Winter Break Camps for Kids

Making sure your kids stay happy, safe and active during the upcoming Winter Break can be a tough task to tackle. But this list of local camps has something for every kid to keep them entertained and to shake the snow out.

United Futbol Academy Norcross — Two Youth Soccer Camps

2020 High School Tryout Prep Camp (U15-U19)
Dates: December 15, 17, 19 and 20 and January 5, 7, 9 and 10
Times: Weekdays, 6:30-8 p.m.; weekends, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $100 for all eight sessions
Registration deadline: December 11

UFA Norcross Academy coaches invite all players born from 2006-2002 to sign up for their 2020 High School Tryout Prep Camp, perfect for players wanting to prepare for high school tryouts.

This is a high school camp for all players wanting to make their Varsity or Junior Varsity teams. These sessions will cover conditioning, speed, agility and high intensity technical training for all positions on the field. Each session will be led by full time UFA staff who know what it takes to play at a high level.
All players will need to wear or bring their own ball and shin guards, as well as plenty of water.

Winter Ball Mastery Camp (U8-U14)
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $150 for all eight sessions
Registration deadline: December 31

UFA Norcross Academy coaches invite all players born from 2014-2007 to sign up for their Winter’s Ball Mastery Camp. This camp is a must for players who relish taking on defenders one-on-one, as well as twisting and turning to create scoring opportunities. This camp will work towards developing the confidence to be able to perform these skills in games.

The camp is designed to develop skills such as ball mastery and foot speed, one-on-one moves to beat players, stop and start moves to create space to pass, shoot and dribbles, as well as turns and disguise to speed away from defenders.

Location: Summerour Middle School, Norcross 30071
Info and registration: Contact Sam Helliwell at sam@unitedfa.org or visit norcross.unitedfa.org.

Scouts BSA Winter Camp Bert Adams Scout Camp

Scouts BSA and Venturers can attend Winter Camp with their Troop or Crew, or as individuals.
Dates: December 27-31
Cost: $200 for youth, $100 for adults. Troops/Crews of five or more youths will receive two adults at no cost. Youth attending without their Troop or an adult are $220. Camperships are available for scouts who cannot cover the full fee.

The Atlanta Area Council is proud to offer Winter Camp at for Scouts BSA Troops and Venturing Crews. For five days and four nights in December, Scouts BSA and Venturers will have the opportunity to camp and play at one of America’s premier camps.

Their winter camp will introduce unique programs and merit badges that are not available at either of their summer camps. They pulled together the best of their summer camp staffs for an all-star leadership team. Activities include over 40 Merit Badges, games, Cracker Barrels, an epic Klondike Derby, cold weather camping activities and campfires.

Location: Bert Adams Scout Camp, Covington 30016
Info and registration: Contact Veronica Bramlett, Camping and Program Assistant, at 770-956-5687 or check out campbertadams.org/wintercamp.

Alpharetta Recreation Parks & Cultural Services Winter Camps

Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League (AEBL) Camp

A fun basketball camp open to all skill levels for ages 5 to 16.

Dates: December 21-23 and December 28-31
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $125.00 for residents; $187.50 for non-residents
Location: Wills Park Recreation Center, Alpharetta 30009
Registration: bit.ly/AEBLWinterCamp

Gymnastics Camp

Explore bars, beam, trampoline and foam pit, as well as floor exercises. This camp is offered for kids ages 3 to 12.

Dates: December 21-23 and December 28-30
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: Priced per day
Location: Alpharetta Community Center, Alpharetta 30009
Registration: bit.ly/gymnasticswintercamp

Dance Camp
Campers ages 3 to 10 will enjoy learning new dances, playing games and doing crafts. Camp sessions vary in theme; see registration for details.

Dates: December 21-23 and December 28-30
Times: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $80 for residents; $120 for non-residents
Location: Alpharetta Community Center, Alpharetta 30009
Registration: bit.ly/winterdancecamp

Zoo Atlanta School’s Out Virtual Sessions

When school is out, camp is in! Zoo Atlanta intends to engage and excite young learners ages 7 to 12 through interactive virtual camp sessions. These minds-on programs transport your children to the Zoo as we visit animals on grounds, explore biofacts and observe science experiments and demonstrations — all from the comfort and safety of your home.

