Spring Break Activities
Friday, April 03, 2009
Spring Break has just about sprung and Suzy knows a lot of galpals who have decided to stick around this year. And with good reason! There's tons of fun to be had with the whole family right here in our own backyard. Like what? Just check out these great, local activities.
ONE DAY EVENTS
Tuesday, April 14th
Yoga and Art Vacation Camp
Yoga for Everybody
From 1:30 - 4 PM children ages 7 -11 will enjoy a playful yoga practice, expressive movement and art lead by Beth Furman and Susan Freed. $40/child. Call 254-YOGA to register. 27 Unquowa Road.
Wednesday, April 15th
Museum Tots Storyhour
Fairfield Museum and History Center
10:00 – 11 AM
Pre-k aged children and their caregivers are invited to spend some time in the galleries with a good storybook or three about spring! Free with admission.
www.fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
April Vacation Family Show, Magic By Joe
Roger Ludlowe Middle School Auditorium
This is a free event compliments of Fairfield Parks and Recreation and begins at 12:30 PM. Get there early, the February event was a full house.
For more information: www.fairfieldrecreation.com
Family Concert with Melissa Green at 2 PM at the Fairfield Library
Come and enjoy a free family concert with Melissa Green. Melissa is a LA-based Family Folk Musician/Author originally from CT. She has recently released her second album, Round and Round.
1080 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824 USA
For more information: www.greencirclemusic.com
CAMPS
Hands on Pottery
April Break "MOVIE NIGHT" Theme
Tuesday, April 14th: A Family Style Popcorn Bowl
Thursday, April 16th: A Snack Plate and a Soda Glass
Class is from 9:30 -11:30! The cost is $40 per session. For ages 6 and up!!
Call to Sign Your Kid Up! 203.319.1273
Cost: $40 per class
The Little Gym Spring Break Camp
Monday, April 13th, 2009 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday
Drop the kids off at our week long camp. Camp days run all week, Monday to Friday from 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:00. Sign up for one day or all five. Three hours of fun for your children in our theme related camps. Children receive juice, snack and make a theme related arts and crafts project. Call 382-1001 to register.
338 Commerce Drive
Fairfield, CT 06824 USA
www.tlgfairfieldct.com
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo April Adventures - School Vacation Program
Children ages 6-11 will take part in animal encounters and special craft activities each day. Offered Monday, April 13th - Friday, April 17th. This program features Zookeeper talks, behind-the-scenes tours, animal encounters, crafts, games, and other activities. Kids can come for the entire week or just for a day. The cost of the program is $35 per day or $150 for the week (for Zoo members, cost is $30 per day or $125 per week). Call 203-394- 6563 to register.
Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
www.beardsleyzoo.org
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Enjoy a variety of great activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. You'll need to provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Outdoor Art
Learn about landscape painting and how to paint like the masters outdoors on the Town Green. We'll explore color and design with a variety of art materials including paints, colored pencils and oil pastels. Please bring a smock or old t-shirt.
Session I: Monday, April 13
Ages 8 - 12 9am – 12pm
Members; $30, non-members; $35
Session II: Monday, April 13
Ages 5 - 7 1:30pm – 3pm
Members; $12, non-members; $15
Pink Cloud Beading Day
Create and take home two masterpieces with help from the Pink Cloud Beading Company. They'll bring a myriad of fun and colorful kits with everything you need to make necklaces, lariats, bracelets, key chains and special occasion projects. Includes all the materials for each child to go home with two finished pieces of jewelry!
Session III: Tuesday, April 14 for ages 8 - 12, 9am – 12pm
Members; $30, non-members; $35
Session IV: Tuesday, April 14 for ages 5 - 7, 1:30pm – 3pm Members; $12, non-members; $15
Younger children will enjoy a variety of beading activities designed especially for small fingers!
Super Construction Engineers
Study architecture on the Town Green followed by a mega-construction workshop. Recycle and papier mache to build a towering skyscraper, treehouse or the ultimate secret hide-out!
Session V: Thursday, April 16 Ages 5 - 7
10am – 11:30am Members; $12, non-members; $15
Session VI: Thursday, April 16 Ages 8 - 12
1:30pm – 4:30pm Members; $30, non-members; $35
Make it with Clay
Have fun with dirt and fimo clay! We'll make pinch pots and more with air-dry clay and colorful fimo.
Session VII: Friday, April 17 for ages 5 - 7 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Members; $12, non-members; $15
Write for Me!
Learn about the art of writing through calligraphy. We'll explore the history of writing with quill pens and ink as well as the traditional italic and gothic styles using nibs. Then we'll add watercolor paints and colored inks to create beautiful art with words
Session VIII: Friday, April 17 from 1:30pm – 4:30pm for ages 8 – 12.
Members; $30, non-members; $35
Kids U April Vacation Camp
Monday April 13th - Friday, April 17th offering 2 sessions: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM and 1:15-4:15 PM. Call for details.
