Looking for winter fun for your toddlers and school age children in 2026? Winter break programs are enrolling now in Westchester County! Choose from dance and movement, science and technology, coding, creative arts, parkour and more with our MacKID Guide to Winter Break Programming for Kids!
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February Break Nature Program
Mount Kisco and Croton-on-Hudson
As the seasons start to change, we'll be sending off winter with an awesome program that focuses on the great skils that we take advantage of in the winter months. Shelter building, campfire cooking, exploration and...if we're lucky, some great snow play! Join us for winter hiking, foraging, adventure and play, and spend your winter break learning and having a great time in the woods! Running from Monday, February 16, 2026 to Friday, February 20, 2026.
9am - 2pm
6-8 years old (grades 1-3) and 9-12 years old (grades 3-6)
Register here.
2nd Nature Skate Park
Peekskill
Presidents Day Camp offers a dynamic and engaging experience designed for children of all skill levels. Participants will benefit from professional instruction tailored to help them make real progress in a supportive and encouraging setting. The program fosters a safe environment where campers can build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of exciting activities. With a focus on fun and skill development, this two-hour session promises to be an unforgettable way to celebrate the holiday.
Monday, February 16th - Sessions at 9am and 11am
Register here
Cranberry Lake Preserve Mini Winter Camp
North White Plains
Students in grades five through eight can enjoy the winter landscape of Cranberry Lake Preserve and learn about nature through hands-on activities. Participants will learn to kindle fires, techniques for comfort in the winter woods, play games, and enjoy the wonders of the preserve during this special time of year.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 17, 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grades 5-8
Register here
Creative Hearts Art Program
Dobbs Ferry
Join Creative Hearts for a day packed with fun, excitement and of course art! During our camp, kids will get to enjoy a little bit of everything! We'll make fun, multi-media art projects, dig our hands into gooey sensory bins, get our wiggles out with instructor lead games and even some outdoor play time!
9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 3-10
Register here
Scarsdale
Need activities for your children during winter break? Check out the Nature Center’s Winter Break Camps! In addition to their winter programming for preschoolers, elementary and middle school students will engage in hands-on outdoor learning.
9am - 2pm
Grades K-2 and 6-8
Register here
Honest Art
Ardsley
During this Mini Art Camp, kids will move quickly from one activity to the next and complete four projects between 9am-3pm. This camp is filled with all-new projects and has something for everyone! Classes range from Graffiti and Pop Art Creations, Slime Making, Tie-Dye, Drawing, Painting, 3D Arts, Candle Making, and so much more!
9am - 3pm
Ages 4-11
Register here
Van-Go Wagon Co.BriarcliffVan-Go Wagon Co.’s Schools Out Art + Play Camp turns days off into thoughtfully designed, joy-filled experiences for PK–2nd graders, all run by experienced educators who know how to balance creativity, structure, and FUN. Each half-day is carefully planned with engaging art projects, sensory exploration, movement, and imaginative play, so kids feel supported, excited, and successful (and parents feel good knowing there’s intention behind the fun). 9am - 12pm Grades PreK-2nd Register here |  |
Katonah
Children ages 9-12 will experience winter on the farm, learning about agriculture and nature while participating in hands-on activities including hiking, cooking, maple sugaring, and more! Available per day or for the whole week.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Register here
One River School
Hartsdale
One River School is transforming art education with a unique art & design program for all ages that is convenient, educational, and fun. With small class sizes and individualized attention, students experience engaging projects inspired by the art of today. Join us for a week of creative fun! Select daily options from Learn to Paint to One Chibi Character A Day camps.
9:30am-12pm or 12:30pm-3pm
Grades K-12
Register here
Project Indigo Studios
Armonk
Space Explorers Art Camp is a creative, hands-on morning camp designed for young artists ages 5–8 who love to imagine, build, paint, and explore. Throughout the week, campers will dive into a variety of space-inspired art projects including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and collaborative creativity. Projects are guided but open-ended, allowing each child to express their own ideas while building confidence and artistic skills.
Monday-Friday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Croton-on-Hudson
Westchester’s go-to for girl's empowerment through fitness & wellness 💪
For K–7 girls + the moms who support them
February 16th through February 19th $100/day
White Plains
Our kids clay camp runs during school breaks; one week in February, two-day mini camps in March and April, and 4 weeks over summer vacation.
We offer two sessions: lower school mornings from 9:30am-12:30pm for kids in 3-5th grade and middle school afternoons (grades 6-8) from 1:30-4:30pm.
Max 10 students per class. Tools, supplies and firing fees included. Sorry, no make-ups.
We’ll be powering through making, painting, carving, stamping and glazing. Each day we’ll work on one project incorporating a new technique or lesson. Students will be encouraged to work as a group, slowing down and focusing on mindfulness and intention to detail. Full week camps will incorporate food, cooking and other arts into the mix, so please let us know of serious allergies.
Please NOTE: Slip Studio is an adult workspace, with bar height stools and high worktables. Kids should have the ability to sit and work on the day’s project. Camp sessions run for 3 hours with a short snack break. $500/week
Scarsdale
Need a place for your little ones when school is closed, we have got you covered!
Shake it Off located in Scarsdale, NY offers mini camps during school breaks throughout the school year. We are an indoor art camp that offers fun and exciting activities for children ages 3-8.
Available February 16th - 20th
Fall/Winter/Spring Mini Camps — Shake it Off
Email Shakeitoffwestchesterny@gmail.com with any questions!
Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement
White Plains
Steffi Nossen’s Dance Camp offers daily technique classes in Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and Composition. Dancers will focus on technique; dance making skills and will build strong communication skills and self-assurance all while having a great time!
For first through fifth graders running from Tuesday, February 17, 2026 through Friday, February 20, 2026
9:00am-3:30pm
$460 for the week
Read more about Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement here.
Mount Kisco
February 16 through February 20
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reach out to mackidchappaqua@macaronikid.com for more information
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