If you have school-aged children and are looking for a way to occupy them for a day or more during the March break, you have several options available. Be sure to register early (Youth Centre registration ends March 1):
Monday, March 10
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Trip to Fort Rose sugar bush, including wagon rides and a pancake brunch. Dress warmly. Post-trip games and crafts at the centre for the afternoon. Cost: $35. Ages 5 to 13.
Tuesday, March 11
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
Morrison Dam
Winter Wonderland: Plants and animals and how they survive the winter. Snowshoeing, hiking, nature crafts and eco-games. Bring “litterless” lunch, snacks and water bottle. Dress for the weather. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. To register, contact Denise Biega at 519-235-2610, extension 255.
Cost: $35 for one day, $65 for two days, or $95 for three days. Ages 5 to 10.
Wednesday, March 12
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Trip to Spikes in London for rock climbing and indoor beach volleyball. Pizza and drink lunch included. Games and crafts to be enjoyed back at the centre for the afternoon. Bring your winter wear for outside fun!
Cost: $35. Ages 5 to 13.
Wednesday, March 12
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
Morrison Dam
“Snow” Much Fun: Winter activities and learning about snow. Snowshoeing, hiking, nature crafts and eco-games. Bring “litterless” lunch, snacks and water bottle. Dress for the weather. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. To register, contact Denise Biega at 519-235-2610, extension 255.
Cost: $35 for one day, $65 for two days, or $95 for three days. Ages 5 to 10.
Thursday, March 13
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
Morrison Dam
Winter Survivors: Animals and how they survive the winter. Animal tracking, snowshoeing, hiking, nature crafts and eco-games. Bring “litterless” lunch, snacks and water bottle. Dress for the weather. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. To register, contact Denise Biega at 519-235-2610, extension 255.
Cost: $35 for one day, $65 for two days, or $95 for three days. Ages 5 to 10.
Friday, March 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Sledding fun at the Pinery with hot chocolate and s’mores. No Snow? No Problem! We’ll go bowling instead! Hot dog and drink lunch provided.
Cost: $35. Ages 5 to 13.