School Break Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Winter and Spring Break Camps to Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

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Nory STEM camps offer plenty of educational, hands-on fun. Photo courtesy of NORY Stem

When school is not in session, these local school break camps help provide enriching care for kids. Whether you're looking for winter break camps or spring break camps, we've rounded up 13 camps that are open during major school holidays with options for kids who want to get their hands dirty in the great outdoors, build STEM skills in a classroom, or even hone their sports skills.

Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar for more fun things to do during the upcoming school break. And if you're looking ahead to the end of the school year, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids.

School Break Camps: Winter and Spring Break Camps Keep Atlanta Kids Busy on Days Off

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Chattahoochee Nature Center's (CNC) Camp Kingfisher offers an outdoor camp experience during school breaks. Photo courtesy CNC

Send Atlanta kids to spring break camps and winter break camps for full days of fun during school vacations. Students on a break can spend hours pursuing sports, arts, cooking, gaming, and more awesome activities, instead of vegging out in front of the TV. Take a look at some of the coolest winter break and spring break camps in Atlanta that will keep kids entertained, happy, and busy!

School Break Camps in NYC: Winter and Spring Break Camps to Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

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Chelsea Piers holiday break camps offer a variety of programs from preschool camps to elite training, where children are able to pursue their passions and fuel their athletic potential. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers

Finding a great school break camp to keep kids busy during spring break and other NYC school vacations is a breeze thanks to these local school break camps. If kids need something to do, these NYC winter and spring break camps offer activities ranging from STEM to sports, visual arts, performing arts, cooking, and more. Many offer programming during week-long breaks and single days off. We have found school break camps in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, and we're sharing them all below.

Be sure to check out our NYC Kids' Camp Guide for more options for school holidays and all summer long, and find more top NYC spring and winter break camps in our camp directory.

Hot Wheels Champion Experience Has Rolled Into the DC Area

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Virtually racing Hot Wheels cars is one of many fun activities at the Hot Wheels Champion Experience. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters

If you've got some little—or not-so-little—Hot Wheels fans in your life, check out Hot Wheels Champion Experience at Tysons Corner Center near DC. Open since December 2023, the 16,000-square-foot interactive environment includes 10 activities that combine physical play with video games, like designing your own Hot Wheels car and watching it come to life onscreen, building custom tracks in an augmented-reality room, and virtually driving a car.

I recently had the chance to visit Hot Wheels Champion Experience with my 12-year-old twin boys during a media preview. The boys enjoyed it, and said they would have loved it even more when they were younger.

Read on for all the details on visiting this experience, which is set to roll out of town on March 31, 2024. For even more ways to have fun indoors, check out our Guide to Indoor Fun for Kids in DC.

Family-Friendly Skiing and Snowboarding Near Philadelphia

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Happy kids take a break in the snow at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Photo courtesy of Seven Springs

When Old Man Winter comes calling, it's time to hit the slopes. Pennsylvania is home to several kid-friendly ski areas boasting endless lanes, steep trails, and snow tubing action to boot. Whether you're looking for the highest peaks or some bunny hills to teach your kids the sport, these ski resorts near Philadelphia have it all.

Looking for more wintery fun? Check out our Winter Fun and Activities Guide. We've also rounded up the Best Snow Tubing Spots and the Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks.

Palos Verdes with Kids: 25 Best Things To Do in Palos Verdes, CA

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Swing into all the fun for kids in Palos Verdes. Photo by Melissa Heckscher

Exploring Palos Verdes with kids means idyllic ocean views, rugged coastlines, white-picketed equestrian paths, and lush forested hiking trails. The Palos Verdes Peninsula might feel worlds away from the rest of LA's urban bubble, but the gorgeous and quieter coastal scenes are worth the traffic, especially with plenty of things to do in Palos Verdes with kids. 

From jaw-dropping hikes and whale-watching lookout points to horseback rides and garden strolls, keep reading below for the best things to do in Palos Verdes with kids. 

If you're craving more coastal scenes, discover the best tide pools for kids in Los Angeles, drive up the PCH for the best things to do in Malibu with kids, and dive into our Beach Guide to Los Angeles and Orange County. 

Southeast Houston's Lone Star Flight Museum Will Have Your Kids Flying High

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The Lone Star Flight Museum has colorful planes on display. Photo by Rebecca Ortiz for Mommy Poppins

Soaring warbirds, thrilling simulator experiences, and soft spots for tots to land have parents jetting to the Lone Star Flight Museum in Southeast Houston. Located at Ellington Field, the aviation museum boasts exciting exhibits and interactive elements for visitors of all ages. 

Along with tons of fun exhibits for the kiddos, this Houston museum's two hangars are home to a large collection of planes that have served in multiple wars, many of which are still functional today and fly for the museum as well as in air shows across the country. It is also home to the Space Gallery and the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, which honors legendary pioneers in flight history. We love to visit with our 3-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter. Read on to find out what keeps us coming back and for tips and tricks to get the most out of your visit.

Check out our handy guide to all Houston's best kid-friendly museums, and for a day of cost-free fun, browse our list of Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Houston.

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