March Break 2019 in Norfolk County
March Break can be a magical time of long awaited sunny vacations, ski trips and family time… but it can also be a stressful time for working parents that either don’t have the time off, or the money for a big trip. We’re hoping to help lighten the load a little by putting together a bunch of local options (to either enjoy as a family or for childcare) here in one spot!
Art With Heart Studio
FULL WEEK REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Go on a magically creative journey with us this March Break as we explore Art Throughout the Ages!
Registration for our 2019 March Break Camp at Art with Heart Studio in Port Dover (518 Main Street location) is officially OPEN! Our camp theme focuses on Art History once again and will include crafts and projects inspired by works of famous artists who came before us. And of course, it’s Art with Heart so there will be plenty of artsy mess making and silly fun sprinkled throughout each and every day!
We welcome ages 5 and up to register for this 9am – 3pm day camp and spaces are limited. The program is $200 plus tax early bird pricing for a week-long registration (if you register before February 11th), or $45 plus tax per day (drop-in registration will open on February 12th) To register, please click HERE! Pre-payment is required to reserve your spot in the program.
Lighthouse Theatre
Port Dover’s Lighthouse Theatre offers 2 interactive kids shows… for tickets you can click HERE to go straight to their website!
The Queen has always been “the fairest in the land.” Her magic mirror tells her so! But when the Queen hears that Snow White has surpassed her, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get rid of her… forever! Snow White escapes into the Deep Dark Woods, where she meets Seven Dwarves with big hearts and short tempers who will help her find her “happily ever after.” DuffleBag Theatre’s engaging, imaginative take on the classic fairy tale will have the whole family howling with laughter — and maybe even joining in the zany fun on stage!
DuffleBag is a March Break tradition at Lighthouse that fills the theatre year after year. So don’t be Bashful, get your tickets today! Tickets are $10 each or four for $32 (discount applied at checkout).
Wendy Darling is sad to learn that she’s getting too old to stay in the nursery any longer. But when Peter Pan offers to fly her to Neverland, where she can stay young forever, Wendy is catapulted into an adventure filled with magic pixies, charming pirates, and talking trees! As Peter Pan battles his arch-nemesis Captain Hook in DuffleBag Theatre’s wacky adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, even grown-ups will feel like kids again! Be ready to laugh out loud, cheer for our heroes and boo the villains — and maybe even put on a costume and join in the zany fun on stage!
DuffleBag is a March Break tradition at Lighthouse that fills the theatre year after year. Get your tickets to Peter Pan before they fly away! Tickets are $10 each or four for $32 (discount applied at checkout).
Nature’s Calling Environmental Education
Our mission is to connect youth and families with nature and the outdoors, to raise awareness and appreciation for our natural world, and to foster a strong environmental ethic through community-based education and engagement.
Nature's Calling Environmental Education is dedicated to addressing and correcting 'nature deficit disorder' - a term developed by Richard Louv, and addressed in his seminal book, Last Child in the Woods, used to describe the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation. We strongly believe that environmental education and direct connections with nature will cultivate an understanding and awareness in youth that is vital for healthy children and, ultimately, a healthy world.
Located in the heart of Carolinian Canada, we live in a region that boasts the highest diversity of plants and animals in the country, a vast array of habitats and natural areas, nature trails and outdoor activities, and a community with a strong environmental ethic.
Camp suits ages 4-10, fees are $35.00 / day / participant (or $30/child for 2+ children in a family unit); $20/ half day camp. Camp runs from 9-4.
MARCH BREAK CAMPS:
MONDAY March 11th – Survival in the Wild
TUESDAY March 12th – Terrific Trees
WEDNESDAY March 13th – Nature’s Palette
THURSDAY March 14th – Amazing Animals
FRIDAY March 15th – Habitat Detectives
You can download the Registration form HERE!
Michelle Snively-Jefferies Art
Art classes just for Teens! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (no Wednesday) join Michelle from 10 am - noon for Art Journaling, Sketching, Abstract and a final class TBD by YOU, the participant! It includes all materials necessary and you can register HERE for $145. If you would like to get in touch with Michelle, visit her Facebook page!
