Saturday Evenings · Barrie

Kids' Night In — so you can have a night out.

Drop them off at 4. Pick them up at 9. In between, they'll get gym games, a craft to take home, a scavenger hunt with prizes, dinner, a park walk, and a movie with popcorn. You get a real night off — and they go home tired.

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What It Is

Not babysitting. Not a class. A real night out.

Kids' Night In is a Saturday night designed around what kids actually want — running around in the gym, making something cool, hunting for prizes, eating pizza, and watching a movie with their friends. We've got the space, the trained staff, and a schedule packed enough that no kid gets bored.

Five hours. Six activities. Zero screen time before the movie.

Run by trained Bright Steps Academy educators in our Cundles Road space. All kids welcome — sensory-sensitive, neurodivergent, neurotypical, the energetic ones, the quiet ones. We keep groups small (15 max), the energy fun, and the schedule moving so every kid finds their favourite part of the night.

What They'll Do

Six activities. Zero boredom.

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Gym Games

Capture the flag, parachute, dance freeze, soft dodgeball. The high-energy block.

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Scavenger Hunt

Themed clues hidden around the space. Everyone finishes, everyone gets a prize.

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Take-Home Craft

Tie-dye, friendship bracelets, decorate-your-own cookies, slime — rotates each evening.

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Dinner Included

Pizza, mac and cheese, chicken fingers — kid-favourite menu. Allergens flagged.

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Park Walk

Weather permitting, a short walk to the local park for some fresh air and playground time.

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Movie + Popcorn

Family-friendly film on the big screen. The wind-down block before pickup.

How the Night Flows

The schedule, hour by hour.

4:00 – 4:30

Arrival & Free Play

Drop-off window. Kids head into the gym for free play while everyone arrives.

4:30 – 5:15

Gym Games

Group games — capture the flag, parachute, balloon volleyball, dance freeze.

5:15 – 5:45

Scavenger Hunt

Themed clues, prizes for everyone. Theme rotates: pirates, space, jungle, candy land.

5:45 – 6:30

Dinner

Pizza, mac and cheese, or chicken fingers. Fruit, veggies, water. Allergen-aware.

6:30 – 7:15

Craft Time

Take-home craft tied to the night's theme. They leave with something they made.

7:15 – 8:00

Park Walk or Obstacle Course

Weather permitting: walk to the local park. Bad weather: gym obstacle course.

8:00 – 8:45

Movie + Popcorn

Lights dim, family-friendly movie on the projector, fresh popcorn.

8:45 – 9:00

Pickup

Parents arrive, sign out. Kids leave with their craft, prizes, and a tired grin.

Pricing

One flat rate. Everything included.

Dinner, snacks, craft supplies, scavenger hunt prizes, movie, staff — all in.

First Child

$55

per evening

Includes dinner, snacks, craft, scavenger hunt prize, and movie.

Best Value

6-Evening Pass

$300

save $30

Six evenings within 6 months. Transferable between siblings in the same family.

Sibling Rate

$45

each additional

Each additional child from the same family. Send the whole crew.

BSA Enrolled Families

15%

off any rate

Applied automatically. A perk for our weekday families.

Book a Spot

Quick form. Two minutes.

Fill this out and we'll confirm your spot within 24 hours.

Your Info

Parent / Guardian Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Emergency Contact (Name + Phone) *

Authorized Pickup Persons (other than you)

Your Child / Children

Child's Name *

Age *

Allergies / Dietary Restrictions *

Additional Children (name, age, allergies for each)

Booking

Which evening? *

BSA Family? *

Anything else?

Consent

Park walk consent. I give permission for my child to participate in a supervised walk to the local park (weather permitting, approx. 15 minutes there and back) during the evening. Bright safety vests are worn by all children on the walk.

Photo & video consent. I give permission for photos or videos of my child to be used on Bright Steps Academy's website and social media. (Optional — leave unchecked if you'd prefer no photos.)

I agree to the terms. I understand pickup is by 9:00 PM (late fee $25 per 15 minutes). I will remain reachable by phone during the evening. Submitting this form does not confirm a booking until I receive a confirmation email.

We respond within 24 hours with confirmation and payment details.

You're in — we'll be in touch.

Thanks for booking! We'll send you a confirmation email within 24 hours with the evening details and payment instructions. Talk soon.

Common Questions

The stuff parents ask first.

What ages do you take? +

4 to 12 years old. That's the sweet spot for the activities we run — gym games, scavenger hunts, crafts. Younger or older edge cases — reach out and we'll figure it out.

What's actually included in the $55? +

Everything. Dinner, popcorn snack, all craft supplies (and they take the craft home), scavenger hunt prizes, the movie, and trained staff for the full 5 hours. There are no add-ons or hidden fees.

My kid is shy / energetic / sensory-sensitive. Will they be okay? +

Yes. Our staff are Bright Steps Academy educators trained to work with all kinds of kids. The space is intentionally calmer than a typical drop-in centre — warm lighting, smaller group, predictable schedule. Kids who normally have a hard time with chaotic environments tend to do well here.

What if my child has a tough night? +

We've got it. Our staff are trained to help kids settle when things get overwhelming. If a child really can't recover after 30–45 minutes, we'll call you for a quick chat — pickup is decided together, never imposed.

Can I send a packed dinner? +

Yes, especially for kids with specific dietary needs. Just label it with your child's name. The included dinner is always available too.

Where are you located? +

201 Cundles Rd E, Unit 109, Barrie, Ontario. Free parking on-site.

What if I'm late for pickup? +

Late pickup fee is $25 per 15-minute block after 9:00 PM. If you're running behind, please call as early as possible so we can plan with the kids — they handle waiting much better when they know.

Do you cancel evenings? +

Only in rare cases — extreme weather, staff illness with no replacement, or low enrollment. You'd hear from us at least 48 hours in advance with a full refund or credit toward the next evening.