Winter Break Camps are a great way to keep your child entertained and engaged during the school break. Offerings include art, sports, science and more.
Check with your local community center, library, church or YMCA for additional winter break activities.
Featured Winter Camps
House of Air Winter Camp ~ San Francisco
Give your child an unforgettable experience at House of Air’s Winter Camps! Our action-packed day sessions (9am-2pm) over both Thanksgiving and Holiday breaks feature trampoline fun, gymnastics, dodgeball, basketball, and aerial skills training. Kids will soar, bounce, and make friends in a safe, high-energy setting. With snacks and lunch provided daily, they’ll stay fueled for adventure. Reserve their spot today for the ultimate winter experience! www.houseofair.com/san-francisco or call (415) 345-9675 for more information. Ages 6-12.
TechKnowHow® LEGO and Coding Camps ~ Cupertino, Palo Alto, San Francisco
Winter Break tech programs for ages 5-17. Teachers work with students featuring projects in LEGO® Design and Engineering, LEGO Masters Competition, Minecraft Adventures, Intro to Coding with Scratch, Python Coding, and more! Small group sessions let kids participate, ask questions, and engage with others! www.TechKnowHowKids.com or call us with questions at (650) 638-0500.
Mocha Winter Camps ~ Oakland
Join us for innovative, hands-on arts activities for children and youth, ages 5-12. At MOCHA Art Camps, we immerse our campers in thematic artistic mediums where they can work within a structured environment while being free to test the limits of their imagination while they investigate and examine. Each camp is designed to put the camper in an environment where play, creativity and expression, innovation, and exploration is validated through the process of making art.
Winter Art Camps at Art School of San Francisco Bay ~ San Francisco, Mountain View, San Rafael, San Jose, and online
Students explore drawing, painting, watercolor, digital art, animation, sculpture, architecture, and design through structured, skill-building art camps led by professional artists. Our programs are designed for kids and teens who want to build real artistic skills while still enjoying a fun and creative environment. Unlike general day camps, we focus on strong artistic foundations, from beginner-friendly fundamentals to portfolio preparation for more advanced students. Details and registration: https://www.artschoolsfbay.com/camps
Holiday Outdoor Wilderness Survival Skills Camp ~ Morgan Hill, San Jose
Ages 3.5-12 yrs. Carving & Tree Climbing Safety, Medicinal & Edible Plant Potions & Salves, Ninja Forest Skills and Games, Wild Crafting, Campfire Cooking & Fire Safety; Epic dirt adventures! Professional Educators skillfully-safely teach through play-based, child-led, NatureLed techniques. Early Bird Savings until 12/21; sibling discount; hold spot pay later. Refer friends! You can get more discounts! www.beaninnature.com; Wild Wilderness BEan Survival Holiday Camp
Star Kids Academy Robotics ~ Cupertino
At Star Kids Academy Robotics, we offer a wide range of comprehensive programs designed to cater to the unique needs and interests of every child. From our 8 different themed camps to our after-school classes and mentorship, our curriculum is carefully crafted to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development. With a focus on interactive learning and creative exploration through gamification, we aim to inspire a lifelong passion for knowledge and discovery in each child.
Firecracker Math Winter Camp ~ Berkeley, Oakland, Lafayette, Mill Valley
Math Winter Camp for kids ages 6-16 sparks interest in math and mathematical thinking skills. Expert instructors build campers’ knowledge and confidence through exploratory lessons, games, puzzles, and magic tricks. Full-day (9 am – 4 pm) campers enjoy a variety of activities, including art projects, hands-on science experiments, and more. Extended care and drop-ins are available. Sibling and referral bonuses for more savings! Enroll at firecrackermath.org to secure your child’s place in this enriching winter adventure!
Call of the Wild Camp ~ Oakland
Inspire’s Call of the Wild winter break nature camp is in Oakland’s redwoods and Chabot Space and Science Center. Kids in grades K-5, ages 5-10, explore the tallest trees and the farthest galaxies as forest and cosmic adventurers. Kids enjoy science, biology, hikes, nature walks, animal rights, nature-inspired arts and crafts, storytelling, reading, writing in nature journals, holiday-themed games, playing outdoors, and more! Single-day and multiple-day registrations. Scholarships available.
East Bay SPCA Animal Camp ~ Dublin and Oakland
East Bay SPCA Animal Camp is the purr-fect fit for 1st through 5th graders who are passionate about pets, want to make a difference for shelter animals, or just need a little experience before adding a furry friend to the family. Two sessions of camp are available (9am-3pm daily) at both our Dublin and Oakland Adoption Center.
Berkeley Playhouse Holiday Camps ~ Berkeley
Fun-filled Thanksgiving Week and Winter Break musical theater camps for grades K-6. Get ready for your children to safely explore, create, socialize and learn at Berkeley Playhouse.
