Registration for December Break Camps Begins Nov. 10 and closes two business days prior to start date.
Break Blast Camp
Date: Monday, Dec. 22
Time: 8am-4pm; extended hours are 4-6pm
Fee: $55 for core hours, $16 for extended hours
Ages: 5-11
Location: Carver Community Center
Description: It's and APS school break day, which means fun at camp! Campers can enjoy a variety of activities including active play, arts & crafts, STEM, cooperative games, and more! Participants must bring a shelf-stable lunch and snack to camp.
For more information or questions, reach out to DPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us.
Register Here - Activity #:710126-A
Break Blast Camp
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 23
Time: 8am-4pm; extended hours are 4-6pm
Fee: $55 for core hours, $16 for extended hours
Ages: 5-11
Location: Carver Community Center
Description: It's and APS school break day, which means fun at camp! Campers can enjoy a variety of activities including active play, arts & crafts, STEM, cooperative games, and more! Participants must bring a shelf-stable lunch and snack to camp.
For more information or questions, reach out toDPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us.
Register Here - Activity #:710126-B
M3 Basketball Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; extended AM hours are 8-9 a.m., extended PM hours 3-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $170 for core hours, $40 for extended AM hours, $60 for extended AM hours
Ages: 8-13
Location: Williamsburg Middle School
Description: Spend Winter Break leveling up your game at the Momentum³ Winter Break Basketball Camp! Enjoy high-quality instruction, competitive games, and small-sided play. Improve your skills with drills, challenges, and fun team competitions. Open to all skill levels—don’t miss out on this action-packed, fun-filled basketball experience!
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P.S. Karma: Mini Makers: Magical Clay Lab Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., extended AM hour are 8-9 a.m., extended pm hours are 4-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $225 for core hours, $30 for extended AM hours, $35 for extended PM hours
Ages: 5-11
Location: Tuckahoe ES
Description: Hands in the mud, minds in the clouds! Kids will mix creativity and curiosity as they explore clay while making playful magical projects like star wands, moon plates, and charm stones. Perfect for younger artists who love hands-on fun.
Register Here - Activity #:750126-B
SPARK Business Academy: Chain Reaction Engineers Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Fee: $208
Ages:10-13
Location: Lubber Run CC
Description: Let’s learn about Rube Goldberg machines! In this hands-on program, campers build a variety of complex contraptions to complete a simple task—such as ringing a bell—while learning the basic physics concepts of work, gravity, force and momentum.
Using simple machines like levers, wedges, wheels, axles, pulleys and inclined planes, campers learn to understand mechanical concepts in a fun way, while using their imagination!"
Register Here - Activity #:750126-C
Learn Now Music: The Ultimate Music Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. core hours, Extended AM hours are 8-9 a.m., Extended PM hours are 4-5 p.m.
Fee: $200 for core fees, $20 for extended AM, $20 for extended PM
Ages: 5-12
Location: Madison CC
Description: Learn Now Music Group introduces campers to a variety of musical instruments and concepts including piano, guitar, violin, drums, voice and movement. Campers participate in musical games, crafts, musical listening excerpts, related projects and MORE!!! No Experience Necessary!
Instrument rentals are provided to borrow for in camp use and at-home exploration (LNMG Camp Agreement must be signed). Instruments must be returned at the end of the week (Instruments in AM session piano, drum. Instruments in PM session guitar and violin). Campers in both morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised during a lunch break. All campers should bring a snack and drink daily; full-day campers should also bring a bag lunch. "
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Tiny Chefs: Cookie Explosion Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fee: 255
Ages: 6-10
Location: Lubber Run CC
Description: Cookies are one of the most popular sweet treats! In this fun Tiny Chefs camp, kids dive into baking, measuring, mixing, creaming, folding, and rolling dough. They’ll master essential skills like oven safety, timing, and decorating while making delicious cookies. It’s the perfect hands-on way to explore cookie making!
Disclaimer: Tiny Chefs reviews products for allergy warnings indicated on the label. Tiny Chefs is not held liable for allergens not listed on product packaging, and environmental factors or cross-contamination. Tiny Chefs can accommodate some mild allergies based on our discretion. Examples of ingredients used in our class: dairy, egg, wheat/gluten, soy, coconut, sesame. We cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
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Chess Camp by Silver Knights Chess
Date: Monday-Tuesday December 22-23
Time: 9a.m.- 4p.m.
Fee: $178
Ages:6-13
Location: Madison CC
Description: "Play and learn chess with Silver Knights (formerly Magnus Academy)! We've taught 100,000 children including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun! Campers are grouped by skill level. Chess lessons and games will be done throughout the day, along with recess breaks."
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Love the Ball: WINTER Break Soccer Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. core hours, Extended AM hours are 8-9 a.m., Extended PM hours are 4-5 p.m.
Fee: $150 for core fees, $15 for extended AM, $40 for extended PM
Ages: 6-14
Location: Kenmore MS
Description: Do more than just play soccer! Campers will make friends, learn about teamwork and have positive, memorable experiences while learning about the game of soccer. Drills, skills, moves and scrimmages are fundamentals of this camp; soccer will be used as a medium to achieve happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence! Campers will be primarily outdoors and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities.
Register Here - Activity #:750126-G
Baroody: Dance Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Fee: $300
Ages: 7-11
Location: Gunston CC
Description Campers are going to love this full day dance camp where staff will be teaching choreography and movement using some of the most popular songs out today. Arts & crafts will also be incorporated as campers decorate props and shirts. After a week of hard work, campers will show off their new dance moves on the final day of camp. A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact camps@baroodycamps.com
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Abrakadoodle: Art in the Giving Season Camp
Date: Mon.-Tues. Dec. 22-23
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. core hours, Extended AM hours are 7-9 a.m., Extended PM hours are 3-6 p.m.
Fee: $130 for core fees, $32 for extended AM, $48 for extended PM
Ages: 5.5-12
Location: Madison CC
Description: Tis the season for Giving! Create Thanksgiving cornucopias and Family portraits. Join in the Fall celebration with artist Jamie Wyeth and his pumpkins. Cozy up with winter bears in sweaters. It is the perfect time to use your imagination and create a Giving Season!
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Teen Trip - Bowlero and Arcade
Date: Mon., Dec. 22
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: $15
Ages: 11-17
Location: Trip leaves from Thomas Jefferson Community Center
Description: Challenge your friends with a few rounds of bowling followed by open arcade games. Participants need to bring a lunch or extra money for food.
For more information or questions, reach out to Edson Bravo at ebravo@arlingtonva.us.
Register Here - Activity #:720226-L
Teen Trip - Busch Gardens: Christmas Town
Date: Tues., Dec. 23
Time: 8am-12am (midnight)
Fee: $15
Ages: 11-17
Location: Trip leaves from Thomas Jefferson Community Center
Description: Visit Virginia's largest Christmas event at Busch Gardens! With over 10 milion lights decorating the park you and your friends can enjoy rides, entertainment and more. Participants need to bring a lunch or extra money for food.
For more information or questions, reach out to Edson Bravo at ebravo@arlingtonva.us.
Register Here - Activity #:720226-M