Believe it or not, it's already time to start thinking about summer camps! We've rounded up a list of indoor and outdoor sports camps in the Hartford area for your budding athlete. There's something for everyone: general sports, soccer, rock climbing, and kids who are differently-abled. For even more options, check out our Summer Camp Guide.

Our roundup of 2016 April Vacation Week camps features programs that get kids outdoors and exploring nature. These camps also give campers a preview of the traditional summer camp experience.  Read on to find out more about 5 active, outdoorsy and nature-centric vacation camps you won't want your kids to miss. 

Passover continues this week, and many of us are still out of school. The Discovery Science Center's Bubblefest is ongoing, and a trip to The Cube in Orange County or the new one in Los Angeles is definitely a great spring break outing.

For those interested in marking a mid-century birthday, Marina Del Rey turns 50 this year and celebrates this Friday through Sunday. Opening Day at Dodger Stadium is on Monday; tickets are limited so check before heading to Elysian Park. And it’s the first Tuesday of the month, so you can enjoy a FREE day at the Tar Pits. Read on for our favorite five outings this week, and check out our Event Calendar for even more options.

For many New Jersey kids, this first full week of April is spring break. That means no school and a lot of free time on your hands. Whether you’re on break or just looking for springtime fun, we’ve got plenty to fill your calendar this week. Outdoor adventures await at the Growing in the Garden Preschool Program and Spring Fling Mini-Camp. Or relax indoors at theatrical productions of Pinocchio and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Finish up the week with amusement park fun at the iPlay After Dark Special. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options.

Located amidst our state capitol lies Connecticut’s oldest park, the beautiful Bushnell Park, which is a great site to visit for residents of all ages. Its scenic grounds make for a perfect spot to hold a picnic or spend the windy fall days flying kites. Throughout the year it is grounds for a variety of fun events such as the annual Winterfest. Bushnell Park is also home to the vintage 1914 carousel, one of the must see locations for Connecticut families. Tickets to ride this antique indoor merry-go-round are only $2 and it operates from May to mid-October. Conveniently positioned adjacent to the carousel is a playground for the little ones to run around in after they rode along the hand carved horses. During the winter season you can spend time skating in their outdoor rink and during the warmer months walk along the pond filled with ducks.

Most Long Island kids are on spring break this week, so parents are looking for ways to keep them entertained during the school vacation. From catching a Disney flick (this event is going on all week) to molding chocolates to taking a nature walk to a late Easter egg hunt, you'll find a variety of fun going on this week all across Long Island.

Keep in mind that this list is just our top picks—be sure to check our Event Calendar for more options. To receive posts like this in your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters, which go out twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.

It's the first full week of April and finally starting to feel like spring! If you're ready to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, a FREE Babes in the Woods Hike for parents and babies might be the perfect activity for you. It's also a great week to look ahead to summer, with several summer camp open houses on Wednesday and Thursday.

Some FREE performances this week include a First Monday Concert in Boston and The Monkey King Puppet Show in Arlington. Another fantastic option is the Evening of Dance with the Boston Ballet on Friday. Read on for our picks of the week, and don't forget to check out our full Event Calendar!