Pity those who are leaving town for March Break (March 13-17), because there is so much happening in and around Huntsville. Here’s a list of camps and activities being offered by the Town. For additional course details and registration check out the Huntsville Spring and Summer Leisure Guide online at huntsville.ca or in person at the Canada Summit Centre customer service desk. Enjoy!
Huntsville Public Library
Tons of activities for all ages. Green screen and button-making, Lego, Minecraft, Gadgets & Robotics, and of course, reading and storytime. Some courses are free. Registration opens March 6. Visit the Library’s March Break page for details and full schedule or go to page 80 of the Spring & Summer Leisure Guide.
Some highlights of the week include:
Speaking of Wildlife – Join the Friends of the Library to see real, live, unique animals! Speaking of Wildlife’s interactive 1-hour presentation features 5-6 wildlife ambassadors. Yes, you get to see some animals. Wednesday, March 15th at 11 AM ($3 per person) at the Huntsville Legion.
STEM Programs – A variety of maker programs including Make It Glow & Try Out Circuit Scribe, Make It Fly & Make It Throw as well as Make It Magnets. More STEM programs include Tech Gadgets & Robotics, Minecraft, Try Out Scratch, Filmmaking with the Green Screen and March Break Lego Builders. Registration opens Monday, March 6.
For more programs and information visit huntsvillelibrary.ca/programs or call 705-789-5232.
Drum Circle at the Active Living Centre
Grab the kids and come drum with Barry “Bazza” Hayward. No experience necessary. Kids are free but this is a together activity – no drop and run. Thurs. March 16 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm or 6:30 – 8:00 pm. $10/session. Register in advance (Code 16801) or drop in.
Day Camp at the Active Living Centre
Your kids will have a ball – with a week of games, dress-up days, swimming, skating, baking, crafts and outdoor fun. For ages 5 – 12. This camp is full.
Theatre Camp at the Algonquin Theatre
Give those with a dramatic flair their chance to let loose in the spotlight. Puppet-making and mask-making, scriptwriting and of course, plenty of performance and physical expression. For ages 8 – 12. March 13 – 17. Sponsored by Rosseau Lake College. This camp is full.
Public Skate & Swim Schedule
Friday March 10
Public Skate – 7:30 – 9:30pm
Public Swim – 7:00 – 8:30pm
Saturday March 11
Public Skate – 12:00 – 2:00pm
Public Swim – 2:00 – 4:00pm*
*Free! Sponsored by Tim Hortons
Sunday March 12
Public Skate – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Public Swim – 2:00 – 4:00pm*, 6:30 – 8:00pm
*Free! Sponsored by Tim Hortons
Monday March 13
Public Skate – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Public Swim – 1:00 – 2:30pm
Tuesday March 14
Public Skate – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Pubic Swim – 10:00 – 11:00am, 1:00 – 2:30pm
Wednesday March 15
Public Skate – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Public Swim – 10:00 – 11:00am, 1:00 – 2:30pm, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Thursday March 16
Public Skate – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Public Swim – 1:00 – 2:30pm
Friday March 17
Public Skate – 11:00am – 12:30pm, 7:30 – 9:30pm
Public Swim -1:00 – 2:30pm, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Saturday March 18
Public Skate – No public skate today
Public Swim -2:00 – 3:30pm
Sunday March 19
Public Skate – 3:30 – 5:30pm**
Public Swim – 2:00 – 3:30pm, 6:30 – 8:00pm
**Free! Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate
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