Holiday camps for kids on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

School may be out for the day but Taste Buds Kitchen is still open for classes, teaching kids to make dishes like confetti couscous and rainbow cupcakes. $80. Ages 4 to 10.

Kids spend the day off from school learning how to make two bound notepads, one to keep and one to give to charity, with Scribble Press. A swimming session and snack are also included. $95. Ages 5 to 10.

Drop by Gowanus Loft on MLK Day for a Curious Jane–hosted hackerspace (a.k.a. a place where girls can get hands-on and meet other like-minded gals). Young do-it-yourselfers can sample one or all of the day's age-appropriate, girls-only craft workshops, in which they'll learn to make everything from cards to jewelry and candy. $10, with friend $8 each. Ages 6 to 12.

Follow in the civil rights leader's compassionate footsteps with a variety of community service projects hosted by writing-and-adventuring camp NYC Is My Backyard. $175. Ages 5 to 12.

The always ambitious, always high-energy Hi Art! lets budding artists explore manga, anime, painting, bookmaking, mixed media and sculpture. $175, half day $95. Ages 3 to 15.

Kids master singing, acting and dancing in this themed musical-theater session; at the end of the day, they put on a show for family members. $100. Ages 6 to 10.

Stop by for two hours of crafting fun, then take a break for lunch and games. Additional craft time is available once the session ends. $62.50. Ages 5 and up.

At the Gowanus studio's afternoon of crafts, kids can channel their inner Calder as they make hanging mobiles, then design a monster- or animal-themed winter hat. $45, two or more children $40 each. Ages 5 and up.

In small groups, kids will work on honing their techniques and concepts for three art projects (two structured, one free). Drawing, playtime and snacktime round out the day. $120. Ages 4 to 10.