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15 · Wednesday, February 20, 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Keep the kids busy when school is out (NC) ­ Are you looking forward to March Break? Chances are your child will say a definitive "yes!" especially if they're off to a sunny destination. But if you're a parent stuck in town with no plans and a limited budget, figuring out how to entertain the little ones for a week or two can be exhausting. Here are some ideas to kick-start your March Break plans: Go on a mini road trip. Visit a town that you're not familiar with and spend time walking around, taking in the sights, dining at local eateries, and meeting the people. It will be a refreshing change of pace and scenery for your family. Let it snow. If snow has blanketed your neighbourhood, make the most of it. Don the kids in their winter gear and help them make a snowman for the front lawn or bring them to a park so they can toboggan or make snow angels and forts. Visit your library. Your local library is a great resource for free family entertainment. Pick up a book to learn some arts and crafts, research fun recipes, borrow kid-friendly DVDs, or check if the library is running any special March Break programs. Kid swap. If your friend's kids are also stuck in town, arrange to watch them along with your own kids and then swap the next day. That way, you can get some much needed rest and relaxation. It's called March Break for a reason. Board games. Remember what those are? Playing a board game is a great way to spend time together as a family and have face time. If your collection doesn't intrigue your kids, purchase a new game that everyone agrees on. Give to a good cause. Serve others at a local food bank, soup kitchen, or seniors home. You can also donate to an organization like Christian Children's Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca), and help provide children in developing countries with nutritious food, clean water, and medicine. Before you know it, March Break will be over and you'll have some happy kids to show for it. APPLEBY COLLEGE MARCH 11-15, 11- 15, 2013 · JULY 1-AUGUST 30, 2013 DISCOVERY CAMPS (AGES 4-7) SPRING HOCKEY PROGRAMS Get ready for try-outs & next season! March Break Camps! - March 11-15, 1111 -15, 15, 2013 15 ns April 10th Spring Hockey Academy - Begins ins in n April 29th 29 9th 3on3 Youth Hockey League - Begins 2013 CAMPS SPORTS & ADVENTURE CAMPS (AGES 7-15) ARTS & MEDIA CAMPS (AGES 7-15) SCIENCE & SUCCESS CAMPS (AGES 7-15) · Over 40 weekly programs · New camps including "wacky" science, video game design, manga comics, film-making and flag football · Highly qualified Appleby staff · Low camper to instructor ratios · Nutritious lunches and daily swims · Before & After Camp Care available (7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.) · Full and half day programs for younger campers ages 4 - 7 and new themes · Family events and weekly shows · Outstanding facilities on a 60-acre lakeside campus and minutes from the Oakville GO Station 905.845.6989 www.icesports.com/oakville vi i ill ille Follow us @IceSportsOak sO O k Oak CANLAN ICE SPORTS S OAKVILLE OAKVILL OAKV ILLE E To learn more about Appleby Camps, please call (905) 845-4681 ext. 113 or visit www.appleby.on.ca/camps