February 18-27 - Newport Winter Festival
Activities throughout the week include 2 day children's fair, Festival at Easton's Beach, children's entertainment and more!
Click here for website and calendar.
February 21-26 "Flip Out" with Envy Gymnastics
Many great individual clinics throughout the week - bouncing, balance beam, tumbling, and more! Open play Monday through Friday from 10-12. Click here.
February 22-25, 9am-3:30pm - Newport Art Museum Creative Art Projects
This is a terrific art camp for children to explore their creativity. Children will discover the art of collage, drawing, painting and sculpture while exploring the Museum's environs and will be inspired to make their own unique artworks. On the last day we'll have an art show for family and friends. Member Fee: $240 Non-member: $285
Register for this class by 2/8/11 and receive a 10% discount on course tuition!
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February 22-25, 9:30am-12pm - Digital Fun at Newport Art Museum
Just like the awesome summer photo camps--but cooler! This is four fun-packed days using the Mac Studio as the base camp. You will explore the endless possibilities of the digital medium and camera.
Member Fee: $270 Non-member: $325 Register for this class by 2/8/11 and receive a 10% discount on course tuition! Click here
February 22-25 - Middletown Recreation Department - Winter Wonderland Camp
Sports, Crafts, Movies, Outdoor Play, Pizza Party, and more!
8AM-4:30PM - Early drop off and late pick up available.
Aquidneck School, 70 Reservoir Road, Middletown, RI
Children Grades K-4
Cost: $100/child (family limit $175)
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February 22-25 - Middletown Schools - February Vacation Enrichment Program
Fun, Food, Music, Games, Arts and Crafts! During February Vacation - February 22-25 from 8am - 4pm at Gaudet Middle Schools. Available for students in grades K-8.
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February 21-25 - Nature Detectives - Norman Bird Sanctuary
Did you know that the forest can give us clues about the past? During this week long adventure, Use your senses discover the sanctuary’s past. “Clues” will be included in games, songs, hikes, crafts and animal presentations!
Program Cost: Members- $200; Non-members- $250
Ages 4-11, 9AM-3PM
Website
February 21-25 - Newport YMCA - Gymnastics, Sports, Schools Out
Camp hours are from 8:30am - 4:30pm with additional AM care (7:00-8:30) and PM care (4:30 - 5:30) available. Call 847-9200
Gymnastics Vacation Camp (girls, ages 5-12)
Sports Vacation Camp (co-ed, ages 6 - 12)
School's Out Vacation Camp (co-ed, ages 5-12)
February 21-25 - Newport Recreation Vacation Camp
The Hut - Games, activities and field trips. Includes Beach Bounce, Ice Skating, Chuckee Cheese and More. Grades 1-5
Cost $95 includes trips and activities. Children must bring lunch.
845-5800
February 21-25 - Buttonwood Park Zoo Cabin Fever Week
Celebrate winter vacation week at the zoo. We’ll have entertainment each day at 11:00AM and a different craft each day from noon to 2:00PM.
Entertainment:
Monday, Feb. 21: Toe Jam Puppet Band (10:30AM and 12:30PM)
Tuesday, Feb. 22: Toe Jam Puppet Band (10:30AM and 12:30PM)
Wednesday, Feb. 23: Mad Hatter Magic at 11:00AM
Thursday, Feb. 24: Sparky’s Puppets at 11:00AM
Friday, Feb. 25: The Lucky’s Show at 11:00AM
Cost: Free with zoo admission
February 22-25 - Roger Williams Winter ZooCamp
Brrr... New England winters can be cold! Instead of keeping the kids inside during February school vacation, send them to an interactive four-day camp! Winter ZooCamp at Roger Williams Park Zoo will engage your child in a full day of crafts, activities, animal interviews and even bundled-up tours of the Zoo!
Camp hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended day also available.
Visit website to register.
February 23-25 - Warren Art Spot
Vacation workshops for kids including a Flipbook, Beading, and More. Ages 5 and Up.
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Newport County YMCA - Family Swim Schedule
Click here. *Be sure to also view schedule with Pool Changes.
February 17 - 22 - Providence Children's Film Festival
Check out the second Providence Children's Film Festival - six fantastic days of films and hands-on workshops especially for kids! This year's festival has been expanded and includes programs such as Kid Flix 2010, a compilation of the best short films from the New York International Children's Film Festival, great for ages 3 - 8. And don't miss Eleanor's Secret, an imaginative new feature by Academy-Award®-nominated animator Dominique Monfery that celebrates the joy of reading. Visit the festival's website for a full schedule, to purchase tickets and to learn more about the films.
February 21 - 26 - School Vacation Fun at the Providence Children's Museum.
All programs are FREE with museum admission.
Keith Munslow
Monday, February 21, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Popular children's singer and storyteller Keith Munslow entertains families with a lively performance, packed with tinkling piano tunes, tongue-twisting poems and audience participation. Ages 3 - 11
Wingmasters
Tuesday, February 22, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Families learn about majestic birds of prey with licensed raptor rehabilitator Julie Collier. Meet a glorious golden eagle, a tiny owl, a red-tailed hawk, a falcon and other magnificent raptors.
