February, or Crocus, vacation is just around the corner. In previous years, many families would leave Amsterdam to hit the ski slopes. That’s not an option this year due to corona lockdown rules, which means parents need to look for other options to keep the kids entertained …
A day camp can be a great alternative to keep the kids active while the parents have time to do their work or recharge. And while some camps have had to cancel due to lockdown rules also, others are planning on going ahead.
Here are a few great ones that as of writing this article were still planned to be on. They’re organized by activity, with dates, times, location and costs provided. Please do get in touch with the organizer directly to see if the camps will indeed go ahead and to book.
Arts & Crafts
ArtZuid
Learn about arts and do it yourself at this one week camp by the organizers of the bi-annial Art Zuid art exhibition.
Location: Zuid / WTC
Ages: 6-12 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:00 to 17:00
Cost: €365/week
Dance, Music, Theater
BeatZone
Practice a modern dance choreography and record a video of it at the end. Half days outdoors due to corona lockdown rules.
Location: West
Ages: 7-11 years
Dates : 22 to 24 February, 10:00 to 13:00
Cost: €89 for three half days
Toverknol Theaterkamp
Discover acting in a playful way by attending one of the daily workshops with various themes.
Location: Zuid and Center
Ages: 5-9 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:30 to 17:00
Cost: €60/day
Horse/Pony Camp
Boerderij op IJburg
Ride on the ponies, feed and clean them, and have lots of fun around the horse farm.
Location: IJburg
Ages: 5-18 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:00 to 17:00
Cost: €105 for two days, €200/week
Outdoors
Rimboe
Lots of creative fun and adventure outdoors in a large outside play area in Amsterdam Noord.
Location: Noord
Ages: 7-11 years
Dates : 22 to 25 February, 9:00 to 16:30
Cost: €242 for four days
Naya Nature
Outdoor fun in Beatrixpark for five afternoons.
Location: Zuid
Ages: 4-10 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 13:00 to 16:30
Cost: €33 per afternoon
The Ability Kids
Sports and outdoor fun like building forts or treasure hunts.
Location: Zuid
Ages: 7-11 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:00 to 16:30
Cost: €75/day, €295/week
Science
Lyceo CodeLab
Learn the basics of programming while making a game.
Location: Online from home
Ages: 11-12 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:00 to 16:00
Cost: €255/week
Sports
Ajax Clinic
One day themed soccer clinics for kids of all ages and levels, with special clinics for girls and keepers, at the Ajax facilities next to the famous Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Location: Zuidoost
Ages: 6-12 years
Dates : 20 to 28 February, 9:15 to 16:00
Cost: €99/day
Little Star Fitness
Have fun while learning fundamental athletic skills and a healthy lifestyle in this multi sport camp.
Location: Zuid
Ages: 4-12 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:00 to 15:00 or 9:00 to 17:00
Cost: €60 for a short day, €80 for a full day, €275 for a week of short days, €350 for a week of full days
Nationale Hockeykamp
Three days of hockey practice for advanced and top players taught by top athletes.
Location: Amstelveen
Ages: 6-16 years
Dates : 22 to 24 February, 9:30 to 16:30
Cost: €219 for advanced and €289 for top players, for three days
Panasj Hockey Clinic
Three or four day hockey clinics also suitable for beginners.
Location: Amstelveen
Ages: 5-12 years
Dates : 23 to 25/26 February, 9:30 to 12:30
Cost: €99 for 3 days or €129 for 4 days
Powerleague Soccer
Fun soccer camp on the small pitches of Powerleague. Suitable for beginners and more experienced kids.
Location: Zuid
Ages: 5-12 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:30 to 15:00
Cost: €25/day, €112,50/week
Sport4Kidz
A variety of outdoor sports activities held at various venues in the east, including Watersport Jeugdland and the Jaap Eden ice rink.
Location: Zeeburg
Ages: 6-12 years
Dates : 22 to 26 February, 9:00 to 16:00
Cost: €49,50/day, €219/week
Swift Football School
10 very flexible half day sessions of football (soccer) practice lus tournament at the Swift Club in Amsterdam Zuid.
Location: Zuid
Ages: 6-14 years
Dates: 22 -26 February, 9:00 – 11:30, 12:00-14:30
Cost: Half day €25; 2 for €47,50; 3 for €67,50; 4 for €85; 5 for €100; €15 per additional part
Tennis op Maat
Lots of tennis mixed with other fun and games at the Kattenlaan tennis park in Vondelpark.
Location: Zuid
Ages: 5-17 years
Dates : 22 to 24/26 February, 9:00 to 17:00
Cost: €275 for 3 days, €375/week
Mark Schiefelbein
This list was compiled by Mark Schiefelbein, an Amsterdam Papa whose kids have attended many camps and who also maintains vakantiekamp.amsterdam, an easily searchable list of all vacation day camps in Amsterdam. Mark started blogging in 2007, serving the best Amsterdam restaurant recommendations to foodies at dutchgrub.com.
