Spring Break Fun

Here is a list of activities to occupy the keiki during the school spring break next month. Discounts might apply for members.

>> The ARTS at Marks Garage teen art program: Led by arts educator Christie Knoll, March 16-18 and 21-25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Teens ages 13 to 18 work with a professional local artist in the creation of monumental-size murals that will be used as backdrops for Hawaii Theatre concerts. Free. Limited seating. Call 521-2903, email rich@artsatmarks.com or visit artsatmarks.com.

>> Elemental Minds’ Video Game Design STEM Camp: March 21-24, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Radford High School. Students in grades three through eight learn about video game design concepts and how to design, create, redesign and present their own video games. Participants also will be given their own accounts that will provide them with unlimited access to the game-design program. Limited to 20 students. Cost: $150. Students who have attended a previous Elemental Minds camp receive a $20 discount. Register by March 15. Visit 808ne.ws/1TxEYVE.

>> Gunstock Ranch: Horse Day Camp, March 17; check in from 8:15 to 8:30 a.m.; pickup from 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Beginning riders ages 7 to 13 are treated to a day on the ranch learning about horses, proper riding techniques and commands; they also go on a 45-minute trail ride and receive hands-on experience caring for horses. Cost: $75. Call 341-3995 or visit gunstockranch.com/horse-day-camp.

>> Hawaii Academy: Spring Break Day Camps for ages 5 and older, March 21-25 and March 28 to April 1, 1314 Moonui St., Kalihi. Half-day sessions (choose from 7:30 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5:30 p.m.) and full-day sessions (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) include structured gymnastics lessons, supervised practice on the gym equipment (such as trampolines), games and enrichment activities including cooking and arts and crafts. Snacks will be provided; students enrolled in full-day sessions receive catered lunches. Cost: Half-day session is $55 per day ($65 for drop-in) or $240 per week; full-day session is $85 per day (or $95 for drop-in) or $380 per week; discount for siblings. Register by March 6. Call 842-5642 or visit hawaiiacademy.com.

>> Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center: “Discover Japan” Preschool Discovery Camp for ages 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14-18 ($250, with optional after-care until 4 p.m. for additional $20 fee); and “Hello from Japan!” for ages 5 to 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16-18 ($150, with optional after-care camp until 4:30 p.m. for additional $10 per day), 111 Ohe St., Kakaako; courtesy drop-off at 8:30 a.m. Themed to the center’s newest traveling exhibit, this program enables keiki to learn about Japanese culture by exploring traditions and crafts, and features hands-on educational activities, outdoor play, visits to the center’s galleries and a snack. Bring home lunch or purchase from the Kids Cafe ($4). Discount for members. Register by Friday. Call 524-5437 or visit discoverycenterhawaii.org.

>> Hawaii Nature Center: “Sensational Nature Adventure Program (SNAP)” for ages 6 to 11, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive and other field sites. Runs March 21-25, 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended care (additional $120 for the week or $30 per day) available until 5 p.m. Nature activities include forest hikes, stream investigations, nature crafts, insect safaris, beach explorations, off-site field trips and more. Cost: $375. Register by March 7; late registration fee is $25. Call 955-0100, ext. 126; or email snap@hawaiinaturecenter.org.

>> “I Got Skills” spring break soccer camps: March 21-25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; drop-off from 8:30 a.m. and pickup by 3:30 p.m. Choose from two locations: Central Oahu Regional Park (94 Kamehameha Highway, Waipahu) and Waialae Iki Park (4850 Kalanianaole Highway). These camps for boys and girls ages 6 to 14 focus on footwork, techniques and winning moves. Beginners learn fundamentals and ball mastery, while Elite players work on advanced skills training. Featured guests at the Waipahu camp include freestylers Alex Mendoza and Umar Dalati. Players will be grouped by age and abilities, and must wear proper soccer attire, cleats and shin guards. Bring a ball, water bottle and lunch. Cost (includes a camp T-shirt): $225. Visit igotskills.com.

>> i9 Sports’ Spring Break Basketball Camp: Seven-day camp for boys and girls ages 5 to 12, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 17-24 and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 25, Holy Nativity School, 5286 Kalanianaole Highway, Aina Haina. The program utilizes a multistation format and line drills to provide fundamental offensive and defensive skills and concepts. Participants must wear a T-shirt, athletic shorts and rubber-soled basketball shoes, and bring a water bottle; basketballs are provided. Daily snacks and lunch are included (except on March 25). Cost (includes an official camp shirt): $380 by March 11, $400 thereafter. Multichild discount is $5. Call 394-1100 or visit i9sports.com.

>> Kamaaina Kids: Spring Intersession Day Camps, March 16-24, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (programs begin 8 a.m.) for grades K-6 (unless otherwise noted). There will also be a camp for Voyager PCS (2428 Wilder Ave.) from March 21 to 28 (except March 25). Register by March 4; $15 late fee thereafter. Register online for discounted rates. Call 262-4538 or visit kamaainakids.com.

