PORTLAND, Maine — Parents did it. They got through Christmas with the family, and now they can relax, right? But, wait a minute.
The kids are still home from school on break. They likely have another vacation coming up in February, and it's taken so much energy to stop them from throwing snowballs at each other's faces. So, where can families go?
Portland - The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
- Hosting limited Aquarium Exploration events, along with daily showings of the musical "Frederick."
"We really try to immerse children in environments that are designed to pique their curiosity and to allow them to learn something in a playful way," museum spokeswoman Patricia Erikson said.
Portland - Rippleffect
- February Break Adventure Camp for grades 6-8, Feb. 22-25
- Teen Alpine Mountaineering Clinic for grades 9-12, Feb. 22-25
Scarborough - Camp Ketcha
- School Vacation camp Dec. 12-30, Jan. 17, Feb. 21-25
"We have a lot of parents that work in health care so, especially during the pandemic, the parents have been very appreciative that we've been open," Thea Hollman, a camp worker, said.
Bangor - YMCA
- Hosting land and pool fitness courses five to six days a week.
Winthrop - Hemophilia Alliance of Maine
- Annual winter camp Feb. 18-20
"A weekend full of engaging, intergenerational outdoor programming that includes ice fishing, snowshoeing, sled dog rides, and more," according to a post on the alliance's Facebook page.
Statewide - WinterKids
Black Mountain family ski, cross-country skiing, snowshoe days: Thursdays & Fridays Jan. 6-March 25
Mt. Abram family ski days: Sundays, Jan. 2-March 27
Lost Valley family ski nights: Tuesdays, Jan. 4-March 8
Saddleback Mountain family ski days: Thursdays, Jan. 6-March 17
Harris Farm (Dayton) family cross-country ski, snowshoe days: Wednesdays, Jan. 5-March 16