Updated for 2019!
It’s coming! That long 4-day weekend when the kids are bouncing off the walls and always looking for something to do (or climb on in my family’s case). What am I talking about? Teacher’s Convention of course! It’s a weekend full of fun and learning for teachers so why can’t it be the same for kids?
Just because kids don’t have school, it does not mean the learning has to stop! There are so many fun brain boosting events and activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Better yet, they can continue learning and growing as students and individuals. After researching what is available in NJ that offers kids and family a fun learning experience, I came up with this list of events. As more events arise, it will be updated so make sure you check back frequently!
Brain Boosting Events and Activities During Teacher’s Convention
Autumn Break Camp: November 7-8 Full and half-day options available at Tenafly Nature Center.
Stomp, Chomp, Roar: November 7-9 at various times at the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill.
Kids Nature Fest Bird Brained: November 7 9am – 4pm at Great Swamp OEC in Chatham.
NJEA Days at Diggerland USA: November 7-10 11am – 5pm. Diggerland USA is a fun construction themed amusement park that offers hours of fun hands-on learning experiences.
November Mini-Camp: November 7-8 9am – 4pm at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. Camp is for ages 5-10 years old and registration is required.
Vacation Day Workshops: November 7-8 12pm – 2pm at Morris Museum in Morristown. FREE with museum admission.
Pump It Up Camp: November 7-8 Full day and half-day options available at various Pump It Up locations across NJ.
Angry Birds Universe Exhibit: November 7-10 9am-4pm at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City.
NJEA Mini Camp: November 7-8 9am – 2pm at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit. Registration is required.
Mermaids: November 7-10 10am-5pm at Adventure Aquarium in Camden. Tickets to the aquarium are needed.
NJEA Days at Sahara Sam’s: November 7-10 10am-7pm. Sahara Sam’s is a indoor waterpark that offers hours of fun for the entire family!
Image Source: Sahara Sam’s
NJEA Holiday Mini-Camp: Recipes for Adventure – November 8 10am – 4pm at Historic Speedwell in Morristown. Registration is required.
Scarecrows in the Garden: November 8 9am-4pm at Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township.
Here are some more places to explore during NJEA Convention Break:
This is a great list! Thanks for the good ideas for activities. I’ll mark our calendar, so we can check one or two of these out this year.
Thanks Alissa! There are some really fun events for kids and families!
Titanic exhibit is only 2 days??!! NOOOOO. Well, hope I can go. Great stuff!
Gina, you’re in luck because the exhibit goes through January! I am so excited for it!!
Great list! We had our teacher conferences a few weeks ago.
Great list and ideas to keep kids learning and having fun too!