• Day Camps at the following locations, including Voyager PCS: Mililani Tech Park and Ben Parker, Enchanted Lake, Hahaione, Keoneula, Liholiho, Salt Lake, Waikele and Waimalu elementary schools. Features arts and crafts, cooperative games, Simple Science, singing, dancing and more. Cost: $245 for all seven days or $36 per day; the cost for Voyager PCS is $175 for the week or $36 per day. Lunch available for $6 per day. In addition, the following specialty camps will be offered:

• Play-Well TEKnologies—STEM Design Using LEGO: March 21-24, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Voyager PCS. Campers have access to more than 20,000 pieces of LEGO to build engineer-designed projects (motorized gondolas, gear cars, catapults, walkers and skyscrapers) while learning about gear phasing, torque, potential and kinetic energy, traction and prototyping. This three-hour session is led by an experienced instructor daily, while Kamaaina Kids staff lead additional activities including games, arts and crafts, and science fun throughout each day. Cost: $185. Lunch: $24.

• Camp Bishop Museum: March 21-24, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (program begins 8 a.m.), with drop-off and pickup at the museum’s Hall of Discovery. Includes excursions, on-site activities and daily access to the Science Adventure Center, Hawaii Hall and the museum’s latest exhibits. For grades K-6. Cost: $55 per day. Lunch: $6 per day.

• Camp Sea Life Park: March 21-24, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (program begins 8 a.m.), with drop-off and pickup at this site. Keiki interact with the ocean’s sea creatures and animals and enjoy daily adventures at the park. For grades K-6. Cost: $180. Lunch is $24.

• SPIRIT Adventures: March 16-18 ($120) and 21-24 ($160), 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be signed in by 7 a.m.), for grades five through eight, with pickup and drop-off at the following locations: Mililani Tech Park, Voyager Public Charter School and Ben Parker, Hahaione and Waimalu elementary schools. Independent and adventurous campers participate in surfing, sailing and kayaking activities and learn team-building initiatives and different disciplines of dancing and cooking. Bring home lunch.

• Keiki-PHIT Program: March 21-24, full-day session from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ($145) or half-day session from 8 a.m. to noon ($115); drop-off and pickup at Manoa District Park, lower pavilion. Participants engage in aerobic exercises, cooperative “buddy” games, personal-best challenges, S.P.A.R.K. (Sports Play and Active Recreation Training for Kids) activities, basketball and more while learning basic movement patterns and athletic training fundamentals to better enhance performance, prevent injury and build self-confidence. Led by Byron Mello, a head coach at Moanalua High School and founder of Performance Basketball Clinics. Bring home lunch.

>> Lyon Arboretum: “Children’s Spring Break Class — Science & Art in Nature,” March 21-24, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3860 Manoa Road. Four-day camp for students in grades one through five includes fun in the rainforest, gardening, hiking, art and science activities, cooking, Hawaiian crafts and more. Cost: $160. Call 988-0456 or visit manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum.

>> Moiliili Community Center: “Spring Adventure Program,” March 16-24, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2535 S. King St. Activities include indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, simple cooking sessions, music and more. For grades K-6. Snacks provided; lunch (excludes drinks) available for purchase in advance or bring home lunch. Accepting late registration on a space-availability basis; fees for late sign-up ($15) and membership ($30) apply, in addition to the program fee of $210. Call 955-1555 or visit moiliilicc.org.

>> Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor: “Explorers Club — Eyes on the Sky,” March 21-24 at the museum, Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd. This four-day STEM program, for students in grades three through five, follows an aerospace theme and offers participants an opportunity to operate robotic telescopes, engineer a mechanism for “soft landings” on another planet, create artwork through astrophotography and more. Cost (includes lunches, snacks and a T-shirt): $240. Call 441-1000 or visit pacificaviationmuseum.org.

>> Pearl City Foundation: “Spring Fun Days 2016,” March 16-24, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoomoana St.; half-day (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.), daily and weekly options also available. Students in grades K-6 engage in sports and fitness activities, games, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming (pool days are Monday and Wednesday at Leahi Swim School), with a field trip to watch “Zootopia” at Ward Theatres on March 18 and Moanalua Gardens on March 24. Bring home lunch (required during excursions) or purchase catered lunch ($5 per day). Cost: $215 for full-day program if postmarked by March 2, or $230 thereafter. $185 for half-day program; $35 to $40 for daily options. Register by March 11. Call 456-2073 or email pearlcityfoundation@gmail.com.

>> Test-Prep Hawaii: Five-day SAT prep classes for students in grades nine through 12, March 16, 17 and 21-23, at the following public high schools: Moanalua, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m.; Roosevelt, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and Kalani, 2 to 3:45 p.m. Special online price, $200 (includes five books and all test materials). Call 261-6666 or visit test-prephi.com.

>> Winners’ Camp Hawaii Leadership Academy: March 21-25, Winners’ Camp Foundation Conference Facility atop Kamehame Ridge (between Hawaii Kai and Waimanalo). Residential five-day “experiential leadership retreat” for ages 12 to 15 offers a life-skills training program to help teens attain their highest personal and community potential. Tuition: $780 (includes meals, snacks, dorm-style lodging, activities, course materials, supplies, T-shirt, camp photo and Parent Integration seminar). Call 306-8008 or visit winnerscamp.com.

>> YMCA: Spring Intersession Program for youths in grades K-6 (might vary by branch), March 16-28, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (varies by location) at the following branches: Kaimuki (737-5544), Kalihi (848-2494), Leeward (671-6495), Mililani (625-1040), Nuuanu (536-3556) and Windward (261-0808). Activities include swimming, outdoor play, arts and crafts, sports, science, cooking, story time, field trips and more. Cost: $185 per week. Registration closes when full capacity is reached. Call 531-3558 or visit goo.gl/nOS6Xk.