Time to start planning those no-school holiday fun days! This season, keep the wee-elves busy with a slew of Hong Kong's camp offerings. From drop-off classes to multi-sport play, to creative arts and crafts mania…there is something for everyone. Keep them busy with this go-to guide!
Have a mini Zuckerberg at home who might get a little bored during the Christmas Holidays... don't worry Cobo Academy has you sorted. Their Christmas Holiday Camps are a great way for your kiddo to expand their skills and curiosity in STEM coding, robotics, 3D printing and more! It’s also a fantastic way for them to meet and interact with new friends! There are different workshops designed for 4 age groups: Intern - ages 4-5; Junior - ages 6-8; Senior - ages 9-11; and Principal - ages 12-14. Make sure to not miss out on the Early Bird offer, sign up before November 30 and receive HK$300 discount, they also have a Buddy Offer where you and your buddy will each receive HK$300 discount off your total payment by signing up together!
Cobo Academy, 6/F, Yam Tze Commercial Building, 23 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 3905 1111, [email protected], www.coboacademy.com
Have energetic kiddos, let the children stay active this winter with ESF Sports. The learning and the fun doesn’t need to stop when school does! ESF Sports provides a safe (and most importantly fun!) environment for the students. This year get your energetic munchkins to join the ESF Winter Multi-Sports Camp which will run from December 17-21, 2018 from 9am-12pm. The camps are designed for ages 2-11 year-olds, and they are split into separate age groups: 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-8 years and 9-11 years. This winter, ESF sports we will also host specialty clinics for swimming, tennis, and gymnastics! Click here for more information.
ESF Sports Hong Kong, Locations All Over Hong Kong, +852 2711 1280, [email protected], www.esf.org.hk
The holidays are a great time for children to be exposed to a new language. HK Kidz is running a selection of fun and activity-packed Christmas camps in English, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. Try their culture and enrichment programmes, also available in 6 languages, with a choice of Christmas Art, Christmas Drama & Music, Science & Discovery, Lego & Robotics, Little Chef. This way your child will boost both their creative and language skills! Camps run from December 17, 2018, until January 4, 2019.
HK Kidz, camps available in Central and One Island South, +852 2877 6160, [email protected], www.hkkidz.com.
Bricks 4 Kidz® camp is a fresh and fun way for kids to spend their school break! With specially-designed Bricks 4 Kidz® models, LEGO® games galore, and plenty of time for free-play, the kids are always having fun. Bricks 4 Kidz Christmas Camps are starting from December 17, 2018, to January 4, 2019, in Kennedy School, Discovery Bay, and Stanley Sports Center. This year their themes include Superheroes, Galaxy Far Away and Jurassic Brick Land.
Bricks 4 Kidz, +852 25235200, [email protected], www.bricks4kidz.com.hk
This festive season Rumple & Friends are providing children the opportunity to join their "Crazy Christmas Camp" which will transport the little ones to the North Pole! This year Santa’s Sleigh is broken and we need all the kids to help to fix it, join their elves and help them save Christmas! The camp runs from December 17-21 from 10am - 12pm and the kiddos will enjoy a week full of Christmas cheer through drama exercises & games, arts & crafts, performance skills, Christmas carols, and dances. On the final day of the Christmas camp, the little ones will play their own original play for friends and family to enjoy! This is truly a ‘crazy Christmas’ that you don’t want to miss out on!
Rumple & Friends, R&F Studio, 5B, 5/F, Kin On Commercial Building, 49-51 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, +852 9830 8287, [email protected], www.rumpleandfriends.com
Your kiddos will fall in love with the Inquiry Based learning in Mandarin at Mulberry House. Children are immersed in a pure Mandarin speaking environment, learning actively through Chinese Arts and Calligraphy, Math and Science, Stories and Role-play; and enjoying a fabulous Winter Fashion Show and Christmas Party. The camps run from December 17, 2018 - January 5, 2019, in both their Central and Southside campuses.
Mulberry House:
Central Campus: 2403, Universal Trade Center, 17-19 Caine Road
South/Wong Chuk Hang Campus: 801-802, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road,
+852 5598 0509, [email protected], www.mulberryhouseasia.com
Let your little ones explore this magical time of year as they journey through a winter wonderland with ESF for a fun-filled week! Taught by a team of experienced and qualified educators, students will be immersed in an environment where they will build confidence in communicating in English. Camps run from December 27-29, 2018 (divided into three sessions: Lower Kindergarten Camp, Upper Kindergarten Camp, and Lower Primary Reader’s Theatre). Click here for more information.
