Mega Brands opens its doors to kids of all ages to discover how Mega
Bloks building toys are made in Montreal
Apply today for your School, Camp or Daycare, and join in on the fun!
Event: MEGA Brands invites the media to join them as they launch their
Factory Tours program, in celebration of Christmas in July, with over
120 kids from the Hochelaga Community Center Day Camp.
Date: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00PM (EST)
Location: MEGA Brands, 4505 Hickmore, Montreal, QC H4T 1K4.
MONTREAL, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - On Tuesday, July 23rd, MEGA Brands will launch North America's Largest Toy Factory Tour
Program at their headquarters located at 4505 Hickmore in Montreal,
Quebec. The MEGA Brands team is proud to welcome the local Hochelaga
Community Center Day Camp at their MEGA BLOKS toy factory for a
fun-filled day of building, learning & fun.
There will be over 120 children visiting the MEGA BLOKS Toy Factory on
this day, who will also enjoy a variety of building activities
alongside Santa Claus and his elves.
ABOUT THE MEGA BLOKS FACTORY TOURS
MEGA is proud to showcase their facilities to young Montrealers through
engaging and inspiring activities specifically customized for each age
group. In addition to highlighting the magical wonders of a toy factory
for younger kids, and walking through informational 'how-it's-made'
processes for older students, the tours will also highlight future
professions that visitors can aspire to.
On top of visiting the areas where MEGA BLOKS toys are created from
start to finish (in a factory that covers an area of over 15 football
fields!), students will also have the opportunity to participate in a
Q&A session with MEGA BLOKS toy experts and ask any and all questions
they have about the toy industry. The MEGA BLOKS Factory Tours are a
great way for students to learn about a local global business as well
as the stages in the "life of a toy".
Organizations must take note of the following important information
before applying for a visit:
- Tours are only available to schools, camps, daycares and non-profit
organizations for children.
- Tours are offered free of charge. However, a donation of $5 per
visitor in benefit of the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation must
be made in order to participate in the tour (not applicable to
non-profit organizations).
- Tours are limited to a maximum of ±30 children at a time (one class).
- Organizations are responsible for any travel arrangements for their
group to and from the MEGA headquarters.
- All visitors must be dressed comfortably with closed shoes.
- It is recommended that classes be separated into groups of 8 to 10
students prior to the visit to facilitate activities and supervision.
ABOUT MEGA BRANDS INC.
MEGA Brands (TSX: MB) provides stimulating and creative experiences for
children and families through innovative, well-designed, affordable and
high-quality products that are marketed worldwide under leading brands
such as MEGA BLOKS®, MEGA PUZZLES®, ROSE ART® and BOARD DUDES®. MEGA
Brands is #1 in the preschool construction toys category and a leader
in construction toys for older children and collectors.
Our mission is to nurture creativity in every child and every family. We
create toys, puzzles and stationery products that are safe and
educational for every age category that encourage imaginative play, and
help develop learning skills, dexterity and co-ordination. Our toys are
parent-approved and our art supplies are fun - the first time and every
time.
The MEGA headquarters is in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where the company
was originally founded by Rita & Victor Bertrand over 30 years ago. The
Montreal facility houses an International Design Center and North
America's Biggest Toy Factory, where hundreds of people make millions
of MEGA BLOKS products every year.
Visit: megabrands.com for more information.
The MEGA logo, Mega Bloks, RoseArt, MEGA Puzzles, MEGA Games and Board
Dudes are trademarks of MEGA Brands Inc. or its affiliates.
SOURCE MEGA BRANDS INC.
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