Mini-Camp Guide

Spring break, NJEA Conferences, and other holidays either mean mini vacation time for the family or concern about what our kids will be doing during those breaks. Here are local businesses offering half or full day of child activities when schools are closed.

For most, you do not need to be a town resident or a member of an organization, but it’s best to check with their latest requirements and schedules. Please be sure to tell them you heard about it from Macaroni KID.

• LIVINGSTON
  • Exceptional Explorers, Drop-Off
    • Mon 4/1 - Thu 4/4: morning half days & full days
    • Fri 4/5: morning half day
    • Children must be ages 4+ & toilet independent.
    • Discounts for siblings & multi-day registrants.
• MAPLEWOOD
  • Express Yourself Studios, Spring Break Mini Camp
    • Mon 3/25 – Fri 3/29, 9am-12pm
    • Children ages 6 - 11. Let your kid's creativity shine, as they participate in art projects such as canvas painting, pottery, mixed media collage and tote bag painting. All materials included, 3-hours of studio time, $300 for the full week (sibling rate $275) or Drop-In for a day or two $60 (Sibling Rate and multi-day $55).
• NEW PROVIDENCE
  • AIR Aerial Fitness (New Providence), AIR® Kids Camps, Drop-In
    • Fri 3/29, 9:30am-12pm
    • Mon 4/1, 12:30-3pm
    • Tue 4/2 – Fri 4/5, 9:30am-12pm
    • Campers ages 6+ will take an AIR® Kids Class on the hammocks for the first hour of camp. Campers will then take a snack break and explore their creativity by making a craft each camp session on their mat and conclude with mindfulness exercises, movement through yoga and creative play on and off the hammocks. Each camp session will run 2.5 hours. For weeklong camps, kids will perform in a choreographed recital on the last day of camp for parents to see!
• SHORT HILLS
  • Cora Hartshorn
    • Mon 3/25 – Fri 3/29, 9am-12pm
    • Mon 4/8 – Fri 4/12, 9am-12pm
    • Children ages 4 through 2nd grade
    • We welcome camper to join us as the seasons change once again and winter creeps into spring. During the week, children will experience the natural world through playtime, stories, crafts, hikes, and hands-on science. All campers should bring a snack and dress for the outdoors. Explorers should also bring a lunch. Pre-registration, health forms, and membership are required. You can register for one day or the whole week.
• SOUTH ORANGE
  • AIR Aerial Fitness (South Orange), AIR® Kids Camps, Drop-In
    • Mon 3/25 – Fri 3/29, 9:30am-12pm
    • Campers ages 6+ will take an AIR® Kids Class on the hammocks for the first hour of camp. Campers will then take a snack break and explore their creativity by making a craft each camp session on their mat and conclude with mindfulness exercises, movement through yoga and creative play on and off the hammocks. Each camp session will run 2.5 hours. For weeklong camps, kids will perform in a choreographed recital on the last day of camp for parents to see!
• SUMMIT
  • Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
    • Kids, Ages 6-13
      • Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
      • 3/25-3/29
    • Tweens, Ages 10-12
      • Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm
      • 3/25-3/29
    • Art making in a small group.
• WEST ORANGE
  • Turtle Back Zoo
    • Spring Break 1: Tue 3/26 – Thu 3/28, 9am-4pm
    • Spring Break 2: Tue 4/2 – Thu 4/4, 9am-4pm
    • Join us at Turtle Back Zoo for some wild fun! To further our mission of conservation, education and stewardship, campers will be introduced to the extraordinary world of animals, nature and science. Children will enjoy age-appropriate camp activities that include games, teacher-led lessons, behind-behind-the-scenes tours, up-close animal encounters, hands-on science demonstrations and fun crafts. Each day has a unique curriculum.

Seeking summer camp options? Check out our 2024 Macaroni KID Summit Short Hills SOMA Summer Camp Guide!