The winter holidays are upon us, which means school is out. Metro Nashville Public Schools students are off from Dec. 23-Jan. 7, and while the kids might be rejoicing, working parents now have the additional task of finding activities. I’ve tried to make it a bit easier by rounding up some local winter break camps. Many are selling fast, so you’ll want to sign up ASAP if you need childcare during winter break.
Adventure Science Center: Tech the Halls
- Grades: 2nd-6th grade
- Where: Nashville
- Dates: Dec. 30-Jan. 3
- Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., before and after care available
- Cost: $399/week, before and after care is $30+ per day.
- About: Future engineers can make electronics and learn coding basics.
Fun Company, YMCA
- Grades: Kindergarten-5th grade
- Where: Select MNPS schools
- Dates: Dec. 23, 26-27, & 30, Jan. 2-3 & 6-7
- Time: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Cost: $25 a day
- About: Expect fun activities, sports, and crafts.
Gordon JCC’s Winter Break Camp
- Ages: K-6th grade
- Where: Nashville
- Dates: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
- Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., after care available until 6 p.m.
- Cost: $222.50+ a week
- About: Kids can participate in numerous activities, from board games to playing music and cooking.
Lego and Little Explorers Winter Camps
- Ages: 6-14
- Where: Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville
- Dates: Dec. 27-28
- Time: Half-day sessions from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.
- Cost: $45+ a session
- About: Get festive with Lego and Minecraft adventures. Sessions can be combined.
LPG Sports Academy
- Ages: 3-8
- Where: Franklin
- Dates: Dec. 26-31
- Time: Half-day sessions, or full day from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Cost: $319/full day, $179/half day.
- About: Kids will learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports.
Let It Shine Gymnastics
- Ages: 3-12
- Where: Franklin
- Dates: Dec. 20, 27, 30-31 & Jan. 2-3
- Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., before and after care is available
- Cost: $70-$75/day, $5-$15 extra for before and after care.
- About: Kids will have fun learning gymnastics and ninja moves.
Camp Mpact
- Ages: 3-12
- Where: Franklin
- Dates: Dec. 30-31, Jan. 2-3
- Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., after care available
- Cost: $60 a day
- About: Campers can practice Olympic events and enjoy themed crafts.
Summit Sports Center
- Ages: 4+
- Where: Nolensville
- Dates: Dec. 20, 23-24, 30-31
- Time: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., before and after care available
- Cost: $60+ a day
- About: Kids can play on trampolines, foam pits, and ninja equipment.
Candy Cane Lane Camp and Whimsical Nutcracker Camp
- Ages: 3+
- Where: Shining Light Gymnastics, Spring Hill
- Dates: Dec. 20, 23, & 27, & Dec. 30-31, Jan. 2-3, & Jan. 6
- Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., before and after care available
- Cost: $240+ a week
- About: Kids will practice festive gymnastics and dance, with lots of free play.