ESF Language & Learning, locations across ESF schools in Hong Kong, +852 2711 1280, [email protected], www.esf.org.hk.
At their Christmas Camp, your little ones will have some Christmas Fun while learning Putonghua at Southside Mandarin! Kiddos who enroll will learn Chinese culture through Chinese Dance, Wushu, Calligraphy and much more. Primary children will mix in STEM classes as part of the Christmas curriculum. 3D Pen Doodling, 3D Modelling/Printing and CODING taught in Putonghua followed by group discussions and essay writing will let children's imagination run wild, while also letting them try to solve practical problems. Children at Southside Mandarin can enjoy presents, candies, a mini party, and more this Christmas! Camps run from December 24, 2018 - January 5, 2018, from 9.15am-11.45am daily (Closed on Public Holidays)
Southside Mandarin, Shop 106-107, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, +852 3427 9619, [email protected], www.southsidemandarin.com.
Kids' Gallery is offering a total of 8 Holiday Programmes that include Art, Musical Theatre, Dance, and many more...all based around our favorite characters that are guaranteed to spark the little ones' interest! They have one-off workshops as well as 2-day camps with multiple sessions available, running from December 17 until January 4. Sign up before 1 December 2018 for a 20% discount! Check out the programmes and register here now.
Kids' Gallery, various locations in Kowloon Tong, Central and Causeway Bay, [email protected], kidsgallery.com
This school holiday why not send your kiddo to the Christmas Camps at the YWCA International Kids Club. They have over 90 specialized Christmas camps this holiday season for kids aged 1-12 years, in the forms of weeklong camps, day camps, and workshops. They have various categories which include Magic Kingdom, Little Toy Inventors, soccer or gymnastics camps and much much more. Camps run from December 17 to December 31, 2018. Click here to see their camp options, your kid is bound to find one they like in this ginormous list!
YWCA International Kids Club, 3/F, No.1 Macdonnell Road, Central, +852 3476 1340, clle.ywca.org.hk
Got a mini Karate Kid at home, why not sign them up for the Karate Christmas Camp at Chito Ryu Karatedo. They have three super cool themes this year Star Wars, Super Heroes and Harry Potter. Camps run from December 17, 2018 - January 4, 2019. Your kids will do more than up their martial arts skills they will also learn magic tricks, Jedi lightsaber drills, and Lego Building.
Chito Ryu Karatedo, Kennedy School, 19 Sha Wan Drive, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, [email protected], www.chitoryu.hk
At Maggie & Rose, your little elves are in for a treat, when it comes to choice at their Christmas camps this year. Let your kiddos choose from a whole range of arts & crafts, cooking, music and Make & Make Belief classes. From making (non) edible decorations, snow globes, and snowmen, to yummy snowy snacks, rocking out to Christmas tunes and even getting inspired by pop artist Rauschenberg, this would make any Grinch in the family smile! Camps are open to member and non-members, for 4-8 years olds, 3-hour drop-off camps, include lunch or tea, snacks, and drinks. Members HK$600, Non-Members HK$850 and camps run from December 17, 2018 - January 4, 2019.
Maggie & Rose,
Southside: 301 The Pulse, 28 Beach Road Repulse Bay, Hong Kong,
Causeway Bay: 308-311 Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Hong Kong
+852 2638 7191, [email protected], www.maggieandrose.com.hk
Santa Claus is coming to Mini Mandarins Learning Centre! Cooking and baking, arts and crafts, music and singing, fun and games – all in Mandarin! That’s right, mamas, this is the season to keep those language skills sparkling, and there’s no better way to do it! With all sessions led by native speaking Mandarin teachers, their programme is ideal for 2.5 to 10-year-olds and include a range of exciting classes such as cooking, arts & craft and role play. Workshops and camp run from December 20, 2018 - January 4, 2019.
