2018 Winter Break Camps in Huntsville and North Alabama

Holiday breaks. They’re the best, right? RIGHT? So, I’m not the only one who has concerns about how I’m going to get everything done with little ones under foot the whole time? Awesome. Lucky for us, there are these things called winter break camps and they offer tons of great options for kids to have fun, learn new things, maybe make a few new friends in the process, and your happiness (and sanity) is an added bonus. Enjoy!

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Winter Break Camps for Kids

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Afterschool Labs

Winter Weather Advisory Association is an three-day camp during Winter Break that provides students with a hands-on, learning experience. Future meteorologists can cool off in this three-day unit based on cold weather dynamics. Bring a coat, because it might get a bit chilly! PreK-8th grade.

Date(s)/Time(s): Dec. 26-28 | 7AM-5:45PM
Cost: $75
Location: Blossomwood, Goldsmith Schiffman, Providence, and Weatherly
Phone: 256.382.1057
Website | Facebook

Alabama Kidnastics

Stay active over the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks with Alabama Kidnastics! Each day is filled with fun activities such as gymnastics, dance, volleyball, soccer, softball, basketball, fitness games, and arts & crafts. Space is limited, so register early! Ages Kindergarten through 12 years old.

Date(s)/Times(s): Nov. 19-21; Dec. 20-21, 26-28, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-4 | 7AM-6PM
Cost: $125/week or $30/day
Location: 1822 Winchester Road, Huntsville (map)
Phone: (256) 520-3467
Website | Facebook

Alexander’s Martial Arts

At Alexander’s Martial Arts, kids get awesome fun-filled days out of school and parents get safety, structure, and learning! We offer a different theme for each of the Day Camps featured throughout the school year, some will even have a related field trip. Our campers are actively learning life skills through martial arts to help them be more successful next school year and for years to come. During camps we offer an early drop-off time of 7:30am with a late pickup time of 5:30pm.

Date(s)/Times(s): Nov. 19 & 20; Jan. 2-4
Cost: $45/day
Location: 51 Nance Rd #104, Madison (map)
Phone: (256) 830-8208
Website

Artis Art Studio

Your child will work his/her creativity and imagination while learning new art techniques and even exploring great master artists and their work. All supplies included, must bring lunch and a snack. Ages 4-13.

Date(s)/Times(s): Thanksgiving: Nov. 19-21 | Christmas: Dec. 20-21 and Jan. 3-4
Cost: $55/day
Location: 7046 Hwy 72, Suite D, Madison (map)
Phone: (256) 272-1625
Website | Facebook

Huntsville STEAM Works

Drop the kids off for a morning and/or afternoon session of fun and learning at a Winter Workshop with Huntsville STEAM Works, an Alabama non-profit centered around education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). Most sessions include snacks, and free lunch supervision is provided for students bringing a sack lunch who wish to stay during the lunch break.

Date(s)/Times(s): Various dates and times in late December
Cost: Varies ($20-$65)
Location: Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment (map)
Phone: (256) 489-0610
Website | Facebook

The Matrix Gym

The Matrix offers day camps from 9:00am-1:00pm and is available for boys and girls ages 3 through 8th grade. Daily activities include arts and crafts, a healthy snack, physical fitness instruction, and lots of fun!

Date(s)/Times(s): Dec. 26-28, 9AM-1PM
Cost: $40 per day/$110 for 3 days
Location: 3228 Leeman Ferry Road (map)
Phone: (256) 533-5599
Website

Spirited Art

During our Thanksgiving and Christmas Break Camps, kids will create a brand-new painting each day, and a craft or two each day. Enjoy sibling discounts available on 3 day purchases. Email Liz at [email protected] for information!

Date(s)/Times(s): Thanksgiving Break camp: Nov. 19-21, 9AM-12:30PM | Christmas Break TBA
Cost: Thanksgiving camps $38/day or $95/3 days; Christmas camps TBA
Location: 620 Clinton Ave. W. Classroom #217 (map)
Phone: 256-888-3353
Website | Facebook

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center

If your child is looking for some out of this world fun then the Rocket Explorer Experience might be the answer! Campers will get to experiment with robotics as they explore basic computer programming, participate in critical thinking and logic-building activities, and even compete in an engineering challenge. For ages 5-10.

Date(s)/Times(s): Nov. 19 or 20 and Jan. 2-4 | 8AM-5PM
Cost: $55 per day
Location: One Tranquility Base, Huntsville (map)
Phone: 256-837-3400
Website | Facebook

YMCA – Hogan

Don’t worry about what your child will be doing during their school break anymore! Send them to the YMCA’s School Holiday Camp, so that they can have a blast with their peers while being supervised by our exceptional staff. Camp is provided for kids in grades K through 6.

Date/Time: Nov. 21; Dec. 26-28; Jan 2-4 | 7AM-6PM
Cost: 3-day camps $95 members/$120 non-members; Single day camps are $30 members/$40 non-members
Location: 130 Park Square Lane, Madison (map)
Phone: 256-705-9622
Website | Facebook

YMCA – Southeast YMCA

Date/Time: Nov. 19 & 21; Dec. 26-28; Jan 2-4 | 7AM-6PM
Cost: 3-day camps $95 members/$120 non-members
Location: 1000 Weatherly Road SE (map)
Phone: 256-883-9622
Website | Facebook

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