For many families, coordinating child care during the holiday season can be a nightmare. Kids are often taking a break from school that doesn’t necessarily coincide with adult schedules.
If you’re one of the parents or caretakers who have to work while the kids are out of school, there may be a children’s day camp available in your area.
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Here’s a look at some holiday break camps available in the region (click on the organization name for more information about each program):
Throughout Metro Detroit
YMCA holiday break camps - Birmingham, Detroit, Macomb, Milford, Royal Oak
YMCA locations offer school break camps for children between 4 and 12 years old. The camps run daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Programs vary at each YMCA location. Check with your local YMCA to determine what camps are available for registration.
Berkley
The Berkley Community Center is offering a Winter Vacation Camp for children ages 5 to 11 on January 3-5, 2024. There are fees associated with the camp.
Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills Club is offering a Winter Break Camp from Dec. 26-29, and from January 2-5, 2024. The camp is for children ages 5-12, and runs from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with early drop off and later afternoon care available.
Activities include craft, sports, and swimming.
Birmingham
The Fascination Factory is hosting Camp Fascinate for children between 3 and 6 years old. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 26-29, and from Jan. 2-5, 2024.
Registration costs $240 for one child, with discounts available for registering additional children.
The Robot Garage is hosting one-day holiday break camps for children in grades 1-6. The camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 22 and Dec. 26-29. There is also a camp on Jan. 2, 2024.
Some camp dates are for certain age groups only. Be sure to check the website for more information.
The day camp costs $99, with extended morning and afternoon care available for an additional fee.
“Campers will engage in a variety of STEAM workshops tailored to their age group to unlock their creativity and problem-solving skills. With the help of our friendly expert staff, campers can design, build, code, and experiment with robots & our enormous LEGO collection.”
Bloomfield
Kidcreate Studio is offering children’s art classes on Dec. 22, and between Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 2-5, 2024.
Different classes are available for children ages 3 and up. The classes last several hours.
Canton Township
High Velocity Sports hosts School Break Fun Days, which is available for kids ages 5-13. Fun Days during this holiday season will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 27-29, and Jan. 205, 2024. There will be a lunch break from noon-1 p.m., and additional before and after care is available.
It was unclear if there are fees associated with the Fun Days day camp.
A separate “pro” soccer camp will also be held on the same days for children ages 6-17. The fee for this camp is $35 per day.
Clarkston
Stars and Stripes Activity Center
The activity center is hosting its School’s Out Fun Dayz program during the holiday season for children ages 5-12. There are morning, afternoon, and full-day programs available on Dec. 27-28, and Jan. 3-4, 2024.
Morning sessions run from 9 a.m.-noon, and afternoon sessions run from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Full-day sessions include a one-hour lunch. Each session costs $44.
The center will offer organized play, games, obstacles, and more.
“[A]ll sorts of action will take place in our two separate gymnasium spaces including a ninja warrior course, foam pits, trampolines, 1/2 court basketball, sports turf and gymnastics apparatus.”
Farmington
Total Sports in Farmington is hosting a multi-sports camp and a separate Lego-robotics camps on Dec. 26-29, and Jan. 2-5, 2024. Both day camps run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and are available to kids ages 6-12.
The multi-sports camp costs $50 per day or $30 for a half day. The robotics camp costs $200 for all four days in a week.
Farmington Hills
The Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills is hosting a multi-sport winter break camp for children ages 6-10. The camp will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 2-5, 2024.
The cost for residents is $50 per day, or $175 for all four days.
Livonia
Livonia Parks and Recreation are hosting Camp Swoosh at the Livonia Community Recreation Center over winter break. The camp will run form 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Dec. 26-29, and Jan 2-5.
Children ages 5-12 are welcome. The cost is $43 per day.
The camp will include swimming, group games, rock wall climbing, arts and crafts, and more.
Saline
A children’s camp will be hosted at the Saline Recreation Center on Dec. 26-29, and Jan. 2-5, 2024. The camp is available for children ages 5-12 and runs from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day.
The camp costs $60 per day and will include swimming, crafts, Wednesday field trips, and more.
Southfield
The Franklin Athletic Club has day camps available for Dec. 16-29, and Jan. 2-5, 2024. Camps run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and are available for children ages 3-12.
The camp includes games, swimming, art and more. The cost is $75 per full day for members, and $85 for non members.
Troy
The Troy Gym will host a winter break camp from Dec. 26-29, and Jan. 2-5, 2024. Camp days run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and are meant for children 4-12 years old.
Different programs are available at different Troy Gym campus locations. Be sure to check their website for more information.
The cost if $70 per day, or $35 per half day.
Several four-day camps are being offered at iCode in Troy on Dec. 26-29, and Jan. 2-5, 2024. Programs are available for children 6-14, but the age range varies per program.
The programs available for these dates all begin at 9 a.m., but end at different times. Camp options include YouTube creation, Minecraft modding, Roblox coding, and more.
Program costs range from $199 and $399.
A version of this list was originally published by LittleGuide Detroit.