Spend some time at the Jersey Shore this Spring Break and be sure to bring the kids, because we have plenty of things to do to keep them busy! Read on to find special Spring Break programs and activities happening throughout Cape May County that your little ones will love!
1. EcoVentures Spring Break Mini-Camp
Monday, March 21 to Thursday, March 31
The Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Ave., Cape May
EcoVentures is hosting a Spring Break mini-camp for kids at The Grand Hotel of Cape May! Programs take place in the EcoVentures Classroom on the first floor of the Grand Hotel and are from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Programs include marine biology lessons, beach crafts, adventure activities, games and more! The Spring Break programs are designed for children ages 5-12 years old, and teach children about Cape May’s coastal ecology and natural history – all while having a blast with other kids! Cost is $20 per child and $15 for each additional sibling. For more information, an activity schedule and to make reservations, visit www.ecoventuresus.com or call (609) 742-5656.
2. Spring Break at Congress Hall
Thursday, March 24 to Friday, April 1
Congress Hall, 200 Congress Pl., Cape May
Congress Hall has something special for everyone this Spring Break! You can meet pirates, princesses, and pals, learn to cook from Congress Hall’s executive chef, enjoy tea with Alice in Wonderland, hunt the hotel halls on a scavenger hunt, play a bigger, better life-sized Candyland game, take a train ride on the Congress Hall Express and so much more! Seating for these events is very limited and must be booked in advance. For more information, specific dates and times and to make reservations, visit www.caperesorts.com/hotels/capemay/congresshall or call (609) 884-6583.
3. Spring Break at the Wetlands Institute
Monday, March 28 to Thursday, March 31
The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor
From March 28 to March 31, The Wetlands Institute is hosting numerous Spring Break activities like a seasonal science activity & craft, a salt marsh safari and an aquarium feeding! The seasonal science activity & craft relates to the seasonal changes in nature, the salt march safari features a guided interpretive walk through the wetlands, and the aquarium feeding allows you to feed the fish and octopus. For more information and specific dates and times, visit wetlandsinstitute.org or call (609) 368-1211.
4. Spring Break Kids Camp at The Barn
Monday, March 28 to Thursday, March 31
The Barn, 2025 Rt. 9, Seaville
Not flying somewhere warm this Spring Break and want to make the vacation more fun? Visit The Barn from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and have fun with art! Welcome spring with a new birdhouse to hang, a coloer pencil perspective design and an acrylic painting. Cost is $115 for all four days, all materials included. Take advantage of the early registration discount of 10% off and pay $105 instead! Ages 9+ welcome. There is limited seating, so reservations are required. For more information and to register, visit www.thebarnnj.com or call (609) 408-0797.
5. Spring Break Open Swim & Slide
Monday, March 28 to Thursday, March 31
Montego Bay Resort Indoor Water Park, 1800 Boardwalk, North Wildwood
Enjoy Spring Break swimming at Montego Bay! Have fun at the indoor pool, water park and tiki bar from 12 to 8 p.m. Great for all ages and fun for the entire family! Cost is $10 per person for those swimming, and free for children ages 3 and younger. For more information, call (609) 523-1000.
6. Kids Club – Spring Break Edition
Monday, March 28 2016 to Friday, April 1
Michael’s, 3201 Rt. 9 S., Rio Grande
Keep little makers busy during Spring Break with a new project each day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Parent or guardian must remain on premises. Cost is $2 per project, supplies included, Ages 3+ are welcome. Each session is 30 minutes long. For more information, call (609) 465-7014.
For all of the ways you can do the shore during Spring Break, check out the Do The Shore section or visit our events calendar at www.dotheshore.com/events!