Mini Mandarins, locations in Central +852 2320 5208 and Causeway Bay +852 2320 1128, [email protected], minimandarins.com
Famous for their active camps for kids 3 to 7 years, The Woodland Pre-schools offers kiddy fun all over Hong Kong at their various locations. This year they will be jingle bell dancing, singing along with Rudolf, kicking baubles around the Christmas tree, baking Christmas cookies and creating some special gifts! The workshops are 3-hour drop off sessions, siblings and friends are welcome! Christmas camps run from December 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2018 and January 2, 3 & 4, 2019 from 9am-12pm and costs HK$750 per day.
The Woodland Pre-schools Holiday Program, locations all over Hong Kong, www.woodlandschools.com.
YMCA Camping has some wonderful Christmas Camps lined up for you this winter break. YMCA Camping is committed to providing children with positive character building experiences that help develop them into the leaders of tomorrow. At all of their camps, highly trained and passionate camp leaders teach and demonstrate the YMCA’s 4 Core Values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility – through games, arts, activities, discussions, and leadership. There are various full-day camps for children ages 5-13 starting 8:30am-4:30pm or choose from the various residential camps for kids aged 7-14. Click here for more information, regarding options and prices.
YMCA Camping, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 2268 7079, [email protected], www.ymcahk.org.hk/camping
Have tiny baking enthusiasts at home, then get those baking lovers to the Mixing Bowl for their Junior Baker Winter Camp. There are two 3-day camps divided into two age groups, one designed for ages 6-9 and one for kids 10+. They will learn how to make elaborate dishes such as Mini Beef Wellington and Tiramisu for the whole family to enjoy as the little chefs will get to bring all their goodies home. Camps are on January 2, 2019, for HK$2,100.
The Mixing Bowl, 23/F, The Pemberton, no. 22-26, Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, +852 2524 0001, [email protected], www.themixingbowlhk.com
Fancy making your own Christmas Arts this year? DIY your own ornaments, edible wreaths and paint a little Christmas House at MessyJam's holiday camps this year! The MessyKidsMas Winter Camp is from December 17 -21, 2018, it costs HKD$380 per child and is from 10am - 12pm or try the MessyKidsMas Family Party, costing HK$580 per family on December 25, 26, 31, 2018 and January 1, 2019, from 2pm-5pm. Join now as spaces are limited!
MessyJam, Flat D, 2/F, 37 Ko Shing Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. +852 9366 9836, www.messy-jam.com
Come Dance, Jump, Play, Read, Create and Run around! Inspire your kids this silly season at the Little Movers Winter Camp. Join them as they shake, shimmy and sing your way through the holidays. Each week the little movers focus on a fun winter theme that's been integrated into each day so that by the end of the week little ones have advanced in themed moves, language, and creativity. At the end of each week, little ones will take home a gorgeous themed craft project to remember the week and all of the awesome dances and games that went along with it, how lovely! Camps run from December 17, 2018 - January 4, 2019 from 9am - 11:30am. Book today as their Early Bird Special ends before December 1, 2018.
Little Movers, Unit 7, 7th Floor Far East Consortium Building, 113-125 Des Voeux Rd, Central, Hong Kong, +852 5577 8047, [email protected], www.moveforlife.asia
The Harbour School is having its first-ever holiday break program, Fully Immersive Scholar's Holiday (F.I.S.H.) courses. There are two camps, on December 20 & 21, 2018 - Winter Workshop Scholars. Students will put their literacy skills to test, learn about different cultures and winter activities. While also putting their STEAM making skills to work in creating laser cut, 3D printed, constructed ornaments, gifts, and other winter decorations. The second camp will be on Dec 27, 2018, through Jan 4, 2019 - STEAM Day Camps. Kids will learn about Hong Kong marine ecosystems in the THS Marine Science Center. They will spend time in their makespace, the Foundry, creating 3D printed and vinyl and laser cut objects and use critical thinking skills and combine literacy skills in wood-shop and construction activities.
