Newtown Area Spring Break Camps & Activities: Something for Everyone!

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

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.

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.

Newtown Parks & Rec - Click here to register

SPRING BREAK SOCCER CAMP: Challenger Sports British Soccer is the most popular soccer camp in North America and now we can offer camps throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring months. Each day is based around a different soccer topic as our coaches build up each player’s skills in a fun and relaxed environment that encourages development. Stay active during the holidays and join us for an action packed break from school! You will be placed in your age group.

• ACTIVITY:309508 A Mondays - Fridays, April 11 to April 159:00 am - 12:00 pm
• AGE: 5 - 14.99 FEE: $135
• 309508 B Mondays - Fridays, April 11 to April 159:00 am - 3:00 pm
• AGE: 6 - 14.99 FEE: $175
• LOCATION: Dickinson Memorial Town Park, 50 Elm Drive
• INSTRUCTOR: Challenger Soccer

MS BASEBALL ACADEMY: This program is designed specifically for the Middle School aged baseball player to develop the skills necessary to perform at the next level. Players will learn hitting, fielding and base running fundamentals from Newtown High School baseball coaches and area high school/college coaches. Players will also receive position specific work and instruction, along with learning the importance of confidence in baseball. Our youth baseball academy offers comprehensive baseball instruction of all aspects of the game and believes in an “Always Active” approach. We include various types of instruction and learning experiences for your child, always keeping our player to coach ratio at a maximum of 6 players for every instructor. Players will receive an intense workout and will learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing and base running. Players will develop a positive mental attitude; learning self-confidence, work ethic and discipline.

• ACTIVITY:309616 A Mondays - Fridays, April 11 to April 159:00 - 11:00 am
• AGE: 12 - 14.99
• FEE: $205
• LOCATION: Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road
• INSTRUCTOR: Matt Memoli

PLAYTIME ADVENTURE: Created by experts in child development, Playtime Adventure combines physical learning with fun and imagination. Your child accompanies Team Adventure to complete action tasks in Adventure land! The excitement doesn’t stop there! Using our unique Playtime Adventure Activity Storybook, you can continue your child’s development at home, re-enacting all their favorite adventures over and over again! Includes activity storybook and T-Shirt.*Another class will be added at 5:50pm if the class becomes full.

• ACTIVITY:309806 A Wednesdays, April 20 to June 8 (No class April 20)4:30 - 5:15 pm
• AGE: 3 - 6.99 FEE: $125
• LOCATION: Dickinson Memorial Town Park, 50 Elm Drive
• INSTRUCTOR: UK Soccer
• TOTAL SPORTS SQUIRTSParticipants have the opportunity to experience Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, T-Ball, Floor Hockey and Flag Football. All sports are taught in a safe, structured and fun learning environment.
• ACTIVITY:309702 A Saturdays, April 16 to June 11 (No class May 28)3:00 - 4:00 pm
• AGE: 3 - 5 FEE: $150
• LOCATION: Dickinson Memorial Town Park, 50 Elm Drive
• INSTRUCTOR: US Sports

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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