JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The winter break begins next week for many local students. Looking for something for them to do that does not involve watching TV or playing video games all day? Our partner, Jax4kids.com, has put together a list of the camps now available. Click here for the entire list, below are 7 camps.
KidsPark Winter Camp
Ages 2-12
December 18 – January 10
7:30am – midnight
Two locations:
904-387-8602
4274 Herschel St, Jacksonville, FL 32210
904-683-4554
9726 Touchton Rd #111, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Gift-making workshops, imaginative play, arts, crafts, music and movement, circle and story time, group games, as well as outdoor play. Camps are charged at their hourly rate. Our discounted day rate is available for visits up to 10 hours.
Rates:
First Child – $8.00
Second Sibling – $4.00
Each Add’l Sibling – $2.00
Family Registration $25
Valid at all KidsParks. A visit once every 12 months keeps registration active.
Creative Minds Academy
Ages 5 – 12
December 21 – January 1
6am – 6:30pm
Two locations:
904-379-8126: Deerwood Park
904-880-8588: Durbin Crossing
A relaxed atmosphere where children can explore their creativity by creating art, shoot hoops on the basketball court, or relax in the media room and read a book. Academic, fitness, and nutritional programs to keep kids learning, having fun and keep them challenged.
Cost is $155/week and that includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all field trips.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Winter Camps
Ages 5 - 12
December 28 – 30
Camp: 9am – 3pm
Before Care: 8am – 9am
After Care: 3pm – 5pm
904-757-4463
Activities: Winter Wonderland: Ages 5-6
Festive Feasts: Ages 7-9
Conservation Celebration: Ages 10-12
Cost: $40/ day members, $45/ day non-members. Extended care (8am – 9am, 3pm – 5pm): $10/ day
$105 for 3-Day Camp for members / $120 for 3-Day Camp for non-members
MOSH Winter Discovery Camp
Ages Kindergarten through 5th grade
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30
9am – 3pm
Daily camp themes tailored to age groups include Frozen Fun, Winter Galaxy, Wild Weather and The Nutcracker! Campers will also get to explore Museum exhibits, including Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters.
Cost is $60 per day; extended care available for additional charge. Members receive a 20% discount.
Extended Care: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost of Extended Care: $10 per child, per day
MOCA Winter Art Camp Workshops
Ages Kindergarten through 5th grade
December 21 – December 30
9am – 5pm (Half day available 9am – 12noon or 1pm – 5pm)
904-620-3221
MOCA Jacksonville offers creative art-making for students in kindergarten through fifth grade at the downtown Museum.
Cost: half day $25 each day, full day $50 each day.
Alliance Française de Jacksonville French Winter Holiday Camp
Ages Kindergarten through 5th grade
December 21 and December 23
2pm – 5pm
904-469-4964
1628 San Marco Boulevard, Suite 9, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Introduction to French for children with the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. Sessions include holiday vocabulary, crafts, traditions and songs. Teachers are French native speakers. No prior French knowledge necessary. Sign up by December 15.
$100 member: $140 non-members
Annual membership is $40 individual; $60 for family
Smarty Artz Winter Camp
Ages 6 – 15
December 28 – December 31
1pm – 4pm
904-508-0730
11363 San Jose Blvd, Ste 201, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Activities include working with acrylics, charcoal, watercolors and clay. Along the way, kids will complete various other arts and crafts projects.
Cost: $50 per child
Gracie Barra Winter Camp
Ages 5 – 12
December 28 – January 1
8am – 4pm
Extended Care Available
904-716-8600
8570 Philips Hwy
Fun, Arts and Crafts, Fitness, Movies and Holiday Games.
TNT Gymnastics Holiday Camp
Ages 3 – 12 years
December 21 – 23, December 28 – January 1
9am – 3pm
Extended Care Available
904-998-8681
2683 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Every child will participate in gymnastics rotations focusing on new skill and position development.
Cost: Full Day 9am – 3pm $45 1st child, siblings $40.50. Full Week (5 days total) $150 1st child, siblings $135 each. Non-Members must pay a $20 Camp Fee to register.
Tommy Hulihan’s Christmas Sports Camp
5 years old through 6th graders
December 21 – 23
December 28 – 30
8am – 3pm
904-349-2611
St. Paul’s Catholic School Gym in Jacksonville Beach
Campers will participate in Team Sports and age appropriate activities including: Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kick Ball, Whiffle Ball, Dodge Ball, Tag Games and much more.
COST: $145 for all 6 days
Single Day Rates: $30 per day 12/21, 12/22, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30
$35- 12/23 (Pizza/Bowling Day)
Kona Skate Camp
Ages 6 - 16
Week #1 – December 21 – December 23 (3 day camp)
Week #2 – December 28 – December 30 (3 day camp)
Early Drop Off- 8:30 am
Camp – 9am – 2pm
Free Skate – 2pm – 10pm
904-725-8770
8739 Kona Ave, Jacksonville
For skaters of all abilities. Campers will get to experience all types of skateboarding including but not limited to street, vert, pools, flatland and downhill racing.
Power Camp:
This is a one day camp program filled with games, contests and awards. It’s the best of the weekly camp program all packed into one day.
Cost: $99 plus tax
One Day Skate Camp: Non-Members $39 plus tax, Members $34 plus tax
Week Long Skate Camp: Non-members: $199.99 plus tax, Members: $169.99 plus tax
Siblings and Multi-Week – 10% discount