February Break Camps for NJ Kids

2/1/16 - By Laurie Rein

Just when you thought everyone was back on track from winter break-- bam! February break sneaks upon us. While some New Jersey schools are closed the Monday of President’s Day only, others have four day weekends or even that whole week off. If you’re in need of child care during the break, or just something to occupy the kiddos, don’t fear. Our list of February break camps is here. February breakers can spend their time off exploring nature, playing their favorite sports, learning science and even tubing down mountains. Check out these drop-off camps offered for various portions of February break.

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Allaire Country Day Camp No School Fun Day (Wall)
February 12, 2016
It’s like summer camp in the winter! Crafts, non-competitive sports, games and food are all part of the structured fun at Allaire Country Day Camps Fun Days. Full and half day options are available from Pre-K to 8th grade students, separated by grades. Sibling discounts are available, and little ones must be potty-trained.

Professional Baseball Instruction Camp (Upper Saddle River)
February 15-19, 2016
Have a ball learning the art of hitting & base running, fielding & throwing, and pitching & catching from professional New Jersey coaches. Players must be 6-13 and have the option of full or half days for the week. Partial week is available as well.

JCC Metro West Tubing Vacation Program (West Orange)
February 15, 2016
What better way to spend a day off from school than tubing down a mountain. Second to fifth graders are invited for a day of snow tubing at JCC Metro West. Dress warm for this full day event.

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Mini Camps (Short Hills)
February 15-19, 2016
Bundle up and spend a week immersed in wintery nature at Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary’s mini camps. Preschoolers will conduct ice experiments and play in the snow at Turtle Tots camp. Kindergarten to third graders will participate in outdoor exploration at Explorers Camp. Bring lunch and snack along.

JCC of Central New Jersey President's Day Vacation Program (Scotch Plains)
February 15, 2016
If amusements sound like an ideal day off from school, join sixth through eighth graders on a field trip to Funplex, with Go-Karts, Free Fall Skyscraper and much more. Lunch at JCC will precede the trip.

My Gym Westfield Fun Day (Westfield)
February 15, 2016
Burn energy with fitness games, gymnastics, crafts and more at My Gym’s Fun Day 3-hour program. Children 2.5 to 9 can participate, and little ones must be potty-trained. Check other My Gym locations throughout the state for similar programs.

Academies at Gerrard Berman Day School Steam Rocks! (Oakland) February 15-19, 2016
Time of from school doesn’t have to be time off from learning. Steam Rocks! Boot Camp Week offers first through eighth graders the chance to play scientist and explore topics such as Robotics, Alternative Energy and Electronics. Sign-up from 1-5 days during the week.

Camp Pump It Up (Freehold)
February 12, 15 & 16, 2016
Bounce on over to Pump It Up for a day of jumping, games and crafts. Choose from a full-day of fun, or a morning or afternoon session. Camp is for 4-11 year olds, and discounts are available for siblings. Check out other Pump It Up New Jersey locations for similar camps.

 

Photo: My Gym Westfield