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12/8/15 - By Lindsay Li

Winter break is around the corner, and your kids are about to be off school for weeks! If you can’t spare the vacation time to stay home with them or you don’t fancy the idea of being stuck indoors playing the entertainer during the whole break, vacation camps are a great option. Kids can play sports, games, create art projects, and learn new skills that will keep their minds ready to go when they head back to school in January.

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Philadelphia’s popular InMovement, which offers regular gymnastics and dance classes, also offers vacation camp during the winter break. Kids can learn basic gymnastics, and other physical activities including dance, rock climbing, and playing in obstacle courses. Children gain confidence and learn new skills in day or full week courses!
Ages: 4-11
Dates: December 28-31, 9:00am-3:30pm
Cost: $65 day, discounted rate for siblings of $52/day
Location: Queen Village
 
The Franklin Institute Winter Break Camp is perfect for your little ones that get a kick out of science experiments. With themed days, this will be a learning adventure guaranteed to keep your kiddo entertained over the break.
Ages: 4-6
Dates: December 28-31, 9:00am-3:00pm with early and late drop-offs available
Cost: $60 day for members, $65 day for non-members. Extended hour options available
Location: Logan Square
 
The Makom Community offers full and half-day camps throughout the year. During winter break, kids will get hands-on experience in the kitchen during the cooking day, take a day trip to the Arden Kids Show to see a live showing of the Silver Skates, and participate in a kid-themed dance party to celebrate the new year!
Ages: 4-8
Dates: December 28-30, 9:00am-6:00pm
Cost:$70 full day/ $40 half day
Location: Rittenhouse Square West
 
The Philly Arts Center is always a go to when school is out, especially during the winter break. Both the Fairmount and Queen Village locations run vacation camps with half and full day options. The center enriches children’s days off with art workshops and opportunities to run and play. Dress them for a mess of a good time! Ages: 4-12
Dates: December 22-24, 28-31, and January 2, 5 and 6. 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $70 full day / $35 half day
Locations: Fairmount and Queen Village
 
Get your kids moving with Zoom Dance Camp! What better way for kids to get out that excess energy on chilly days than with a dance, yoga, and creative expression program.
Ages: 3-8
Dates: December 28 to January 1
Cost: varies with full and half day options, and full and half session options. Ranges from $105 to $250
Location: Rittenhouse Square East
 
Bucks County
 
Camp Gan Izzy offers great outings to really keep your kids entertained and burning off the energy! Trips include an outing to a trampoline park, an indoor water park, and even a chance to see Disney on Ice. As a Jewish day camp, there is also a focus on building character, tolerance, and patience.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: December 28th – 31, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Cost: $35 a day, or $140 for the full program
Location: Newtown, PA
 
Chester County
 
At the Center on Central your kids can tap into their creative sides, with projects that may include theater arts, yoga, pottery, drawing, and other crafts.
Ages: 5-11
Dates: December 29-31, 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $75 full day. Half-day discount  available
Location: Paoli, PA
 
Delaware County
 
Send the littles to the Handwork Studio this winter, where they can learn new crafts, improve techniques, and come away with projects in hand! Skills include knitting, sewing, and embroidery, and are gender neutral. Full and half day options are available.
Ages: 4-12
Date: December 21-24; 28-31, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Full $95 day/ $65 half-day
Location: Narbeth, PA
 
At the Marple Sports Complex winter break camp, your kid might end up having so much fun, you will want to come along! With an arcade, sports, bouncy room, and rock climbing wall, they will want to come back every school break (which is a possibility for major holidays and breaks).
Ages: 4-13
Dates: December 26, 29, 30 & 31, January 1-2, 8:00am–4:30 pm Cost: $35 per day or $150 for full camp
Location: Broomall, PA 
 
The School in Rose Valley offers opportunities for week-long sessions of guided instruction to maintain the structure your kids are used to in school. The fee structure varies, with full and half day options, and discounts for siblings.
Ages: 4-8
Dates: December 21- 23 & 28- 30, 8:00am-6:00pm
Cost: From $90/day to $400 week
Location: Rose Valley, PA
 
The Wayne Art Center offers two camp sessions: Winter Break I and Winter Break II. Each session takes the kids through an exploration of arts, crafts, and drama! Register by the day or for the full break!
Ages: 5-11
Dates: December 21-23; 28-30
Cost: $85 full day / $45 half day
Location: Wayne, PA 
 
Montgomery County
 
At the Riverbend Environmental Education Center you have two options for winter break excursions for your kids. The December 21-23 session tackles wacky science with experiments sure to delight and inspire. December 28-30 the center teaches kids about how animals adapt for the chill of the winter.
Ages: 4-11
Dates: December 21-23; 28-30, 9:00am-3:00pm (extended hours available)
Cost: $75 a day, but members receive 20% off
Location: Gladwyne, PA
 
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