Guide to Winter Camps & Activities in Miami

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Miami Mom Collective Guide to Winter Camps & Activities

A Resource of Miami Area Winter Camps & Activities

Winter break is something we all look forward to. There are movies to be watched, cookies to be baked, and memories to be made… and then there’s also the need for some structured activities for the kids. When it comes to winter camps and activities, Miami has a variety of options to choose from. They range from a couple of days to a week or more and offer kids amazing experiences they’ll never forget.

Check out some of the great camps and activities listed below and enjoy the holidays with the peace of mind of having a plan in place.  

If you know of a camp or activity that you do not see listed in our guide, we’d love to know! Send an email to info{at}miamimomcollective.com. 

The entire team at Miami Mom Collective wishes you and your family a joyful and fun-filled holiday season!

Image: MMC team members pose for a photo with Santa at the Shops at Merrick Park

Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 | Courtyard at Merrick Park

Miami Mom Collective invites you to join us at The Shops at Merrick Park every Thursday in December leading up to Christmas–beginning December 4th from 6-9 PM–for “Evenings with Santa!” 

Guests of the FREE event will enjoy loads of holiday cheer, including FREE photos with Santa and his elves, a dance party with DJ David of Sounds Sweet Entertainment, ball pit from Bounce Cloud Miami, photo ops by Card My Yard Miami, crafts with Imagine Arts Academy, face painting/face jewels from Color Boom MIA, balloon twisting, and more!

Grab your free tickets below, and check out last year’s event recap on Instagram!

Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Miami Children's Museum

Image: A child enjoys the Winter Wonderland experience at Miami Children's Museum

Visit Miami Children’s Museum and enter their Winter Wonderland Exhibit starting on November 16th. Step in and enjoy sparkling snowflakes, sock skating, attend The Lost Pirate Theater Show, and create experiments at Professor Flurry’s Lab. Fun activities for the whole family! Sponsored by Florida Panthers Foundation.

Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Cswy
Miami, FL 33132

Elf Factory

Image: A child paints a Santa figure at Elf Factory

Christmas Workshops for Kids

Each focused 60-minute workshop lets your child master one complete project with expert elf guidance. From Christmas Ornament crafting to Ugly Sweater decorating, we offer 13 unique workshops designed for ages 2-11. All materials included—just bring your creativity!

CityPlace Doral
3530 NW 83rd Ave, Suite 120
Doral, FL 33166

Winter Camps & Activities Happening Around Miami

Winter Art Camps at The Bass | Dec 22-23, 26 & Dec 29-30, Jan 2
Winter Break Camp at Miami Children’s Museum | Dec 22-24, 26 & Dec 29-31, Jan 2

Winter Camp at Deering Estate | Dec 22-23, 26 & Dec 29-30, Jan 2
Winter Camp at Zoo Miami | Dec 22-23, 26 & Dec 29-30, Jan 2
Winter Cooking Camp at The Real Food Academy | Dec 22-Jan 2

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Lynda
Lynda Lantz grew up in Northern VA. She graduated with a degree in music from George Mason University and went on to work in campus ministry at four universities in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She was living in PA when she met her husband, Steve, on eHarmony and moved to Miami in 2011 just a few days after their wedding. Shortly before becoming a SAHM, she was employed as an adoption caseworker while working part-time in campus ministry at UM and later Johnson & Wales University. Since then, she’s been heavily involved in organizations dedicated to serving women. She loves working with Miami Mom Collective and introducing people to this city she’s come to call home, where she lives with her husband and two children. Connect with Lynda @mybalantzedlife on Instagram.