You
know Spring has sprung when you see daffodils in the buckets, in bunches,
for a $1 on your way into town! OR when you start noticing the trees have tiny
green leaves swaying in the breeze, and all of a sudden, the lawn needs mowing. Welcome
Spring! It wasn’t a bad winter, but I am
sure glad you’re here. My girls are so
excited to be able to get outside and play again in the longer days, and get
fresh air, without freezing!
I
have been searching for over a week to find extra special ideas for Spring
Break! I will not be posting next week, so this is also a double list! Below you will find Parades, as well as some really fun Spring Break Camps for your kiddos. Also, I noticed there are Easter Egg Hunts in several of our fantastic towns. I looked as far North as Saugatuck and south as New Buffalo... there will hopefully be something for everyone!
I
have had a house full of sick people for the past month, and Spring Break is
going to be a nice vacation from illness! *My fingers are crossed!*
If
you attend any of the events I have listed below, please let me know about
it! Comment below or drop me an email
at: familyfuninswmi@gmail.com
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 12:00 pm
Kids Korner
563 Monroe Blvd, South Haven, MI
The First
Congregational Church's Wednesday youth group will be hosting an Easter egg
hunt at Kid's Korner. This FREE community-wide event is open to all youth in
preschool-5th grade. The eggs disappear quickly, so please arrive on time. If
you are older than 5th grade.....please come & help us hide eggs.
Volunteers will begin hiding (up to 3000 eggs) at 11:15 am. Thank you &
hope to see you there!!
Saturday, April 7
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. Joe Today Welcome Center
Downtown St. Joseph
Take your own pictures
or have one of the Splash Photography professionals shoot your keepsake! Live baby chick sessions also
available at the Splash studios from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Corner of State & Broad. Free Ice Cream to the first 300 KIDS at
Kilwin's!!!! Visit the Candlestick
Maker on State St. for treat and discount filled Easter Eggs!
11:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m. Limited to the first 1000 children.
Douglas, MI Easter Parades
Easter Parade
Wednesday, April 4, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Join us for our annual
Easter Egg Hunt! Parade begins at the Police Station on Center St. and will end
with the candy/egg hunt at Berry Field.
Easter Parade, Sunday, April
8, 2012
1:00
P.M.
Added
this year "A Bunch of Bunnies", come dress up like a bunny and help
lead the bunny parade down Center St. to Beery Field where children will hunt
candy. Respite Cappuccino Ct. will be accepting candy donations and empty soda
cans to assist with the purchase of candy for this event. For more information contact Ginger Wilkenson
(616) 928-2285
8258 Arnt Blvd.
Coloma, MI 49098
269/463-7946
If you are not traveling
this Spring Break, this fun destination is open Fridays through Sundays. The prices and times are available on the
website, but, if your kids love to swim and play, this is a fun family outing
for everyone.
If you are not traveling
this Spring Break, this fun destination is open with extended hours this week! The prices and times are
available on the website, but, if your kids love to swim and play, this is a
fun family outing for everyone:
·
2 Extreme Water Slides – wind outside the walls of the park for a thrill
and exciting adventure.
·
Rhino’s Rage – a 250 feet body slide.
·
Hippo’s Hollow – a 305 feet body and tube slide.
·
Pygmy’s Pond – for the little squirts!
A safari themed water play area with 3 mini slides, spray guns, and an
85 gallon splash bucket that continuously drenches the entire area.
·
Lino’s Lagoon – a perfect 84 degree pool.
·
On April 8th, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt in the water park
at 10:30
6151 Portage Road
Portage, MI 49002
866-524-7966
The Air Zoo is a great place to take the kids, parents and grandparents for a fun-filled day. From the retired aircraft, to the rides for kids, everyone is sure to have a great time!
Spring Break Camp:
Shoot
For the Stars Camp
Full-Day Camp
$75
March 30, April 4 or April 6
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Limited to 25 kids for each date.
$75
March 30, April 4 or April 6
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Limited to 25 kids for each date.
Campers
will build and launch* their own model rockets while learning about the history
of rockets and space exploration. They'll also have the chance to construct
soda straw and Alka-Seltzer rockets, and explore the Space: Dare to Dream
exhibit. Campers will go on a scavenger hunt around the Air Zoo and have free
time to enjoy its rides and attractions.
This
camp includes a model rocket (with an engine and igniter), instruction, a
juice, a snack, lunch with a beverage, T-shirt and an Ultimate Ace wristband
package for each child. Children who are 8 years old and younger must be
accompanied by a responsible chaperone. Chaperones will receive a complimentary
Co-Pilot wristband package along with a juice, a snack, lunch and a beverage.
Half-Day Camp
$50
March 30, April 4 or April 6
1-4 p.m.
Limited to 25 kids for each date.
$50
March 30, April 4 or April 6
1-4 p.m.
Limited to 25 kids for each date.
Kids
will build and launch* their own model rockets while learning about the history
of rockets and space exploration. They'll also take part in a scavenger hunt
around the Air Zoo and explore the Space: Dare to Dream exhibit.
