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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Spring Break Camp and Polar Babies
We've made it easy for you to entertain the kids this week
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each Wednesday, we'll give you the info on the five or more best family activities and events for the week. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. If you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you.
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Where/When: / Friday, March 25 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: A morning dedicated to music for 2-year-olds as teachers will lead kids and parents in sing-a-longs.
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Pricing: Free
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP
Where/When: / Today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: It’s time to get serious about college with this workshop designed to help students and parents gain an edge in the college admissions process by telling them what colleges expect from them to be accepted. Ages 14 and older.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: / Monday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: The first of a five-day camp begins with a trip to the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo. The rest of the week will feature tie-dyeing, swimming, gym time, candy making and a mystery game. Check the JCC website for all the activities.
Pricing: Pricing each day is different.
Where/When: North Chagrin Nature Center, Mayfield Village / Saturday, March 26 from 2 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Staff will present more than 40 different live amphibians, puppet show, crafts and activities a movie and walks through the nature center.
Pricing: Free (EarthWords Nature Shop will be selling snacks, beverages and amphibian souvenirs from 2 to 7:30 p.m.).
Where/When: Cleveland Children’s Museum / Tuesday, March 29 at 11 a.m.
Why Go: They’re cute and cuddly, and kids will get to learn all about them Tuesday. The life of the polar bear will be taught through children’s books read by staff, but the fun doesn't stop there. Lessons also include the life of a fly, endangered species and what it would be like to go on safari. A puppet show will be performed at 1:30 p.m. and an instruction on ancient Egyptians at 3:30 p.m.
Pricing: The 11 a.m. story time is free with paid admission ($7 per person), while the puppet show and Egypt presentation are each available for $1.