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Spring Break Camps
The majority of schools in Montreal close for a week or two in March. Some families head to warmer climates while others choose to stay in town. But for those families where both parents work and are unable to get time off, Spring break can pose a bit of a problem.
If this is the case, parents can always enrol the kids in a camp, which will hopefully keep them safe, busy and happy. We’ve compiled a list of camps that offer a wide-range of activities, including music, hockey, dance, skiing and more.
Liz Warwick , Associate Editor
February 15-19 & March 1-5
Spring Break Camp
West Island JCC, Ben Weider Fitness Centre, 13101 Gouin Blvd., Pierrefonds. Ages 5-10. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (extended hours from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) $30 per day or $130 per week (additional cost for extended hours). Sports, arts & crafts, science, drama, theme days.
www.ymywha.com
February 22-26 and March 1-5
Animal Care Apprentice Day Camp
Ecomuseum Zoo, 21125 ch. Ste Marie, Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Ages 7-12. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 day $60, 2 days $120, 3 days $162, 4 days $204 and 5 days $240 (reduced price for museum members). (514) 457-9449. Learn about animal care with zoologists, prepare meals and feed the animals, get to see the animals up close. Each day focuses on different animals.
www.zooenville.ca
March 1-4
March Break Snow Camp
Rod Roy Ski & Snowboard School. Bus transportation from Fairview Mall, Pointe Claire and Decarie & Jean Talon. Ages 8-13. Bilingual. Daily 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. From $236 to $309. (514) 626-6240. Skiing and snowboarding programs with the option of lessons, bus transportation and full supervision. Includes three days of skiing and one day of inner tube sliding.
www.rodroy.com
March 1-5
March Break Madness Excursions
Montreal West Community Center, 8 Westminster South,
Montreal West. Ages 5-12. Bilingual. Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $55 per
day or $200 per week. (514) 484-6186 or (514) 484-1976. Daily outings to local
activities (circus school. tubing, etc.) providing supervised
activities for kids.
www.montreal-west.ca
March 1-5
Artistic Camp
Louise Lapierre Dance School, 1460 Mont Royal Ave. E., Montreal. Ages 5-15. French (teacher can speak English). Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended service from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. $181 (taxes not included). (514) 521-3456. Artistic activities and a show at the end of the week.
www.danse-louiselapierre.qc.ca
March 1-5
Spring Break Camp
Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, 2464 Perrot Blvd., Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot. Ages 5-12. French. Daily 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (includes extended hours). Starting at $32.50 per day or $135 for 5 days. (514) 453-7600 ext. 221. Enjoy sliding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, skating, treasure hunts and more.
www.centrendfatima.com
March 1-5
Fête des Mitaines
Camp G.U.E.P.E., 9432 Gouin Blvd, W., Pierrefonds. Camps held at two of Montreal’s nature parks: Bois-de-Liesse and Pointe-aux-Prairies. Ages 5-12. French. Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free extended hours 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. $47 per day or $189 per week. (514) 280-6829. Kids will experience a nature adventure and learn about the environment. Snowshoe initiation, sliding, nature walks, bird and mammal observation and more.
www.guepe.qc.ca
March 1-5
Tennis/Multi-Sport Day Camp
Club CDL, 8305 Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent. Ages 5-16. Bilingual. Daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting at $190. Multi Sports Camp – rock climbing, soccer, badminton, basketball, hockey, squash and more. Tennis (recreational) – 3 hours of tennis per day followed by an afternoon of multi-sports. Tennis (competitive) – More serious tennis training followed by an afternoon of multi-sports.
www.clubcdl.com/day_camp.html
March 1-5
Spring Break Camp
La Salamandre Art Center, 1090 Pratt Ave., Outremont. Ages 6-12. Bilingual. Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with option of extended hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $190 for week, $25 for late pick-up, early drop off is free. (514) 692-9809. Explore various artistic disciplines from drawing, painting, 3D workshops and sculpture to puppets, masks, mosaic and scrapbooking.
