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Colorful Character: Spring Break Family Fun Center
Location: Premium Outlets in Birch Run, 989.624.1300, www.springbreakinc.net
Spring Break Family Fun Center is an indoor, climate-controlled play zone filled with 6 giant inflatable play structures, a.k.a Bounce Houses! A 7,000-square-foot outlet for kids age 12 & under to run, jump, climb, and bounce, Spring Break is enjoyable on a cold, wintery day and a blistering-hot summer one. All bouncers have protective netting, so children cannot fall out of units, structures are cleaned and disinfected daily and an adult must remain on the premises at all times.
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Southern Fun
The inspiration to open Spring Break came while visiting family members who lived in the South, where indoor play centers are very common due to high temperatures. Knowing Michigan’s four seasons – including very cold temperatures, snow, rain and high temperatures as well — the parents of two youngsters decided to bring the idea to their hometown of Birch Run, Mich.
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Only Local Pie
Spring Break does not allow outside food and drinks inside the building (unless brought in for a birthday party or special event). However, if clients would like, Spring Break will have pizza from a local pizzeria, “The Goal Post” delivered. It’s Spring Break’s way of supporting local business, (and we hear the pizza is simply divine!)
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Special Place
Spring Break has “regulars”. Parents bring their children in several times a week to help with symptoms of Autism, physical therapy requirements and weight loss/management. Manager of Spring Break Diane Fritzler says kids at Spring Break end up having so much fun, they don’t know they are “working”. Parents can play along, or enjoy free wi-fi and let the kids go.
“I would have loved this place when my kids were younger,” Fritzler says, “It’s something really great for kids in this area to do. I’m going to have grandkids someday, and I want this place to remain so I can bring them here!”
Great Lakes Bay Moms Loves Spring Break Family Fun Center!
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