Spring Break is around the corner and there are lots of programs available for school-aged children that will be out of school for the week.

Here are some of the programs available:

March Break Day Camp at the Museum with the Museum Educator

March 8 – 12th, 9am to 4pm, $125 per week or $30 per day. Register for one day or the whole week.

March Break day camp at the Museum with the Museum’s Educator covers a whole week jam-packed with activities to explore around town along with a ‘home base’ at the Museum for crafts, games and exploration.
Pre and post care is available (additional cost) from 8:30 am – 5 pm. Space is limited.

Kamloops Museum and Archives – 250.828.3576

To Register: 250.828.3500 #143182

XPlore Sportz

March 8th to 12th, 8:30am to 4:30pm, $150 for first child, $130 for second child of the same family

Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.  Participants get to spend the days learning untraditional sports that are lead my high level coaches.  We invite guest speakers in to share their skills and experiences with out campers.  These guests often include Olympians, the Kamloops Blazers, Olympic hopefuls, high level coaches, and other sport experts.  With an emphasis on Olympic values, our campers have fun and learn about the importance of sport and physical activity.  The camp will be held at Lloyd George Elementary.

To Register: 250.828.3500 #146682

Western Canada Theatre’s Stage One Theatre School 2010

March 8th – 12th, Ages 8 – 18

The Henry Vandenberghe Memorial Fund is available to students in financial need with a strong interest in the arts.

Call 250.372.3216 for more information

Spring Art Camp at the Kamloops Art Gallery

March 8th to 12th

Ages 4 – 6, 10am to 12pm, $63

Ages 7 – 12, 1pm to 3:30pm, $125

Extended care available

Call 250.377-2400 for more information

Cliffside Climbing Gym

Leaping Lizards Ages 6 – 12

March 8th to 10th, 9am to 12pm, $65

March 11th to 13th, 9am to 12pm, $65

Call 250.372.0645 for more information

Spring Break at the Kamloops Wildlife Park

March 8-12, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily

This camp will focus on the Arctic.  Camps are for kids age 6-12.

  • Monday March 8 – Arctic and Magnetic Poles
  • Tuesday March 9 – All about Snow
  • Wednesday March 10 – Animal Adaptations
  • Thursday March 11 – Human Adaptations
  • Friday March 12 – Global Warming and Why We Must Care

Call 250.573.3242 ext. 228 for more information.

Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre

March 8th to March 12th, from 8:30am – 3pm, $35/day, discounts for the whole week and for online registration.

Rockstars: 5 – 6 years, Rockstars will play outdoor games (weather permitting); please remember your outdoor shoes.

Gymstars: 7 – 13 years, Gymstars will swim every afternoon; please remember your swim suit and towel.

Please bring two snacks and a lunch (nut free please).

Call250.374.6424 for more information and to Pre-Register (required)

If you know of another program that I have missed please, contact me and I will add it.  Thanks!

Also, keep your eyes peeled… on March 4th there will be a post dedicated to some great Spring Break activities for you and your family!

Drop in at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre

March 8th to 12th from 1 – 4pm, cost: regular pool admission.

Ocean Pacific invites children ages 7 and up (and sized right for the equipment) to drop in and try out SCUBA, Snorkel, and Kayak!  There will be fun games and prizes, as well.

Mon – Fri Laps and Leisure 6:00am to 11:00pm

Mon – Fri Deep End/Waterslide 1:00 – 4:00pm and 6:30 – 9:00pm

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