Winter Break Camps Where Champaign-Urbana Area Kids Can Have Epic Fun
Parents, fear not: Some of the same Champaign-Urbana area institutions that excel at summer camps rev up their programming over winter break as well.
Whether you work full-time, part-time, at-home, overnight, or whatever the case may be, these are great options for parents who need to — or want to — send their kids for at least one of the events listed below. In most cases, paying for single days is possible. These programs all have fun featured front and center — the childcare is just a bonus! Pack a sack lunch and send your child on his/her merry way.
Looking for family fun during winter break? Champaign County Museums Network helps you find hours, locations, and special programs at places like Anita Purves Nature Center, Champaign County Historical Archives, Champaign County History Museum, Homer Lake Interpretive Center, Krannert Art Museum, Museum of the Grand Prairie, Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, Pollinatarium, Sousa Archives & Center for American Music, Spurlock Museum, and William M. Staerkel Planetarium. Discover creative fun for all ages—visit a Chambana museum today!
Urbana Park District Holiday Camp
Join the fun leaders at the Urbana Park District on great trips to area attractions. You’ll play fun games and make cool holiday crafts. All movies will be rated G or PG. Campers should bring a lunch and drink each day. Snack is provided. Camp meets at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park. Sign up for individual days or for all of them at a discount!
Dates: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. during winter break
Ages Served: 5-12
Location: Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
For More Information: Call call 217-367-1544 or visit the website.
Urbana Park District Aquatics Holiday Camp
What is more fun than swimming while it’s snowing outside? NOTHING! Join the fun leaders at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center for some fun-filled days in the warmth of the indoor pool. You’ll play fun games and make some holiday crafts. All movies will be rated G or PG. Campers should bring a lunch and drink each day. Snack is provided. Sign up for individual days or for all of them at a discount!
Dates: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. during winter break
Ages Served: 6-12
Location: Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
For More Information: Call 217-367-1544 or visit the website.
Camp is guaranteed to keep your child active, engaged, and physically fit over winter break! Your child will expand his/her knowledge in gymnastics and have fun with friends and an awesome camp staff. Camp is taught by experienced, professional I-Power Gymnastics staff.
Dates: Ages 5-13 – Dec. 27, Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (no camp Jan. 1), Jan. 6 at Main Gym (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Ages 3-5 – Dec. 30 – Jan. 3 (no camp Jan. 1) at Preschool gym (8:30-11:30 a.m.)
Ages Served: 3-13
Location: 215 S. Staley Road, Champaign
For More Information: Call (217) 359-3547 or visit the website.
Keep an eye on this list as we will add more opportunities as we hear of them (email us or leave below in the comments).