Last updated December 18, 2023
Parents: Need a fun, safe environment for kids during winter break? Here are some local winter break camps and drop-in programs for kids in metro Phoenix & Southern Arizona. Please verify all information with the venue. Page is updated as camps are discovered.
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Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Children’s Museum of PhoenixWinter Break Camps. (Dec. 26-29 & Jan 2-5). When school is out, camp is in at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix! Featuring hands-on learning, games and activities designed to cultivate the minds and muscles of children ages 5-8. Each unique camp also includes plenty of free play on all three floors of the Museum’s imaginative exhibits. Childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Xtreme Gymastics
Xtreme GymasticsFit-N-Fun Winter Break Day Camp (Dec 27-29). Promoting health and fitness, while having a blast! Children ages 3-12, will enjoy gymnastics, trampoline, group activities, obstacle courses, relay races, the foam pit and much, much more! Full-day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half-day 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Staff is high energy, USA Gymnastics Safety Certified, with complete background checks. 14000 N. Hayden Rd. #102 Scottsdale. 480-596-3543 or xtremegymnastics.com
Aspire Kids Sports
December 18-22, December 26-29, January 2-8. Aspire Camps is all about the kids. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our campers, staff and guests. We believe in fostering creativity, keeping physically active, building relationships and providing learning opportunities. Aspire staff is committed to showing our campers respect while ensuring all campers are having fun! 50 S Hearthstone Way Chandler, AZ 85226. aspirekidssports.com
Arizona Dynamics
Winter Camps (Dec. 27-29) are held at all three locations: Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek and Tucson. A fun and safe environment for your athlete to participate in, leaving you worry free! Ages 2-12 (potty trained). azdynamics.com/school-break-camps
Arizona Humane Society
Winter Camps (Dates coming Dec 2023). Kids and teens ages 9-12 who are interested in learning more about animals and animal careers. Animal camps teach kids how to train and care for animals, be responsible pet guardians, align their choices with their values and make our community a safer and more compassionate place for all animals. Campers will have hands-on learning opportunities with a variety of animals. azhumane.org/youth
Arizona Soccer Skills Academy
Winter Break Soccer Skills & Agility Camps (Dec. 4 – Jan. 27). Help your players stay active during the winter break and sharpen their skills! In our skills and agility camps, players get comprehensive technical skills, agility and fitness training. By focusing on the core skills of Ball Control, Dribbling, Receiving, Passing, and Juggling players will learn how to be more confident and successful on the ball and more effective in games. Holiday Soccer Special Skills Camp (Dec. 20-22 & Dec 27-29). Ball Control, Dribbling, Receiving, Passing, and Juggling. Training sessions will include 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 game training. Special Skills include Shooting and Finishing. 1 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-16. Power Ranch Soccer Fields, 4444 E. Haven Crest Drive, Gilbert. azsoccerskills.com
B.E.S.T. (Beginners Edge Sports Training)
B.E.S.T. hosts Youth Sports Camps (Dec. 26-29, Jan 2-5, Jan 8-12). Accepts potty-trained children up through age 15. Kids learn sports skills including soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, football, volleyball, tennis, golf, track and more while enjoying a bounce house, obstacle courses and playground games. Contact for pricing and other locations including northern Arizona. BEST Sports Scottsdale Center, 7432 East Tierra Buena, Suite 102, Scottsdale AZ 85260 623-748-9453 or thebestinaz.com
Camp Innovation
Arizona Science Center (Dec. 26-29). Explore all things icy at Arizona’s coolest camp! CAMP INNOVATION returns this Winter Break for a limited 4-day camp, Snowy Survival. Through engaging, hands-on activities, future scientists will learn how animals survive in cold environments, discover how ice can act as an insulator and conduct winter-themed experiments. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org/camps
Camp Taliesin West
Totally Cool Climates Winter Camp (Dec. 27-29). 9 a.m-3 p.m. Kids ages 8-10 learn how architects and animals build homes based on different conditions and climates. Kids will experiment with insulation, build an architectural model for a snowy environment, and even create a house using gingerbread. Registration includes a daily catered lunch. Taliesin West, 12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale. (GPS address) 12345 North Taliesin Drive, Scottsdale. 480-860-2700 or franklloydwright.org
City of Chandler
