The March school break – also called mid-term or spring break – can be a stressful time for parents who want to keep their children away from the TV and computer. If you are lucky enough to be able to spend the break with your children, you may be looking for stimulating activities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that both you and your children can enjoy together.

Here are a few suggestions from The Kid Scoop.

• The Living Arts Centre: This is a dynamic venue where children can explore the wonders of the visual and performing arts. Camp programs are designed to provide fun, encouraging, creative and safe experience for children ages 6 to 12 years of age. Artist-educators in professional studios teach programs. (www.thekidscoop.com/toronto/the-living-arts-centre)

• Wizard World: Parents and children love to be awed and from March 13 to 20, a visit the better Living Centre at Exhibition Place will thrill the entire family. See the amazing illusions and magical spectacular of Evans & Evans, one of the country’s top family magic shows. Learn about birds of prey and see bald eagles, peregrine falcons and turkey vultures up close and personal. Be entertained by The Stylemanders, a high-energy musical duo who perform interactive family and children’s shows. Try out the wizard 3D fun maze, enjoy a petting zoo, and meet the cast of characters (www.thekidscoop.com/toronto/wizard-world).

• Casa Loma: Step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendour with a visit to this majestic castle. The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers and stables. Self-guided multimedia tours are available in a variety of languages. The castle is open seven days a week (www.thekidscoop.com/toronto/casa-loma/general-visiting-hours-26922).

• The Diary of Anne Frank: This production at The Al Green Theatre (Miles Nadal JCC) brings Anne’s heart-warming story to the Toronto stage for a new generation. Few stories have captured the horror and cruelty of the Holocaust quite like the compelling story of Anne Frank. As her family hides from Nazi tyranny, a young woman’s account of courage, love and human resilience transcends the chaos. Her diary continues to inspire young people across the globe with its poignant, often humourous observations and unconquerable spirit (www.thekidscoop.com/toronto/shakespeare-in-action/the-diary-of-anne-frank-28661).

• The Ontario Science Centre: With over 600 exhibits in 10 exhibition halls, there’s something for all ages. The OSC features over 600 fascinating interactive exhibits to see and play with: space, sport, food, communication, earth, sciences, the information highway, the living earth, technology & transportation, the human body, and matter, energy & change. Children will especially enjoy hands-on science experiments and unique demonstrations, as well as the family fun section. KidSpark is a stimulating learn-through-play space intended to foster creativity, problem solving abilities and early innovation skills in younger children. (www.thekidscoop.com/toronto/ontario-science-centre).

You can get more information about camps for kids TORONTO by visiting www.thekidscoop.com