April Vacation Programs at Parks & Rec

The East Greenwich Parks and Recreation Department is offering five days of trips and activities for area children, in grades 1-6, during the April Vacation. Children may either sign up for a whole day of activities or simply a trip or a project. Registrations began on Wednesday, March 22nd. EG Residents may sign up online as long as they have a pre-approved online account. For paper registrations, get your form to the office before the first day of registration as the office will begin enrolling lottery style on March 22nd. The best chance of getting your selection will be via the online process as classes will fill. Camper-ships and reduced fees are available for those on public assistance.

The office will be open for the vacation week programs at 8:30am and close at 5:00pm, for those needing extending care. Children will participate in the scheduled trips and activities. No alternative activities are planned, so sign up early to secure a spot as space is limited. There is an extra fee for the extended day.
Activities begin on Monday, April 17th with a visit from a mad scientist for a Mad Science Workshop! Participants will build and create their own rockets which will then be launched at the conclusion of the program. This class will take place from 9:00-11:00 AM in the parks & recreation program room. Monday afternoon the group is off to see the world’s largest collection of naval ships, and maritime museum at Battleship Cove. During this hands on trip participants will be welcomed aboard as they retrace steps of those who served for them! The bus departs at 12:45 PM and will return at 4:15 PM.

On Tuesday, April 18th the group heads off to Casey Farm where children learn what it is like to live and work on a farm as they are introduced to the animals, explore the fields and farm buildings and participate in activities. The bus will depart at 9:10 AM and return at 11:50 AM. Tuesday afternoon the group will be heading to Patriots Place on a mission to solve challenging interactive walk through puzzles as they visit 5Wits. Each adventure offers different rooms that require the group to work and think together in order to advance to the next stage. The bus will depart at 1:15 PM and will return at 4:00 PM.

On Wednesday, April 19th Julie from KidzArt hosts an art workshop where students use supplies to draw and paint a scene straight out of Italy-a Venice villa! This program will start at 9:30 AM and conclude at 11:00 AM. Wednesday afternoon the group heads off to United Skates of America for roller skating! As the music plays the children will have an opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of this indoor family entertainment center. The bus departs at 1:00 PM and return at 4:00 PM.

On Thursday, April 20th the group travels back in time to see what it was like to live in a seaport village back in the day. Mystic Seaport is considered a “must-see” attraction in New England and the group will have the opportunity to spend the day to see what the seaport has to offer. The group will also be visiting the planetarium which is located on the grounds. The bus will be departing at 10:45 AM and will return at 4:00PM.

The week wraps up on Friday, April 21st when children visit Laser Gate in Fall River. This indoor amusement center offers one of the area’s largest indoor laser tag, and has been expanding throughout the years where they now offer indoor glow mini golf as well as some unique and interactive games. The bus will depart at 9:15 AM and will return at 12:45 PM. Friday afternoon the group wraps up the week exploring the great outdoors during a Browning Mill Hike. This hike in Exeter will allow the children to get some exercise as they take in the sights of this beautiful nature preserve. The bus departs at 2:00 PM and will return at 4:00 PM.

For more information on these activities consult the flyer which can be found online, in the Parks and Recreation office, at Town Hall and which was distributed through the schools. Questions can be answered by calling the office at 886-8626 ext. 1 or by logging on to the Town’s web page- www.eastgreenwichri.com.