Holiday Break Camps in Tampa Bay 2024
School’s out, but you still have to work. We get it. We’ve been there! Which is why we’re sharing some pretty awesome holiday break camps to get you through those days when you need the extra coverage. And bonus…your kids are guaranteed to have a great time!
*Camp information from each camp location. Camp, dates and times subject to change.
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2024 Thanksgiving Break Camps for Kids in Tampa Bay:
MOSI Thanksgiving Break Camp
November 25-27, 2024 from 9am-4pm (extended hours available)
Kindergarten-8th grade
$180 for non-members | $135 for members
MOSI is offering themed camp days for kiddos this Thanksgiving Break! Kids in kindergarten through 1st grade will enjoy a Pinch of Fun camp, 2nd to 4th graders will get to learn about Grossolog 101 and 5th to 8th graders group will experience Minecraft Biology.
Glazer Children’s Museum Campsgiving
November 25-27, 2024 drop off is 8:30 am-9 am and pick-up is 4:30 pm-5:00 pm
Ages 5-10
$75 per day, per child (Glazer Children’s Museum members receive a 10% discount), $12 for lunch. $210 for all 3 days.
At GCM, your little learners imagine, discover, and connect to the world around them. Register your kids to play with purpose and embrace curiosity at Camp Imagination! During Camp Imagination: Campsgiving, campers will learn all about autumn and will practice gratitude.
The Florida Aquarium Aqua Camp: Creature Feature
November 25-27, 2024 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm (extended care available)
Kindergarten through 5th grade
$230
Discover the wacky and crazy ways animals survive. Learn about where they live and what makes them so special.
YMCA of Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Break Camp
November 25-27, 2024 from 9 am-4 pm
Ages 5-13
$38 a day for members/Non-members: $54 per day
Play games, learn new sports skills, enjoy crafts, and more and this YMCA Day Camp! Taking place at various locations around Tampa Bay.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay Critter Camp
November 25-27, 2024 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm (extended care until 5:00 pm is available)
Ages 6-12
$80 per day
All kids want to have fun… especially when they are out of school! No School Days at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay offer just that, lots of FUN for kids ages 5–12. Camps offer a wide variety of age-appropriate activities including animal-themed games, arts & crafts and of course spending lots of time with our shelter animals! No School Days is supervised by a Florida state-certified teacher.
Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Camps
November 25-27, 2024 from 9 am-12 pm or 9am-4pm
Ages 4.5-12
$195 for all 3 days/$75 per day
If your child loves LEGO, they’ll love spending a few days of Thanksgiving break with Bricks for Kidz! They will get a chance to build with LEGOS, make crafts and more. Each child will also end the week by picking out their very own LEGO minifigure. There are locations throughout the Tampa Bay Area, so find one near you!
Largo Recreation Camp
November 25-27, 2024 from 7 am-6 pm
Ages K-5th Grade
$100
At the Highland & Southwest Recreation Camp, your child can Chef it Up! During this camp, they can get in the kitchen and get messy with games, crafts, and activities that have the kids feeling like professional chefs.
La Fleur’s Thanksgiving Camp
November 25-27, 2024 from 9 am-12 pm, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm, or 9 am-3:30 pm
Ages 4-13 (4 year olds – half day only)
$38-$210
Your child will be immersed in gymnastics-based activities led by a team of certified, caring instructors. Activities take place in their newly renovated, air-conditioned gym Physical fitness games are designed to both excite and challenge your child no matter their ability. Children will work on their sportsmanship, agility, strength, hand-eye-coordination, and so much more. Full and half days are offered.
Westchase Impact Martial Arts
November 25-27, 2024 from 9 am-1 pm and 9 am-6 pm
Ages 5 and up
$65-$199
Kids will enjoy games, jumping drills, dodgeball with soft snowballs, and more! They will also learn leadership skills and will learn to develop a more confident, disciplined, and successful life! Full and half days available.
More Thanksgiving Break Camps in Tampa Bay:
- City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Camps
- Advent Health Center Ice Camps (Coming soon)
- City of Clearwater Thanksgiving Camps (Coming soon)
2024 Holiday Break Camps in Tampa Bay:
Advent Health Learn to Skate Winter Wonderland Camp
2024 Dates TBD
Ages 5-14
$175 members/$195 non-members/$70 drop ins
This ice-skating camp is perfect for kids from beginner to intermediate levels. Each day includes 2.5 hours on the ice, group on-ice lessons and choreography with a figure skating coach, off-ice fitness activities, and practice skating time with friends. There will also be a last day themed performance for the parents! Skaters will be broken up into skill levels.
Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Camps
December 23-27, 2024/December 30-January 3, 2025 (No camp December 25 and January 1)
Ages 4.5-12
$195 for full sessions/$125 for half days/$75 per day
If your child loves LEGO, they’ll love spending a few days of Thanksgiving break with Bricks for Kidz! They will get a chance to build with LEGOS, make crafts and more. Each child will also end the week by picking out their very own LEGO minifigure. There are locations throughout the Tampa Bay Area, so find one near you!
First Tee Tampa Bay Winter Break Camp
December 23-27, 2024/December 30-January 3, 2025 (No camp December 25 and January 1)
Ages 6-17
$35-$179
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced boys and girls welcome. Kids will work under the guidance of professional golf instructors and the first tee counselors. Activities will include golf skill stations, contests, special events, and on-course play. Campers do NOT need their own golf clubs but are welcome to bring them if they have them.
Florida Aquarium Aqua Camp
December 23, 2024-January 6, 2025 (No camp December 25 and January 1)
Ages 5-11
$80/day
Learn about sea animals from across the country, discover the unique and bizarre animals from afar and those found at the aquarium, and check in from animals from across the world. This fun day camp session includes animal encounters, science experiments, exploration time in the Aquarium, crafts and more!
Glazer Children’s Camp Imagination Merry Makers
December 30, 2024-January 5, 2025
Ages 5-10
$350 per week, per child/GCM Members save 10%
Let your children embrace their imagination and curiosity! During Camp Imagination: Merry Makers, campers will complete design and building challenges while learning the basics of engineering, robotics, and coding.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay No School Days
December 26-30, 2024/January 2-3, 2025
Ages 5-12
$80 per day
Play animal themed games, make animal themed crafts and, of course, spend lots of time with the shelter animals at this winter break camp! Camp at HSTB is supervised by a Florida state-certified teacher.
MOSI
December 23-27, 2024 and December 30-January 3, 2024 (No camp December 25 or January 1)
Ages K-8th Grades
Members – $174/Non-members – $232
There is no better place to spend your break than MOSI doing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) hands-on activities! Bring two snacks, lunch and wear clothing that can get messy. Create your own Christmas tree, tackle some snowy science experiments, make slime,create your own video game, play holiday games, and become a digital artist!
Westchase Impact Martial Arts
December 30-31, 2024/January 2-3, 2025 from 9 am-1 pm and 9 am-6 pm
Ages 5 and up
$65-$289
Kids will enjoy games, jumping drills, dodgeball with soft snowballs, and more! They will also learn leadership skills and will learn to develop a more confident, disciplined, and successful life! Full and half days available.
YMCA Day Out Camp
December 23-27, 2024 and December 30-January 6, 2025 (No camp on December 25 or January 1)
Ages 5-12
Members – $38 per day/Non-Members – $54 per day
Children will make new friends and have fun in a safe and structured environment. All camp activities take place under the guidance of trained Tampa Y counselors who embrace the values of their organization. Their holiday day camp program includes games, crafts, swimming and more! Available at multiple Y locations throughout Tampa. Please see location for exact dates, times, and availability.
Tampa Bay Lightning Made Camp
2024 Dates TBD
Ages 6-15
$450-$500
Take a spin around the ice at this theme-styled camp at Amalie Arena where the Lightning play!
La Fleur’s Winter Camp
2024 Dates TBD
Ages 4-13 (4 year olds – half day only)
$36-$252
Your child will be immersed in gymnastics-based activities led by a team of certified, caring instructors. Activities take place in their newly renovated, air-conditioned gym Physical fitness games are designed to both excite and challenge your child no matter their ability. Children will work on their sportsmanship, agility, strength, hand-eye-coordination, and so much more. Full and half days are offered.
Licciardello Stables Winter Camp
2024 Dates TBD
Ages 6 and up
This family-run equestrian center specializes in Saddlebred Show horses, as well as pleasure English and western lessons and trails of along their 15-acre property.
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