Give Your Kids an Experience to Remember With These 15 Spring Break Camps

Whether you’re a working parent who is looking for a way to keep your kids entertained or an at-home parent looking for a bit of a break, there are so many great Spring break camps to chose from. Long gone are the days of basket weaving and campfire songs. Kids nowadays can head to camp and learn to ice skate, surf, cook or even ride a horse. Parents are happy to keep their kids off screens and kids have a blast making new friends while learning something completely new. Here are some of the best Spring Break camps across the U.S.

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PCH Skate Camp, Manhattan Beach, CA

PCH Skate Camp offers youth ages 5 to 15 various skateboarding programs in Manhattan Beach, outside of Los Angeles, CA. Whether your kid is a beginner or looking to perfect their ollie, they’ll learn the necessary skills to totally shred. Coaches are experienced skateboarders who are certified in both First Aid and CPR Training.

Price: Full day camp (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), $350 for 5 days; half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), $250 for 5 days.
Dates: April 6 – 10

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Spring Break Camp at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL

Spring Break Camp at Lincoln Park Zoo provides campers from pre k to 4th grade with exciting opportunity to explore the zoo. This year’s theme is African Safari – though each day is focused on a different aspect of the vast continent, so kids will get age-appropriate chances to learn about all sorts of different critters.

Price: Full day program (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.), $70 per day; half day program (9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., for pre k and kindergarten only,) $35 per day.
Dates: April 1 – 3; April 6 – 10

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Plant Defenders Spring Break Camp, Houston, TX

During Plant Defender-themed camp at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, kids ages 5 to 12 will explore, investigate, and learn to protect the natural environment. Students will investigate the environment through experiments, games, and hands-on activities – even planning and implementing a conservation project at the Arboretum.

Price: Full day camp (9 a.m. -3 p.m.), $365 for 5 days; half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m., for ages 5 and 6 only), $200 for 5 days.
Dates: March 16 – 20

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Spring Break Climbing Camp, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia’s Rock Gym Climbing Camp is a great way for kids age 4 and up to avoid any lingering winter chill. Kids will learn bouldering and top rope skills while scaling various climbing walls.

Price: Full day camp (9 a.m. – 3 p.m., snack and pizza lunch included), $310 for 5 days; half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), $180.
Dates: March 23 – 27; April 6 – 10

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Going Bananas Camp, Phoenix, AZ

Kids ages 4 and up with have a blast at Going Bananas Camp at Flip Dunk Sports. Campers will enjoy a variety of activities at the trampoline and gymnastics space, including rope swing, scooter races, obstacle courses, jump, parachute games, and much more!

Price: Full day camp (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.), $60 per day; half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.), $40 per day.
Dates: March 16 – 20; April 13 – 17

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Spring Break Sewing Camp, San Antonio, TX

During Spring Break Sewing Camp at Abby’s Attic, kids age 8 to 16 will learn to use a sewing machine and sewing skills including how to wind a bobbin, change a needle, thread a machine, sew a straight seam allowance, cut, measure, and more!

Price: Full day camp (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.), $279 for 5 days; half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), $239 for 5 days. Materials and snacks included.
Dates: March 9 – 13

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Fantastic Magic Camp, Austin, TX

At Fantastic Magic Camp kids ages 5 to 12 years old will learn magic, puppets, and juggling! Campers will also get the chance to work with stilts and unicycles. The camp is known for their special magical performances that include some of the best magicians, jugglers, and ventriloquists in Texas!

Price: Full day (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.), $325 for 5 days.
Dates: March 16 – 20

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Spring Break LEGO Exploration Camp, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

During the Spring Break LEGO Exploration Camp kids will create battery-powered LEGO creations. They will learn how to create movement with gears and wheels and how to give life to creations with battery packs and motors. Students will not only practice using technology and engineering skills but will also use their creativity to complete fun activities! Camps are available in Milpitas, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Redwood City.

Price: Full day camp (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.), $589 for 5 days; half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), $489 for 5 days. Prices vary by location.
Dates: March and April, dates vary by location.

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JAX Cooking Studio Spring Break Camp, Jacksonville, FL

Over at JAX Cooking Studio, kids ages 6 and up can have fun cooking up delicious food from scratch. Each day, kids whip up a different delicious food, including ravioli, street tacos, and cupcakes, in a hands-on environment. Plus, they eat the food they make during class, so the kids never leave hungry! Do note that you book each day’s session separately.

Price: Half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.), $60 per session.
Dates: March 9 – 13

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Spring Break Camp at Zenger Farm, Portland

Kindergarten through sixth graders will have a blast during Spring Break Camp at Zenger Farms, where they will check in on farm animals, hunt for bugs, explore wetlands, and create farm-fresh food! The camp also offers sliding scale pricing so all kids can enjoy.

Price: Full day camp (8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.), $65 per day
Dates: March 23 – 27

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Happy Trails Farm Track Out Camp, Wake Forest, NC

Learn to horseback ride at Happy Trails Farm where campers will learn how to mount, dismount, and control their horse. Besides horseback riding, the camp also offers arts and crafts, swimming, playground, hiking, basketball, and horseshoes.

Price: Full day camp (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), $335 per week.
Dates: Weekly camps March 9 – May 29.

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Skate Camp, Hackensack , NJ

This New Jersey Skate Camp offers a unique experience for kids of all ages who are interested in skating. In addition to skating, campers will enjoy sleigh rides, relays, ice painting, and laser lights in addition to a one-hour ice lesson each day.

Price: Half day camp (9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.), $170 per week.
Dates: April 6 – 10

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Spring Surf Camp, San Diego, CA

Kids ages 5 to 17 years old attending Spring Surf Camp will gain experience in surfing basics, surfing etiquette, wave selection, and ocean safety. Daily lessons will include reading and catching waves, currents and wind types, and surfing tricks and maneuvers.

Price: Full day camp (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), $664 per week; half day camp (9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), $349 per week. Cost includes surf board, wetsuit, and snacks.
Dates: March 18 – April 22

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NYC Guitar School Spring Break Camp, New York, NY

Why not learn guitar or join a rock band during Spring Break? At the NYC Guitar School, kids ages 8 – 16 years old can join either a rock band or a beginner guitar boot camp, plus get a class in digital music/songwriting. And kids get to showoff their talents all during a performance on the final Friday!

Price: Fully day camp (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), $475 for 5 days.
Dates: April 13 – 17

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Junior Golf Camp, Virginia

During Junior Golf Camps at the Oak Marr Golf Complex, kids age 8 to 17 will learn putting, chipping, irons, woods, sand play, rules, etiquette, and course management. Loaner clubs are included! All campers will receive a diploma, snacks, water bottle, t-shirt, and a hat.

Price: Full day (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), $289 for 5 days.
Dates: April 6 – 10

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