Ages 3 - 11
The Hoopoe Show
Thursday, February 24, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Hilarious mime Chris Yerlig gets the audience into the act and dazzles them with his silent pantomime comedy, magic tricks and balloon wizardry in this funny, imaginative show. Ages 3 - 11
February 19 - 26 - National Engineers Week! - Providence Children's Museum
Be An Engineer
Saturday, February 19, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Kids investigate the world of engineering at five fun-filled activity stations. Program a human robot, build towers, experiment with electrical conductivity, make oobleck and more. Ages 5 - 11
Block Builders
Wednesday, February 23 and Friday, February 25, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kids experiment with building challenges and engineer giant block towers! Ages 3 - 11
Young Engineers
Saturday, February 26, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meet civil engineers and try challenges to learn how they plan roads, buildings and bridges.
Ages 5 - 11
February 23-25 - Vacation Fun at Portsmouth Free Public Library
Dress Like a Monster Movie "Shrek" - Wednesday February 23, 10AM
Enjoy the movie "Shrek" with your family. Prize for the best costume.
FREE and open to the public. For more information, call the Children’s Room at 683-9457.
Bring a Snack
Lego Challenge - Thursday February 24, 2PM
Bring your own legos and create a structure. Contestants will be given 40 minutes to create something without a pattern or motorized parts. Make a team (must have at least one child under 12 for every adult), or build alone. Winners will be chosen by library judges. Registration required. Call the Children's Room 683-9457
Be a Princess Fairy Tale - Friday February 24, 10AM
Come dressed in costume for a fairy princess craft.
February 23-25 - Vacation Fun at Newport Public Library
Musician David Polansky - Wednesday February 23, 10:30 AM
Musician David Polansky will perform for children ages 6 and up. David plays keyboard while singing a number of very original children's songs. He involves the audience with singing, dance and other movement, questions and answers and his on the spot lyric writing from audience suggestions. His concert is informative, imaginative and great fun. No registration is required for this free program held in the lower level program room.
Family Safety Day - Thursday February 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Families with children of all ages are invited to Family Safety Day at the library! Downstairs in the lower level program room, families can listen to a presentation by the Newport Police Department and have their children photographed and fingerprinted for a photo ID card. Upstairs in the John Clarke Children's Program Room, children are invited to read to a trained therapy dog. No registration is required.
Art for Kids - Friday February 25, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
An open art session for kids ages 7+, presented by Salve Regina University student Danielle Derrica. Draw a still life, practice cartooning and more. No registration is required for this free program held in the John Clarke Children's Program Room.
February 23rd - Vacation Day at Coggeshall Farm - Website
Start the morning with Breakfast in the Barnyard at 9:00am and help with the morning chores while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island. Feed the swine, brush the cows, and turn out the chickens while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm's animals so special. After the chores, return to the farmhouse for a breakfast of 1790's Jonnycakes. Stay throughout the day for additional hands-on 18th century farm work. Breakfast in the Barnyard runs from 9:00am-10:30am. $8.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Children (6-12); Children under 5 Free. Museum Members-$5.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Seniors and Children (6-12); Children 5 and under Free. Regular admission from 10:00am-4:00pm.
February 21-25 - Vacation Week at the Environmental Education Center
Join Audubon during the February School Vacation Week and discover the world of animals and their habitats with your family. Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, as well as Nature Story Readings at 12:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There is no fee for these programs. **ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE PAID ADMISSION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER.
Creature Feature: Don't miss the chance to get up-close with one of Audubon's resident animals. Learn about these amazing creatures and how they survive. We will present a different animal each day from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Program is free and no registration is required. Please see schedule below:
Monday 2/21: Hibernators - Meet a Turtle
Tuesday 2/22: Predators - Meet a Snake
Wednesday 2/23: Creepy Crawlies - Meet a Cockroach
Thursday 2/24: Birds - Meet an Owl
Friday 2/25: Clams -- Visit the Tidepool
Special hour-long programs for children are also available each day at 1:00 p.m. Registration and a $2.00 per child program fee are required for these programs! Programs are follows:
Monday 2/21: Groundhogs - Nifty Nappers: On February 2, we say that if the groundhog wakes up sees his shadow, we are going to have six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow then spring is right around the corner. Why is the groundhog sleeping and is there any truth to this old myth that groundhogs can predict the season? Come and learn about the mysteries behind hibernating animals!
Tuesday 2/22: Predators - Who Dun it?: Nature offers predators unique opportunities to find food and survive. Test your predator skills by investigating and finding clues in nature. This program will venture outside so please dress for the weather.
Wednesday 2/23: Sensational and Spineless: Did you know scientists estimate there may be as many as quintillion insects alive on the planet? Come and explore the world of bugs! Learn the differences and similarities between insects through hands-on activities and observation of real insect specimens.
Thursday 2/24: Cooking for the Birds: Become a bird chef and create unique and tasty dishes for the birds in your backyard. Using some of the recipes in the book Cooking for the Birds by Adele Porter we will create fun dinners and desserts for our feathered friends. Will you make a birdie sundae or maybe tweet trail mix? Come join the fun!
Friday 2/25: Bivalve Buffet: Ever wonder what is inside the shell of a clam? This special program for ages 7 and up will take students on a unique adventure as we dissect the famous Rhode Island Quahog. Participants will investigate all parts of the Quahog, both inside and out, using simple tools such as magnifying glasses, small scissors and our hands. The program is not recommended for children with seafood allergies. Knives and sharp instruments will not be used during the program. Space is limited to 15 children, so please register early!
