After a three-day weekend, the kids will be ready to play, create and have fun! We've got lots of options for vacation week camps, day programs, activities and things to do in Greater Lowell, and a bit beyond.
Camps & Day Programs
This section is sponsored by the programs in our Summer Camp Guide.
Camp Thoreau Day Camp offers Camp S’More during April vacation. For kids age 4-9, the camp runs from 9 AM to 1 PM from Tuesday to Friday. It includes swimming in their indoor pool, indoor tennis, and outdoor activities. Learn more at http://www.thoreau.com/vacationcamps.
Acton Recreation offers Kids Art Workshops and Gymnastics Camps during February vacation.
The Kids’ League of Westford offers very popular full-day vacation break programs which includes crafts, outdoor activities, cooking, and all kinds of fun. Call (978) 692-6733 for more information.
DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum offers Art for April Vacation Week programs. Drop in from 1-3 PM Wednesday to Friday for hands-on art making activities. Regular admission rates apply.
Taste Buds Kitchen in North Andover offers full-week or single-day Cupcake & Cookie Wars camps during school vacation for kids age 4 to teens.
Magic Brush Pottery & Fused Glass in Tewksbury offers April vacation programs from 10 AM to 2 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Each day has a specific art focus. Learn more at http://www.magicbrushpottery.com/vacation--summer-camp-programs.html
Empow Studios, based in Lexington, offers their Tech & Design Camp and Minecraft Camp from 9 AM to 4 PM in Lexington, Belmont and Newton-Needham. Half-day registration is available also. Learn more at http://empow.me/camp/#vacation-camp
Create! Sewing Studio in Acton offers Vacation Sewing Workshops, with three days of sewing fun! The April vacation workshop is Tuesday to Thursday for either half-day or full day sessions. Includes all tools and most supplies; families just need to choose and purchase fabric. More information at http://www.createsew.com/class-descriptions/
Concord Recreation offers an April Vacation Week program Tuesday to Friday. Activities include crafts, activities in the gym, outside play and a field trip. Call (978) 287-1050 for more information.
One Stop Fun in Westford offers April vacation week camps by the day or the week. Learn more at http://www.onestopfun.com/programs/school-vacation-camps.aspx
Would you like to add your organization's vacation or summer program here? Email Barbara at barbarae@macaronikid.com.
Day Activities & Things to Do
Event Calendar
Our Event Calendar lists all kinds of activities and events every day during April vacation, including puppet shows, crafts, LEGOs, scavenger hunts, swimming, skating, nature, movies and more! Be sure to plan ahead and check if any activities require advance registration.
Lowell Kids Week
Check the Lowell Kids Week schedule for all kinds of activities taking place all week in Lowell! All activities are also listed on our Event Calendar.
Patriots Day Weekend Activities
Interested in bringing the kids to the Patriots Day activities in Concord and Lexington? See our Patriots Day Weekend Guide in our sister edition, Macaroni Kid Acton-Concord-Bedford-Lexington.
