It's Spring Break in NJ! Mini-Camps and Fun Days

Punxsutawney Phil may have predicated an early spring, but Mother Nature had other ideas. We’ve all been cooped up for weeks now, and spring break is right ahead. Yes, it' a short one (thanks a lot, lousy NJ weather), but if you are looking for an alternate plan for your brood for the few precious non-school days, check out the list of local spring break options.

Coastal Sports (Fairfield, NJ)
Coastal Sports offers a four day multi-sports camp during this year’s spring break. Sessions for 8-10 year olds will run 9:00am to 11:15am; ages 11-14 will be 11:30 to 1:45. Activities will include soccer, basketball, lacrosse and football drills and scrimmages. (973) 521-5100 Email: matt@coastalsportsnj.com

My Gym (Glen Rock, NJ)
My Gym will host Spring Break Fun Days. Unlike a structure day camp, My Gym will host three hours of activities, including games, relays, gymnastics and arts and crafts. Children must be 2 ½ and fully potty trained. Activities run from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on most days, please confirm schedule. (201) 444-4644 

New York Red Bulls Training Program (Harrison, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ)
From March 25 to March 29, the New York Red Bulls will host a training camp in Harrison to prepare your superstars for their upcoming soccer season. These skills camps, held at the West Harrison field, include a three or six hour option. During the week of April 8, the Red Bulls will host another set of camps in Ridgewood. Located at the Maple Field Park, these options include Mini KICK (4-6 years old) and two sets of skills camps for 6-14 year olds (9:00 am to 12:00pm) or 7-14 years olds (9:00am – 3:00pm). (888) 370-728 Email: training@newyorkredbulls.com

Newark YMCA (Newark, NJ)
From 8:00am to 6:00pm, the Newark YMCA will host children ages 6-12 for a five day camp. Gym games, swimming, arts and crafts are among the scheduled activities from March 25-29. (973) 624-8900 x. 6899

Bill Castner Golf Camp (Edison, NJ)
Held at Plainfield Country Club, this golf clinic will run from March 25-29. Hosted by Bill Castner, this spring break alternative will teach the fundamentals of golfing and integrating the latest swing techniques. Children, ages 7-17, can choose from either a morning session (8:00am to 2:00pm) or a full day session (8:00am to 6:00pm). (908) 769-3672

Full Count Baseball and Softball Training Academy (Middlesex, NJ)
From March 25-27, Full Count Training Academy will host an intense workshop for 6-12 year olds. Starting at 9:00am and running through 2:00 pm, certified instructors will lead three great days of spring break training.  An additional week will be hosted April 1-3. 732-384-5600

Marlboro Soccer Association (Marlboro, NJ)
Held at the Marlboro Middle School New Soccer Complex, the Marlboro Soccer Associations will host boys and girls from kindergarten through high school for a five day spring break camp. From 9:00am to 11:30am, attendees will learn goalkeeper skills, movements and small skills. (732) 972-7115

Monroe Street Movement Space (Hoboken, NJ)
Beginning March 25 until April 5, Monroe Street Movement Space will host full week or single day spring break activities. Designed for children ages 3-12, this spring break program combines creative movement, dance, theater, music, writing, storytelling, drawing, painting and sculpture. (201) 222-8033

The Little Gym  (Summit, NJ)
From Lights, Camera, Action! to The Little Gym Olympics, this Summit activity center is hosting two weeks of myriad activities. Most programs last three hours (either 9:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 4:00pm) and vary from day to day. (908) 608-9400

YMCA Camp Ockanickon (Medford, NJ)
Children, ages 5-14, can enjoy an outdoor spring break at Camp Ockanickon. On March 29 and April 1-5, attendees can enjoy the challenge course, go hiking, build campfires, explore creative arts and participate in sports and games. (609)654-8225  

Ice House Skate Camp (Hackensack, NJ)
From April 8-12, Ice House will be hosting a spring break day camp. Relay races, laser lights and ice games will be included in the daily activities (9:15am to 11:45am). (201) 487-8444

Soccer Centers (Somerset, NJ)
With a variety of full or single day activities, Soccer Center Somerset is hosting spring break training for children 5-15. This camp will focus on skills include Fast Footwork, Dutch Power Shooting, 1v1, Speed and Agility, and Futsal Basics. (732) 748-4625

The Morris County Arts Workshop (Chester, NJ)
From March 26-29, MCAW will host variety of arts, crafts, music, Get Fit, Legos and chess activities. The daily program begins at 9:00am and runs until 3:00pm daily for children ages 5-11. (908) 531-8433

Express Yourself Studios (Maplewood, NJ)
From April 1-26, children ages 5-12 can enjoy daily activities (weekly or single day options available) at Express Yourself Studios.  All materials are included with three hours of studio time (9:00am to 12:00pm). (973) 763-5256