Centre to offer kids programs
Parents looking for activities for their children during spring break? The Centre of Elgin offers a variety of fun programs.
Spring Break Camp at The Centre is a full-day camp offered March 21-28. Register at The Centre today. Activities include games, sports, movies, swimming, rock climbing and a field trip. Bring a lunch, snacks for the day, your swimsuit and towel each day. Elgin resident fee is $175 for the entire camp or $38 per day. Non-resident fee is $200 for the entire camp or $44 per day. Sign up on or before March 15 to receive a $10 discount for the entire camp fee.
Adventure Island will open early at noon and close at 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. on Friday. Adventure Island features a flume slide, three-meter diving board, one-meter diving board, vortex, floor geysers, and spray arch to entertain kids of all ages. All facility and Aquatic members will receive entrance as part of their membership fees. Resident prices for admission are $6 for children and $7 for adults. Non-resident prices are $7 for children and $8 for adults. At certain times throughout the day, portions of the pool may be closed for existing programs.
Children also may take advantage of the drop-in activities from 1 to 5 p.m. Drop-in activities include open swim, rock climbing, open gym, and use of the teen center all for $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
On these days, the field house will feature open gym from 1 p.m. until the regularly scheduled closing time. Resident prices for admission are $4 for children and $8 for adults. Non-resident prices are $6 for children and $10 for adults. ID's will be required for admission for all patrons. The Teen Center also will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Prices for admission are $2 for residents of Elgin and $3 for non-residents. The Teen Center is open to all 9- to 15-year-olds.
The Centre front desk is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call Brett Lind, Youth and Teen Coordinator, at (847) 531-7017.