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When school's out, winter camp is in!

By Francesca Walker December 14, 2017

Winter is coming. It won’t bring snow but it will bring a lengthy school break for most kids. If you are on the lookout for winter break activities, check out these 5 cool winter camps that will keep our kids busy - and give us a break - during this year’s holiday recess.

FOR THE TECH-LOVER:
Learn 01 Minecamp: Space Explorers is an educational camp experience that focuses on teaching STEAM topics. During the camp, students will engage in teamwork by forming teams to create a Minecraft space base that has to mine for precious ores, recreate physics experiments, launch water rockets, 3D print spaceships and explore the solar system with virtual reality.

Week 1: December 26th - December 29th, 2017
Week 2: January 2nd - January 5th, 2017
Camp Hours: 9AM- 5PM
Ages: 1st - 8th Grade
Camp Rates:
Single Day - $75
1 Week Session - $270
2 Week Session $485
Location: Learn01 219 NW 20th St. Suite 104, Miami FL 33127

For more info, call (786) 877-0916 or email nelson@learn01.io

FOR THE THEATER-LOVER:
Miami Theater Center’s Musical Theater Winter Break Mini Camp led by an expertly trained and talented team of Teaching Artists promises to engage, challenge, and inspire your child(ren).

Week 1: December 26th - December 29th, 2017
Week 2: January 2nd - January 5th, 2017
Camp Hours: 9AM- 4PM
Ages: 6-15
Camp Rates: $175/week
Location: Miami Theater Center - 9806 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138

For more info, contact Terrence Brunn, Education Program Coordinator, (305) 751-9550 ext. 223 or terrence@mtcmiami.org.

FOR THE NATURE-LOVER:
At Camp Manatee Winter Nature Camp at Greynolds Park, kids explore the wild side of the parks in nature-based camps packed with fun and educational programming. Campers will perform scientific experiments, go on environmental field trips, and engage in activities in the great outdoors.

Week 1: December 26th - December 29th, 2017
Week 2: January 2nd - January 5th, 2017
Camp Hours: 7.30AM- 6PM
Camp Rates: $120/week
Ages: 6-14
Location: Greynolds Park Boathouse - 17530 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

For more information: call 305-944-6111 or 305-666-5885 or email archcreek@miamidade.gov or ecoadventures@miamidade.gov

FOR THE COOKING-LOVER:
In the The Real Food Academy's Cooking with Kids Winter Camp, kids learn to have fun, eat healthy, develop or hone their cooking skills, experiment in the kitchen, improve math and reading skills .. all in a fun way, while expanding their culinary palate.

Week 1: December 26th - December 29th, 2017
Week 2: January 2nd - January 5th, 2017
Camp Hours: 9AM- 5PM
Ages: 5-13
Camp Rates:
Single Day - $100
1 Week Session - $280
2 Week Session 10% discount
Location: The Real Food Academy - 9612 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138
 
For more info, call (786) 395-0355.

FOR THE SPORT-LOVER:
Gym Kidz camps are filled with a variety of enjoyable group activities designed for campers to learn progressive gymnastics skills on all the competitive events. Fun activities including arts and crafts, cooking, games, movie time and much much more are scheduled for the campers daily adventure. Our individually themed camp's offer learning and fun in a safe and secure environment.

Week 1: December 26th - December 29th, 2017
Week 2: January 2nd - January 5th, 2017
Ages: K-8
Camp Hours: 9AM- 5PM
Camp Rates: $155.0-279.06 (Residents - Non Residents)
Location: Scott Rakow Manager - 2700 Sheridan Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

For more info, call (305) 673-7767 (Youth Center office) or email gymkidztina@gmail.com.

FOR THE ART-LOVER:
Trazos Art Academy’s winter camp features a small group setting where students are encouraged to develop their very own work of art based on a chosen theme. Activities include Arts, Crafts, Sculpture, 3-D Art, Stop-Motion with LEGO, Zumba Kids, and so much more! Our camps are an ideal way for your child to create beautiful art, memories, and friendships.

1 week: December  26th – December 29th, 2017
Ages: 4-12
Camp Hours: 9Am-3PM
Camp Rates:
Half Day Camp: $30 / Week half day: $100
Full Day Camp: $55  / Week full day: $200
Location: Trazosart - 17152 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

For more info, email info@trazosart.com or call 786-766-0278.

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