We decided to stay close to home (for the most part) during Spring Break this year. Thank goodness we have incredible libraries, parks departments, and local businesses that provide EXCELLENT programming to keep the kiddos busy, and that work well with my schedule. Check out these TEN opportunities, and be aware that registration (if required) might be full:
Library Events
- March 23, 5pm: Garden Time: Kindness Rocks at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. Celebrate Garden Week at PGTPL! Create kindness rocks to leave for someone else to find! For school agers and tweens.
- March 24, 1pm: LEGO Mania! at Brownsburg Public Library. It's LEGOs and Duplos and all kinds of creative building with your friends. Heck, you can even invite your brothers and sisters! It's LEGO fun for the whole family! No registration is required, just drop in to the School Age Room and build some cool LEGO creations with your friends. Try one of our challenges or just make your own work of art. We'll even slide open the wall so we can spread out a bit, too. There'll be lots of room for everyone!
- March 23 and 30, 5:30pm: Family Board Game Night at Avon Public Library. Drop in to our weekly (Thursday) board game night! Beginners and board game enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. You may bring your own games or play with the ones provided. The program will be held downstairs in Meeting Room A.
- March 28, 10am and 1pm, and March 29, 10am: Preschool Storytime: On the Farm at Brownsburg Public Library (REGISTRATION REQUIRED). Activities such as stories, songs and crafts have been planned. Please choose ONE (1) class and register each child separately, to help ensure accurate program totals. For ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten.
- March 30, 5pm: Sink or Sail at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. Test your engineering and building skills! Create your own sailing boat and see how many coins it can carry! For school agers and tweens.
Parks Departments
- March 20-24, and 27-31, full-day: Spring Break Camps through Washington Township Parks and Recreation (REGISTRATION REQUIRED). Week 1 theme is Carnival Mania with classic carnival games, yummy carnival snacks, and special balloon artistry. Week 2 theme is Springtime on the Farm, with farm-themed games, making fun animal crafts, and a visit from friendly farm animals.
- March 27-March 31, full-day: Spring Break Camp at the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation Center in Plainfield (REGISTRATION REQUIRED; call 317-839-7665). Spots are still open (as of 3/7/23) for residents ($150-170/child) and non-residents ($190/child).
Other Great Options
- March 20-23 and 27-31, 7:30am-3pm: Daily Spring Break Camp at Hoosier Warriors Gym in Avon (REGISTRATION REQUIRED). Kids will participate in activities that engage their brain, muscles, and keep them busy. We provide the kids with a snack. Parents provide a lunch and water bottle to stay hydrated! $45/child/day.
- March 28-29, 1-4pm: STEM workshops through Hendricks County 4-H (membership is not required, but REGISTRATION is). Join us for two afternoon sessions of exploring STEM through hands-on stations! Activities include 3D printing, coding, robotics, circuits, construction sets, and much more!
- March 30-31, 9am-Noon OR 1-4pm: Chef University through Hendricks County 4-H (membership is not required, but REGISTRATION is). Learn about measuring, kitchen safety, and more! There will be a Chopped-style contest ta the end of the workshop! For students in 3rd-5th grades, $45/chef.