Circle of Friends Pottery
Circle of Friends pottery is a creative learning studio for BEGINNER potters of all ages. They host weekly classes for adults and students, special event celebrations and open studio days. Students will learn to throw on a potters wheel and so much more. It’s hands-on fun with a spin!! March Break classes are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Classes are 2 hours with a choice of 930-1130 am, 1230-230 pm or 3-5 pm. 6 potters per class and fees are $30/class or $75 for all three days. All ages are welcome! For more info call or text LauraLee 519-410-0198. You can also visit the Facebook page HERE…
Norfolk County Programs
Swimming, skating and camp(ing) oh my! Visit the County’s website HERE to sign your kids up for any of the programs being offered including both the Home Alone and Babysitting courses. You can also find the schedules for the rest of the “winter” for events for people of all ages and interests! I must throw out there that I’m proud of our Simcoe & District Real Estate Board for sponsoring 3 swims over the break to give you a $ break ;)
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum
Registration opens January 22, 2019!
Experience a fun-filled March Break at WHAM with a week of arts, crafts, drama games, experiments and more. Campers will participate in a variety of hands-on learning opportunities – including helping to plant WHAM’s magical beans in our vegetable garden!
Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children 5 to 11 years of age at a fee of $27.50 per day. WHAM also offers Extended Camp Care from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for an additional $5.00 per day, per child.
Camp days follow a school-based structure with two nutrition breaks.
Pre-registration is required, you can get more info HERE…
Norfolk Wildlife Festival & Adventure Show
Kick off March Break!
Saturday March 9th 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday March 10, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The AUD – Norfolk County Fairgrounds
$10 – Kids 4 and Under FREE!
FREE Parking
Entertaining Shows
The Keepers – Wildlife Educators
Images Puppet Productions – The Honey Bee Show
Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue
Canadian Raptor Conservancy
*PLUS*
FREE 24’Climbing Wall
Scavenger Hunt
Pony Rides
Make your OWN SLIME!
Interactive Displays
Little Gardeners Planting
Kids Casting
Are you a Poop Detective?
Duck Slide
Face Painting
4-H animals and activities
Lets Talk Science
MasoniCh.I.P onsite Child I.D Kits
Walking Dinosaurs
Search for Animal Tracks
Camp style food and refreshments!
I’ve taken the girls to this event for years, they love it! So much to do but pack your patience, it’s busy. On the plus side, weather doesn’t matter at all and everyone else’s kid is a bit nuts in there too. You can pre buy your tickets this year which is amazing! Click HERE to get ‘er done!
Lupton Street Music Studio
Have you been to Lupton Street Music Studio? They offer a variety of private and group lessons in piano, vocal, guitar, ukulele, theory, and much more. Their unique Performance Program offers private lessons in combination with group classes to provide students with the essential social connections in music. Students have the opportunity to team up with other players to perform duets, trios and many more exciting ensembles !
And this March break they are offering Cartooning, clay bead making, a Dr. Seuss workshop and sculpting - what a great way to introduce your kids to different art forms!
Visit their website HERE to sign up!
Lucas Wilson the Illusionist *Special Mention*
Lucas won’t be with us in Norfolk but we forgive him because he’s going to be doing wonderful things in Brantford at the Sanderson Centre with March Break Magic 2019!
Direct from the pages of Guinness World Records and your TV, join The Illusionist Lucas Wilson and Kelly Defilla as they bring a NEW family fun magic show to The Sanderson Centre in Brantford this March Break! You can buy tickets through Lucas’ website HERE…
Canada’s ONLY FOUR TIME Guinness World Record holding illusionist will be at The Sanderson Centre on Monday, March 11 at 2PM & 7PM. Lucas will bring along his favourite illusions for this Special March Break Magic!
The show is in support of Help A Child Smile, an organization focused on children with cancer treated at the Children's Hospital at Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation by providing opportunities for them and their families to smile and have fun. Tickets are just $15 and you can sponsor a seat for a child with cancer by emailing Events@helpachildsmile.com.
You’ve seen them on the TODAY Show, Dragons’ Den, Canada’s Got Talent and in the Guinness Book of World Records, now see them LIVE! Come join the March Break Magic suitable for the whole family.
Simcoe Strand Theatre
Hopefully the new animated movie release just prior to March Break continues… The Strand runs extra matinees that week so if you’re not looking to venture to far out of town you can spend less for the same movie! Remember to bring cash, they don’t have debit (they do have a bank machine on site though)! Click HERE to find their schedules for movies and times.
White Horse Bowling
I take the girls here for some low stress fun, it’s ok to be loud ;) We get the gutter guards set up to keep mom from crying when she loses to our 6 year old and away we go! There are drinks and snacks and an arcade so be prepared for that extra spending. It’s not cheap but it is fun and one game of bowling is enough for us. The older ones like to play pool after and air hockey for the little ones. You can visit their Facebook page HERE for details.
We hope this post has helped you plan to keep your sanity during March Break! With 4 kids of our own, we may see you out and about in Norfolk, be sure to say hi :)
