When the kids have off from school but you don’t, consider one of these day-off camps in our area. Whether it’s the YMCA, a zoo, or an environmental center, they offer a learning adventure, or an opportunity to try something brand new! Here are some great choices around the Main Line to keep your kids occupied and engaged.

Elmwood Park Zoo

Location: 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown
Dates: January 20, 29, February 17
Cost: $60 (members), $65 (non-members) per day
Time: 9 am–3:30 pm

Sign your kids up for fun and educational Zoo Camp days this winter break. Each day camp includes hands on educational workshops, animal observations, animal meet and greets, crafts, and more! For ages 6–10.

Marple Sports Arena

Location: 611 Parkway Drive, Broomall
Dates: January 20; February 17, 18, April 14–18, 21, May 20, 23
Cost: $65 per day
Time: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Marple Sports Arena offers winter break camp just when you and your kids need it most. Let your kids enjoy active days off from school with skating, rock wall climbing, sports play, Marple Mountain, arts & crafts, moon bounces and much more! Pack your child’s lunch or let them purchase lunch for $5. Before and after-care is available for an additional cost. For ages 5–13.

Riverbend Environmental Education Center

Location: 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne
Dates: January 20, April 15, 16, 17, 18
Cost: $135 per day
Time: 9 am–3:30 pm

Camp days at Riverbend are relaxed yet full of fun and learning, perfect for days off from school. Grounded in nature-based STEM education programs, children enjoy hikes, outdoor exploration, crafts, science experiments and hands-on activities. Their flexible program meets the needs of busy parents and curious children. For ages 5-10.

The Schuylkill Center Day Off Camps

Location: 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia
Dates: January 20, 29, February 14, 17, March 10, 31, April 14–18, May 20, 23
Cost: $80 for members; $90 for non-members per day (8 am–3 pm)

Keep curious young minds and busy young bodies active when school is closed with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K–6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds. After care is available from 3–6 pm for $20 per day. For ages 5–12.

Sur La Table Kids 5-Day Spring Series: Kitchen Confidence

Location: 690 West DeKalb Pike, Suite 2068, King Of Prussia
Dates: April 14–18
Cost: $299 for five, 2-hour classes

Over a five-day series of classes, your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on cooking experience. Designed for ages 7-11, your child will learn to become more creative and confident in the kitchen. As they chop veggies, knead pasta dough, temper chocolate and more, they’ll learn cooking and baking techniques, essential food prep skills and best practices for kitchen safety—all guided by an expert chef instructor.

Upper Main Line YMCA

Full Day Y Days

Location: 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn
Dates: January 20, March 7, April 14–18, May 13,
Cost: $60 per day for members; $70 per day for non-members
Time: 7 am–6 pm

Schools may be closed, but the YMCA is open and ready for a day of fun for your child. Kids will spend a fun-filled day at the YMCA with a choice of activities like swimming, arts and crafts, sports and games, and more. Winter break camps are open to members, as well as non-members. For ages 5–13.

School’s Out Eco-Club

Location: 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn
Dates: January 20, 29, February 17, March 31, April 14–17, May 20
Cost: $68 per day for members; guest rate is $138
Time: 9 am–4 pm

When school’s out let the YMCA provide the fun! Children will spend the day engaged in exciting activities like STEM experiments, hiking and creek exploration (weather permitting), art, and more. Day campers will also spend time with many of UMLY’s animal ambassadors and even help with their care. For ages 6–11.

Lead photo courtesy of Riverbend Environmental Education Center.

Looking for some family-friendly fun around the Main Line? Check out the Main Line Parent Events Calendar.