March Break gives kids and parents alike a chance to explore the activities and events in their local community. If you're looking for ways to entertain your kids this March break there's plenty going on in Barrie and the surrounding area. From free events to March break camps there's something for every budget and every interest!
Check out my list of fun and exciting activities in Barrie this March break:
March Break Camps
MacLaren Art Centre The MacLaren Art Centre is offering morning and afternoon half-day March Break Camp programs; Kinder Artist Camp (3-5 yrs), Create your own Comics (9-14 yrs) or March Break Camp (6-10 yrs). These camps offer instruction in a variety of activities including painting, drawing, print making and sculpture. Visit MacLaren's website for more information http://www.maclarenart.com/.
Simcoe County Museum Go around the world in 5 days with the Simcoe County Museums March break camp. The camp is run for children ages 6-12 and is open from 10 AM to 4 PM with babysitting available. Visit Egypt, England, Mexico, Ireland and the great nation of Canada in this 5 day March break camp. Visit http://museum.simcoe.ca/ for more details.
Talk is Free Theatre The Talk is Free Theatre camp runs Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM with pre and post care available. It combines theatre exercises and games in a packed day of activities; the camp teaches improvisation, character building, scene study, make up, costumes and set design and every session ends with a final production for family and friends. Visit http://www.tift.ca/ for more information.
Central Baseball Academy March Break Baseball Camp The camp runs daily from 9 AM to 3 PM. Qualified instructors will teach participants the fundamentals of Baseball including: hitting, fielding, throwing catching, base running and more!. Visit http://www.centralbaseballacademy.ca/ for information on prices and signing up.
Alpha Camp and Retreat For children with ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral needs and ASD. The camp focuses on life and social skills for youth and young adults. Join them for a week of fun and excitement! They will be having fun with food and exploring the outdoors. Visit http://www.alphacampandretreat.com/ for more information.
Bulldog Interactive Fitness Bulldog interactive fitness, located on King Street, is an interactive fitness facility designed especially for youth ages 3 to teen. Self-esteem and well being is the main focus here. The March break camp runs Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM with additional time available. Both daily and weekly registrations are accepted. Visit http://www.bulldoginteractivefitness.com/ for registration details and more information
Free Activities!
Centre Court @ the Kozlov Centre The Kozlov Centre has a fantastic line up of free shows and activities scheduled for March Break. Face painting and an interactive show with "Daisy" the Clown, a Wye Marsh Birds of Prey show, Theatre by the Bay, the Miller School of Irish Dance and Naked Mole Rat Productions array of live animals and reptiles! Visit http://www.thekozlovcentre.com/ for more information.
Naked Mole Rat Productions Naked Mole Rate Productions will be at Centre Court in the Kozlov Centre on Friday March 18th from 11 AM to 4 PM. They will be showcasing all kinds of new and different animals and reptiles, including snakes, lizards, tarantulas, scorpions, bugs and a crocodilian! For more information visit http://www.zootours.ca
The Arts - Barrie style!
Creative Cafe Barrie's paint your own pottery studio, located on Commerce Park Drive. The Creative Café is fun and creative place where you are the artist! It's an excellent place to express your inner-artist by creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Visit http://www.creativecafe.ca/ for more information on hours of operation and pricing.
Get Active
Vertical Zone Trampoline Centre Barrie's newest Trampoline Centre, located on Bayview Drive is open for public jumping, classes and parties. Get active and visit www.verticalzonetrampolinecentre.ca
Horseshoe Resort Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and Ontario's only winter zip flyer! Open all March Break long for you and your kids to enjoy. Visit http://horseshoeresort.com/ for more information.
Snow Valley Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more at Snow Valley Ski Resort. Check out their "Discover Skiing/Snowboarding" deal on Sunday March 13th or Sunday March 20th, $20 for Skiing and $30 for snowboarding. Visit http://www.skisnowvalley.com/ for more information.
Surrounding Areas
Blue Mountain Visit Blue Mountain for lots of March break fun! Besides the usual skiing, snowboarding and tubing there are some free activities are offered in the village as well. Skating, Horse-drawn carriage rides, snowshoe tours, live music and movies! Or dream of summer with a visit to Plunge! the indoor aquatic Centre. Visit http://www.villageatblue.com/ for more information.
March Break Fun at Woodbine Centre and Fantasy Fair Saturday March 12th to Sunday March 20th, GTA Midways presents an outdoor fair, with rides both inside and outside! Activities include a Mad Science and Interactive Fun Station, CBC kids zone, variety entertainers, Reptile Bob and many more! Visit http://www.fantasyfair.ca
I hope that you find this information useful and that you're able to have a fantastic March break in Barrie this year! Please pass this information along to any friends or family who might find it useful and as always feel free to contact me with any questions about the Barrie real estate market.
Sincerely,
Peggy Hill
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