{"id":4714,"date":"2016-09-07T15:44:16","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T20:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vivanext.com\/blog\/?p=4714"},"modified":"2016-09-07T15:44:16","modified_gmt":"2016-09-07T20:44:16","slug":"learning-outside-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/blog\/2016\/09\/07\/learning-outside-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"learning outside the classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vivanext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sep07_blog_learning_outside_school.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4717\" title=\"learning outside the classroom\" src=\"http:\/\/vivanext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sep07_blog_learning_outside_school.jpg\" alt=\"learning outside the classroom\" width=\"450\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/blog\/vivanext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sep07_blog_learning_outside_school.jpg 450w, https:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/blog\/vivanext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sep07_blog_learning_outside_school-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While your kids may lament the early mornings and long days that come with being back in school, there\u2019s no denying the amount of pride they feel when they learn something new.\u00a0 This fall, embrace learning by visiting York Region\u2019s centres of culture and education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Markham: Flato Markham Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located just off of Highway 7 at Warden Avenue, <a title=\"Markham Theatre website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.markhamtheatre.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flato Markham Theatre<\/a> is a cultural destination for everyone, regardless of their tastes or interests.\u00a0 This season, Flato Markham Theatre is housing a wide variety of showcases.\u00a0 From concerts, to tributes, to dance shows, to local theatrical productions, there\u2019s something for everyone, and with it\u2019s convenient location <a title=\"map to 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/Flato+Markham+Theatre\/@43.8576162,-79.3384908,17z\/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x89d4d4f96ab48a49:0xa271c9ab82bb9d2c!2sFlato+Markham+Theatre!8m2!3d43.8576124!4d-79.3363021!3m4!1s0x89d4d4f96ab48a49:0xa271c9ab82bb9d2c!8m2!3d43.8576124!4d-79.3363021\" target=\"_blank\">at Highway 7 and Warden<\/a>, everyone can <a title=\"YRT.ca &gt;&gt; trip planner\" href=\"http:\/\/tripplanner.yrt.ca\/hiwire\" target=\"_blank\">get there with Viva<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vaughan: Ansley Grove Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Ansley Grove Library website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vaughanpl.info\/libraries\/view\/1\" target=\"_blank\">Ansley Grove Library<\/a> is attached to Chancellor Community Centre just <a title=\"map to 350 Ansley Grove Rd, Woodbridge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/Ansley+Grove+Library\/@43.786439,-79.5892079,14z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x882b25625183964b:0x91604eb34f2759b0!2sAnsley+Grove+Library!3b1!8m2!3d43.7958799!4d-79.563566!3m4!1s0x882b25625183964b:0x91604eb34f2759b0!8m2!3d43.7958799!4d-79.563566\" target=\"_blank\">north of Highway 7 in Woodbridge<\/a>, and is home to a variety of books, magazines and multimedia materials in many languages including English, French and Italian.\u00a0 The library also features a children\u2019s room, where events for little ones are put on throughout the year. When you\u2019re done, take an easy walk to Highway 7, where transit will get you home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Newmarket: Elman W. Campbell Museum <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on Historical Main Street <a title=\"map to 134 Main St. South, Newmarket\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/Elman+W.+Campbell+Museum\/@44.0547786,-79.4608966,17z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x882ad20f8ec307df:0x26355fb0767b1771!2sElman+W.+Campbell+Museum!3b1!8m2!3d44.0547748!4d-79.4587079!3m4!1s0x882ad20f8ec307df:0x26355fb0767b1771!8m2!3d44.0547748!4d-79.4587079\" target=\"_blank\">in the heart of Newmarket<\/a>, the <a title=\"Elman W. Campbell Museum website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newmarket.ca\/ThingsToDo\/Pages\/Recreation%20and%20Culture\/Elman%20W.%20Campbell%20Museum.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Elman W. Campbell Museum<\/a> serves as an educational connection to Newmarket\u2019s history. \u00a0The museum is a non-profit educational centre created to preserve and display local artifacts. The Elman W. Campbell Museum also hosts events, including Culture Days open houses and family Halloween parties. This destination is a \u201ccan\u2019t miss\u201d for those looking for a compelling, educational outing, just a short walk from Viva Yellow.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few \u2013 every town or city has places to learn and experience culture and history. YRT and Viva will get you to and from the theatre, the library and museum, and since you don\u2019t have to do the driving, bring some reading material and learn on the road! Wondering what your transit options are? Try downloading the <a title=\"YRT.ca &gt;&gt; app info\" href=\"http:\/\/yrt.ca\/en\/ridingwithus\/apps.asp\" target=\"_blank\">YRT\/Viva app<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sydney Grant, student Public Relations Coordinator<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While your kids may lament the early mornings and long days that come with being back in school, there\u2019s no denying the amount of pride they feel when they learn something new.\u00a0 This fall, embrace learning by visiting York Region\u2019s centres of culture and education. 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