Elephant Thoughts kids’ education charity runs the coolest science eco camps in the universe. We excite kids about pursuing science, ignite their imaginations, encourage environmental stewardship and expose them to fascinating aspects of science and nature. Call Veronique at 705-444-2012 ext 201 to register.
ET’s goal is to enable an improvement in the standard of living in the Developing World and Aboriginal Communities where we are involved by providing a quality education for children. Locally, from special events programs, the ET store in Nottawa, kid’s camp programs and birthday parties we strive to deliver the best in educational programming.

4318 Country Road 124, Collingwood ON L9Y 3Z1
T: 705.444.2012

Come on in to paint & play…Add some colour to your day! There’s hands-on fun for everyone in our cool and colourful pottery painting studio. Enjoy some relaxed creative time transforming ready-to-paint pottery pieces into amazing works-of-art. Pieces can be glazed & kiln fired to a brilliant, durable, food-safe finish or done as Make & Take projects finished on the day. Our friendly, creative staff is here to help you every step of the way! We offer Kid’s Pottery Painting Birthday Parties, Ladies Nights, Seasonal Programs and Classes, plus every Friday night is Family Fun Night – a great opportunity to hang out with your family and have loads of creative fun together! Drop-ins welcome. Sunday–Thursday 10-7pm, Friday–Saturday 10-9pm

170 Jozo Weider Blvd., The Blue Mountains ON L9Y 3Z2
T: 705.444.0888

Holy Crow Beads is a shop/gallery and teaching studio in the country just west of Collingwood and south of Thornbury. Whether you want to shop for beads, take a class, buy beaded jewellery or simply look around Holy Crow Beads is really something special. There are well over 200 samples of beaded jewellery and wall art. Coming to Holy Crow is not only wildly colourful but also a unique beaded experience. The staff is friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Everyone agrees that it is well worth the drive and you'll leave feeling so glad that you came.Click here to view our youtube video.

R.R.1, Clarksburg ON N0H 1J0
T: 519.599.5697
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Minds Alive offers a wide selection of toys, crafts and books for children of all ages. Owners Janet and Jeff Weersink have filled the store with toys that are educational and fun for every age group and interest including: infant and baby, dolls, pretend and play, craft kits and supplies, outdoor and active play, science and building, books, games and puzzles for all ages. Some of brands carried by Minds Alive include; Thomas the Tank Engine, Lego, Melissa &Doug, Lamaze, Manhattan Toy, Think Fun, Creativity for Kids, Webkinz, Ravensburger, Alex, Callico Critters, Playmobile and SmartLab

27 Hurontario Street, Collingwood ON 
T: 705.445.6222