Winter Break Camps in Las Vegas for Kids
Las Vegas has camps to cover the CCSD winter break, the roughly two weeks kids are off in late December. City rec centers run the most affordable day camps: Centennial Hills (YMCA-operated), Doolittle, Mirabelli, and Whitney community centers all offer sports and enrichment days. For something different, Discovery Children's Museum and the Atomic Museum run holiday STEM camps, Code Central in Henderson does coding, and the Las Vegas Circus Center teaches aerial and acrobatics. Registration opens weeks ahead and the popular weeks sell out, so book by early December.
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Winter break is the scramble every working parent knows: about two weeks off with the holidays in the middle. Las Vegas has good coverage if you book early. Here are the real options by type and price.
When winter break is
Clark County School District (CCSD) breaks for roughly two weeks from late December into early January. [Camps](/las-vegas/camps) usually run the non-holiday weekdays on either side of Christmas and New Year's, so check which specific days each camp covers before you commit, since they are not all the same.Rec-center [day camps](/las-vegas/summer-camps)
City recreation centers are the budget backbone of any break. The YMCA-operated **Centennial Hills Community Center**, plus **Doolittle**, **Mirabelli**, and **Whitney** [community centers](/las-vegas/community-centers), run supervised day camps with [sports](/las-vegas/sports), games, and crafts at low daily rates. They fill fast because they are the best value in town, so register the week they open enrollment.Museum and [STEM camps](/las-vegas/stem-camps)
For kids who would rather build than run, **Discovery Children's Museum** and the **Atomic Museum** both run holiday camps with hands-on [STEM](/las-vegas/stem) projects, and **Code Central** in [Henderson](/las-vegas/henderson) runs coding camps. These are a good fit for a rainy, cold-morning week and tend to be smaller than the rec-center camps.Sports and specialty camps
Single-focus camps keep sporty kids busy: **Darling Tennis Center**, **Indoor 5 Soccer Arena**, and **It's All Volleyball** run break clinics, and the **Las Vegas Circus Center** teaches aerial silks and acrobatics. If your child already trains somewhere, ask that gym first, since many run a break camp for current families before opening it up.How to book
Two rules. First, book by early December: the cheap rec-center weeks go first. Second, confirm the exact dates and hours, because holiday weeks are short and pickup times vary. Bring a lunch unless the camp says otherwise, and layer up, since desert mornings in December are genuinely cold.Frequently Asked Questions
When is winter break for Las Vegas schools?
CCSD breaks for about two weeks from late December into early January. Camps run the non-holiday weekdays on either side of the holidays, so check each camp's specific dates.
What are the cheapest winter break camps?
City recreation centers, like the Centennial Hills, Doolittle, Mirabelli, and Whitney community centers, run the most affordable day camps. They fill fast, so register when enrollment opens.
Are there indoor or STEM options for cold days?
Yes. Discovery Children's Museum and the Atomic Museum run holiday STEM camps, and Code Central in Henderson runs coding camps, all indoors.
When should I register?
By early December for the popular and low-cost weeks. Confirm the exact days and hours, since holiday weeks are short and schedules vary by camp.
How many winter break camp programs are there in Las Vegas?
PlayPivot currently tracks 161 winter break camp programs in Las Vegas, 1 of them completely free. Most serve kids ages 5-18.
How much do winter break camp programs cost in Las Vegas?
Of the Las Vegas winter break camp programs publishing a price tier on PlayPivot, 1 free, 26 budget-friendly ($), 80 mid-range ($$), 14 premium ($$$+). Compare exact pricing, schedules, and reviews on each program's listing.
Are there special-needs-friendly winter break camp programs in Las Vegas?
Yes — 40 of the 161 winter break camp programs in Las Vegas identify as special-needs friendly. PlayPivot's search has a dedicated special-needs filter to find them.
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