Winter Camp (Dec. 26-Jan 5). Whether your kiddo is an athlete, a thespian, a nature nut, a chef, or a little bit of each, City of Chandler have the lowdown on can’t miss winter fun. Winter Break Camp includes flexible options with your choice of all-day, half-day, and specific weeks. Take a break and check out one of our four camp locations for the winter curriculum. 480-782-2912 or chandleraz.gov
City of Gilbert
Winter Break Kidz Kamp (Dec. 20-22 & Dec 26-29). This kamp session will offer a variety of physical activities, games, crafts, music and science projects. Your child will have a BLAST! Please bring a water bottle with child’s name, (2) snacks and one lunch each day to kamp. Close-toed shoes with laces are required for physical activities and to climb the Rockwall. Ages 5-13. Freestone Recreation Center (Assembly Room), 1141 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert. 480-503-6202 or gilbertrecreation.com
City of Goodyear
Winter Wonderland Break Camp (Dec 26- Jan 5). 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Daily cost is $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents. This eight-day winter wonderland break camp will introduce kids to all the GRC has to offer in a safe and supervised environment. The camp includes sports and gym time, arts and crafts, teen room time and more. Guests are welcome to sign up and enjoy the entire camp week or just join for their favorite day. Sack lunches are required. goodyearaz.gov
City of Mesa
Winter Break Bonanza Camps. Four camps to choose from. Take and Make Bag: Designed for children 6-12 years of age. Participants will each receive a complete camp kit that will include 10 different activities for you to do at home for just $10. There will be crafts, experiments, and more! Eagles, Jefferson Jungle or Webster Cougar Club Camps: Grades K-6th. Full day camps. These programs offer a variety of recreational and educational opportunities including fall themed active games, crafts, board games, special events, virtual field trips, movies and more. Resident: $60. Non-resident: $72. Check for dates and times. parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov or mesaparks.com
City of Peoria
Winter Break Camp (Dec. 22, 26-29, and Jan. 2-5). Registration opens Nov 27, 2023 and closes Dec 20. Reservation is required and online only. 623-773-7137 or peoriaaz.gov
CodaKid
Online coding camps that has exciting new tracks, including coding, game development and game design. Kids ages 6-15 will work with experienced engineers to make Minecraft mods, Roblox games, mobile game apps, professional quality websites, and more. Contact for pricing online@codakid.com or codakid.com/camps
Code Galaxy
Only offers virtual summer camps. Monthly classes are available. Kids elementary through high school will learn computer skills and enjoy exciting courses including Scratch, Roblox, python programming, and even CAD 3D modeling in this 6 day virtual camp. thecodegalaxy.com
Creative Color Art Studios
Winter Workshop (Jan 2-5). Kids ages 6-13 can celebrate school break by doing art! Students are inspired to discover their creative process and develop fine art skills using graphite, watercolors, acrylic on canvas, mixed media and sculpture. Art workshops are the perfect blend of fun, fine art instruction in an enriching studio environment. 8300 N. Hayden Road, Suite A100. 480-478-8121 or creativecolorart.com
EmpowerRanch
Day Camp in south Phoenix (Dec 26-29 & Jan 2-5). Campers ages 7-14 (children age 5-6 may attend with an older sibling) will enjoy hands-on growth, enrichment, and FUN with horses, farm animals, outdoor recreation, games, dance, gardening, arts and crafts, and safe, responsible outdoor skills and ethics. Each day, campers will learn about horsemanship including equine behavior, communication, safety, grooming, horse care, and at least one morning of horseback riding! Welcoming kids who benefit from social, learning, and behavioral supports. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2148 E Desert Ln., Phoenix. empoweranch.org
Fountain Hills Theater
Winter Break Improv Camp (Dec. 27, 28, 29 from 9 am- 3 pm) Ages 7+ are welcome and tuition is $175. The ability to think on your feet is invaluable. Improvisation is a FUN way to develop important skills both on stage and beyond! Gain confidence and stage presence while you improve your acting skills through scenes & games. Improvisational theatre, “improv”, is the form of theatre, often comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is unplanned or unscripted, created spontaneously by the performers. Improv helps develop creativity, imagination, mental flexibility, critical thinking, spontaneity, and confidence. Improv also helps performers improve their teamwork and collaboration, listening and communication, and ability to adapt and problem-solve. Fountain Hills, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661 Ext. 3 or fhtaz.org
iCode Chandler
Winter Break Camps (Dec. 18-22, Dec 27-29 and Jan. 2-6). When school is out, iCode is in! Onsite STEAM camps focused on Minecraft, Roblox, game design, digital arts, robotics, and more. One-day and three-day camps available. Ages 7-14. $129-$279. 1960 W. Germann Rd #2, Chandler. icodeschool.com/chandler
Impact Gym
