Mayor Reminds Louisville Families Of Spring Break Options

Louisville KY

23 March, 2022

5:18 AM

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Press release from the City of Louisville: March 18, 2022 Learn more and register now! Mayor Fischer reminded parents today of the various free and low-cost options for keeping students active and engaged during this year's Spring Break, which is April 4-8 for Jefferson County Public Schools. "From Spring Break camps to educational activities and beyond, there are plenty of opportunities to keep youth in the community active and connected during the break," the Mayor said. "Providing experiences that stimulate their brains and keeps them occupied is important, and we hope parents take advantage of the many options available during the break." Parks and Recreation Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation is offering camp programming during the first week of April at three Community Centers where kids can have fun and unique experiences with opportunities to discover new interests, participate in arts and crafts, explore the outdoors, meet new friends and learn different skills. Community Centers offering weeklong spring break camps from April 4-8 are Beechmont (205 West Wellington Ave), Berrytown (1300 Heafer Road) and Southwick (3621 Southern Ave). Registration is underway now through March 25th and spots are limited, so those interested in participating should visit bestparksever.com to sign-up as soon as possible. Former UofL Basketball Player, Robbie Valentine, will be back at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center to host a three-day sports camp taking place April 4-6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Spots also are limited and those looking to participate may sign-up at bestparksever.com. Hiking opportunities abound at Jefferson Memorial Forest, where more than 35 miles of trails await those looking to get away and enjoy a scenic outdoor opportunity just 15 minutes from downtown. For a listing of the city's hiking trails, visit memorialforest.com. Olmsted Parks Conservancy will be hosting two Free Play events where children are self-directed in interacting with the space, which includes a kid-friendly environment with play materials such as hay bales, cardboard boxes, tarps, rope and more. Free Play helps to develop communication skills, independence, problem solving, creativity, self-esteem, and more. Trained play facilitators will be present to encourage the children, while helping them distinguish healthy risk-taking versus actual dangerous play. Participation is limited to 20-30 kids at any given time. Free Play will take place April 6 from 1-5 p.m. in Cherokee Park (Baringer Hill playground at Alexander Road / Scenic Loop) and April 7 from 1-5 p.m. in Iroquois Park (Sunnyhill playground at the Kenwood Drive entrance near Rundill Road). Families may also join archaeologists from the Kentucky Archaeological Survey at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing for a free, behind-the-scenes archaeology tour, where they can learn to wash, identify, and study artifacts recently found during excavations at Riverside. Drop-in: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Archaeology tour will take place at 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting). All children must remain accompanied by an adult. Call 502-935-6809 for more information. In addition, families are encouraged to visit any of the city's 120 parks, where amenities including basketball goals, tennis nets and playgrounds are available for families to enjoy. Kentucky Science Center The Kentucky Science Center is offering free memberships to families participating in SNAP/WIC benefits. The Community Access Membership offers a one-year family membership for two adults and up to four children ages 2-18. Applications can be submitted on-site at the Science Center or online by clicking here. Louisville Free Public Library The Louisville Free Public Library can help combat spring break boredom with more than 100 fun, free, and engaging programs for kids, teens, and families. From storytimes to movie screenings, nature programs to art projects, LFPL offers hands-on activities for all ages to play, create, and explore together. Highlights include musical storytimes from Louisville Orchestra ensembles, Kentucky Shakespeare's interactive two-actor "Much Ado About Nothing," Mr. Moustache's Magic Show, puppet theater, and more. In addition, the Library offers access to thousands of books, eBooks, graphic novels, blockbuster movies, and popular music – available free with a library card! For more information, visit LFPL.org or call 502/574-1611. The Louisville Zoo While the Louisville Zoo's Spring Break Camp is nearing full, families should keep in mind that the Zoo is a living classroom and a perfect place to keep young minds active, while parents get in a little exercise. The best way for families to visit is by purchasing a membership, and the Zoo has many different packages, including a dual membership with the Kentucky Science Center. For those participating in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the Zoo offers a Community Access Membership, which provides a deep discount for families. For more information on memberships offered, please visit the Zoo's website at louisvillezoo.org. Additionally, The Louisville Zoo is accepting registration for summer camps offered to children ages 4 to 12. All summer camps are weeklong, full-day camps and feature small group sizes with unique nature-focused age-appropriate activities. Summer camps will fill up quickly with limited capacity and those interested should sign-up by visiting louisvillezoo.org/camps. Jefferson County Public Schools JCPS Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades can enjoy engaging literature and videos from home by simply using the link https://forms.gle/Yaq1856dfbfM9gcN7 to register. Teachers and community partners have prerecorded videos for students to engage in learning from home over Spring Break. The recordings include stories with literacy activities and lessons in new skills including the classics: Karate, Hip Hop, and Soccer and for the first time ever, videos from Brainstem on how to navigate the Metaverse! Do not miss out on this free opportunity! Belle of Louisville Spend your Spring Break on the river with a $5 Harbor History cruise! For just $5 per person, you and your family will enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing cruise onboard the charming Mary M. Miller, complete with free popcorn and live narration. Each cruise will have narration on a variety of topics, rotating through topics such as Louisville History, Black History, Women's History and more. Free Adventure Passports are also available on this cruise. These cruises depart daily from April 2 to April 10. Tickets are $5 each and children 4 & under are free. Frazier History Museum Visit the Frazier History Museum for a fun-filled day of crafts, storytimes, kid-friendly tours, and special guests! During the month of March, the Frazier History Museum is celebrating those who broke barriers in their world to help others; from amazing inventor Garrett Morgan to the first Black woman doctor in Kentucky, Sara Fitzbutler. This family day is FREE thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor and will take place on Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations of 12" fashion dolls representing people of color are encouraged to support Bridge Kids International for storytelling camps this summer. Dolls can be new or used and articulated (dolls with moving joints) are preferred. Enter required fields How do you want to be reminded? 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