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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
1/16/26 - 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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Boston's school break camps let kids explore their creativity. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Boston's school break camps let kids explore their creativity. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

School Break Camps in Boston

Zoo New England Camp Programs

Boston
February Camp
Looking to go a little wild during school breaks? Looking to go a little wild during school vacation? The Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo offer the perfect opportunity to learn about amazing animals while having a blast. Each day focuses on a different theme, and children will get the opportunity to see animals up close while learning all about them. Sessions are offered to participants ages 6-8. Taught by Zoo educators, classes include hands-on activities, discussion, animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes experiences.  READ MORE

MFA Kids Studio Art Classes

Boston
February & April Camps
During February and April Vacation Weeks, the MFA offers Tuesday–Friday Studio Art Classes for kids ages 5-11. Summer Studio Art Classes at the MFA consist of full-day, in-person classes organized by age 5-7, 6–8, 8–10, and 9–11. The instructors are a group of experienced educators and professional artists who offer a variety of places and perspectives. READ MORE
From sports to STEM, there's something for everyone at these Boston camps. Photo courtesy of Einstein's Workshop
From sports to STEM, there's something for everyone at these Boston camps. Photo courtesy of Einstein's Workshop

School Break Camps in Near Boston

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. 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

Mass Audubon Camps

February & April Camps
Mass Audubon offers 14 unique nature day camps across the state. Kids can get their hands dirty with farming and livestock care at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, explore the unique coastal habitats of Wellfleet Bay on Cape Cod, canoe the stunning waterways of Arcadia in Easthampton, and much more. 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 Camp
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 and summer camps for kids ages 4-8. School break camp is 4.5 hours (with extended-day options) and is 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 and Wellesley locations. READ MORE

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 4-12 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

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