New Jersey's awesome spring break camps and winter break camps are perfect opportunities for hard-working students to enjoy screen-free, school-free days–or even a week of fun. If you're searching for structured activities to keep the kids active and engaged over the break, look no further than these school break camps. 

We've rounded up options throughout New Jersey, ranging from action-packed camps that let kids burn energy to those that foster creative hobbies, like sewing. Parents may opt for full- or half-days and enroll kids for individual days or all week.

Don't wait too long to book upcoming break camp spots; spaces tend to have limited enrollment and book up quickly. While camp is on the brain, start making your summer plans. We've got tons of resources in our Camp Guide and Camp Directory.

Finding great school break camps in NYC 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' Guide to Camps for more options for school holidays and all summer long, and find more top NYC spring and winter break camps in our camp directory.

If you're already deep into summer planning mode, take note: Mommy Poppins is hosting a Winter Festival and Summer Camp Fair on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Atlantic Terminal. Register for this FREE fair today!

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this long MLK weekend? From parades to civil rights activities and more, here are our top picks for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

MLK weekend is upon us and packed with family-friendly fun, from a Free DJ Skate Party at the Palisades Center to lots of outdoor nature programs, including Raptors of the World at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center and Winter Bird Feeder Making at Lasdon Park and Arboretum. 

On Monday, kids can honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by posting on the Dream Wall and learning about his legacy in the Book Nook at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Or the whole family can get out and volunteer during the MLK National Day of Service at multiple locations throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this long weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.

The first long weekend of 2026 kicks off with a celebration on ice and concludes with a day of service and legacy. The weekend gets off to an icy start with Pier Village's free Ice Festival, complete with an ice sculpture demonstration and other wintry fun. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are service opportunities for all ages in Scotch Plains, Princeton, and Summit, among others.

Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long MLK weekend.

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend in New York City offers plenty of opportunities to honor the man and his mission. Kids can check out the FREE BAM-hosted tribute to the Civil Rights leader, head to the Brooklyn Children's Museum for two days of service, storytelling, and song, salute the Freedom Quilters of Gee's Bend at Wave Hill, or hear a joyful concert courtesy of the Young People's Chorus of NYC.

The long weekend also gives families an extra day to hit Space Glide at NYSCI or register for season-long classes at TADA! Musical Theater.

If you're ready to tackle summer camp, Mommy Poppins is hosting a FREE Winter Festival and Camp Fair on Sunday, February 1, at Atlantic Terminal—register today so we can save you a spot! Expect kid-friendly fun, plus a chance to meet and play with a variety of summer camp providers to find the perfect fit for your city kids!