All local schools are closed on Monday, February 18 for Presidents Day, but some schools are closed longer for a winter break.
If you have to work, there are great childcare options available. If you happen to be home too (lucky you), there are also some fun Presidents Day family activities to enjoy:
Vacation Camps
Little Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids ages 3 – 6.
What: A day filled with fun activities: swimming, gym, arts and crafts and more!
Where: The Geyer Family YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, February 18 – Wednesday, February 20. Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $50 a day / Non-members – $60 a day. In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for each date attending. Please register within 3 business days prior to the program date. Registration received in less than 3 days prior to camp will be charged an additional $10 fee.
Download your registration form here. Call (973) 783-7640 for more information and to sign-up.
Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in grades 1 – 8.
What: A day filled with fun activities.
Where: Montclair YMCA at Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, February 18 – Wednesday, February 20 from 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Cost: Members – $50 a day / Non-members – $60 a day. In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for each date attending. Please register within 3 business days prior to the program date. Registration received in less than 3 days prior to camp will be charged an additional $10 fee.
Call (973) 744-3400 for more information. Download your registration form here.
Sports Vacation Program at JCC MetroWest
Who: 3 1/2 to 5 years.
What: Fun filled day with a variety of gym games and sports. We use hoops, balls, bean bags, parachute, and more! Free swim included as well.
Where: JCC MetroWest, Margulis Gymnasium, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20. from 9:00 am 1:00 pm.
Cost: $45 Member /$65 Guest. For more information click here, or contact Sherri Feldscher at 973.530.3425 or sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org.
Sports Vacation Camp at JCC MetroWest
Who: Grades K-5.
What: Join us for a fun day focusing on your favorite varsity sports. Exciting drills and game-like scrimmages. Awards given at end of the day.
Where: JCC MetroWest, Margulis Gymnasium, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20 from 9:00 am 4:00 pm.
Cost: $68 Member/$83 Guest. For more information click here, or contact Sherri Feldscher at 973.530.3425 or sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org.
South Mountain YMCA Vacation Camp
Who: Children in Kindergarten to 5th grade.
What: Enjoy a “Beach Day” and a Camping Day at these fun vacation camps.
Where: South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, February 15 and Monday, February 18 from 7:15 am to 7:00 pm.
Cost: $70 per child for members and $85 per child for non-members. Bring the registration form with check to the South Mountain YMCA. Click here for the form. CALL 973-762-4145 FIRST, space is limited. For more information click here.
Winter Break Mini-Vacation Camp at Express Yourself Studios
Who: Kids ages 4 – 10
What: Participants will create paintings using a mix of mediums (acrylics, watercolor, and pastels) and other projects using a myriad of materials (clay & paper collages). We’ll be inspired by artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Paul Cezanne, Georgia O’Keeffe and many others.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, Nj
When: February 14 – Febryary 22 from 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: $150 for the week or $45 per child/per day
Camp Caldwell “Mini Camps”
Who: School age kids.
What: When school is closed and you need childcare, kids can enjoy swimming, arts & crafts, sports and more!
Where: Caldwell Community Center, One Provost Square, Caldwell, NJ
When: February 18 and 19. Available from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Cost: $40 per day for members, and $60 per day for non‐members. If you are interested in signing up or have any questions, call the Community Center at 973.228.7665.
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Mini Camp for Winter Break
Who: Kids ages 3 – 5 AND 6 – 10.
What: Have your child come to the Arboretum during the Millburn Township school vacation week to enjoy mornings that are fun and educational! All classes are led by the Environmental Educator, Erica Fisher! We will go outside if the weather is favorable so please dress appropriately.
Where: Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, 324 Forest Drive South, Short Hills, NJ.
When: Monday, February 18 – Friday, February 22. 9:30 am – 11:30 am (ages 3-5) and 9 am – 3 pm (ages 6-10)
Cost: 3-5: $175/Week and Lunch Bunch is an additional $75/per week / 6-10: $300 per week. For more info call 973-376-358. Register here.
Presidents Day Activities
Presidents Day Event: Grover Cleveland’s Birthplace
Who: All ages.
What: Show your Jersey pride and celebrate Presidents Day. Family activities will include self-guided tours of the historic house museum and a scavenger hunt (items include a 126-year-old piece of wedding cake—seriously!). Kids will also have the chance to dress up like Cleveland and his wife, Frances, and play period games. Call to confirm hours.
Where: Grover Cleveland Birthplace, 207 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ.
When: Monday, February 18 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Cost: Free. For more information please call 973-226-0001.
Presidents Day For Kids
Who: Kids grades 2 through 6.
What: Presidents Day should be about more than just a good sale. Visit the Israel Crane House and, through hands-on activities and crafts, discover how our past presidents (and their wives and children) lived.
Where: The Israel Crane House, 110 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ.
When: Monday, February 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Cost: Admission is $10/child, which includes the cost of all supplies and materials. Call 973-744-1796 to reserve a place by Wednesday, February 13.
Presidential Popsicle Sticks Workshop
Who: All ages.
What: Enjoy a fun craft for Presidents Day!
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ.
When: Monday, February 18 from 1 pm – 3 pm
Cost: Members: $2 per child; Non-members: $3 per child; Plus Museum Admission For more information, call 973-971-3700
Log Cabin Craft
Who: Little Kids.
What: Celebrate Presidents Day by making log cabins out of pretzels and frosting!
Where: Imagine That!, 4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ.
When: Monday, February 18, Seatings at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Cost: $13.99/child and free/adults. For more information call (973) 966-8000.
Fun at Valley Forge
More Presidential Fun
For a special breakfast treat, make these yummy Cherry Crepes in honor of George Washington and the tale of his cherry tree.
Take a Day Trip to one of these historical sites.
(Photo: Flickr)
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