With February break quickly approaching, many of us not going skiing or escaping to someplace warm are desperately looking for activities for the kids! Check out some of the below places offering day and week long camps and programs to get you- and your kids- through those long, dark days! March and April programs are listed as well, and keep an eye out as more get added!
Ambler Farm
- Due to maple sugaring season, Ambler Farm will not have February break programming. Ambler Farm has no April break this year as they are spending April building a new house and pen for their pigs which are arriving in May! Please check them out for April programming in 2018, and for summer camp 2017 here!
- February Dates: February 17th and February 20th – 24th (The studio will be open 10am – 4pm)
- April Dates: April 10th – 14th (The studio will be open open 10am – 4pm)
- Ages: All ages (children under six with an adult); families welcome
- Cost: First hour $30, additional time $10 per half-hour, 10% family discount. Fee includes supplies and firing costs.
- Description: Draw, paint, collage, print on a press, or work with clay* – your choice. *Clay work may require an additional class for glazing. Special request? See contact info below.
- Contact: Call Betsy Beach at 203-454-9831 or [email protected]
- Website: www.betsybeach.com
- Location: 304 Wilton Road, Westport (at Merritt Pkwy exit 41)
Fairfield Ice Academy
Hockey Camps for the Beginner, Intermediate and Travel Hockey player
- February Dates: February 17th and February 20th
- April Dates: April 10th-14th
- Ages: 4-14 yo
- Description: Come work on your game at one of our hockey camps. Our coaches will work with your children to enhance their hockey skill development. We combine a mixture of drills and games on ice as well as hockey IQ and off ice workouts in our camps. Our small group focus ensures your players are getting the attention they deserve. Snacks included. Rental Equipment available. Full day and half day options as well as before and after fun.
- Contact: 203-254-8399 or [email protected]
- Website: http://sportsplexatfairfield.com/index.php/home-ice
- Location: Sportsplex@Fairfield
Ice Skating for Beginner through Intermediate skaters
- February Dates: February 17th and February 20th
- April Dates: April 10th-14th
- Ages: 4-12 yo
- Description: Skaters will have an instructional skills session where they work on their skating and learn new skills. They will also play skating games on the ice and have free skate time to work on the skills that they have learned. ANd DIsco Ice Skating! In addition to skating campers will get creative with themed arts & crafts. Lunch & peanut free snacks are also included! Skate Rentals are available. Camp is 10:30 am-1:30 pm.
- Contact: 203-254-8399 or [email protected]
- Website: http://sportsplexatfairfield.com/index.php/fia-camps/skating-test
- Location: Sportsplex@Fairfield
Nouveau Nutrition Cooking Classes
- February Dates: February 17th and February 20th-24th
- March Dates: March 13th-17th
- April Dates: April 10th-14th
- Ages: 4 and up
- Cost: Full week- $375 (1 day- $85, 2 days- $160, 3 days- $225, 4 days- $300)
- Description: Calling all young chefs!!! Join us on an adventure to expand your child’s palate by using a “learn by doing” way of teaching. With chef hats in tow, your young chef will be making 3-4 fun and healthy recipes per day while learning valuable kitchen skills. This camp will get your child really excited about putting together healthy and delectable dishes. During the camp, all young chefs will get to eat their food creations. Picky eaters welcome.Each young chef will receive a gift bag, chef hat, and recipes.The menu will be different each week and is subject to change.
- Contact: Kira Pantschenko 203-442-6027
- Website: www.nn4kids.com
- Location: Westport (Coleytown area)
- February Dates: February 20th-24th
- April Dates: April 10th-14th
- Ages: 4-11 yo
- Cost: Half-Day: 9am-12pm ($125) or $30 per day / Full Day: 9am-3pm ($175) or $40 per day
- Description: The Ole Winter Break Clinic programs are designed to help players – ages 4-11 years old to develop athletically by mastering fundamental skills or improving your current skill set. Enjoy plenty of game/scrimmage time, make new friends – and learn from the best coaching staff in the Northeast. We teach Brazilian soccer – a fast, creative and graceful style that is recognized and enjoyed around the world. Our coaches teach these skills – ball handling, teamwork, and winning game concepts – and also help instill in every child the self-confidence to play their best.
- Contact: Must call Ole United at 203-319-0087 to sign up for single days
- Website: http://olesoccerct.com/winter-break-clinic/
- Location: Ole United in Fairfield (176 Linwood Ave)
- February Dates: February 21st- 24th (No Camp Monday, Feb 20th)
- April Dates: April 10th-14th
- Ages: 3-12 years old
- Cost: $99 choose any 3 half days, $165 choose any 3 full days, $132 for 4 half days, $220 for 4 full days (April: $165 for 5 half days, $275 for 5 full days)
- Hours: Half Days 9:00am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:00pm Full Days 9:00am-4:00pm (Early drop off available at 8:15am for additional $5 per day)
- This camp offers a combination of traditional sports games like floor hockey, soccer, basketball, flag football, handball, wiffleball, physical education activities such as dodgeball, ga ga ball, table ball, tag games, pinball, battleship, virtual space tag, scooters, parachute, capture the football, and various cooperative games. Sibling Discount available. Low Coach to Camper ratios. Certified Teachers on Staff. Subway Lunch Option for purchase with free delivery to the camp for full day campers.
- Contact: Mark Carmody at 203-943-9598 or [email protected]
- Website: www.peakperformancesports.net
- Location: Long Lots Elementary School, Westport, CT
- February Dates: February 17th and February 20th
- March Dates: March 6th- March 24th
- April Dates: April 10th-14th
- Ages: 3-14 yo (campers are divided by age)
- Description: Instruction and fun at the Gymnastics & Cheerleading Academy,Fairfield Ice Academy, The Field House, Fit Club, World Champion Taekwondo, Parkour, Brain Boost, Double Up Dance, and Rock Climb Fairfield. Full day and half day options as well as Early and Extended Fun are available. All activities take place in the fully air conditioned state of the art Sportsplex facility. All equipment, lunch and snacks are included.
- Contact: 203-683-0000
- Website: http://www.sportsplexatfairfield.com/index.php/camp
- Location: Sportsplex@Fairfield