Winter Camps 2025
- Oct 31, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 3
Time to have fun, develop new skills and step out of comfort zones!
The holidays bring to mind images of excited kids and slow-paced, lazy afternoons, of reunions and celebrations with loved ones. Many DB families choose to stay home over the Xmas break, and as much as we love the buzz of children in the apartment 24/7, it’s sometimes difficult to keep them engaged constructively. The winter break should not mean a complete end to the structured day… which is where holiday camps come in.
The best camps challenge kids every day. They come home tired from all the physical and mental activity and ready for a full meal and bed. They wake up looking forward to the day ahead and to giving it their best shot. Winter camp provides a carefree environment where kids work on ideas and learn to be responsible for their actions; it gives children a sense of purpose and direction.
With all the different winter activities on offer across Lantau, how do you decide which will benefit your child the most? First of f, in choosing a summer camp for your children – with your children if they are old enough – making sure they are going to have lots of fun should be a priority. And that at least is easy enough to achieve. No matter which type of camp you choose, your kids will be given the opportunity to be busy and social. Hopefully too, away from the pressures and social hierarchies of school, they’ll be able to make new friends and, with the guidance of adult mentors, discover new things about themselves.
Looked at one way the decision is simple. Sign them up for an activity they already enjoy and give them the chance to focus on it, and get seriously good at it. Game over, you might say; job done. But have you thought about alternatives? You might be tempted to go the other way… sign your kids up for a course in something new and unexpected, something that will expand their horizons.
Let’s say your children are homebodies, constantly hardwired to their computers. Any camp you choose will encourage them to unplug but one that’s based outdoors could be the way to go. To keep things interesting, you might also consider a classroom-based camp. Specialised, teacher-led winter courses make learning and problem-solving fun and interactive.
Fortunately, there are numerous options within DB and across Lantau – we’ve listed our top six here!
ARK EDEN
Ark Eden’s eco-aware, nature-based Winter Holiday Camps run from December 15 to January 2 on a hillside in Mui Wo. Pick-up and drop-off in Tung Chung and Central is available Monday to Friday. Children, aged 5 to 11, can join for HK$790 per day with discounts on additional days booked! Kids who enrol with five friends or more get another 10% off.
WhatsApp: 5117 4537 Email: info@arkedenonlantau.org
HK DRAGONS
HK Dragons Football Christmas Camps run from 9am to 10.30am at DB North Plaza Football Pitch. This year there’s a five-day camp from December 15 to 19, and a four-day camp from December 29 to January 2 (skipping January 1). The Dragons’ experienced coaches invite U5-U15 boys and girls, of all abilities, to learn new skills and have lots of fun!
WhatsApp: 6417 3303 Email: theoffice@dragons.com.hk
BAYVIEW HOUSE OF CHILDREN
Bayview House of Children’s Holiday Camp runs from December 15 to 19 in DB North Plaza with a firm focus on festive fun! Children, aged 3 to 6, can enjoy arts & crafts, winter science, cookery, music and outdoor games, all with a special Christmas sparkle. Choose from morning or full-day options, daily or for the full week. Let the holiday magic begin!
Tel: 6114 2436 Email: info@bayview.hk
FRIENDLY RIDES & GUIDES
www.friendlyridesandguides.com
Friendly Rides & Guides’ Winter Camps deliver an exciting experience adventuring around South Lantau. Kids aged 7+ enjoy skills-based activities, mountain biking, nature exploration, woodworking and team games. This year’s camps run from December 15 to Januar y 10: pick-up and drop - off in Tung Chung and Central is available Monday to Friday.
Tel: 5117 0051 Email: info@friendlyridesandguides.com
TREASURE ISLAND GROUP
Treasure Island’s Winter Camps – Surf, Adventure, Explorers, eXtreme and Little Kids Club – run from December 8 to Januar y 30 at Pui O Beach and are bookable by the day. Kids, aged 4 to 14, get to experience a wide range of outdoor activities, including surfing, flying kiwi, wetland tours and waterfall hiking, while making new friends and developing eco - awareness and life skills.
Tel: 5236 7016 Email: inquiries@treasureislandhk.com
FAUST
Faust’s HK-wide Winter Holiday Programme runs from December 15 to 19 and December 29 to January 3, with courses in Holiday Theatre, ages 3 to 16; Musical Theatre, ages 8 to 12; and Creative Writing, ages 6 to 13. Children experience a fun-filled learning environment in which to develop leadership and teamwork skills, individual expression and confidence.
Tel: 2547 9114 Email: info@faustworld.com
