MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Spring 2019

26 ML BLUE SPRING 2019 or via the open-air gondola. Once you reach the top there’s an easy walking path and lots of greenspace for kids to roam around and explore, including connections to the Bruce Trail. For those who also have wee ones, they can ride the gondola with a parent or care- giver when secured in a carrier or stroller. Or, if you’re feeling energetic, pack them up in a baby or toddler carrier for an extra challenge on your mountain expedition. Don’t forget a good pair of running or hiking shoes and a bottle of water. Mountainside and beachside summer camps areoffered for kids aged6 andupwithmodified programming available for kids aged 4 and 5. The mountainside camp schedules a morning swim lesson and supervised free swim with afternoon activities such as hikes, Woodlot Low Ropes, climbing wall, mini golf, kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking. Arts and crafts are offered for a bit of downtime. Beachside camps take place at Blue Mountain’s private beach located on the shores of Georgian Bay, just a 10-minute drive from the Village. Kids will have the chance to spend the day stand- up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing, snorkeling and swimming. Beach-themed activities include capture the flag, sandcastle- building competitions and beach volleyball. Growing up, I spent my summers biking the neighbourhood, catching critters in the creek and swimming at the local pool. I explored forests and lakes. And I instinctively knew that summers were short, and precious, and meant to be spent outside. I think our children realize this too. No one will look back at the summer of ’19 and wish they had spent more time on screens. For details on basecamp attractions, summer campsandvillageactivities,check bluemountain.ca COURTESY BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT I instinctively knew that summers were short, and precious, and meant to be spent outside. I think our children realize this too.