Looking for ways to keep your kids occupied during Winter Break? We have rounded up a list of local businesses offering Winter Break Camps for all ages. Hurry, camps fill up fast and require pre-registration.
And be sure to check out the Noon Year daytime celebrations for the younger crowd – home just in time for naptime!
NATURE CENTERS
Woldumar Nature Center
Dec. 22 & 23 | Cabin Exploration
Dec. 29 & 30 | Winter Survival
Campers in K-6th grade are invited to come and join Woldumar’s staff on one or all of our fun-filled Winter Break Camp days. We will spend time every day outside so that there are no “cabin fever” complaints.
Campers need to bring their own lunch, refillable water bottle, and gear for whatever Michigan weather we encounter. Woldumar will provide an afternoon snack each day. Drop off is at 9:00am and pick up is at 4:00pm.
STEAM/STEM
TinkrLab – TinkrLAB Winter Break Classes – – program descriptions HERE
All classes are from 9A-5p and held at tinkr2.0
December 22 – Maker Day – Making Gifts
December 23 – Sugar Rush
December 29 – Battle Bots
December 30 – Messy Steam
December 31 – Glow Party and NYE Celebration
January 2 – Making Games
Winter LABS at Impression 5
Learn about basic science in science-themed day camps! L.A.B.S. camps offer children hands-on experiences exploring scientific concepts through interactive experimentation, challenges, artistic expression, and play. These camps are designed to pique your child’s interest in the world around them, encourage curiosity and creativity, and celebrate new discoveries each day.
Magical Science- December 22
Rainbows and Rays – December 23
Out of this World – December 26
Chemistry Adventure – December 29
Snow Day Science – December 30
Around the World – December 31
Dinos ROAR! – January 2
GYMNASTICS
Need a little help keeping the fun going over Winter Break? We’ve got you covered! Our favorite Camp Instructors, all of the regular shenanigans your kids LOVE plus winter and holiday-themed crafts, games and more. Open to campers 3 to 12 (all participants must be fully potty trained) and siblings are 10% off too. Send them with a snack and a water bottle, we’ll take care of the rest. Campers can be dropped off between 8:45 and 9:00 am and must be picked up by 12:00 pm.
SWIMMING
Winter Break Day Camp at the Charlotte Aquatic Center in Charlotte
Charlotte Aquatic Center will host two Day Camps during the holiday break and both include field trips.
Monday, December 22rd
Join our day camp that focuses all on Christmas. We will not take a trip during this day camp. Instead, we will learn to decorate Christmas cookies, make an ornament, and do other holiday themed activities. The kids will also get to play and swim. Lunch and snacks are provided.
Tuesday, December 30th
Join us for our day camp with a trip to Fun City in Lansing. We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim. In the afternoon we will travel to Fun City in Lansing to play. Money for the arcade is not included in the cost of registration. Lunch and snacks are provided.
VARIETY
Camp Dates: December 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, and January 2
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ages: 5–10
Cost: $65 per day
Campers will enjoy a variety of fun and enriching activities designed to keep them active, engaged, and connected during the holiday season. Financial assistance and scholarships are available to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate. Contact Stephanie Reid at [email protected] to apply.
More Winter Break Activities
EDRU winter break special
Earlier on NYE and NOON Year Celebrations
⭐️ New Year’s Eve at Noon at St. Johns Middle School Come and have a ball!! We will have our most fun inflatables set up in the auxillary gym at St. Johns Middle School along with some of our fun games, and some crafts. Celebrate the ringing in of the New Year with your kids and grandkids, and still get home for lunch!! We will all gather together at noon to watch the ball drop!
⭐️ Noon Year’s Eve Storytime Party at the Grand Ledge Area District Library. Celebrate New Year’s with the Grand Ledge Area District Library with a story time, craft, and noisemakers. Enjoy games and toast to the new year. Suggested ages 1-6 with their caregiver.
⭐️ Noon Year’s Eve Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School. Celebrate the new year at Goldfish! Join us Tuesday, December 31st from 12 PM to 1:30 PM for a wonderful time with friends and family!
⭐️ New Year’s Eve Kids Skate at EDRU. Let’s roll into the new year with friends, family, and all the excitement of our annual NYE Skate Party. Drop in for exciting giveaways, games, and an epic balloon drop. Two times available!
⭐️ New Year’s Eve Celebration at Launch. Celebrate the New Year early with 3 hours of jumping, laser tag, party favors, a balloon drop, crafts, and more for just $35 per child—fun for ages 0–12 with tickets required in advance! Join the fun for the Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at Launch!
⭐️ New Year’s Eve Party at Zap Zone XL Join us for the most exciting event of the year. The New Year’s Eve Party is a night you won’t want to miss. Get ready to ring in the New Year.
⭐️ High Caliber Karting and Entertainment Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style and with back-to-back FUN at High Caliber. We’ve lined up an ENTIRE day of exceptional adrenaline for guests of ANY age to enjoy.
⭐️ Char-Lane New Year’s fun! News Year’s Eve Bowling Bash 4 hours bowling, meal served at 12:05 am, party favors and snacks provided
