A Camp Sampler Previews Summer Activities

This week offers a great variety of things to do with your kids nearby, from educational programs to classic musical theater. Make your plans from our list of suggested activities below and get started on the weekend.

Where/When: March 11 to 13 at .  Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7 p.m.  Sunday performance will be at 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Travel back to the '70s and sing along to "Day by Day."  It's an uplifting, feel-good show presented by the students of Bernards High School.
Pricing:  $15 for adults and $10 for children and deniors

Where/When: Friday, March 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the .
Why Go: Children ages 3 to 5 will "visit" points around the world.  Bowling for penguins and Rainforest Bingo will keep the little ones entertained while they learn.
Pricing: $10 per pair, and $5 per additional child

Where/When: Saturday, March 12 at the Ted Blum 4-H Center in Bridgewater. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Why Go: Man's best friend is on display. Do we have to say more?
Pricing: Food and beverages will be available at reasonable prices.

Build Your Own Shoot Around Basketball
Where/When: Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Hillsborough Lowes.
Why Go: It's tournament time!  Create your craft and then challenge your friends to a game of shoot around basketball.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: March 12 from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at  in Warren.
Why Go: You can come and sample awesome camp activities.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Sunday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Young Chefs Academy in Hillsborough.
Why Go: Kids can create their own fun and healthy treats.
Pricing: $35 per child /$25 per sibling

Where/When: Sunday, March 13 at the .
Why Go: You can enjoy the new spring air with a leisurely walk and trot through the trails of the stables.
Pricing: $28 per Somerset County resident, or $36 per non-resident

Where/When: Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the .
Why Go: To share your favorite story with a special therapy dog.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Saturday, March 12 at .  Grades K-2 can create from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Grades 3-6 can build from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Kids will build their own creations while building friendships as well.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Sunday, March 13 at The State Theatre in New Brunswick at 3 p.m.
Why Go: Gymnasts, juggler, cyclists, and tublers create a kaleidoscope of entertainment and wonder.
Pricing: $22 to $42 per ticket

Where/When: Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the .
Why Go: An environmentally based story will be shared and a short walk on the trails of the EEC will be enjoyed.