Keep up your children’s momentum during President’s
Week Break and enroll them in a mini-camp! A great way to keep little ones active and
social, we’ve found twelve fantastic mini-camps to consider. Check out some of what’s on offer, and keep in mind that most of your favorite activity centers in the city offer these kinds of programs. —
Sports Center at Chelsea Piers Urban Adventure Holiday Camp (13-16 Years)
Feb 20-24, 9am-3:30pm. $590.
Keeping your teen occupied this week can prove
to be somewhat of a challenge, but the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers has
you covered. This week-long camp offers rock-climbing, yoga, dance classes,
volleyball and soccer. The main focus of this camp is team-building, with
lessons provided in confidence and teamwork!
chelseapiers.com
TADA Youth Theater’s Winter School Break Camp (Grades
1-6)
Feb 20-24, 9am-2:30pm. $450
Calling all thespians! Spend your week with
fellow drama-lovers at this performance art camp. All week long, you will learn
the ropes from professional theater artists and performers, all leading up to a final
mini-musical on Friday. You will also receive a link to view a video of your
performance when the show is over–for memories that will last.
tadatheater.com
Taste Buds’ Chocolate Lover’s Camp (4-8 Years)
Feb 20-24, 12pm-3pm. $395
Indulge your sweet tooth this week with the
Chocolate Lover’s Camp–kids only! Partake in creating and cooking all things chocolate,
while also learning kitchen etiquette and measuring skills. Older kids are also
invited to join the “Counselor in Training” program.
tastebudscook.com
Guggenheim’s Mid-Winter Break Camp (8-11 Years)
Feb 20-24, 9:30am-4pm. $500, $400 for members
Children will not only get to create their own masterpieces, but also learn more about specific works of art in this legendary museum’s
mid-winter break camp. Campers will get to tour the gallery’s permanent
collections and special exhibits. And while creating art in the studio, campers
will be encouraged to develop their own personal artistic style.
guggenheim.org
NY Chess School of America’s February Chess Camp
(4 Years)
Feb 20-24, 9am-5pm (with half day options).
$375 for full days, $250 for half days
Checkmate! Chess aficionados will love this camp
that offers half-day and full-day options. Along with plenty of chess practice,
campers will enjoy sports activities, lessons and tournaments. Lunch and snacks
are provided, and during break times, children can watch movies or play video
games. Please note this camp is held at The Mary Lindley Murray School in
Murray Hill.
nychesskids.com
Robofun Mid-Winter Camp (6-12 Years)
Feb 20-24, 9am-4pm. $660 for full days, $390 for half days
This week will challenge your child’s mind and
creativity using math and science. Mornings are dedicated to working with LEGO
robotics through problem-solving and mechanics. In the afternoons, campers can learn
the art of video game design with a
workshop focusing on the software, Scratch. Campers need to bring their own lunch
and plenty of snacks.
robofun.org
HiArt’s Crazie Mazie Holiday Art Camp (5-14
Years)
Feb 20-24, 9:30am-3pm. $800
This wacky art-themed camp is a crazy mish-mash
of all things artistic. Classic art projects such as painting and sculpture
will be offered, along with new-wave art such as anime and mixed media. Enjoy
the guest artist appearances and gallery hops. Lunch will be provided.
hiartkids.com
Aviator Sports Break Camp (3-15 Years)
Feb 20-24, 9am-4pm. $385
Get your kids active this week and enroll in
Aviator Sports Break Camp. Every sports lover’s dream, this camp is packed with
activities such as rock climbing, ice skating, gymnastics and a sky jump.
Other events such as arts and crafts and movies are also included. Lunch and snacks are provided!
aviatorsports.com
The Clubhouse Camp’s Presidents Week Mini Camp
(4-15 Years)
Feb 21-23, 9am-4pm. $200 with mention of
their website!
Dabble in a little something different during
President’s Week. This eclectic camp is filled with a variety of activities
including art, chess, music, magic, beading, storytelling and martial arts!
theclubhousecamp.com
ACT February Break Vacation Camp (5-12 Years)
Feb 21-24, 9:30am-4pm with extended day
options. $40 per day, plus extra fees for field trips.
This camp has a little something for everyone,
with a wide range of activities throughout the week. Events include messy art
projects, carnival rides, ice skating, science experiments, cooking lessons and
plenty of outdoor activities. Everything is age-appropriate and each day brings
a different theme. Remember to bring lunch and wear sneakers!
actprograms.org
JCC’s Winter Camp: Art
Studios Intensive (6 Years)
Feb 21-24, 9am-12pm. $390 members,
$479 non-members
Put your child’s paintbrush skills to work at this great art camp, which provides
tools and teachings not usually offered at school. Children will select two
different electives to focus on for the week: Tuesday/Wednesday will be ceramic
sculpture or wood/mixed media constructions. Thursday/Friday will be
jewelry-making or printmaking.
jccmanhattan.org
