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Montclair Winter Break Camp

Lacordaire Academy 155 Lorraine Ave Montclair, NJ 07043

MONTCLAIR, NJ

Montclair Winter Break Camp

When school's out, give kids what they need—freedom to expand and evolve.

At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.

Grown-ups adore freedom, too.

At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.

Camp details

CAMP DETAILS

DATES

Dec 24 - Jan 2

NOTES

Closed December 25 and January 1

HOURS

8:00am - 6:00pm

AGES

4–12

ADDRESS

Lacordaire Academy
155 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043

DIRECTOR

Adam

CALL/TEXT

973-587-8420

FOOD

View Weekly Menu

Additional info for Montclair campers

Local Camp Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures

As we get closer to camp, we’ll email registered families a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide important information such as our local camp drop-off & pick-up procedures, how to check-in and check-out of camp each day, what to bring (and not bring), and a few more camp details.

Activities

Choosing activities: the daily dilemma.

At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.

Animation

Stop-Motion Animation

Kids will create, direct, and produce stop-motion animation movies & shorts with our custom animation stations.
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Sewing & Stitching

Hand & machine sewing are available for campers of all ages as well as options for embroidery & creating accessories or other artistic flare.
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Tinker Lab

Explore creativity through crafts & inventor kits to construct take-home projects or collaborate on large-scale builds. Our leveled-up arts & crafts materials are designed to foster curiosity & exploration.
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Media Lab

Campers will use scaffolded coding apps to build & play games on iPads. They’ll also have the ability to produce stop-motion shorts on our custom animation stations, create music, or remix their favorite song.
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Arts, Crafts, & Lounging

A communal place to socialize & play with table games, cards, & puzzles, or create and experiment with art & crafts.
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Sports & Recreation

Campers & staff join together to play indoor playground games, sports, or whatever kids are interested in that day. And to spice things up we'll have a surprise activity or performance this camp session!

Even more activities.

At Steve & Kate’s, enough is never enough. So every week we supplement our main offering of awesome activities with thrill-inducing weekly specials. Here’s what’s coming this winter break to your location:

Dec 24–26

Wednesday

Double Gameshow

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun.

Friday

Drawing Contest

Campers compete in a hands on drawing workshop for prizes based on camp provided and custom camper prompts.

Dec 29–Jan 2

Monday

Papertrails NJ - Custom Crafts

PaperTrailsNJ brings extra creativity to camp with a variety of mixed media, hands-on, craft projects. Each project includes simple instructions, tools, samples, and a mix of embellishments—giving campers the freedom to experiment, customize, & create something that’s entirely their own. No two results are alike, and that’s exactly the point.

Tuesday

Bucket Drumming Workshop

An interactive workshop to explore drums, rhythm, and creative expression through hands-on musical activities and collaborative jam sessions.

Wednesday

Pet Rock Day

A simple, hands-on craft where kids paint and decorate rocks—turning ordinary stones into camp-themed keepsakes.

Friday

Talent Show

A camp showcase for creativity and self-expression. Campers are invited to take the stage and share their unique talents–whether that’s singing, dancing, acting, joking, juggling, or anything else.

Food

Eat your heart out. (It’s included.)

At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.

What’s on the menu.

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Fees

What camp costs.

Perhaps you are a grown-up who loves to plan. Or maybe you’re an expert of the fine art of logistical improvisation. Miraculously, our camp fees are designed to scratch both of your respective itches. Buy any number of Day Passes, and use them whenever you want during this camp season. Don’t even bother to let us know when you’re coming — just roll up. If your plans change, don’t sweat it. We’ll automatically refund your unused Passes in full at the season’s end. How many other camps can offer you that level of flexibility?*

*Not one that we know of.

Day Pass fees cover the entire Steve & Kate’s experience, including lunch, snacks, activities and the entire day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

  • Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day at any open location.
  • Add more Day Passes to your account at any time.
  • All unused passes are automatically refunded back at the rate you paid, by January 20, 2026.
Testimonials

These people are very smart. You should listen to them.

It was like a supervised free form play date with only good and shareable toys!
Andrea F.

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Even though there are so many kids, she was able to put a personal touch to it by remembering every kid’s name, being open to suggestions as well as remembering to remind my 4 year old daughter to go to the bathroom! My daughter had so much fun making a dress for her bear, making bread, dancing, playing with the weekly specials and the list goes on and on.
Elaine C.

(S&K parent)

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OUTSTANDING! We were blown away by everything about Steve & Kate's camp!
Scott H.

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Staff

Our dedicated camp
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At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.

Your camp director

Questions? Let's chat.

Feel free to contact us anytime with your questions about life at Steve & Kate’s or questions about life in general.

Adam

ADAM

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Adam joined Steve & Kate’s in 2018! When not at camp, Adam enjoys playing music and recently took a dive into learning bluegrass mandolin.

This summer, Adam is most excited to get to know all the campers!

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