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Major League Spring Training Vacation Camp

Kids will hone their basic softball/baseball skills at this February Vaca Camp

Kids 7-12 can practice like the Pro’s to get ready for the season during this week long clinic held over February vacation! Our professional instructors will work with you on building proper mechanics in the areas of hitting, fielding, throwing and more to make sure you’re game-ready for opening day!

When: 
February Vacation, Monday-Friday February 20-24th, 8:30-12:30 PM

The Power of Reading

Reading is a powerful experience for children and caregivers alike!

Pathways for Children invites you to their workshop 'The Power of Reading' in Gloucester.  The focus will be on what to do to engage your child in reading and how to keep them interested. The workshop will include; the “Do’s and Don’ts" to remember when reading aloud, how to choose a great read aloud book, answers to questions parents often ask and much more.

When: 
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:30 - 10:00am

Valentine's Day Candy-Making and Cookie Decorating for Teens

Teens can make their own Valentine's Day candy at this NPL workshop!

Why would you buy candies for Valentine's Day when you can make your own?  Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to Children's Activity Room at the Newburyport Public Library  for a Candy making and cookie decorating workshop! Whether it is for someone else or yourself, these sweets will always taste better than store bought!

When: 
Monday, February 13, 2012 4-5:30 pm

Clay Sculpting with Ann McCrea

Ann McCrae has 30 + years of art teaching experience.

Kids will hear a story, then use clay to sculpt a character from the book! Hear the story "[amazon 978-0531070796 inline]" by Ursula LeGuin where a boy is rescued by his sister after being captured by trolls.  After the story, local artist, storyteller and teacher Ann McCrea will help kids use modeling clay to sculpt a troll!

When: 
Thursday, February 2, 2012 3-4:15 pm

Team USA and Olympic Softball Clinic

Learn from the best at Extra Innings in Middleton Softball Olympian, Team USA

Extra Innings Indoor Training Center will welcome two of the best softball players in the world, US Olympian Jessica Mendoza and Ashley Charters from Team USA. The clinic features Mendoza  and Charters working hands-on with young softball players over two three-hour clinics.

When: 
Sunday January 22, 2012 Session 1: 8:30-12:00 PM Ages 6-12
Sunday January 22, 2012 Session 2: 1:00-4:30 PM Ages 13+

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Appleton Farms offers great farm-based Vacation Week Programs for kids ages 5-11

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Bruins Pajama Drive

Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Hike & Seek: Magic in the Winter Forest

Kids will learn about the winter survival skills of animals at the Stevens Coolidge Place in North Andover Massachusetts!
Have you ever wondered what happens in nature during the winter months? Do you have questions like, “where do certain animals go” or “why does it snow”? Join us this February school vacation for this self-guided winter themed family-friendly bundle for use along the Stevens-to-Stevens trail in...
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Music Together - Tuesday in Marblehead

Marblehead, Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Salem, Peabody Music Together
Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® of Salem classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45...
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Guided Tour | When Granite Was King!

Find out the story behind the history of granite quarrying at Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, Massachusetts!
Halibut Point State Park is also a granite quarry with a history that goes back billions of years! Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here.
11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Chess Club at Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library hosts a weekly chess club for all ages on Tuesday evenings.
Salem Public Library the library is hosting weekly chess nights where players of all ages can play and learn from each other.  Whether you're new to the game or a veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Friday, March 28

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Music Together - Friday

Marblehead, Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Salem, Peabody Music Together
Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...
10:30 am to 11:15 am
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