Camp sessions are held on the Zoom platform, with engaging post-camp activities on Seesaw, an online learning management system. Each program includes an online parent meet-and-greet prior to the program. Internet access required.

Predators on the Prowl
From big cats to small invertebrates, predators are some of the most amazing creatures on the planet. Join in as Zoo Atlanta investigates the extraordinary hunting abilities of these animals, the reasons why they are critical to their environments, and ways we can protect them in their natural homes.

Dates: December 21-23
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $25/day per family for members; $30/day per family for non-members
Info and registration: zooatlanta.org/program/schools-out-session/

To the Dismay of the Prey!
Watch out! While not always an easy job, being able to find food and avoid predators is essential for animals to survive. Young scientists will have a blast exploring the clever ways that prey animals outsmart predators.

Dates: December 28-30
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $25/day per family for members; $30/day per family for non-members
Info and registration: zooatlanta.org/program/schools-out-session/

Winter Break Day Camps at Robert D. Fowler YMCA —Members Only

Spend your holidays at the YMCA! Holiday Camp offers a variety of activities for children 5 to 13 while they are off for the holiday break. Activities will be themed and consist of arts and crafts, swimming in a heated pool, cooperative games, sports and team building activities. Each camp day is individually priced, so a camper can come on selected days. Capacity is capped at 30 campers, so be sure to register early.

Dates: December 21-30 and January 4-5
Time: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 early registration; $50 late registration.
Info and registration: ymcaatlanta.org/ymca-locations/norcross/

2020 Winter Fencing Camp with Dunwoody High School Wildcats Fencing Club

En garde! The Dunwoody Wildcats Fencing Team invites you to join in for some winter fencing fun! The camp is open to rising 6th grade to 12th grade students. Coaching is provided by Dr. Kathy Vail, Head Coach of the Dunwoody Fencing Club. No experience is necessary, and all equipment will be provided for use during camp. Experienced fencers will improve their techniques and beginning fencers will learn about an exciting, new sport.

Dates: December 28-30
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $200, includes provided equipment, t-shirt and snack
Info and registration: dhsfencing.org/2020-winter-fencing-camp/. Email questions to dunwoodyhsfencing@gmail.com.

Winter Camp Sessions at Chattahoochee Nature Center — Camp Kingfisher

Get your kids outside and unplugged! Camp Kingfisher offers an outdoor camp experience filled with hiking adventures, animal encounters and outdoor play on a 127-acre riverside campus. Campers grades K-7 learn about nature and understand the ecosystem of the Chattahoochee River area with hands-on science education.

Age groups are broken up to: current K to 2nd grade — Broad Winged Hawk; current 3rd to 4th grade — Cooper’s Hawk; and current 5th to 7th grade — Red Tailed Hawk.

Dates: Winter Session 1 runs December 21-24. Winter Session 2 runs December 28-31.
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp ends at 2 p.m. on final day.
Cost: $248.68 for members; $292.56 for non-members. For the oldest group (Red Tailed Hawk): $301.96 for members; $355.25 for non-members.
Info and registration: chattnaturecenter.org/education/camp/seasonal/

Winter Break Camps at Tumbles Johns Creek
Prevent your little polar bears from hibernating during winter break with cool Winter Break Camps. They’ll enjoy a four-hour camp filled with exciting activities for children aged 4 to 9 years old.

They will escape the cold weather with exciting specialties — Gym, Tumble Zone and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). Campers will get to warm up in the Tumble Zone Indoor Playground, stimulate their brains with activities and experiments in our Santa STEAM room and then burn off their milk and cookies with fun exercises and obstacle courses in the gym. They’re invited to wear their best reindeer or elf ears and enjoy a magical wintertime at Tumbles.

Dates: Camp 1 — December 21-23; Camp 2 — December 28-January 1.
Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $50 for one child; $40 for each additional sibling.
Info and registration: johnscreek.tumbles.net/camp