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Kids can get out and explore, keeping busy on winter and spring breaks with the top school break camps in Boston! February Vacation Week program photo by Phil Doyle, courtesy of Mass Audubon
Kids can get out and explore, keeping busy on winter and spring breaks with the top school break camps in Boston! February Vacation Week program photo by Phil Doyle, courtesy of Mass Audubon
1/21/24 - By N Ferreira

Kids love vacations, and school break camps keep them entertained during winter and spring school vacations. If you're staying local but need options to keep the little one busy, we have found some amazing school break camps in Boston and the surrounding areas. These camps give Boston kids the chance to learn about the arts, sports, STEAM, and more. And as a bonus, many of these camps also have summer options if your child is having a blast this holiday break! 

Find more great school break camps in Boston. Be sure to bookmark our Camp Directory. You can search for summer camps by type, age, and town. 

 

 

 

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School Break Camps in Boston

Franklin Park Zoo Camp Programs

Boston
February Camp
Looking to go a little wild during school breaks? Franklin Park Zoo offers the perfect opportunity to learn about amazing wildlife while having a blast. February vacation week sessions are for kids ages 7-10. Led by Zoo educators, classes include hands-on activities, animal encounters and behind-the-scenes experiences. ZooCamp is for kids 4-13 and offers nine one-week sessions throughout the summer. Session themes include "Zoo Explorers," "Nature Detectives," "Animal Adventurers," and "Conservation Heroes."  READ MORE

MFA Kids Studio Art Classes

Boston
February & April Camps
Preschoolers ages 3-4 can make art with their adult companion, while kids ages 5–11 (classes grouped by age) are dropped off for weekly classes on Saturdays or Sundays, School Vacation Weeks, and Summer art programs. Classes are taught by experienced educators who are professional artists. READ MORE

School Break Camps in Greater Boston

Parkour Generations Boston

Somerville & Locations Near Boston
February & April Camps
These fun movement and exercise classes for kids ages 6 through 13 introduce kids to the basics of parkour. Each location has a different setting, some indoors and some outdoor, so check each location for the full details. They offer both half and full day camps during school holidays and throughout the summer. Kids will play games as well as learn technical skills to master this unique form of exercise. READ MORE

Steve & Kate's Camp Boston

Cambridge
February & April Camps
Located in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, Steve and Kate’s allows campers ages 4 and up to choose the activities they like. The Launchpad program is designed to ease preschoolers into the camp routine, and to give them a break when they need it. Unlike at typical camps, parents buy day passes in advance for use at any time—and get a refund for the unused passes. Steve and Kate’s also provides lunch each day. READ MORE

School Break Camps in Near Boston

Blue Hills Ski Area

February Camp
The February Vacation Camp at Blue Hills Ski Area is for skiers and riders aged 7-15. Participants are organized based on their skill levels, ranging from first-time skiers and riders to those expertly conquering every trail on the mountain. The 4-day camp offers a blend of skill enhancement and enjoyment, featuring on-snow limbo contests and races tailored to various age groups and skill levels. The week concludes with prize distributions and award ceremonies. READ MORE

MetroWest YMCA

February Camp
When school is out the Y offers programs to keep the kids (grades K-5) busy and engaged. The Framingham location offers a full-day program featuring sports, games, arts, and crafts. They also host a half-day fitness and nutrition program. In Hopkinton the full-day program is primarily outdoors hiking & exploring trails across the 122-acre property. The half-day option is a Kids in the Kitchen theme program. Both YMCA branches also offer summer camps for kiddos ages 3 - grade 10. Camp options include a STEAM Camp, Ninja Sports Camp, and nature-based Stepping Stones Camp. READ MORE

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

February & April Camps
BOPN offers mixed-age, nature-immersive programs designed to teach resilience, persistence, and problem solving to kids 2.9 years - 8 years. During school vacation weeks BOPN hosts half-day, nature immersion programs. In the summer kiddos has both half and full-day programs. Children are in mixed-age groups, exploring nature together with uniterrupted time to engage with their surroundings.  READ MORE

Mass Audubon Camps

February & April Camps
At Mass Audubon's camp programs, kids spend time outdoors, learn about the natural world, and play with new friends. School break camps are four-day programs for ages 5-14. Campers go on habitat hikes, observe wildlife up-close, do hands-on activities, play interactive games, get creative with crafts, and more. Small group sizes ensure camper safety and engagement with positive role models who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of the outdoors.  READ MORE

Viking Sports Camps

February & April Camps
Camps include a fun variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodge ball, kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, team handball, watermelon, reindeer tails, and many other gym games and camp activities. READ MORE

Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing

February & April Camps
Exxcel offers preschool and "Mini Ninja," developmental and advanced gymnastic clinics, as well as birthday parties. During school breaks, Exxcel host camps where kids can try gymnastics, climbing, bungee, zip line, arts & crafts, games, and circus arts. Campers are grouped according to age, and all activities are set to fun daily themes. READ MORE

JCC Greater Boston - Camps

Newton
February & April Camps
JCC Greater Boston's day, overnight, and specialty (arts, sports, technology, science) camps and school break/summer programs provide a fun, safe, and nurturing Jewish environment for making new friends, learning new skills, and developing self-confidence.  READ MORE

Einstein's Workshop

Burlington, Lexington & Winchester
February & April Camps
Geared for kids in Kindergarten through 9th grade, Einstein's Workshop gives kids options to learn robotics, programming, 3D printing, laser cutting, and engineering through fun, hands-on camps, classes, and birthday parties. Camp is offered during Summer, Winter, February, and April school breaks as well as on one-day school holidays. Classes are offered after school and on weekends. READ MORE

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration

Newton & Wellesley
February & April Camps
Puddlestompers offers both school break camps and summer camps for kids 4-8. School break camp is 4.5 hours (with extended day options) and offered at the Newton & Wellesley locations. Each day kids will investigate a different seasonally relevant nature topic through hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, STEM-based experiments, games, crafts, and stories. Summer camp offers the same opportunities are school break camps and are held at their Newton, South Newton, Wellesley, and Needham locations. READ MORE

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