Southern Pines Recreation offers two-day mini-camps for area children.

On Friday, March 23 and 30, creative, imaginative, and busy minds and hands will have a blast making everything "bunny" in the Easter Crafts mini-camp for ages 5-12. Practice using the latest in crafting techniques and materials. Karen Fellema instructs at the Train House 3:30 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

Fellema will also instruct the Spring Flowers mini camp for ages 5-12 years, slated for April 13 and 20, 3:30 to 6 p.m., at the Train House.

Baby Sitters Training

Soon-to-be baby sitters, current wage-earning babysitters, and "old pros" will enjoy this fast-paced, hands-on class that teaches how to handle an emergency, interview for a babysitting job, feed kids, make good, responsible decisions, supervise children, perform first aid, keep kids and yourself safe, perform basic care routines, and choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games.

Baby Sitters Training is co-sponsored by the American Red Cross and is open to youth ages 11 years and above. It will be held Wednesday, April 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Train House. Participants should bring lunch and drink. Pre-registration is a must. The class fee is $30.

Spring Break Day Camp

Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Department offers Spring Break Day Camps for children ages 6-13.

The week-long camp will be held Monday through Friday, April 9-13, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Train House. The early bird fee for Southern Pines residents is $65. Nonresidents will pay $130.

The camp offers games, crafts, sports, and fun trips. Space is limited, so early registration is suggested.

Pottery Clay Camp

Spring Pottery Clay Camp for youth ages 5 years through teens will be held Monday, April 2, through Thursday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Train House. Participants will hand-build 1 to 4 pieces from clay; learn painting techniques on tiles; and paint clay. Space is limited.

For information or registration for any of these camps or workshops, call 692-2463.