Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter break?? There are several options, including school break camps, Valentine’s Day activities and more to keep everyone entertained!
We have a complete list of camps and special activities, below!
DAY CAMPS
School Holiday Activity Program
grades k – 5
Italian Center Stamford
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
School Break Sports Camp
ages 3 – 13
Chelsea Piers
Hours depend on the program you choose
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
February Vacation Camp
grades k – 5
Recreation Star Center
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
February Vacation Camp
ages 5 – 12
Stepping Stones Museum
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
No School Camp
ages 4 & up
Happy Hands Art & Pottery Studio
Fairfield & Wilton
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
Vacation Drop-Off Day
ages 4 – 9
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
9:30 a.m. – noon
2/14
Winter Recess Camp
Mill River Park
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Before & After Care available)
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
Full & Half Day Camp
ages 7 – 14
Code Ninjas
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
OR
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
Camp Pump It Up
Pump It Up, Norwalk
Full day camp 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Half Day camp 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
OR
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
MLK Camp
potty trained – 9 years old
Best Time/Best Place Ever
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
School Vacation Camp
Stamford YMCA
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
Winter Break Program
ages 3 – 7
New Canaan Nature Center
9 a.m. – noon
Lunch Bunch, noon – 1 p.m.
Fit To Go Kids Camp
Girls K – 5
Boys K – 2
990 Hope Street
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
My Gym Camp
Ages 2 & up
Potty training NOT required
My Gym Stamford
2/17: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2/18: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Winter Break All Sports Clinic
Ages 6 – 12
2/18: 9 a.m. – noon
Winter Break Baseball Clinic
Ages 10 – 12
2/17 & 2/18: 10 a.m. – noon
Winter Break Softball Clinic
Ages 10 – 12
2/17 & 2/18: 10 a.m. – noon
Vacation Days at the J
Grades K – 6
Boys K – 2
JCC Stamford
Full & half day options
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
Maria’s Friends Day Camp
ages 6 – 10
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Maria’s Friends, Norwalk
2/17 & 2/18
Winter Recess Camp
Fully potty trained – 9 years
Best Place Ever
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2/14, 2/17 & 2/18
Day Camp
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
My Three Sons, Norwalk
2/13, 2/14 & 2/17
ACTIVITIES
Friday, February 14
Great Backyard Bird Count
Maritime Aquarium
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2/14 – 2/17
Book Bunch Club (grades 2 – 3)
Main Library
noon – 3:30 p.m.
Splash Zone at Chelsea Piers
noon, 2:45 p.m. & 4:15 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Party
Pump It Up Norwalk
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Air Plant Garden
Designs By Lee
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Book Bunch Club
Main Library
2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Valentine Story & Craft
Harry Bennett Branch
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
DIY Photo Frame Made with Love
Camp Store, SoNo Collection
4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monday, February 17
Sports Center in Shelton
Public Skating
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Laser Tag & Virtual Reality
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Video Arcade, Fun Bowl, Golf Driving Range & Mini-Golf
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Maritime Aquarium
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Presidents Day Piggy Banks
Camp Store, SoNo Collection
10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Winter Break Out Day: Tales & Tails
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Splash Zone at Chelsea Piers
noon, 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Jump/Climb Zone
Chelsea Piers
4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Kids Eat FREE
Fortina Pizza, Harbor Point
All Day!
Tuesday, February 18
Bruce Beginnings – Morning (2.3 – 5 years old)
Bruce Museum
11 a.m.
Splash Zone at Chelsea Piers
noon, 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Bruce Beginnings – Morning (2.3 – 5 years old)
Bruce Museum
1 p.m.
Interactive Screening of Despicable Me (ages 7 & up)
Main Library
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Jump/Climb Zone
Chelsea Piers
4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
The Bookworm Society (Grades K – 2)
Main Library
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner with Peppa Pig
Stamford Diner
6 p.m.
Just looking for a place to hang out and have some free time? Check here for a list of museums, indoor recreation, places to create art projects, etc.
The Ferguson Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 17 for President’s Day!
iFLY Westchester in Yonkers, indoor skydiving!
Mill River Park Ice Skating Rink, 1st Hot Cocoa FREE on MONDAYS!
2/14 – 2/17: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
2/18: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Chelsea Piers drop-in activities!
The Camp Store and Pinstripes at the SoNo Collection!
The Fun Palace & Crystal’s Fun Spot at Stamford Town Center!
Get Air Trampoline Park allows you to take your pick from wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, slamball, ninja obstacles and more!
RPM Raceway is another option for some serious fun! With a go-cart race track, bowling, arcade and food! You can literally spend the whole day there and it’s a great option for older kids.
BETA Climbing is a fun place to take the family for some indoor rock climbing!
My Three Sons in Norwalk is also a fun option with laser tag, mini golf, an arcade, inflatables and more! It opens at 10 a.m. and all games will be half price!
The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stepping Stones Museum is typically closed on Mondays, but will be open at 9 a.m. for members, 10 a.m. for non-members on President’s Day.