VIDEO: 35 Kids Vacation in School

Almost three dozen children between the ages of 7-12 are spending the February school vacation week in school taking advantage of programs offered by the Barrington Recreation Department.

"We tried to set a limit at 30 but there was such a strong demand," said Claudia Ratier, recreation department assistant. "We're still getting calls."

The programs run through Friday, Feb. 24, at the Barrington Middle School. The activities are geared for two age groups: 7-9 and 10-12.

There are board games, crafts, kickball, basketball, floor hockey, dodge ball, Capture the Flag and -- new this year -- jazz dance by Rosemary’s Dance Studio every morning.

The week ends on Friday with a morning bowling party and an afternoon movie, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

See the video to get a taste of the Recreation Department programs.