Some Cool Camps for Winter Break

Looking for something for the kids to do over the upcoming winter break? Check out some of the great day camps here in Marin!

• For young nature fans, Wildcare in San Rafael offers camps for kids from kindergarten through second grade. Their first session, Nature Detectives, runs from December 21–23 and is for children in kindergarten and first grade. Campers will have fun with animal tracks, fur, feathers, and more, and will search for clues and investigate the evidence that wildlife leaves behind.
  
  Wildcare's session two, Winter Wonderland, is for students in first and second grade. Get up close and personal with our animal friends, and learn how they survive the winter.
  
  Both camps meet from 9 am–3 pm. Fee is $150 (scholarships available). For more information, go to www.wildcarebayarea.org or call (415) 453-1000, ext. 12.
• Marin Treks in Novato also offers a holiday hands-on science camp, December 21–23 from 1–4 pm. Cost is $85 per child with sibling discounts available. More information: www.marintreks.com or (415) 892-3001.
• Pine Point Cooking School in Sausalito offers two 3-day camp sessions for kids. Session one is December 21–23 and is for children ages 12–15, and session two takes place December 28–30 and is for children ages 9–12.
  
  Campers will whip up delectible Mediterranean treats such as mushroom risotto, pannacotta, minestrone soup, chocolate shortbread cookies, braised broccolini, rice pudding, and more. Fee is $325. Find out more at www.pinepointcooking.com.