April School Spring Vacation things to do Cape Cod 2013

April school spring  vacation is fast approaching!  Here are some activities and events that will keep the kids busy on Cape Cod.  Check back as additional activities will be added as we learn about them!

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

 

 

From Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19 from 12:30-2:00 pm the Cape Cod Museum  of Natural History will present the April School Vacation program – Shark Arts and Science. Shark Science will be at 12:30 pm and Shark Arts at 1 pm.

Join our scientists to learn real shark facts and information. Then create your own shark with local artists Leslie Kramer, Laura Abbady and Sally Tucker Levy, using a different medium each day.

The April School Vacation program is free with Museum admission.  The Museum is opened 11-3pm each day.

 

Harwich Junior theater

FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY,THE MUSICAL

Based on the Books Written by  Julianne Moore ; Directed and Choreographed by Terry Norgeot

Musical Direction by Robert Wilder

FRIDAY EVENINGS AT 7:30

SATURDAY & SUNDAY AT 2:00

Vacation week matinees on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday April 16, 17 and 18 at 2:00

Provincetown Art Association and Museum,

Sculptural Sailboats with Andrew Lisle
April 15-19, 9:30-12:30pm
Ages 8+

Design and build your own sculptural sailboat using a variety of different materials! The emphasis is to introduce boatbuilding processes and practices, while at the same time having a lot of fun. At the end, each student will have completed a vessel that is unique, sculptural and solely powered by the wind.

Cape Cod Children’s Museum  Mashpee

April school vacation is farm week at the Cape Cod Children’s Museum. Check out their website to see what’s planned for the little ones

 

Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich MA

Owls and other fun: There is plenty to do at Heritage Museums and Gardens during April school vacation.  Check out the activities for families and kids including the very special Eyes on Owls presentations

Cape Cod National Seashore

On the lookout and more: The Cape Cod National Seashore has a lot of fun planned for families this April school vacation. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, join a park ranger on the look out for whales, seals and shorebirds at Coast Guard Beach in Eastham.  Wednesday is Junior Ranger Day! Don’t miss the fun activities at the Highland Center in North Truro. And the trails are open for exploring on your own. See the website  for individual event listings.

Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary Cummaquid

Cows and goats and woodcocks: During the week of April school vacation, Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary is offering a variety of fun outdoor programs for the whole family. Learn about osprey, see the woodcocks dance and meet the new resident cows, Mabel and Olive. See their website   for individual event listings. April 16-18

 

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Exploring from the inside out: During April school vacation, the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is offering a week-long drop off program for kids in three age groups: 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11. Kids will do crafts, explore, hike and more between 9am and 2:30pm. The theme is learning how things work and exploring from the inside out. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20 per day for members; $25 per day for non-members. Register online here.