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Keep Kids Entertained With These Winter Break Camps

Posted on December 16, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Margaret Kingsbury

Margaret Kingsbury

5 children of various races and ages have their arms around one another facing the camera.

Childcare options are scarce during winter break. (Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images)

The winter holidays are upon us, which means school is out. Metro Nashville Public Schools students are off from Dec. 23-Jan. 7, and while the kids might be rejoicing, working parents now have the additional task of finding activities. I’ve tried to make it a bit easier by rounding up some local winter break camps. Many are selling fast, so you’ll want to sign up ASAP if you need childcare during winter break.

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  • Grades: 2nd-6th grade
  • Where: Nashville
  • Dates: Dec. 30-Jan. 3
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., before and after care available
  • Cost: $399/week, before and after care is $30+ per day.
  • About: Future engineers can make electronics and learn coding basics.
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5th grade
  • Where: Select MNPS schools
  • Dates: Dec. 23, 26-27, & 30, Jan. 2-3 & 6-7
  • Time: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Cost: $25 a day
  • About: Expect fun activities, sports, and crafts.
  • Ages: K-6th grade
  • Where: Nashville
  • Dates: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
  • Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., after care available until 6 p.m.
  • Cost: $222.50+ a week
  • About: Kids can participate in numerous activities, from board games to playing music and cooking.

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  • Ages: 6-14
  • Where: Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville
  • Dates: Dec. 27-28
  • Time: Half-day sessions from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.
  • Cost: $45+ a session
  • About: Get festive with Lego and Minecraft adventures. Sessions can be combined.
  • Ages: 3-8
  • Where: Franklin
  • Dates: Dec. 26-31
  • Time: Half-day sessions, or full day from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $319/full day, $179/half day.
  • About: Kids will learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports.
  • Ages: 3-12
  • Where: Franklin
  • Dates: Dec. 20, 27, 30-31 & Jan. 2-3
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., before and after care is available
  • Cost: $70-$75/day, $5-$15 extra for before and after care.
  • About: Kids will have fun learning gymnastics and ninja moves.
  • Ages: 3-12
  • Where: Franklin
  • Dates: Dec. 30-31, Jan. 2-3
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., after care available
  • Cost: $60 a day
  • About: Campers can practice Olympic events and enjoy themed crafts.
  • Ages: 4+
  • Where: Nolensville
  • Dates: Dec. 20, 23-24, 30-31
  • Time: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., before and after care available
  • Cost: $60+ a day
  • About: Kids can play on trampolines, foam pits, and ninja equipment.
  • Ages: 3+
  • Where: Shining Light Gymnastics, Spring Hill
  • Dates: Dec. 20, 23, & 27, & Dec. 30-31, Jan. 2-3, & Jan. 6
  • Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., before and after care available
  • Cost: $240+ a week
  • About: Kids will practice festive gymnastics and dance, with lots of free play.
❄️ What are your kids doing over winter break?

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