Children love winter break. It’s a time for them to sleep in, build snowmen, spend time with family, and relax. But, parents, especially parents who work, see winter break differently. For them, it is a time where they have to juggle their regular day-to-day tasks, work, and their children at home. 

To help you balance your time during winter break, many children’s activity companies have started offering winter break camps that children can attend when they are off from school. We’ve outlined some of the best winter camps by locations and type so you can find the right one for your child. Ah, winter break for everyone!

Winter camps for kids

• Winter break camps in Chicago
• Winter day camps in Los Angeles
• DC & Arlington winter break camps
• Winter break camps on Long Island and in NYC

Winter break camps in Chicago

Need a break while your child is off from school? Check out some of our favorite winter break camps in Chicago so your child can have fun with arts & crafts, cooking, and outdoor activities.

1. Small Gathering Art Camp | Lakeview, Chicago | Ages 4-8 | Book
2. Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | Hyde Park, Chicago | Ages 5-14 | Book
3. NY Kids Club | Lincoln Park, Chicago | Ages 2.5-7 | Book
4. Oui Chef Cooking Camp | Lincoln Park, Chicago | Ages 6-12 | Book
5. Unicoi Art Studio | Lakeview, Chicago | Ages 5-12 | Book
6. Double J Riding Club | Countryside, IL | Ages 4-12 | Book
   

Learn more about these fun winter break camps in Chicago in our full article! For even more kids activities in Chicago, check out our guide!

Winter day camps in Los Angeles

Make the most out of your child’s time off from school by signing them up for one of these exciting winter day camps in Los Angeles. Maybe they want to learn French or Spanish, surf, create art, or advance their STEAM knowledge? We’ve got all that and more!

1. Cultural Bytes | Glendale, CA | Ages 4-12 | Book
2. Perfect Day Surf Camp | Santa Monica, CA | Ages 8-14 | Book
3. The Artsy Backyard | La Brea, Los Angeles | Ages 6-14 | Book
4. Petit Bizoo Art Studio | Encino, Los Angeles | Ages 5-11 | Book
5. Design Hive STEAM Camp | Mid City, Los Angeles | Ages 4-12 | Book
   

We’ve broken down each of these winter day camps in Los Angeles in our article. Looking for more kids activities in Los Angeles? Check out our guide!

DC & Arlington winter break camps

Time off from school is a great time for children to explore new hobbies and interests. Check out these exciting Maryland, DC, and Arlington winter break camps, which offer cooking, STEM, dance, sewing, and more enriching activities.

1. Cookology at Ballston Quarter | Ashton Heights, Arlington | Ages 8-17 | Book
2. Stemtree of Ashburn | Ashburn, VA | Ages 4-11 | Book
3. Bella Ballerina | Leesburg, VA | Ages 3-9 | Book
4. DC Kids Makerspace | Northwest Washington, DC | Ages 3-18+ | Book
5. Sewfabulous Sewing School | Pikesville, MD | Ages 7-16 | Book
6. Masi Sports Academy | Silver Spring, MD | Ages 5-10 | Book
   

Review our full article to learn more about these DC & Arlington winter break camp offerings. And if you are looking for more kids activities in Washington DC, check out our guide!

Winter break camps on Long Island and in NYC

Time off from school is a great time for children to explore new hobbies and interests. Check out these exciting winter break camps on Long Island and in NYC, which offer cooking, STEM, dance, sewing, and more enriching activities. And check out our full list of kids activities in Brooklyn for more fun ideas.

1. iCamp | Bridgehampton, NY | Ages 3-9 | Book
2. The Green School | Sagaponack, NY | Ages 3-10 | Book
3. Gantry Kids & Teens | Long Island City, NY | Ages 5-11 | Book
4. NY Kids Club | Multiple locations in Manhattan & Brooklyn  | Ages 2.5-6 | Book
5. The Craft Salon Studio | Flatbush, Brooklyn | Ages 8-13 | Book
6. Brooklyn Game Lab | Park Slope, Brooklyn | Ages 4-14 | Book
7. The Movement Creative | Columbus Circle, Manhattan | Ages 7-17 | Book
8. FunFit Kids | Upper West Side, Manhattan | Ages 3-8 | Book

Looking for more winter break camps on Long Island and kids activities in NYC to keep your children active and having fun while combatting learning loss? Check out the Sawyer marketplace to explore educators and exciting winter activities for kids near you. And if you are planning a trip with your children, check out our guide with family travel tips to help it go as smoothly as possible.