The Harbour School, various locations, [email protected], www.ths.edu.hk
Ark Eden eco-campers will have the fantastic opportunity to join 5-day camps. Kids can participate for all five days or mix and match. Their Christmas Holiday Camps will run from December 17 - 21, 2018. Little campers will discover Lantau in a way they never have before! The themes this year are Santa's Treehouse, "Up in the Treehouse, down in the Dens", The winter "Forest Olympics", "Winter in Narnia" (overnight camping option at Ark Eden, with stargazing and making pizza from the pizza oven) and "Christmas Forest Playground". Camps are between HK$670 - HK$750
Ark Eden, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 2988 5355, [email protected], www.arkedenonlantau.org
Hong Kong Parkview has 10 wonderful Christmas Camps for your kids this Christmas Holiday from December 18, 2018 - January 2, 2019. Mini Sports, Multi-Sports, Tiger Tennis, Science Camp and Rock Climbing are just a few of the many camps that are being offered at this year’s Christmas Camp. These options are a big hit with the little ones. Their awesome location is also great to hit up the Parkview trails for some family walk and plays before and after camp! It's open to members and non-members.
Hong Kong Parkview Spa & Resort, 88 Tai Tam Reservoir Road, Hong Kong, +852 2812 3945, [email protected], www.hongkongparkview.com.
Christmas is right around the corner! Time to find out which camp suits your little one best...why not consider joining the Malvern Christmas and Drama Camp, and give your little ones a chance to shine! Run by The English Department of Dunn’s Education, children will have the opportunity to develop their communication and language skills as they’re introduced to basic drama and stage performance concepts by a team of expert coaching staff. Improving their performance skills, and developing their phonemic awareness through lots of festive songs! For those looking to tap into their creative side a whole range of arts, crafts, music and singing activities will also be available. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and to have lots of Christmas fun. Camps will run from December 17 - 28, 2018.
Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong, G09-12, Coronation Circle,1 Yau Cheung Road, Southwest Kowloon, www.malvernpreschool.
Start this festive season with Faust! During each holiday their dedicated group of leaders constantly develop new themes, plays, and activities for children to enjoy. The workshops are designed to be fun and exciting for all. This year’s theme will be Arctic Adventures! Choose from Christmas Holiday Theater or Christmas Creative Writing. Camps run from December 17 to 21, 27 - 29 or January 2 - 4. The fee for the five-day program is HK$2,980 and for the three-day program, it’s HK$1,790. Make sure you sign up before November 16 and receive a lovely discount.
Faust, 5/F Nan Dao Commercial Building, 359 & 361 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, +2547 9114, [email protected], www.faustworld.com.
Ballerinas aged 4 -7 can have unforgettable Camp experience at Ballet Blanc! Kids will learn basic ballet technique for those with little or no prior training. Dancers will be taught tap movements and formal beginning ballet, including basic ballet positions and vocabulary. But most importantly the little dancers will learn the technique in a fun way! Camps run from December 18 -20, 2018 from 2pm-4pm and the fee is HK$1,600.
Ballet Blanc, 15/F Oliv, 15-21 Sharp Street, Causeway Bay (opp Times Square), Hong Kong, +852 2772 3220, [email protected], www.balletblanc-hk.com
Don't want your kiddos to get bored over the Winter Holiday, and happen to have little wannabe chefs at home, then head on over to Kids Xmas Camp at Complete Deelite, their workshops run from December 10, 2018 to January 4, 2019, meaning there are four whole weeks of cooking fun for the kiddos. Each week has tonne fun classes such as decorating an Xmas Unicorn Cake and making delicious Apple Caramel Turnovers, yum! You can mix and match the workshops, one workshop costs HK$550, two or three workshops cost HK$500 and four or more workshops cost HK$480.
Complete Deelite, 2 Fl. On Lan Centre, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 3167 7022 [email protected], completedeelite.com
Christmas Camps and Workshop Adventure at RiverHall will introduce your little ones to unique arctic activities! The kids will be taken on a journey in search of Santa Claus to celebrate Christmas in a magical, authentic northern style inspired Finnish Lapland. Children aged 2.5 - 8 will learn all about Finland’s Lapland and discover a magical world of snow villages. The camps run from December 8-21, 2018 and the workshops from December 8-15, 2018. And if you sign up in November, you will receive their Early Bird special 10% off discount.
RiverHall, G/F, Block 2, Chi Fu Fa Yuen, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, +852 9069 6846, [email protected], www.riverhall-learning.com
British Council - English Camps
Elephant Community Press - Holiday writing workshops
Little Picasso - Art camps
Minisport - Sports camps @ West Islands School, Victoria Park and Scenic Villas
TECHBOB Academy - STEAM Camp
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