December 26-29, 2023 & Jan 2-5, 2024. Camp attendees will rotate through gymnastics rotations, open gym and make a holiday craft. Ages 5-14. Full Day: $272 a week. 1/2 Day: $205 a week. Drop in: $15 extra. Before or After care (8-9 am and or 3-4 pm) $20 per hour. 7812 N 12th St B, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Sign up on the app or at impactgymaz.com
KidsPark
This drop-in daycare facility is open days, nights and weekends for children ages 2-10 with charges per hour, per day, and per week, with discounts for siblings. Arrowhead location, 7337 W. Bell Rd., Peoria (623-878-2411). Scottsdale location, 12635 N. 48th St., in Phoenix (602-788- 2445). kidspark.com
Madison Christian Children’s Center
The before and after school program is open for all day care during the winter break. Dec 22, Dec 26-29, and Jan 2-5. The rate is $45 per day and the Winter Camp includes bible lessons, crafts, science experiments, recreation games and movies. Our staff is caring and fully qualified. 602-265-7885 or madisonchristianchildrenscenter.org
Makutu’s Island
This Chandler indoor play center has an indoor “tree” filled with tunnels, tubes, mole-holes, and slides. Lots of arcade games, too. All-day admission is for a child (ages 1-17) and one adult. 6919 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. 480-344-3740 or makutusisland.com
Paige Productions Youth Theater
Winter Break Camp Carnival & Show (Dec. 26-29). Perform in our annual holiday show! Performers work on singing, dancing, & acting, & put on a show on the final day. Kids & teens also have fun with theater games, parachutes, & hanging out on the playground. We will also host our annual Secret Santa gift exchange. Ages 5-15. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enrollment required. Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall), 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountain Hills. paigeproductionsaz.com
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
Winter Camp (Dec. 18-22, Dec. 26-39 & Jan 2-5). Ages 6-8 and 12-14. Campers will learn about reptiles and participate in animal care and interactions, physical activities and STEM-oriented activities. Cross streets: Scottsdale Rd. and Dynamite, North Scottsdale. 480-513-4377 or phoenixherp.com
Rachel’s Young at Art
When school is out of session, send your child to Rachel’s Young at Art Studio for a morning (Dec 19-22, Dec 26-29, Jan 2-5) of art-filled fun! Camp includes arts and crafts, story time, dramatic play, sensory activities, and lots and lots of fun! Each child will come home with a bag full of art relating to the day’s theme. Pay $75-$95 for one of our single day camps (based upon pick up time) or $375-$475 for an entire week of fun. These prices do not include any sibling or early registration discounts, which are an additional 10% off! Children must be potty trained to attend camp. Campers are generally 3-8 years old. rachelsyoungatart.com
Seth Corey Tennis Academy
Winter Break Camp (Dec. 18-23, Dec 26-29, Jan 2-5). Includes tennis instruction, sports activities and lunch for ages 4-16, all levels welcome. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aftercare available. The McCormick Scottsdale, 7421 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 602-803-4006 or sethkoreytennis.com
SMORE Horse Camp
The H.E.A.R.T Center’s camp experiences (Dec 27-28 & Jan 2-5) will be the most fun your child will have while developing skills that they will forever need! Spend the week making friends and building horse knowledge- all while focusing on life skills and social skills that will better prepare your child for school. theheart-center.com/camps
SPF Parkour Academy
SPF Winter Camp (Dec. 20-22. 26-29 & Jan 2-5). Campers ages 4-17 learn and refine your skills in Parkour, Trampoline, Ninja Warrior, and Boxing. Full-day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Half-day: 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. $160/half 4-day week or $45/day, $240/full 4-day week or $65/day. Sibling discount. SPF Parkour Academy, 1830 E. Baseline Rd., Suite #108, Mesa. spfparkouracademy.com/camps
SRF Baseball Academy
Winter Baseball Camps (Dec. 26-27 & Jan 2-3). Young baseball players ages 5-12 to improve their skills and prepare for the spring season. 1 to 4 p.m. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Spring Training Facility), 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 480-270-5000 or
saltriverfields.com/srfbaseballacademy
USA Youth Fitness Center
USA Kids Camp (Dec. 27-29 & Jan 2-5). Full-day camps 9 a.m. to 3:30p.m. for ages 5 – 12 years old at both the Gilbert and Queen Creek gym locations. Daily nonstop activities ranging from weekly themes, open gym and obstacle courses to dance choreography and much more. Lunch available for purchase. 1530 S. Gilbert Rd. in Gilbert (480-926-1480) or 24648 S. Ellsworth Rd. in Queen Creek (480-783-2546). usagymaz.com
YMCA
School Breaks & Holidays Camps. Your child will enjoy their out-of-school days with group games, STEM projects and more. Have your child join the YMCA for a “day off” they won’t forget. Contact your Y branch for more information. valleyymca.org/childcare/out-of-school-days
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