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Winter Break Part II: Fun February Winter Break Camps for Kids

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It’s time for Winter Break...Part II!

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Even though it feels like Christmas vacation was just yesterday, it seems like we are already closing in on February Winter Break! While Winter Break is met with lots of “hip-hip-hoorays” from the kids, for parents, especially ones who work during the day, that’s not always the case.

For them, Winter Break signals another time of the year where they need to make sure the kids are well-watched and taken care of while not in their presence. For a lot of families this means it’s time to start enrolling in February Break camps!

Here on Long Island there are plenty of Winter Break camps to choose from, with a wide variety of themes! From science camps to music camps, athletic camps, to camps that have a little bit of everything, they’re all here, right on Long Island.

Check out these great Winter Break camps on Long Island!

Center for Science Teaching and Learning
1 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
516-764-0045

If you’re child has an interest in Science, this full-day camp program is the one for them! Kids can enjoy hands on science experiments & explorations. Camp runs February 16th – 20th and enrollment is $55 per day per child, or $65 per day per child if registering less than 48 hours in advance.


Bach to Rock
1015 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050
516-441-2256

The kids will love getting acquainted with new instruments, and letting their creative side shine, at this music themed camp! Pick from camps like, Glee Club, Rock Band, Record a Studio Demo, and more!

Island Garden Basketball Camp
45 Cherry Valley Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552
516-292-4956

This 5 day camp for campers in grades 2-9 will help them learn about game play, develop their skills, build on their skills, and stay active while on break. Camp runs February 16th – 20th.

LIU Post Youth Camps
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548
516-299-4004

Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, computers, team building, sports, and other activates, while enrolled at LIU Post Youth Camps! Camp runs February 16th to 20th.

Rolling River Day Camp
477 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
516-593-2267

Enjoy a little bit of everything at this Nassau County based camp! Kids can partake in activities like athletics, crafting, music, storytelling, off-campus field trips and more! Camp runs February 17th to 20th.

Winter Break Camp at the Farm
350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980
631-852-4600

If your child (in kindergarten through 6th grade) loves being outside and exploring nature, they will love this camp centered on animals, hands on activities, and the outdoors!  Camp runs February 16th – 20th.