Thanks to our sponsors for underwriting this guide to schools-out day camps with days of fun available when your kid has time off in February. They are indicated with logos.
Presidents’ Week (AKA Ski Week) February Camps
Some East Bay schools have a February school break around Presidents Day. Whether you call it ‘ski week’ or ‘mid-winter recess’ if you have to work when the kids are out of school, we got you. Here are some options, along with pricing for a la carte days for those in need of East Bay Presidents Day break camps.
El Cerrito Martial Arts School Break Camp runs 8 am to 6 pm for ages 4–11, with beginner-friendly Jiu-Jitsu, active games, creative projects, and team-building. Kids enjoy a safe, structured environment with supervision, fitness, and fun while schools are closed.
Feb. 16-20, 2026
8 am to 6 pm
$120 per day; $475 per week; siblings save 10%
Esther Hearts Art in North Berkeley offers engaging art programs for K-5 children, led by Esther Hilsenrad, a passionate educator with 20 years of experience. Small group camps inspire creativity through exploring mediums, self-expression, and learning from other artists.
Feb. 13, 16, 19, 20, 2026
9 am to 4 pm
$150 per day
Join this caring staff for a week of games, art, food projects, and community fun! With 25 years of Bay Area experience, we offer structured and free play for ages 5–10, plus a youth leader program for ages 11+.
Feb 17–20, 2026 (Tuesday-Friday)
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$134 per day (no-fee payment plans & financial aid available); discounts for older youth leaders
Save $20 with code 510Fam for any break camps, expires March 30. Exclusive, cannot be combined with other discounts
Explore, create, and get messy at MOCHA Art camps! Camps are from 9-3:30, with the option for precare or aftercare for ages 5-12. Guided by MOCHA Teaching Artists, campers dive into fun, hands-on projects that spark imagination. It's the perfect place for children to express themselves, learn new skills, and make new friends in a supportive, creative environment.
2/16 Beyond the Brush, 2/16-20 Mythical Makers
9 am to 3:30 pm | Extended care available 8 am to 5:30 pm
$90 per day | $270 for 3-day program | $450 per week
School Break Art Camps in Oakland for ages 4–11! Fun, hands-on projects using paint, sculpture, and recycled materials. Small group setting with lots of creativity. Lots of dates for local private and public schools.
Feb. 6, 13, 16-20,
9 am to 3 pm
$120 per day, $460 for 4-day session, sibling discount available
Save 5% with code 510DAY. Expires 3/30/26
The Busy Bee No School Camps keep kids buzzing with fun! Perfect for ages 3 through 3rd grade, campers enjoy arts & crafts, group games, tumbling, outdoor play, and more in a safe, active, and creative environment.
Feb. 16-20, 2026
9 am to 5 pm; extended care 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
$95 per day, $475 per week. AM or PM care $15. Siblings save $5 per day
Students, age 5-12, learn parkour, gymnastics, and play movement games which are combined into a Live-Action adventure game that narrates the parkour obstacles into stories of castles, jungles and caves.
Feb. 16-20 and April 6-10, 2026
8:30 am to 3 pm
$110 per day
Ages 6-13 climbing challenges and fundamentals including bouldering, slacklining, obstacle courses, and hikes.
Feb 16-20, 2026
8 am to 3:30 pm
Varies, members save
Camp will feature a variety of games, arts and crafts, cooking, and swimming for ages 5-10 at Claremont Resort & Club.
Feb. 16-20, 2026
9 am to 3 pm
$790 per week non-members | $650 per week members
Art-making camps for ages 6 to 11. Art supplies, lunch, and snacks are provided.
Feb 16-20, 2026
9 am to 3 pm
$180 per day with discounts for multiple days, siblings, cash payments
Lots of themes and hours vary for kid enrichment: multi-sport, coding, and cooking. Details on page 44 of the linked guide. Schoolmates is most standard day camp for TK to 5th grade with fulltime coverage. Others are ages 7 to 17
Feb. 17-20, 2026
Varies
Varies with resident discount
Best for ages 3-6, Swings & Wings camps are a journey into sensory-based active and imaginative play and creations.
Feb. 17-20, 2026
9 am to 1, 3, or 5 pm.
$298 for 3 mornings until 1 pm
Students work on a sewing project of their choice. Ages 8 to 16.
Feb. 16-20, 2026
9:30 am to 3 pm
$700 for 5 days plus the cost of a project
Grades 1-5, February camp is all about young citizens, history, science, and a creative twist.
Feb 16-20, 2026
9 am - 4 pm
$595 per week
Throughout the day campers will learn obstacles, play ninja games, or do some stretching/yoga. Ages 6-14.
Feb. 16-20, 2026
8:30 am - 3:30 pm or half-day morning or afternoon
$149 per day | options for half-day and full-week bundles | 20% off Richmond Residents/Military/first responders/registered nurses and siblings
Snow and ice-themed art projects like slime and sculptures for ages 4 to 10.
Feb 16-20, 2026
9 am to 4 pm with aftercare until 5:30
$125 per day
Thanks again to our sponsors for this guide to day camps when your kid has time off in February.
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