winter 2026 activities
Once again we’re hosting two exciting opportunities to stay connected throughout the cold season: Winter Hiking Club and Winter Break Camp!
Winter Hiking Club brings youth and families out of hibernation for three Saturdays of hiking and connection with each other and the outdoors.
Winter Break Camp: A week-long school break adventure including collaborative creative crafting, field trips and lots of play and games!
Learn more about each activity and apply to participate below. We continue to ask program participants to avoid attending if feeling sick. Please reach out to us at hello@kitesnest.org if you have any questions about our commitment to keeping our community safe.
winter BREAK CAMp
Tues-Fri | Feb 17-20 | 10am - 3pm | Ages 8+
Design-inspired art-making for the new Kite’s Nest building!
This winter, during the Hudson City School District Break, we’re excited to invite youth ages 8-14 to join us for a week of Design-Inspired Art Making!
We’ll start the week off with an ice skating field trip to Empire Skate Plaza, then spend three days at Kite’s Nest exploring art mediums, playing games and building community.
Healthy snacks and lunch will be provided each day. Transportation is available (see application).
Free tuition for residents of Bliss Towers, Schuyler Court and Hudson Terraces and for low-income families in the Hudson City School District. Suggested fee for other families is $200-$350. Applications are due January 26th.
KITE’S NEST HIKING CLUB
Saturdays: Feb 28, Mar 21, Apr 11 | 10am - 3:00pm | Ages 9+
Move your body and explore the secrets of nature in winter!
Join the Kite’s Nest Hiking Club as Winter turns to Spring! We'll explore the outdoors and discover the secret offerings of nature as it freezes and thaws.We’ll take nature walks at three unique locations where we'll track animal prints, identify trees and plants, and do some birdwatching. Plus, we'll have lunch and play games together! All locations and activities are beginner-friendly and will be shared upon enrollment. You are welcome to join for one walk or all three dates.
Please let us know in the application if you'll need pick-up and drop-off. Spots are reserved for people who don’t have transportation. A bagged lunch and snacks will be provided for each session. Winter gear is available upon request!
Free tuition for residents of Bliss Towers, Schuyler Court and Hudson Terraces and for low-income families in the Hudson City School District. Suggested fees for other participants are $15-$50 per day or $45-$150 for all three sessions. Applications due February 9th.
Our arts-based afterschool and out-of-school-time programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.