Kids U Norwalk
507 Westport Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851 US
www.kidsu.com
For camp options that are Not Here But Near, click here.
ONE DAY EVENTS
Tuesday, April 14th
Yoga and Art Vacation Camp
Yoga for Everybody
From 1:30 - 4 PM children ages 7 -11 will enjoy a playful yoga practice, expressive movement and art lead by Beth Furman and Susan Freed. $40/child. Call 254-YOGA to register. 27 Unquowa Road.
Wednesday, April 15th
Museum Tots Storyhour
Fairfield Museum and History Center
10:00 – 11 AM
Pre-k aged children and their caregivers are invited to spend some time in the galleries with a good storybook or three about spring! Free with admission.
www.fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
April Vacation Family Show, Magic By Joe
Roger Ludlowe Middle School Auditorium
This is a free event compliments of Fairfield Parks and Recreation and begins at 12:30 PM. Get there early, the February event was a full house.
For more information: www.fairfieldrecreation.com
Family Concert with Melissa Green at 2 PM at the Fairfield Library
Come and enjoy a free family concert with Melissa Green. Melissa is a LA-based Family Folk Musician/Author originally from CT. She has recently released her second album, Round and Round.
1080 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824 USA
For more information: www.greencirclemusic.com
CAMPS
Hands on Pottery
April Break "MOVIE NIGHT" Theme
Tuesday, April 14th: A Family Style Popcorn Bowl
Thursday, April 16th: A Snack Plate and a Soda Glass
Class is from 9:30 -11:30! The cost is $40 per session. For ages 6 and up!!
Call to Sign Your Kid Up! 203.319.1273
Cost: $40 per class
The Little Gym Spring Break Camp
Monday, April 13th, 2009 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday
Drop the kids off at our week long camp. Camp days run all week, Monday to Friday from 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:00. Sign up for one day or all five. Three hours of fun for your children in our theme related camps. Children receive juice, snack and make a theme related arts and crafts project. Call 382-1001 to register.
338 Commerce Drive
Fairfield, CT 06824 USA
www.tlgfairfieldct.com
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo April Adventures - School Vacation Program
Children ages 6-11 will take part in animal encounters and special craft activities each day. Offered Monday, April 13th - Friday, April 17th. This program features Zookeeper talks, behind-the-scenes tours, animal encounters, crafts, games, and other activities. Kids can come for the entire week or just for a day. The cost of the program is $35 per day or $150 for the week (for Zoo members, cost is $30 per day or $125 per week). Call 203-394- 6563 to register.
Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
www.beardsleyzoo.org
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Enjoy a variety of great activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. You'll need to provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Outdoor Art
Learn about landscape painting and how to paint like the masters outdoors on the Town Green. We'll explore color and design with a variety of art materials including paints, colored pencils and oil pastels. Please bring a smock or old t-shirt.
Session I: Monday, April 13
Ages 8 - 12 9am – 12pm
Members; $30, non-members; $35
Session II: Monday, April 13
Ages 5 - 7 1:30pm – 3pm
Members; $12, non-members; $15
Pink Cloud Beading Day
Create and take home two masterpieces with help from the Pink Cloud Beading Company. They'll bring a myriad of fun and colorful kits with everything you need to make necklaces, lariats, bracelets, key chains and special occasion projects. Includes all the materials for each child to go home with two finished pieces of jewelry!
Session III: Tuesday, April 14 for ages 8 - 12, 9am – 12pm
Members; $30, non-members; $35
Session IV: Tuesday, April 14 for ages 5 - 7, 1:30pm – 3pm Members; $12, non-members; $15
Younger children will enjoy a variety of beading activities designed especially for small fingers!
Super Construction Engineers
Study architecture on the Town Green followed by a mega-construction workshop. Recycle and papier mache to build a towering skyscraper, treehouse or the ultimate secret hide-out!
Session V: Thursday, April 16 Ages 5 - 7
10am – 11:30am Members; $12, non-members; $15
Session VI: Thursday, April 16 Ages 8 - 12
1:30pm – 4:30pm Members; $30, non-members; $35
Make it with Clay
Have fun with dirt and fimo clay! We'll make pinch pots and more with air-dry clay and colorful fimo.
Session VII: Friday, April 17 for ages 5 - 7 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Members; $12, non-members; $15
Write for Me!
Learn about the art of writing through calligraphy. We'll explore the history of writing with quill pens and ink as well as the traditional italic and gothic styles using nibs. Then we'll add watercolor paints and colored inks to create beautiful art with words
Session VIII: Friday, April 17 from 1:30pm – 4:30pm for ages 8 – 12.
Members; $30, non-members; $35
Kids U April Vacation Camp
Monday April 13th - Friday, April 17th offering 2 sessions: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM and 1:15-4:15 PM. Call for details.
Kids U Norwalk
507 Westport Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851 US
www.kidsu.com
For camp options that are Not Here But Near, click here.
