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After almost 3 years and 3 locations later, our after school program, Balanced Acorns, is closing its doors 🥺 It was not an easy decision for Caroline and I to make as we have loved our program with its PA Day Camps, and countless hours of crafting, exploring, playing, and making new friends! We became entrepreneurs together, learned how to build and grow a business, and we learned a lot!! We have met so many amazing families and we want to thank everyone for their support over the years; it has truly meant a lot ❤️ This is not a goodbye, as we still live and work in the neighbourhood, and I am sure you will see us at school pick up, or driving our kids to their various activities, or just shopping along Queen St. So on that note, thank you 😊

🔔 Registration Now Open 🔔!! Join us for our next PA Day Camp Friday November 29 from 9-3. There will be outdoor play, games, crafts, and lots of fun activities! The cost is $85 and includes a pizza lunch.
Email us at [email protected] to sign up!!

📣Registration Now Open!!!📣 Join us on Friday November 15 from 9-3 for our PA Day Camp. There will be games, crafts, outdoor play and lots of fun!! $85 for the full day and includes a pizza lunch!! Email us at [email protected] to register.

📣PA Day Camp Registration Now Open📣 We are super excited to offer you another PADay Camp next week on Friday October 11 from 9-3!! Camp now includes a pizza lunch to make your life a little easier. The camp is for kids in JK-Grade 5. We will be outdoors, at the beach and the playground, playing games/sports, doing crafts and just having fun 🤩 Join us!!! Email [email protected] to sign up!!

Meet our BA Staff Day 2!! This is Muhammad and he joined our team this year and has been a great addition 😊

Hi my name is Muhammad I am currently a 3rd year student in Psychology at York University.

I hope to get into teachers college and become a teacher as well as get my masters in psychology.

A little about me…I like to skate, play hockey, go out and explore the outdoors, and I am a huge Leafs fan. 🏒

Meet the BA Staff!! Maddie has been with us for almost two years and we are so lucky to have her ❤️

Hi my name is Maddie, and I’m currently in my third year of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU, formerly Ryerson). After my program, I’m hoping to complete my Masters of Social Work.

I’m currently doing my student placement at SAAAC Autism Centre, and during the summer I worked as a 1:1 camp counsellor at Toronto Kidz Summer Camp. I’ve also volunteered at Rosalie Hall.

I love being outside, swimming, volleyball, and I absolutely love reading! A fun fact about me is I have a crested gecko named Leo🦎

📣 We are excited to announce PA Day Camps 📣 We are now offering PA Day Camps from 9-3 on the dates listed below. Feel free to sign up for just one or for all!! We are a very active camp and will be outdoors, at the beach, at the park, and playing games, and doing crafts!! We are located in the Beach Mall in Suite 202. Space is limited!!
Email us at [email protected] to join in on the fun 🤩

Hi! 👋 I am Caroline Grinnell, co-owner and teacher at Balanced Acorns After School Program. I am a fitness instructor and personal trainer who has worked as a physical education teacher right here in the Beach! I love to be outdoors with my family and friends.

I have a Masters in Education and believe in balancing healthy activity with being social and having fun.

Can’t wait for another great year at BA ❤️!!

Hi! 👋 I thought I would introduce myself:) My name is Andrea and I am co-owner and teacher at Balanced Acorns After School Program. Our program is now going into its third year and we are so happy to see it growing!! I am a Mom of two boys, a former college instructor, and student advisor and also currently a kids yoga teacher 🧘

After working as a college instructor and student advisor for close to 15 years, I decided I needed a change and wanted to be home more especially when my kids were young. This shift lead me to think about other ways I could still do what I love, but still be home for my kids and so I took a kids yoga teacher training course. From there, I opened up Little Acorns Yoga Studio in my home. I have since taken over 100hrs of Kids Yoga Teacher Training!!

Realizing that there was a need in the neighbourhood for after school care, especially now that more people are heading back into the office, Caroline and I came up with our Balanced Acorns After School Program. We both love being outdoors, being physically active, and love working with kids so this seemed like the perfect opportunity to open up our own business 💚 Now we have our own space in the Beach Mall on Queen St in Suite 202!!

Can’t wait for another great year at BA!!

Open House!!! Join us next weekend at 1971 Queen St East Suite 202!! Andrea and Caroline will be there to answer your questions about our after school program. You can stop by, have a snack, and see our space!! We can’t wait to see you 😊

2024/2025 Registration Now Open!! We are now accepting applications to join our after school program at The Beach Mall!!! Our program begins after school, includes pick up from local schools and runs until 5:30. We are an active program and spend most of our time outdoors! We focus on physical activity and also enjoy games, yoga, crafts, and bingo!! Please visit our website balancedacorns.ca for more info!! If this sounds like a program that you would like your child to join, send us an email at [email protected].
Register and pay before June 30 and save 10% off September fees!!

What a fun day we had at Balanced Acorns yesterday with who were amazing hosts 😀 They showed us how to build a fire, they gave us some yummy hot chocolate and they made delicious pancakes 🥞 We also put up a tent 🏕️ Thank you so much and for letting our after school program participate - we had a great time!!