March 17-23 is spring break for the Palm Beach County School District. There are plenty of activities and camps for the kids if you are staying home for the break. The Glades and West Boca Branches of the library have lots of free fun activities. On March 17th, Leapin Leprechauns! is at the West Boca Branch at 3 p.m. and the Glades Branch at 4 p.m. There will be stories, a film and crafts for those ages 4 and up. Please preregister for this event at 482-4554 (Glades) or 470-1600 (West Boca). On March 18th at 2:30 p.m., there is afternoon gaming at the West Boca Branch for those ages 6-11. On March 19th at 2:30 p.m., there is a showing of Despicable Me2 (PG) at the West Boca Branch. Morning crafts for ages 3-8 is March 20th at 10:30 a.m. Monsters University (G) is playing March 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the West Boca Branch.
There are a few spring break camps for children in Boca. Under Blue Waters is an ocean adventure camp for children ages 5-15. The spring break session runs from March 17th through the 21st and is located at the Boca Raton Community Center. The hours are 9 to 3 p.m. The cost is $375 for city residents and $469 for suburbanites. For more information, call 561-367-7081.
The Peter Blum YMCA is holding spring break camp that week for ages 5 to 11. Camp hours are 9 to 2 p.m. Activities include sports and swimming. The cost is $195 for members and $295 for non-members. The Player’s Edge Baseball pro shop will be holding spring break March 17-21 for ages 6 and up. The cost is $250 for one week or $75 per day. For more information, call 561-672-7474. Spring Break Camp at Gymnastics Plus is March 17-21 and March 24. Hours are 8:30 to 6. It is $250 for one week plus 1 day or $55 per day. Call 561-353-1974 to register.
Experience Imperial March Madness on March 19th on the patio at the English Tap from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a dinner and show. For reservations, call 561-544-8000. On March 21, enjoy the sounds of the Will Bridges Dance Band. The show is 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shops at Boca Center. For teens, The Full Monty is playing various shows this week at The Wick. Tickets are $58. The Drop In Sports Complex Skate Park in Loggers Run Park is open all week. Skating is $7 and hours are 12-8:45 p.m. Scoot Jam is March 22nd.
Thanks to our friend Alan Shimel for pointing out another camp: Moran Skills and Drills Football Camp runs from March 17th to the 21st, from 8:30 am to 3pm at West Boca High. The fee is $200, and they’ll feed your kid too. Aftercare is available for an extra charge.