This
camp includes a model rocket (with an engine and igniter), instruction, a
juice, a snack and an Ultimate Ace wristband package for each child. Children
who are 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a responsible chaperone.
Chaperones will receive a complimentary Co-Pilot wristband package along with a
juice and a snack.
*Weather permitting
Register Now!
To
register or for more information, please contact our Group and Event
Coordinators at 269.350.2848.
Building Blocks
South Haven Center for the Arts
600
Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI
269/637-1041
March
23 – April 29
“This
annual exhibit showcases the artistic talents of area elementary schools.” If you enjoyed the Children’s art exhibit at
the Box Factory in St. Joseph, you and your kids will love this!
South Haven Memorial Library
314 Broadway, South Haven
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Storytime
Join us every Tuesday for a story, crafts & games. Parents are
encouraged to bring their pre-schoolers for an educational & entertaining
time at the library--what a great way to introduce reading to your child!
Sarret Naure Center
2300 Benton Center Road
Benton Harbor, MI
269/927-4832
Fossils of the Michigan Basin
Beginning Wednesday, April 4, 2012, through Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Display of Fossils of the Michigan Basin begins!
Stop in anytime between April 4 and June 27 to see the fossils.
Spring Break Explore
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
For kids 8 and up. Join a naturalist for an exploratory walk on the wild side
of Sarett. Plan to be outside. Bring a sack lunch. $10/member and
$12/non-member. You must call to register.
Spring Animals
Thursday, April 5, 2012
9:30 am – 11:30 pm
Learn about the animals of the spring-frogs, toads, snakes, and birds.
For 5-7 years old. $5/member, $7/non-member. Please call to register.
2099 W. John Beers Road
Stevensville, MI
269/429-9575
Stuffed Animal Pet Show
Monday, April 2nd at 2:00 pm
Monday, April 2nd at 2:00 pm
Children may bring in their favorite stuffed
friends and show them off. Stuffed animals will be judged by a panel on their
skills as children take them through an obstacle course, staging area, and a
skills test. Each exhibitor will receive a certificate and a chance to pose
with a celebrity pet! Registration is
required and begins March 5th. Ages 2-9.
My daughter participated in this last year and had a great time! She even received a certificate of participation for her "puppy"!
Magic with Ronald McDonald
Tuesday, April 3, 2:00 pm
Visit with Ronald McDonald at the Library!
S.A.G.E. School-Age Stories and Crafts
Wednesdays at 4:15 pm
Wednesdays at 4:15 pm
(Program runs weekly for 5 weeks):
Spring Session: March 7th through April 11th.
Ages 6 and up. Younger children able to sit quietly may join us if they are
accompanied by a responsible caregiver over the age of 14.
3889 S. M-139
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/429-5100
Open Gym: Friday 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 –
1:30 pm
Admission: $5
A signed waiver
must be completed prior to children participating.
415 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, MI
49085
269/983-CKID
Spring Break Camps!
Under The Sea Adventures
March 30, April 2 – 6, 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Grab your snorkels and bring your imagination for an undersea adventure! Come with us as we explore the water below. What lies beneath? We’ll have fun exploring the ocean worlds and all that lies within.
Curious Kids –
Discovery Zone
333
E. Broad Street
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
“Grow The Game”
March 30, April 2 – 6, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ages 6 – 14
Working with the Senior PGA Harbor Shore’s team and using the golf course to showcase our junior golfers’ skills with a 3 hole shoot-out at the end of the Sunday rounds of the 73rd Senior PGA Championship. The camp is designed for kids who are beginner golfers and want to learn the basic fundamentals of golf ina friendly, fun, non-competative sports camp environment.
Little Squirt Invites You for a Day of Learning Demonstrations
April 7, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm
Meet Squirt! We are so excited that Little Squirt has found a new home with us here at Curious Kids’. In keeping with our commitment, we are offering our first “Stay Safe”workshop for kids. Fire can happen anytime and anywhere. That is why it is extremely important to teach your kids about fire safety.
Family Fun Night at the Silver Beach Carousel
333
E. Broad Street – Weekly, Thursdays
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Want to create more good
times with your kids? Have we got the place for you! Come to Silver Beach
Carousel every Thursday from 4-8:30 p.m. You’ll build happy memories around a
new theme each week (visit this site or facebook.com/silverbeachcarousel for our
latest plans). Play games. Make-and-take arts and crafts. And ride the carousel
for only $1 (a 50% savings!).
3665
Hollywood Road
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
269/428-YMCA
Family Float – Weekly, Fridays and
Saturdays
Swimming
pool open to families- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the
water.
Friday,
6:30 to 8:00
Saturday,
4:00 to 5:45 pm
Free
for YMCA members, $14 for families
Flick’s Family Film Fest at CelebrationCinema - Benton Harbor
1468
Cinema Way
Benton
Harbor, MI
269/934-7469
“Alvin
and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” G*
“A story centered on the
friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.”
Friday, March 23 through
Thursday, March 29.
“Hop” G*
“E.B., the Easter
Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a
rock 'n' roll band.”
Friday, April 6 through
Thursday, April 12.
Kids 12 and under are
free, and adults are only $4.00!
