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Palo Alto Winter Break Camp

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School 450 San Antonio Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306

PALO ALTO, CA

Palo Alto Winter Break Camp

We are currently at capacity for Winter Break in Palo Alto, and have closed registration to unregistered families. Join our interest list to be notified when registration opens for next season.

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 22 - Jan 2

NOTES

Closed December 25 and January 1

HOURS

8:00am - 6:00pm

AGES

4–12

ADDRESS

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
450 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306

DIRECTOR

Shannon

CALL/TEXT

650-265-4152

FOOD

View Weekly Menu

Additional info for Palo Alto 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 22–26

Monday–Wednesday

4 In 1 Two Lane Inflatable

Combo inflatable with jumping, climbing wall, obstacles, basketball hoop, and a dual‑lane 8′ slide!

Monday

Velvet Paper Craft

Campers can choose a design to color.

Tuesday

Paper Strips Craft

Campers can make all kinds of crafts using paper strips. From chains to creatures, the possibilities are endless!

Wednesday

Friendship Bracelets

Campers may make friendship bracelets using large beads and pipe cleaners.

Friday

Soccer Tournament

Campers may participate in our soccer tournament. All are encouraged to try!

Friday

Paper Snowflakes and Snow People

Campers will explore different ways to make snowflakes and snow people.

Dec 29–Jan 2

Monday–Wednesday

2 Lane Rush Obstacle Course

30′ Obstacle Course with rock wall and double slides!

Monday

Finger Knitting

There will be soft loops for campers to learn finger knitting with, and yarn for more advanced projects.

Tuesday

Craft Stick Art

Campers will make different shapes using craft sticks and glue dots.

Wednesday

New Year's Eve Dance Party

We will set up a rockin’ dance party in the gym to celebrate the new year!

Friday

Make It Snow!

It won’t matter if there isn’t snow in the forecast because we’ll be creating our own! With this messy
science experiment, campers will create fake snow that feels cold to the touch and can be molded into
snowmen just like real snow!

Friday

Camper Vs. Counselor Dodgeball

We have super soft balls for this fun game, is a favorite during summer!

Friday

Geometric Shape Collage

Campers will use pre-cut geometric shapes to create a picture.

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.

Shannon K

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Shannon joined the director team at Steve & Kate’s Camp in 2021, but has been working with us since 2020! Shannon loves all kinds of art making, especially multi-media and recycled art, and can regularly be found exploring parks or trails near Capitola.

This summer Shannon is looking forward to incorporating some of her love of art into camp, and hopes to make some camp-wide projects!

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