Spring Break Camps & Activities In and Around Shelton

Written by WENDY ANN MITCHELL (Patch Staff)

SHELTON, CT-- If you're looking for fun, educational activities for your child to participate in this spring, Shelton and nearby towns have plenty to offer. Below is a list of spring break camps and activities in the area.

Shelton

The Giggling Pig Spring Break Camp

• Monday, April 11 - Thursday, April 14, Half Day Camp from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. is $130 per week. A single half day is $35 per day. Drop off starts at 8:45 a.m. each day. Campers will create something fun and exciting from canvas painting to paper mache creations. RSVP online here.

Bethel:

Spring Break Hours at Sky Zone:

• Open Jump, Dodgeball, Foam Zone, Sky Slam and Main Court jumping. Passes and coupons will not be accepted during Spring Break week. Sky Zone is located at 13 Francis J. Clarke Circle, Bethel.

Bethel Parks & Rec Spring Break Preschool Camp

• Spring Break Preschool Camp: A daily camp program for children ages 3 - Kindergarten. (3 year olds must be 3 by May 30, 2016) Children will be separated by age the first day of camp. Activities will include arts and crafts, games and various activities. Please bring a lunch & snack daily. Camp will be held at the Municipal Center. Children must be potty trained. Day: Mon. – Fri. Dates: 4/18 - 4/22 Time: 9:00 –1:30 p.m. Fee: $125.00 Place: Municipal Center GP Room Instructor: Sharon DiBuono.

Brookfield:

Regional YMCA April Vacation Camp:

• Ages 6 - 12, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Greenknoll YMCA, 2 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield,(203) 775- 4444.http://www.regionalymca.org/

Danbury:

Spring Break Camp at The Sports Dome:

• Ages 4-12: Players will work on skills and technique in soccer, kickball, dodgeball, wiffle ball, volleyball, flag football, and more. This camp is for ages 4-12 at the Danbury Sports Dome, 25 Shelter Rock Lane, Danbury. Half day cost is $150 and full day cost is $250. Register online here.
• All ages: Open Play Day FUN ZONE with large inflatables, multi-sport field games and an obstacle course. Drop in between 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. during spring break week. Parents must accompany children. Lunch available for purchase. Open play is $10 per child.

Spring Break at Gymnastics Spectrum:

• 3 hours of FUN includes sport games and other fun gym activities, traverse wall climbing, playtime on four inflatables, pizza and a drink. Ages: 3 (out of diapers) through 12 years old. Gymnastics Spectrum is located at 69 Kenosia Ave, Danbury. Members are $30 for 1st child, $25 for siblings.Non-Members: $35 for 1st child, $30 for siblings.

Litchfield

White Memorial Conservation Center "Sense-sational" Spring Break Camp:

• April 19-22, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for grades 1 through 3, and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for grades 4 through 6. Kids meet live animals, make crafts, hike in the woods and learn about natures, critters and creatures that surround them. Snacks and drinks served. Members: $20 per child per session or $70 per child for the week. Non-members: $30 or $110. Registration required: 860-567-0857 andwhitememorialcc.org. 80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield.

New Milford

Children's Movement Center:

• Super Spring Break Camp: April 18 - 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with extended care available from 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Indoor play, outdoor play, entertainment, ball pit with its own cleaning system, bounce houses and giant climbing maze, 65 foot zip line, inflatable obstacle course and the rock wall. The Children’s Movement Center is located at 17 Pickett District Road, New Milford. (860) 799-6602

Newtown:

Spring Break at EverWonder Children's Museum

• Check out Flight Zone, Young Explorers Zone, the Nature Center room, Build a City room, Light, Sound and Shapes room and more. Children can also explore fingerprints and create origami in the Art Labs. The EverWonder Experience is located at 31 Pecks Lane Newtown. Cost is $7 per child or adult. Under age one is free.

Redding:

• Drop-in Spa and Craft Activities at Sparklicious: Spring Break Specials: Hair cuts: $15 +tax. Manicure & Make-your-own lip gloss: $12 +tax. Paint a ceramic item, make hand-made soap or a candle and get a free pop craft such as lip gloss, lotion or 2-scoop sundae scrub. Sparklicious is located at 28 Main Street, Redding. Call 203-587-1329 for more info.

Ridgefield:

Ridgefield Skate Park

• Spring Break Ramp Camp (all ages) Skateboarding: Learn to skate or improve skills. Campers will receive individualized and group instruction in skateboarding or inline skating (weather permitting). April 18 – April 22, Monday – Friday 9:00-12:00 pm, $163 members, $193 non-members (5 days). 60 Prospect Street / Shed: 203.431.2342 / Office: 203.431.2368 /skatepark@ridgefieldct.org. Download Participation/Agreement Waiver. Download Skate Park Registration

Steve DeMasco's Shaolin Studios Spring Break Camp:

• Learn the ancient art of Kung Fu, play Capture the Flag, create origami, battle Darth Vader on Star Wars Day with foam light sabers and battle zombies like in the popular game Minecraft. Miss Broderick will be telling some ancient Chinese legends. Ages 4-10. Steve DeMasco's Shaolin Studios is located at 15 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. Call to register: (203) 431-5776. Cost is $35 per day. Siblings are 50% off. Anyone who goes to the camp and is not a student will get a pass for a FREE lesson at our studio.

Art at the Aldrich:

• Creative, hands-on activities spring break week at The Aldrich. Visit the Education Center, explore drawing, experiment with ballpoint pen, create three-dimensional drawings with string and paper, or create with the items in the Materials Bar. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is located at 258 Main Street in Ridgefield. Free for members and for children 18 and under. Adults: $10, Seniors: $5, College Students: $5. For more information, please contact Michelle Friedman, mfriedman@aldrichart.org or 203.438.4519.

Wilton:

Spring Break Adventurers at Woodcock Nature Center:

• Hands-on activities, animal presentations, hikes and crafts including swamp study, birds and their nests and vernal pools. Camps are for ages 3-4 and 5-7 years old. Woodcock Nature Center is located at 56 Deer Run Road Wilton. Call 203-762-7280 to register. Cost is $35 per day for members, $40 per day for non-members.

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