Check out the website
for the entire list of Flick’s Family Film Fest. There is a different family friendly movie
every week.
*For reviews and
information about movies your kids want to see, including information regarding
violence, adult situations and cursing, please take a look at www.commonsensemedia.org
“Once on this Island”
Lakeshore High School Auditorium,
Stevensville, MI
Friday, April 13, Saturday, April 14,
7:00 pm
Sunday, April 15, 4:00 pm
Admission:
Adults/ $10.00
Students
& Seniors/ $6.00
May
5 – 12, 2012
74
West 8th Street
Holland,
MI 49423
800/822-2770
The annual celebration of Dutch heritage and culture is a
multi-generational event that has something for everyone. Three amazing
parades, traditional Dutch Dance performances, concerts, theatre, Dutch
attractions, Dutch food, children’s events, Tulip City Tours and so much more!
“Blossomtime
goes wild… for animals!”
Saturday
May 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Downtown
St. Joseph through Downtown Benton Harbor
Mendel Center Performances
American Family Theatre’s Cinderella
Saturday,
May 12, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Ticket
Prices
Zone
A: $16
Zone
B: $11
Through the magic of live musical theater, all the Cinderella
storybook characters come to life with excitement, fantasy, and song.
Experience the wicked stepmother and stepsisters and their plots to keep
Cinderella from meeting her prince. Celebrate the moment when the prince places
the glass slipper on Cinderella’s foot. The spirit of this fantasy is
contagious.
Saturday,
May 12, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Admission:
$8
Dress up your little “princess” in her favorite ball gown for an
afternoon she’ll never forget. Party includes luncheon and crafts to make and
take for your royal highness.
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
May 26, 2012
May 26, 2012
St. John United Church of Christ
200 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI
(269) 469-2706
This annual Arts and Crafts Show promises something for
everyone. More than 45 artists and crafters will sell their unique handcrafted
items from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 200 W.
Buffalo, New Buffalo. Booths are indoors and outdoors. Snacks and lunch items
available. Free admission.
St. Mary of the Lake Festival
May 24 - May 28, 2012
May 24 - May 28, 2012
This Festival is the official start to summer activities
in New Buffalo and annual fundraiser for St Mary of the Lake School. Food,
rides, games, silent auction, and live music -- fun for the entire family.
Flick’s Family Film Fest at Celebration
Cinema
1468
Cinema Way
Benton
Harbor, MI
269/934-7469
“Spy Kids 4: All the
Time in the World” PG*
A retired spy is
called back into action, and to bond with her new step-children, she invites
them along for the adventure to stop the evil Timekeeper from taking over the
world.
Friday, April 13 –
Thursday, April 19
Kids 12 and under are
free, and adults are only $4.00
Check out the website
for the entire list of Flick’s Family Film Fest. There is a different family friendly movie
every week.
*For reviews and
information about movies your kids want to see, including information regarding
violence, adult situations and cursing, please take a look at www.commonsensemedia.org
Sign
up now for Summer Camps:
SUMMER
DAY CAMP ADVENTURES
FOR
AGES 7-12
FISHING
CAMP, AGES 8 AND UP
9:00
A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Hooked On Fishing—June 25-28, Ages: 8 and Up, Cost: $145.00
members, $165.00 non-members.
Dig It!—July 9-13, Ages: 6-12, Cost: $145.00
members, $165.00 non-members.
Girls of America—July 16- 19, A ges: 6 -12, C ost: $ 150.00 members,
$170.00 non-members (Overnight on July 19).
Intro To Cooking—July 23-27, Ages: 7-12, Cost: $145.00
members, $165.00 non-members.
Destination…Water—July
30-Aug. 3, Ages: 7-12, Cost: $145.00 members, $165.00 non-members.
CURIOSITY CAMPS FOR AGES 4-6
MONDAY-THURSDAY, 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
A
Curiously Creative Camp!—June
25-28, Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
Pirates,
Pirates, PIRATES!—July 9-12,
Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
Dino-riffic
Dinosaurs—July 16-19, Ages:
4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
Around
The World In The Magic Tree House—July
23-26, Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
All
Aboard—July 30-Aug. 2, Ages: 4-6,
Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
YMCA Benton Harbor/St. Joseph
We
are the masters of kid stuff during Spring Break! From April 2-6, the Y has it
all.
· Spring Break
Holiday Camp is a great way to keep your K-5th grade kids active all day! Held
from 7 am to 6 pm, drop-off and pick-up is at your convenience. Camp runs April
2-6 and is only $36 per day or $150 for five days
·
Gymnastics Camp will keep 4-12 year
olds moving using the balance beam, uneven bars, vault, floor routines and
more! Held April 2-6 from 9 am to noon, camp is $55 for Y members and $75 for
the community.
·
SuperSitters Clinic is a terrific
way for 11-15 years olds to learn responsible babysitting! Includes emergency
care and first aid, child development stages, games to play with children,
parent relations and water safety training! Held April 3-5 from 10 am to 2 pm,
the clinic is only $48 for Y members and $60 for the community; fees include a
first aid kit and Y sport sack.
