Massachusetts public schools, including Andover Public Schools, are on April vacation from April 19-27. If you’re looking for kid- and family-friendly things to do without having to drive too far, this guide is for you.
Andover Recreation Programs
Andover Recreation is running a Kid Care Discovery Zone camp at Bancroft Elementary School on Tuesday-Friday of vacation week from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $85 per day or $300 per week. Activities include arts & crafts, science experiments, sports & games, and outside play. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Additional April vacation week programs through Andover Rec include:
At the Andover/North Andover YMCA
The Merrimack Valley YMCA is offering several programs at its Andover/North Andover Branch during vacation week:
Friday, April 18
- 5:45 pm: Family Night Magic Show (registration required)
Monday, April 21
- 9 am: You & Me Pilates
- 11 am-1 pm: Tween Agility & Nutrition Program
Tuesday, April 22
- 9-11 am: Basketball Skills Clinic
- 11 am-1 pm: Tween Agility & Nutrition Program
Wednesday, April 23
- 9-11 am: Basketball Skills Clinic
- 9:30 am: You & Me Toddler Gymnastics
- 11 am-1 pm: Tween Agility & Nutrition Program
Thursday, April 24
- 9-11 am: Basketball Skills Clinic
- 9:30 am: You & Me Toddler Gymnastics
Friday, April 25
- 11 am: Flick & Float
Saturday, April 26
- 9 am: You & Me Strength
- 11 am-2 pm: Healthy Kids Day
Visit the Y’s Website for more information and to register for vacation week programs.
At Memorial Hall Library
The library has several kid friendly programs scheduled for vacation week.
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20
- Closed.
Monday, April 21
- Closed.
Tuesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 23
Thursday, April 24
Friday, April 25
Saturday, April 26
More Things To Do
Taste Buds Kitchen in North Andover is offering two, five-day cooking camps for kids during February vacation. There is a camp for kids 5-8 that runs from 9 a.m. to noon and a camp for kids 9-13 that runs from 1-4 p.m. for kids ages 9-teen.
Camp Evergreen on Jenkins Road is offering its spring camp, where kids can fish, hike, play sports, drama, arts and crafts, for building, archery and other games and activities (more info).
Catch a movie at AMC in Methuen (show times).
Wamesit Lanes in Tewksbury offers bowling, indoor golf, and more than 60 video games (more info). In addition to an arcade, MVP Family Fun Center in Tewksbury has laser tag and is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, excluding April 20 (Easter) (more info).
Launch Trampoline Park in Methuen has extended hours for April vacation week. There’s also a special toddler time from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday during the vacation week.
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