Looking for opportunities to keep your kids busy during winter break? Here are some venues to consider:
Camp 365 - Winter Break • Memphis Jewish Community Center
December 21-24 & 29-31, and January 4
Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve)
Ages: K-Grade 6
Campers enjoy a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports camp games, Lego challenges, and swimming. Field trips scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Fee: $500 for full break. $75/day.
Reservations • 761-0810
Kroc Center Winter Break Camp • The Salvation Army Kroc Center Memphis
December 21-22, & 28-30
Time: 8:30-4:30 p.m. with extended care available 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Campers kick off the day with Morning Rally where they do ice breakers such as games and dances to get to know each other. The day continues with games, a race through the challenge center, crafts, swimming, and movies.
Fee: $25/day. $125 for 5 days. $5/day for extended care. $5/day for lunch.
Registration deadline: December 14 or when capacity is reached. • 729-8081
Winter Break Fun Camp • Memphis Botanic Garden
December 21-23
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 5-10
Children take part in games and crafts with a different theme each day. Monday: Winter Wonderland. Tuesday: Let It Snow. Wednesday: Frosty Fun. Snack provided. Bring a sack lunch.
$40/day.
Reservations • 636-4126
Winter Break Camps at the YMCA • Various locations
Millington Holiday Camp • Millington Family YMCA and Arlington Assembly Church
December 21-23 & 28-30 and January 4
Time: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ages: K-Grade 5
Children come dressed for outdoor play. Bring two snacks and lunch. Millington only - Bring a bathing suit & towel (one piece or modest tan-kini for girls).
$20/day.
Reservations • 873-1434
Nuber YMCA Winter Break Camp • Cherokee Baptist Church
December 21-January 4 (No camp Christmas Eve/Day and New Year’s Eve/Day)
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: 5-14
Fun, physical play for children during the holiday break. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sack lunch with drink and a snack.
$35/day. $170 for full session.
Reservations • 682-8025
Schilling Farms Winter Break Camp • YMCA at Schilling Farms
December 21-23 & 28-30 and January 4
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: 5-15
Activities include a daily field trip (destinations are posted online), reading, STEM activities, swimming, group games, and crafts. Snack provided. Bring lunch and swim gear.
$35/day.
Reservations • 850-9622
Holiday Fun • Mid-South Ice House
December 21-January 5
Time: Varies depending on event
Special events for the holiday season include the following:
• Polar Bear Skates (December 21-23 & 26-31, and January 2 & 3, 1-4:30 p.m.) Come play Crush the Polar Bear and Santa Skates, plus Fun & Games. Ages 5-12.
• Grinchmas Skate on December 23, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. At this skate, the Grinch will be serving his favorite dish, green eggs and ham, for breakfast. Ages 5-12.
• Trivia Skate on select days (December 21, 23, 27, & 29 and January 1) from 7:15-9:30 p.m. These skates include Holiday Trivia questions and a chance to win prizes.
• Instagram Contest: 12 Days of Christmas Contest runs December 26-January 5 (off Christmas Day). Take a picture of the items listed on the Contest Calendar, tag Mid-South Ice House on Instagram or Facebook, and use #IceSkate901. Show the picture from your phone or mobile device at the ticket office to claim a prize. Ages 7-14.
• New Years’ Eve Cosmic Glow Skate (December 31, from 7:15-9:30 p.m.): Rink lights turned-off, laser lights turned-on, and the music is cranked up during this special event. First 100 participants receive free glow sticks. Ages 7-14.
Prices vary, call 881-8544 or go to the website for details.