up on the spot.
IMG_4426The boys attended their very first class this past Monday and LOVED it! If we hadn’t attended the show, I guarantee we would have still been dragging our feet. I’m so happy we made this happen for the boys!

5. Family Fun. In addition to the vendors, there were tons of activities for the family – arts and crafts, food samples, sporting games and more. A few of the vendors even incorporated a little fun into their displays – YMCA Day Camps of the Greater Toronto Area gave away prizes (and a promotional discount!) to those who visited their booth. Our little guy won a water bottle and was thrilled.
IMG_4437All in all, I must commend Erin Mills Town Centre for hosting a fabulous event. If you live in Peel Region, be on the lookout for next year’s “Spring Into Action” Sports & Camps Show and make it a priority to attend!

This post was sponsored by Erin Mills Town Centre. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: erin mills town centre, sports programs, youth sports

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  1. Stephanie

    March 2, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Sounds like a fun event!

  2. Debbie Bashford

    March 3, 2017 at 4:42 am

    Fun and very informative by the sounds of it

  3. kathy downey

    March 3, 2017 at 10:20 am

    This sure sounds like it was a super fun event!

  4. Susan T.

    March 3, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    What a great idea! Fencing looks pretty fun!

  5. Judy Cowan

    March 3, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    It sounds like it was a great event!

  6. Debbie Bashford

    March 4, 2017 at 7:24 am

    I think it’s good to have so many in one place so that parents can be better informed as to what’s available for their children

  7. Treen Goodwin

    March 4, 2017 at 10:14 am

    wow i bet he had an awesome time , great event that’s for sure , looks like a great time :)

  8. Leslie C

    March 4, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Sounds like a great day!!

  9. Stephanie LaPlante

    March 4, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Wow! What a wonderful way to find out what your kids are truly passionate about. Hopefully events like this spread around the country.

  10. sarah alexis

    March 6, 2017 at 1:27 am

    I agree that exposing our kids to these sort of events can really impact and inspire them! Thanks for sharing!

  11. Julie Hartwig

    March 6, 2017 at 10:39 am

    I really wish my area offered something like this! That’s awesome!

  12. kristen visser

    March 7, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    that is so cool!! I never had the opportunity to go to camp when I was younger. My parents never put me into anything. that definitely wont be the case for my girls. when they get a bit older I would love for them to go away to camp :)

  13. Alayne Langford

    March 8, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    Wow this looks great Lena! I will be sure to tell my friends for next year!!

  14. Jenn Erin

    March 12, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    Oh wow, that is such a great idea/event! It’s nice to have your options all in one place.

  15. kathy downey

    May 14, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    Looks like he is having such a fun time!

  16. nicky

    May 29, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    Neat! What a great way to get introduced to new fun sports and activities, like fencing! :-)

  17. Kristi Friesen

    June 15, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    I think that’s a wonderful way to find fun activities!

  18. Debbie White Beattie

    August 22, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    I think it’s important for kids to be involved in sports because it teaches them so many things for life

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