Breaking the Spring Break rules
That week is coming. You know what I’m talking about, parents, “the week the kids went” and leave school, only to ask the eternal question “what is there to do?”. The better question is, how do we fit it all into one week?
If you’re looking for pre-planned days for the kids, I really like what the Boys and Girls clubs offer. You’ll find them all over, from Duncan to Lantzville, and they have week-long programs or you can pick and choose days over Spring Break. The kids go on great outings including hikes and tours, do artwork and games at the club facilities, and all with excellent supervision.
Local parks and rec departments also offer Spring Break camps by the day or the week. Among the many offerings I’ve seen in the program guides, some of the more intriguing include the 3D animation camp and the diving camp in Nanaimo. Up in Parksville, the rec department has a week-long Junior golf camp for 7 to 13 year olds, while the 11-15 year olds can enjoy a rock-climbing camp.
The 23rd Annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival offers the possibility of nice family getaway to the west coast of the Island. Running from March 14-22 in Tofino, Ucluelet, and Pacific Rim National Park, you can not only spot some migrating grey whales, but take in great music – the Juno-nominated Kerplunks will be there! – great food, storytelling, demonstrations, and much more!
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of Spring Break, you can see The Great Green Adventure show at Nanaimo North Town Centre. Safari Jeff and Shannon will be bringing their message of conservation and a whole host of snakes, turtles, alligators and lots of other reptiles. There are two shows daily, and it’s all free.
I’m also looking forward to us getting out in the fresh air more during Spring Break, so fingers crossed that we keep these mild temperatures. Grace keeps reminding me that it shouldn’t snow again until April (remember last year?).