www.lasalamandreartcenter.com
March 1-5
Music & Fine Arts Camp
and
Girls’ Makeover Camp
Lambda School of Music & Fine Arts, 4989 Sources Blvd., Pierrefonds. Arts Camp for children 6-13, Makeover Camp for girls 9-15. English, French and Chinese. Daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $325 (includes lunch), additional fee for extended hours. (514) 697-9991. Music & Arts Camp: explore music, graphic arts, digital photography, dance, musical theatre and more. Makeover Camp: develop confidence, social charm and grace, healthy living habits and communications skills. Introduction to music and fine arts.
www.lambdaarts.ca
March 1-5
Sleep Over Spring Break Camp
Camp Tamaracouta Residential Camp, 499 Tamaracouta, Mille Isles (near St. Jerome). Ages 8-13. Bilingual. Depart 8 a.m. on March 1 and return at 4:30 p.m. on March 5. $340. (866) 438-4096. Program includes crafts, games, winter sports, heated facilities, catered meals and more. Transportation to camp is included.
www.tamaracouta.com
March 1-5
Camp Ka-Ching!
Funancial Education, PBCA Community Centre, 1510 Herron Rd., Dorval. Ages 8-12. English. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $197. (514) 945-7963. Children learn the basics of money management through interactive games and activities.
www.FunancialEducation.com
March 1-5
Outdoor Day Camp
Parc des Rapides (call for exact meeting location). Ages 7-12. French. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $40 per day or $165 per week. (514) 367-6540. Nature excursions and outdoor fun. Ice fishing, snowshoeing, skating and more.
www.heritagelaurentien.org
March 1-5
Spring Break Camp
Sunny Acres Day Camp, John Abbott College, 21275 Lakeshore Rd., Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Ages 6-12. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free extended hours 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $250. (514) 369-6364. Daily free swim, floor hockey, arts and crafts, soccer, science, basketball, dodgeball, outdoor activities, winter Olympics and more.
www.sunnyacresdaycamp.com
March 1-5
March Break Camps
Centre du Sablon, 755 ch. Du Sablon, Chomedey, Laval. Ages 4-12. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. $100 (includes extended hours). (450) 688-8961 ext. 226. Swimming, arts & crafts, sports, outdoor play, music, drama, games and more.
www.centredusablon.com
March 1-5
Art & Nature Adventures
Viva Vida Art Gallery, 48-3 Ste. Anne Ave., Pointe Claire. Ages 5-14. English. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended hours available). $230. (514) 694-1110. Exploration and nature (afternoon field trip to Lyman Museum).
www.vivavidaartgallery.com
March 1-5
Spring Break Camp
Excellent Ice, 2950 Edmond St., Kirkland. Ages 6-13. Bilingual. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $275. (514) 695-4368. Hockey instruction and games, off-ice activities, lunch included.
www.excellentice-kirkland.com
March 1-5
YMCA Spring Break Camps
The YMCAs of Québec, various locations throughout Montreal. Ages 5-12. Bilingual. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except Pointe St. Charles, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Extended hours available at certain centres. Call for costs. (514) 849-5331 ext. 287. Swimming, co-operative games, crafts, performance arts, outings such as bowling, skating, museum visits and more.
www.ymcaquebec.org
March 1-5
YMCA Spring Break Ski School
The YMCAs of Québec, various locations (Gabriel, Owl’s Head, Mont Blanc). Ages 5-17. Bilingual. Program runs all day – call for exact times. $435 full supervision for ages 5-12, $410 for lessons only, $340 free ski for ages 13 & up. All prices include taxes. (514) 849-5331 ext. 252. Full week of skiing with or without full supervision. All levels welcome. Deluxe coach transportation included.
www.ymcaquebec.org/skischool
March 1-7
Spring Break Camp
Le Petit Gym of T.M.R., 100 Rockland Rd., T.M.R. Ages 3 (bathroom independent) to 10 years. Bilingual. Daily 9 a.m. to noon and/or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (with drop-off and pick-up flexibility). $35 for non-members, $25 for members. (514) 733-1735. Children can swing, roll, jump, spring, play games, do arts and crafts and more.
www.lepetitgym.ca
March 1-12
Riding Day Camp
Equitation Elysée, 1901 Fief St., St. Lazare. Ages 6-18. Bilingual. Half-day 9:30 a.m. to noon; Full-day 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half-day $225 per week; Full-day $400 per week. (514) 941-2959. Learn to ride and care for horses. Beginner and intermediate riders welcome.
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