The YMCA is open to the Harper's Preserve/Woodlands area community during Spring Break week and the schedule is filled with a variety of free activities for all ages. Load up the children and head over to the YMCA for Spring Break Staycation. Your Passport to Free Family Fun includes family fitness classes, ZumbaTomic for kids, open swim, open gym, family adventure day, movie under the stars, moonwalk, climbing wall, family campout, summer job fair, Midnight March Madness and much more.

In addition to all the special activities, the community is invited to experience all the benefits of a YMCA membership including the wellness center, climbing wall, fitness classes, swimming pools and gymnasiums. Some age restrictions apply. For a complete list of all spring break activities, family classes and more March 9-16, visit www.ymcahouston.org/south-montgomery-county/.

The fun begins March 9 with Family Adventure Day at the Creekside YMCA from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families are invited to experience nature, challenge the 50-foot alpine tower, archery, canoeing and much more. For more information, call 832-698-1283.

Spend time together March 10 as a family, splashing in the pools or challenging new heights on the climbing wall.

On March 11, swimming is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Shadowbend Pool; a variety of family fitness classes, including Family Zumba Class at 10:45 a.m. and Family Water Aerobics at 7:30 p.m. Open gym available with volleyball at Branch Crossing and basketball at Shadowbend from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The March 12 lineup features Family Zumba class at 9:45 a.m. at Branch Crossing and 5:45 p.m. at Shadowbend, moon walk in Kids Gym from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and open swim from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Shadowbend Pool. Swimming available at Branch Crossing lap pool from 4-7 p.m.

March 13 highlights include climbing wall at both Branch Crossing and Shadowbend YMCAs from 9 a.m. to noon and 5-8 p.m. and open swim from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Shadowbend Pool. Kids ages 6 and older are invited to join the Kids Yoga class at 12:15 p.m. at Shadowbend Y.

On March 14, join the fun at the Family Zumba class at 9:45 a.m. at Branch, open swim is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Shadowbend Y Pool, including Family Water Wonder Night starting at 6 p.m. Midnight March Madness, for ages 13 and older, will feature 3-on-3 tournament, free throw and 3-point shooting contest from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Shadowbend YMCA Gym. A Summer Job Fair, for ages 16 and older, is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. at the Shadowbend Y.

March 15 features family movie night under the stars. Featured presentation is “Madagascar 3.” Activities begin at 6 p.m. with outdoor cooking, including s’more and banana boats in the outdoor fireplace. The annual Spring Break overnight campout at the Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center is scheduled for March 15 beginning at 6 p.m. Limited space, pre-registration required for campout. Families must bring their own tents.

The Spring Break Staycation fun concludes March 16 with open swim available at both Shadowbend and Branch Crossing pools. There will be a variety of activities with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, so don’t forget to wear your green. A Summer Job Fair for ages 16 and older is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shadowbend Y.

In addition to the complimentary community activities, the YMCA will be offering a variety of fee-based programs that requires pre-registration.

Spring Break Adventure Camp: March 11-15 for children 5-12 years old, 7 a.m. to 6:30p.m.

Spend the day outdoors discovering nature at the Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center. Pre-registration required. This is a great opportunity for kids to sample and experience summer day camp. Register for one day or all five days.

Spring Break Climbing Clinics for ages 5-9, at the Branch Crossing YMCA Adventure Center. Pre-registration required.

• March 14: 2:30-3:30 p.m., ages 5-9 with parent

Spring Break Lifeguard Certification Class, March 11-14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shadowbend YMCA pool. For ages 16 and older. Pre-registration required.

Spring Break Swim Clinics, March 15 and 16, 10-11 a.m. at the Shadowbend Pool for ages 6-12. Pre-registration required.

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For more information, call 281-367-9622 or visit www.ymcahouston.org/south-montgomery-county/. The YMCAs are located at 6145 Shadowbend Place, 8100 Ashlane Way and 6464 Creekside Forest Drive in The Woodlands. Please note the Branch Crossing Water Park will not be open during Spring Break Staycation.