A list of things on your holiday wish list: Packages that arrive on time, family members who don’t criticize, and children who don’t binge out on electronics or trash the house right before the guests arrive. Never fear because Santa’s little helper is here, and we’ve rounded up the best winter break camps to keep those little sugar plums of yours sweet and lovely all season long!
What: West Rock Indoor Holiday Recess All-Sport Open Play, Basketball Winter Break Camp, or Boys Youth Lacrosse Camp
Why: Choose from three different camps: a fun all-sport open play filled with skill honing drills, games, relay races and more; or focus on basketball drills and skills; or up your lacrosse game
When: All-Sport Open Play and Basketball Camps: Thursday, December 24 and Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31 from 10:00am-3:00pm, great for kids ages 5 and up, $60/day or $250/5 days; Lacrosse Camp: Monday, December 28 – Wednesday, December 30 from 10:00am – 3:00pm, great for kids ages 4-8, $60/day or $150/3 days
Where: 21 Pralle Lane, Nanuet, NY
What: The Big Playhouse Holiday Camp
Why: Kids will enjoy good old-fashioned indoor play as they step inside the various mini-towns which is designed to stimulate real life play.
When: Tuesday, December 22 – Thursday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 30 from 10:00am–1:00pm, kids ages 0-2.5 must be supervised by an adult, kids ages 3-6 can be dropped off, $45/per child in advance and $50/per child at door
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: Tenafly Nature Center Winter Break Camp
Why: Kids will have fun exploring the TNC woods and trails, making crafts, playing games while learning about the environment.
When: Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31, full day is 9:00am–3:30pm and half day is 9:00am–12:30pm or 12:00pm–3:30pm, perfect for kids in Pre-K and Kindergarten, $70/full day, $40/half day, $248/4 full days, $124/4 half days
Where: 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly
What: NVSA Holiday Open Play
Why: Mega sports and lunch included at the newly renovated turf spot.
When: Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31, full day is 9:00am–3:00pm, $50/day, $300/4 days
Where: 100 Oakland Ave, Closter
When: Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31 from 9:00am–3:00pm, kids ages 5-12, $120/day, $215/2days, $325/3 days, $425/4 days
Where: 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood
What: World Class Sports Academy Holiday Break Open Play
Why: Kids will enjoy jumping in the bounce house, playing games and more
When: Tuesday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 30, 11:00am, $10/day
Where: 701 Broadway, Westwood
What: High Exposure Rock Climbing Winter Ninja Warrior Camp
Why: Train and meet a real American Ninja Warrior and enjoy the same experiences that are on the show
When: Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31, full day is 9:00am–3:00pm, half day is 9:00am–12:00noon or 12:30pm–3:30pm, $135/full day, $85/half day, $500/4 full days, $320/4 half days
Where: 266 Union St., Northvale
What: The Little Gym of Waldwick
Why: Kids will love playing games, doing gymnastics, hop on the air trak, legos, crafts and more
When: Thursday, December 24, Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31, fun for kids ages 2-12, $45/day for members, $50/day for non-members
Where: 28 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick
What: Bounce U Winter Break Mini-Camp
Why: Enjoy bouncing in two giant Bounce stadiums, organized games, arts and crafts projects to take home and more
When: Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31 from 9:00am–2:00pm, $169/4 days (cannot do single days)
Where: 70 Eisenhower, Paramus
What: Fashion Camp NJ Winter Break Classes
Why: Kids will enjoy doing these one-of-a-kind projects such as sewing their own American Girl Doll clothes, sewing a tote bag, sewing a pair of pajama shorts and more
When: Wednesday, December 23, Monday, December 28 – Wednesday, December 30, full day is 10:00am–4:00pm, half day is 1:00pm–4:00pm, $125/full day, $75/half day
Where: 512 Livingston St., Norwood
What: Superdome Sports Holiday Camp
Why: Keep the kids active with sports, contests, snacks and more
When: Monday, December 21 – Thursday, December 24 and Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31, full day is 9:00am–3:00pm, half day is 9:00am–12:00noon, perfect for kids in grades K-8th, $60/full day, $40/half day
Where: 134 Hopper Ave., Waldwick
What: Chef Central 2-Day Teen French Cooking Camp
Why: This hands-on 2-day cooking camp for teens teaches basic and enhanced knife skills to how to prep and prepare a full dinner plus dessert.
When: Monday, December 28–29 or Wednesday, December 30–31, 9:00am – 1:00pm, ages 11-17, $175/2 days
Where: 240 Route 17 North, Paramus
