winter 2025 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 four-day 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 HIKING CLUB
Saturdays: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 29 | 10am - 3:30pm | All ages
Let’s explore nature during its winter resting period and see what hidden treasures we will discover on these outdoor journeys! - with Klarisse Torriente and guest educators
Winters in the Northeast can be long and cold but that doesn't mean we can't stay connected and enjoy the seasonal elements! Join Hiking Club this winter to explore the outdoors, connect with nature and with one another! We’ll visit three different locations and take hikes, observe plants and animals, have lunch and play games together.
Hiking Club adventures are open to everyone in Kite’s Nest daytime and after-school program communities (youth and family members who have participated in Kite’s Nest programs), as well as Kite’s Nest adult and youth staff. Van transportation may be available. Please let us know in the application if you'll need a ride and how many seats you'll need. Spots are reserved for people who don’t have transportation. A bagged lunch and snacks will be provided.
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 January 3rd. You are welcome to join for one walk or all three!
winter BREAK CAMp
Tues-Fri | Feb 18-21 | 10am - 3pm | Ages 7+
A school break journey of collaborative art making, field trips, playing, and getting outside! - with Amanda Boyd, Myrto Daskaloudi, and guest educators
Join us during the Hudson City School District’s winter break for a four-day adventure of creativity, play, and outdoor exploration. Each day, we’ll use our imaginations to bring a vision to life through crafting, get into our bodies through game play and outdoor field trips, and awaken our winter spirits through connection and friendship. At the end of camp, we’ll feel accomplished and creative, our hearts will feel warm, and we’ll feel energized as we look forward to spring!
Snacks and lunch will be provided. 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 27th.