[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_repeat_1=”no-repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] We know it seems like school has just started, but there are plenty of holidays coming up this Fall that often leave parents scrambling to find something for their kids to do while school’s out. If you haven’t already made plans for the upcoming fall school breaks (Columbus Day, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving Day Break), you might want to consider signing the kids up for one of these great holiday break camps in Brooklyn–so that your kids can keep busy and maybe even learn something new! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] 
Brooklyn Game Lab (Park Slope) – The Brooklyn Game Lab Holiday Labs start with their unique twist on chess and continue with strategic board games. Then kids create game modifications and new game designs, receive merit badges for contributions and skills, and spend an hour in Prospect Park for outdoor game play if weather allows. The afternoon concludes with role playing games, design time, and free play. 20% off the camp day fee when you enter the discount promo code “childgrows” at checkout. Dates: Columbus Day (10/8), Election Day (11/6), and Veteran’s Day (11/12) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”]
Brooklyn Music Factory (Gowanus) – In the “School’s Out Songwriting Camp,” campers (ages 4-12) get to write a song in just one day. The one-day camp includes music games, songwriting, creating music as a band, and jamming on instruments in fully equipped studios. There is also outdoor playtime in the park across the street as well as a mini performance at the end of the day. Dates: Columbus Day (10/8), Election Day (11/6), and Veteran’s Day (11/12)
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SKATEYOGI (Prospect Lefferts Gardens) – This skateboarding day camp is designed for all from absolute beginners to experienced shredders (ages 6-12). They include lots of daily outdoor skateboarding time in Prospect Park or a nearby yard as well as complimentary skateboard and safety gear rental if needed. With 4:1 student to teach ratio, they promise lots of personal attention and group students by level. Their regular day goes from 8:30am-3:30pm with the extended day option until 6pm (+$30). Dates: Columbus Day 10/8; Election Day 11/6; Veteran’s Day 11/12, 11/13; Thanksgiving Break 11/29 and 11/30 (half days only)
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Textile Arts Center (Brooklyn/Manhattan) – They offer full day mini-sessions (9 AM-5 PM) for kids ages 5-11 in Brooklyn and Manhattan locations during school breaks. In these classes, students explore subjects such as weaving, sewing, embroidery, printing, felting and dyeing. Each day is dedicated to a full project, and supplemented with organized play time. They will give you a 10% discount for additional sessions after the first as long as you register for all sessions at once. Dates: Columbus Day (10/8), Election Day (11/6), and Veteran’s Day (11/12)
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The Brooklyn Strategist (Carroll Gardens) – Their fun and educational camp program explores strategic thinking using board and card games. Kids get to build kingdoms, strategize takeovers, save the planet and cure disease together while developing critical cognitive and social skills for both school and everyday life. They arrange groups and games by category, skill and or subject. Full day and half day options.Dates: Columbus Day (10/8), Election Day (11/6), Veteran’s Day (11/12), and Parent Teacher Conference Half-Day (11/15) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] 
The Geek Forest (Williamsburg/Greenpoint) – Makerspace where people can gather for experimental STEAM projects, collaborations, self-learning, making, exploring, sharing & tinkering. They offer day camps for “Tinkerers” (grades K-2) and “Hackers” (grades 3-7) with themes like “Minecraft Theater” and “Stop, Motion, Claymation.” Hours for all camps are 9 AM – 4 PM (with 6 PM late pick up option) and they try to spend at least one hour outside every day. Dates: Columbus Day (10/8), Election Day (11/6), and Veteran’s Day (11/12) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”]
Brooklyn Robot Foundry (Manhattan, Atlantic Ave, South Slope) – Full-day sessions (9-3 PM) at Brooklyn and Manhattan locations include the standard Robot Builders program (grades K-4) and the Robot Inventors program for returning students (grades 3-5). Kids will learn basic mechanical engineering and electrical principles while creating fun and engaging projects: Laser Bot & Stunt Car (10/8), Drawing Bot & Voting Booth (11/6), Light Drum & Claw (11/12). Discounts available for registering multiple days.
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Pixel Academy (Cobble Hill and TriBeCa) – They teach kids and teens to interact creatively with digital technology. “Make & Play Holiday Mini-Camp” participants (ages 7-14) will spend part of the day in their Makerspace, taking on challenges with tech like 3D printers and laser cutters. They’ll spend the rest of the day hanging out and choosing from several popular video game options. Hours are 9 AM – 3 PM with extended care option available until 5:30 PM. Dates: Columbus Day 10/8, Election Day 11/6, Veteran’s Day 11/12
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Super Soccer Stars (Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Park Slope) – In addition to weekly soccer classes, they offer a variety of fun soccer camp programs including “Fun in the Sun Camp” (ages 3-5), “Jr. Kick It Camp” (ages 3-5), and “Kick It Camp” (ages 6-10) on Columbus Day, Election Day, and Veterans Day. They also offer Thanksgiving Break Mini Camps (ages 2.5-5) and Thanksgiving Break Jr. Kick It Camp (ages 3-5). Dates: Columbus Day 10/8, Election Day 11/6, Veteran’s Day 11/12, Thanksgiving Break (11/21 and 11/23-11/25)
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THESE CAMPS WERE CHOSEN BY OUR EDITORS AND INCLUDED AT NO COST, BUT SOME CAMPS HAVE CHOSEN TO SPONSOR THEIR LISTINGS AFTER SELECTION.
Please note that A Child Grows does not certify or inspect these camps (we don’t have the ability or resources to do that) so parents must use their own best judgement. NYC licenses some camps but it doesn’t apply to all camps and we can’t check that or know all the details.
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