Where has the time gone?! Spring break is already around the corner but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a list of camps, classes and plenty of activities! Start planning the festivities now, since camps require registration and do have deadlines. Spring break for the following school districts are:
Davenport | Bettendorf Public Schools: March 13 – 17
Rock Island | Milan Public Schools: March 13 – 24
Moline | Coal Valley Public Schools: April 3 – 7
Enroll in a Camp
Day Trippers
A supervised recreational program designed to give your child an opportunity to socialize, play, and learn with other children. The children will have structured and unstructured playtime. Lunches are not provided. Morning and Afternoon Snack are provided. This program is for grades K-6. *Must be in kindergarten to attend.
Schedule
March 13 – 27
Swimming on Wednesdays and Fridays in the RIFAC Pool.
Field Trips on Thursdays. *Subject to change based on availability.
March 16 – Figge Art Museum
March 23 – Elevate Trampoline Park
Cost
7:00a – 8:00a | $2.00
4:00p – 5:30p | $3.00
8:00a – 4:00p | $25.00
Location
Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center
(309) 732-7275
Spring Break Day Camp
Schedule
March 13 – 17
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Morning Session
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Afternoon Session
3/13: Curious About Coral
3/14: April Showers Bring May Flowers
3/15: What Did You Say?
3/16: Throwback Thursday: Spring Survival
3/17: Every Day is Earth Day
Cost
Single Day: $50 Members | $60 Non-Members
Full Week Sessions: $200 Members ($50 savings) | $240 Non-Members ($60 savings)
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 557-9545
Journey Through Time
Students will explore all elements of acting, dabble in theater design, and a wide array of other fun topics! Each group will get their own topic and let their creativity come to life! Students collaborate on ideas for the creation of their very own script that they perform on the final day! Performance is Friday at 4:00 PM. Ages 6-13 | Registration Deadline: March 10
Schedule
March 13 – 17
8:45a – 3:30p
Cost
$180 Davenport Resident
$200 Non-Davenport Resident
Location
Davenport Junior Theatre
(563) 326-7862
Geneseo Park District’s Spring Break Camp
Park District will offer a camp Monday – Friday during Spring Break with games, activities, swimming and more. Campers must bring a sack lunch. Grades: K – 6th. Don’t need the whole week? Choose only the days you need it with our “Pick-a-Day” option.
Schedule
March 20 – 24
7:30a – 5:30p
Cost
$115 Member | $230 Non-Member – Full Week
$28 Member | $56 Non-Member – Pick-a-Day option *per day*
Location
Geneseo Community Center
(309) 944-5695
Attend a Class
Chemistry for Kids: March 18 @ 2:00p
Chemistry for Kids is back! Join us on the following days for chemistry demonstrations held by expert scientists! Thanks to the American Chemical Society these demonstrations are included with general admission. Don’t miss out!
Cost
Included with admission ($9 adult | $8 youth) / Members are FREE
Location
Putnam Museum & Science Center
1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-1933
Life on the Beach: March 17 @ 10:30a & 2:30p
Learn how sand is formed and how it moves with water. Explorers will make a mini beach together and watch how water moves sand as they control the waves. Become a nature adventurer by participating in our free Explorers Club programming. Programs begin promptly at the scheduled time, and last 15-30 minutes.
Cost
Included with admission ($9 adult | $6 youth) / Members are FREE
Location
Quad City Botanical Center
2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 794-0991
Spring Break at Family Museum
Mar 13 | Opera Iowa | 9:00a – 10:30a
Mar 14 | ISU Insect Zoo | 10:00a – 2:00p
Mar 15 | Super Mario Day | 10:00a – 2:00p
Mar 16 | Super Science with Mr. Glenn | 10:00a – 2:00p
Mar 17 | Green Slime | 12:30p – 3:00p
Cost
Included with admission ($9)
Location
Family Museum
2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 344-4106
Other Spring Break Activity Ideas
Go On a Vacay
There are tons of great places to visit within a few hours of the Quad Cities. Plan an action-packed trip to Chicago, IL, or a family road trip to St, Louis, MO. And if you haven’t been to Wisconsin yet, a spring break vacation to Madison or Milwaukee will surely create everlasting memories for your family. If staying local is more your vibe, visit one of our amazing wineries or check out one of our awesome hotels for a family STAYcation!
Go, See, Explore the QCA
We have so many great state and local parks around the Quad Cities and spring break is the perfect time to visit them! Take a Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour at Starved Rock State Park. Take a spring hike and have a family picnic at Wildcat Den State Park. Visit Pioneer Village at Scott County Park, Duck Creek Park & Golf Course, or Vander Veer Park Conservatory.
Guides to the Quad City Area
If your kids are looking for a new activity, a new coffee shop, or a new hidden gem, let us guide you in the right direction! Museums, skate parks, hiking trails, and so much more can be found in our local guides!
Local Event Calendar
There are always TONS of local events going on, especially during spring. Check our calendar for all the library happenings, painting/DIY parties, museum and center events and so much more!
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