If you haven't found something for the kids to do this March Break, don't worry. Sudbury.com checked and there's no shortage of activities (some are even free) to keep them busy.
1. March Break Madness at Science North
Science North offers a full week of action–packed experiments, activities and fun for the budding scientist in your family. Suitable for children 4 to 11 years old.
2. March Break Dash at Dynamic Earth
Send the kids to a mini, three or two-day camp to explore nature (whether above or underground). Each day brings a new theme and new chance to discover the wonders of science. Suitable for children 4 to 11 years old.
3. Adventure Camp at ARC Climbing
Make the best of your week off school! Designed for kids aged 6-13, climbers will get to climb with the ARC Instructors each day, with yoga classes on Wednesday and Friday morning. Click here for more information.
4. Jiujitsu March Break Camp
Kids will learn valuable jiujitsu bully proofing skills in a super fun environment and outdoor survival skills at Sudbury BJJ & Muay Thai Academy. Click here for more information.
5. YMCA Mark Break Camps
Exciting Olympic Games themed camp where groups will be created to represent various countries around the World. Children will participate in exciting indoor and outdoor Olympic Themed activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and outdoor games. Campers will also get to take advantage of the Y’s aquatic facilities and enjoy recreational swimming. Suitable for children 4 to 12 years old.
6. Art Camp Extravaganza
Art Gallery of Sudbury offers full week or day art classes for ages 4 to 14. Bring a lunch, some art ready clothes and let the creativity begin!
7. March Break Fun at New Sudbury Centre
The New Sudbury Centre has a week's worth of fun for the whole family, including a video game challenge against the Sudbury Wolves, exploration art with Sarah King Gold, a robotic demo and Paw Patrol meet and greet. For dates and times, click here.
8. Maple Taffy Sleigh Rides
Enjoy a 30-minute horse drawn sleigh ride through the trails at the Wagonwheel Ranch. Warm-up by the bonfire at the Taffy Stop in the woods and treat yourself to some delicious maple snow taffy. For pricing and location, click here.
9. March Break at the Library
Greater Sudbury Public Libraries has a variety of interactive and entertaining workshops this March Break. Learn to make a green screen, have a tea party, meet ventriloquist Mark Crocker, enjoy a movie and more. Click here for full event listings.
10. Free March Break Camp at New Sudbury Pentecostal
Fun, games, crafts and outdoor play for children JK to Grade 6. March 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the New Sudbury Pentecostal Church. Register at www.nspc.ca.
11. "Gimme a Break" at Walden Cross Country
Discounts and activities for the whole family. Sprint racing, quinzhee building, ski lessons, snowshoeing and a Easter egg hunt. Click here for more information.
12. STEAM Activities
Every day of March Break there will be STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities at Scholar's Choice to get you and the kiddos thinking, building, and creating. Free activities all day during March Break. Click here for all the details.
13. Kid's March Break Events at Chapters
Each day during March Break, Chapters Sudbury will host fun days for children three years and up including, Play-Doh activities, board games, Lego, Paw Patrol and more. For more information click here.
14. Oh Canada March Break Camp
GymZone day camps are a perfect balance of gymnastics, trampoline, sports, crafts, and games. Suitable for children from 4-13 years old. Click here for more information.
15. KUPP Centre Indoor Playground & Laser Tag
Let the children burn off some energy on the indoor play structures at the Kids Ultimate Play Centre or challenge the older kids to a friendly Laser Tag battle. For more information visit their website here.
16. Tim Hortons Free Swim
Free family swimming is available at:
Nickel District Pool
March 15 from 10-11:55 am
March 16 from 6:30-7:55 pm
March 17 from 2-3:55 pm
March 18 from 10-11:55 am
Armstrong Recreation Centre
March 12 from 3:30-4:55 pm
March 14 from 3:30-4:55 pm
March 16 from 1-2:25 pm
March 17 from 1:15-2:45 pm
Onaping Pool
March 12 from 3:30-4:25 pm
March 13 from 7-7:55 pm
March 14 from 3:30-4:25 pm
March 15 from 7-7:55 pm
March 16 from 3:30-4:25 pm
Gatchell Pool
March 14 from 1-1:55 pm
March 16 from 9-9:55 am
March 17 from 1-2:25 pm
Dow Pool
March 12 from 2-3:25 pm
March 13 from 1:30-2:55 pm
March 15 from 1:30-2:55 pm
17. Public Skating
The City of Greater Sudbury provides public skating opportunities for individuals of all ages. Click here for, rates, times and locations.
18. Skiing
Greater Sudbury ski hills will offer extended hours during March Break, weather and ski hill conditions permitting. Click here for locations and scheduling.
