Editor’s note: There are so many wonderful venues offering holiday break camps, so please note that the below are just a small sampling of what’s out there. We also recommend checking the sites of your favorite venues to see what they have to offer
Asphalt Green
12/21-23 and 12/28-30
This winter break, Asphalt Green is offering Holiday Mini Camps for ages 4-12 at their campuses on the Upper East Side and in Battery Park City. Camps are available for three age groups: ages 4-5, 6- 7, and 8-12, and include a variety of activities such as swimming, martial arts, soccer, basketball, art, music, and more. To register for the UES camp, click here. to register for the Battery Park City camp, click here. Ages 4-12; $135/day.
ConstructionKids
12/21-23 and 12/28-30
ConstructionKids offers six days of projects for both new and experienced builders, with lots of different tools to use. There are hands-on workshops where students learn to use real tools and get to build real things, all in a safe and creative environment. Kids can enjoy one day or the entire camp. Ages 4-8; $150/day
The Fashion Class
12/21-23, 12/28-30
Does your child have a passion for fashion? In this camp, kids will learn how to sew, sketch, decorate, and use patterns. They will also get the chance to meet with real fashion designers and visit fashion museums. Ages 6-12; $150 per day and $650 for all days
Let’s Dress Up
12/21-23 and 12/28-30
Let’s Dress Up, which re-opens for business this weekend (December 18-20) after a devastating fire, will be hosting a Holiday Camp for young princesses! Princess Mini Camp is a two-hour drop-off program, from 10a,-12pm, for ages 3-5. Each day, a unique theme is created around a story and craft, and girls will dress up and have a tea party. Girls must be 3 years old and potty-trained. Ages 3-5; $50 per day.
NY Kids Club
12/21-24 and 12/28-31
NY Kids Club”s winter break camp offers physical and artistic activities for kids at a variety its many locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Campers will participate in gymnastics, art, music, movement, martial arts, yoga, sports, cooking, science, dance and theater. Ages 2.5 – 6; $150 a day
RoboFun
12/21-23, 12/28-30
Robo Fun offers age-appropriate STEM activities for kids in kindergarten through elementary school. Classes include pre-robotics, robotics and coding game design. Not only are the classes tons of fun, but they will keep their math and science skills sharp over the break. Grades Kindergarten-6; $90 and up
Super Soccer Stars
12/21-24, 12/26-27, and 12/28-31
Super Soccer Stars is offering three sessions of mini-camps this holiday season, each with three different age levels. Mini Camp, for ages 2.5-5, and Junior Kick It Camp, for ages 3-5, are each 2.5 hours long. Mini Camp offers indoor soccer and art and crafts.Junior Kick It Camp offers indoor soccer games and other fun activities. Kick It Camp, for ages 6-12, offers 4 hours of soccer skill development. Ages 2.5-12; $225 and up
TADA! Theater
12/28-31
This year’s camp is Frosty the Snowman-themed! Students will work together to create and perform a “Frosty the Snowman”-themed musical in four days! Each participant will receive training from professional teaching artists and a free TADA! t-shirt. At the end of the camp, they will get to perform for friends and family. A complimentary video of the performance will be given to every family. Ages 6-11; $485
Taste Buds Kitchen
12/21-24 and 12/28-1/1
When school lets out, head to Taste Buds to create some yummy holiday treats! The age groups are separated into 4-8 and 9-13. The Holiday Cookie Wars camp, which runs from December 21 through the 24, teaches kids how to create holiday classics like Snickerdoodles, Gingerbread Men and Star of David Cookies. They also get to experiment with different flavors and mix-ins. In the Winter Mystery Basket Camp, running from December 28 until January 1, kids get to put their own spin on classic recipes. Ages 4-12; $100 per day $395 and up for all days
