Spotlight on February Break Camps

Thanks to Monkey Business Camp, El Cerrito Martial Arts, and KidzToPros for sponsoring this article about school out day camps with days of fun available when your kid has time off in February.

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 Fun Camp

Since 2012, El Cerrito Martial Arts Fun Camp has offered a great mix of learning martial arts, life skills, and FUN. They walk the kids to a nearby park one time per day weather permitting.
Ages:
Dates & Times: Feb. 20-24 from 8:30 am-6 pm with a grace period until 6:15 pm
Cost: $400 for a 5-day session
Details and registration >

Monkey Business Camp, Berkeley

Recreational camp in Central Berkeley with roots in the Bay Area for 24 years. Games, nature connection, art, cooking, and other unplugged fun with the creative, dynamic staff. A space for kids to get swept up in the joy of playing, on their own and with others.
Ages: 6-10 (some exceptions for mature 5-year-olds), with youth leaders 11+, in smaller, stable groups for the entire four days.
Dates & Times: Feb. 21-24 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $504-$654 covers the full four-day session (32 hours of care). | Scholarships, payment plans & reduced prices available for ages 14+
Details and registration >

KidzToPros Camp (Emeryville)

Learning meets fun at KidzToPros Presidents’ Week Camp. Sign up for a 5-day adventure, mixing KidzToPros’ most popular STEM, arts & sports activities. Campers collaborate and work independently with time for unstructured play and making friends.
Grades: K-5
Dates & Times: Feb. 13-17 from 9 am – 3 pm
Cost:
Details and registration >

Aurora School February Camp, Oakland

This camp is for grades K to 8. $125 per day. Details here >
Dates:  Feb. 21-24 from 9 am to 3 pm with after-care until 5 pm.

Bay Area Ballplayers, Moraga

This multi-sport camp is for ages 6 to 10. $85 covers the day of play, camper t-shirt, and lunch. Details here >
Dates: Feb. 17 & Feb. 20 from 9 am to 1:30 pm

Bladium, Alameda

Presidents Week Camp is for ages 5 to 12 where kids can choose activities. $495 covers the full five-day session with lunch along with some Nike freebies. Details here >
Dates: Feb. 20-24 from 8 am to 5 pm

Brushstrokes Art Camp, Berkeley

Presidents’ Week Art Camp is for ages 6 to 10 doing various art projects. $120 per day. Details here >
Dates: Feb. 17 & Feb.20-24 from 9 am to 3 pm

El Cerrito Recreational Camps

Presidents Week Camp kids for grades K-6 with art, songs, science projects, and outdoor games. Details on page 13 >
Dates: Feb. 21-24

Little Theater Company, Alameda

February Camp is Seussical the Musical for ages 5 to 11. $397 for 4-day session. Details here >
Dates:  Feb. 21-24 from 9 am to 3 pm

MOCHA, Museum of Children’s Art, Oakland

Winter Intersession Art Camps are for ages 5 1/2 to 12 for $85 for $385 per week (10% sibling discount available). Details here >
Dates:  Feb. 20-24 from 9 am to 3:30 pm

One Big Love Art Camp, Oakland

Presidents’ Week Ceramic Art Camp is for ages 6 to 11. $600 includes full week of camp, lunch, snacks, and materials. Details here >
Dates: Feb. 20-24 from 9 am to 3 pm

Piedmont Recreational Camps

Lots of themes and hours vary for kid enrichment: soccer, tennis, ultimate, etc. Details on page 41 >
Dates: Feb. 21-24

Trackers Bay Outdoor Camp, El Cerrito

Outdoor exploration and survival skills camp for grades K to 5. $110-$115 per day. Details here >
Dates: Feb. 17 from 8 am to 3 pm with after-camp available until 5:30 pm

The Sewing Room, Alameda

Presidents Week Sewing Camp is for ages 8+. $550 covers the full session. Almost sold out. Details here >
Dates: Feb. 20-24 from 9:30 am to 3 pm

Warriors Basketball Camp, Oakland

Presidents Week Basketball Camp is for ages 7-15. $430 includes camp and a pair of tickets to a GSW/Rockets game; $280 for just the camp. Details here >
Dates: Feb. 21-24 from 9 am to 3 pm

 

Hats off to Monkey Business Camp, El Cerrito Martial Arts, and KidzToPros for sponsoring this article about school’s out day camps with days of fun available when your kid has time off in February.

Did we miss your favorite? Help an East Bay family out and drop it in the comments!

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