Summer reading... keep kids engaged!

Once upon a time the lazy days of summer meant a book and a pool deck or a cottage dock... but with kids in tow those moments are few and far between! Never fear - we can introduce our little ones to the joys of reading this summer... with a few incentives along the way!

The Oakville Public library's Summer Reading Club is a great program for kids of all ages - whether they are reading on their own, or enjoying stories being read to them - they can be part of the 'club' and participate.




Visit your local branch this summer and sign up. Kids get an activity book, stickers, and a chance to put their own name badge up on the library wall. Kids set goals for reading, and then come back to the library when they've reached their goal. They'll get rewards (prizes this year include McDonald's ice cream cones, African Lion Safari kids passes, and YMCA swim passes).

Each time you 'report', you earn a new level and set more reading goals. It keeps kids engaged all summer long and starts a great habit!

The program is open to kids of all ages, whether they are reading on their own, or being read to by a caregiver.


momstown Oakville is getting kids reading - all year long! Our Baby Book club is held each month - we read a story together, do theme-related craft, and enjoy both mom and kid company. Try it out - our next Baby Book Club is July 22nd at Coronation Park - if you register now for a 2-week free momstown trial, you can join us! Children of all ages are welcome.

What are you doing this week?

momstown Oakville has a full week of exciting activities planned!

Our Crafty Kids playgroup will be making paper bag jungle puppets and our little artists will be creating masterpieces with messy finger paints at Picasso's in the Park...

We'll be out at the splash pad and mamas will be brunching with thier bucket babies...

We'll also be picnicing in the park...

Plus our Patio Mamas will be enjoying a much needed girls night out!

All this and more! Check out our July calendar for a full list of this week's events!

Now is the perfect time to sign up for your free two week trial! Simply click here to register and you'll be all set to join in this week's fun!

Soccer's not just for FIFA players

Oakville's young soccer players are having a blast this summer! Catching World Cup fever... or just learning the ropes... soccer is one of the fastest growing sports for kids in Canada.

Looking for a way to get your child into soccer this summer? Oakville has so many options, it's hard to list them all...

The Oakville Soccer Club has programs for ages 3 and up... from camps to leagues, both indoors and out. Dash Sports also offers soccer leagues and sports camps for the little athlete in your family - as young as 3 years old! Sportball offers programs in Oakville for both soccer skills and general sports - both parented and unparented.


Not at the soccer-age yet? Balls are fun at any stage... little ones can roll them back and forth with a friend or parent... it's a great circle time game and helps build coordination.

Ball sports are a great way to get kids active, outside, and having fun - and all you need is a ball and room to kick it (plus a few friends!)... might as well channel that inborn child energy and perhaps groom a future World Cup player!


momstown Mamas in Oakville have all kinds of events and outings planned for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers... to get active and out of the house this summer! To get more information and learn about our two-week trial membership, click here.

Rainy Days in momstown

How do you keep your kids busy on a rainy summer day? The Mamas of momstown Oakville get together for an indoor playdate at Dazzle Art!

The kids kept busy painting, exploring the craft stations, and playing in the toddler fun zone while us mamas enjoyed a cup of coffee and some great conversation!

We had so much fun that - starting in the fall - we will be back at Dazzle every month for our Crafty Kids Playgroup!

Interested in trying out momstown for yourself? Click here to register for your free two week trial!

Fun in the Summer Sun!

What's better than spending a sunny summer day at the park with your kiddos? Spending it in the company of other moms and kids!

The Mamas of momstown Oakville gathered for our monthly Book Club in the Park and New Member Meet Up with week. We read Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the kids were excited to decorate a butterfly craft to take home!

Mamas had the chance to chat while the older kids played summer games and babies relaxed in the shade!





Want to join our summer fun? New Mamas are always welcome! Click here to register for your FREE two week trial.

Photo Contest - enter by June 25th!

Yum!! Wish all kids loved broccoli this much!

Here's something to do on a rainy day... browse through your photo library and upload to win a $100 gift card to your favourite grocery store, plus a feature on our upcoming momstown meals website!

Send us your favourite picture of your child featuring FOOD (eating, cooking, picnicking..) to contests@momstown.ca

We will load up your picture and then get your friends to VOTE for your child, by entering a comment below their picture!

Please TAG YOURSELF on your picture so we know it's yours (this will be much easier for us to contact you if you win as we know whose pic is which).

The contest end is FRIDAY JUNE 25th at 11:59pm. The winner will be announced on Saturday!

Want to learn more about momstown Oakville? Register at momstown Oakville (there's a free 2 week trial!)

Crafty Kids Celebrate Dad

Oakville's Crafty Kids Playgroup met at The Little Gym to make their own unique gifts for Father's Day! So what does Daddy need? Another tie, of course! The kids decorated giant cardboard ties that Daddy can wear by tying the ribbon around his neck. Some ties had pink pom poms and sparkles and others had special drawings. No matter the pattern, we know Daddy will love them!

And for those sentimental Dads, we pasted a poem next to some very special (and cute!) footprints! Daddy can frame the entire project for his desk at work and always remember who's thinking of him!

Our next Crafty Kids Playgroup is on July 13th! To join us register at momstown Oakville (there's a free 2 week trial), and sign up for Crafty Kids.