School’s out, but you still have to go to work? We’ve got you covered for the best drop-off vacation camps throughout the city. Whether you’re preparing your schedule for the upcoming holiday break, MLK and Presidents Day, or Spring Break 2026, Philly has loads of camp options your children will enjoy. 

Where Do Kids Go for Day Off Camps in Philadelphia?

Vacation days are a great time for your child to explore their passions and interests. They offer a much needed break from their normal routine. At these school break camps, kids can learn new enriching hobbies or spend time honing their existing ones. Our list offers everything from sports camps to art programs with offerings in many neighborhoods.

Winter Break Camps for Kids

The holidays are an exciting, yet busy time with lots of schedules to manage.These day-off vacation camps can help kids get their energy out while you’re at work. Add these vacation camp recommendations to your winter break survival guide.

Phield House 

Location: 814 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia

Dates: November 28, December 24, 26, 29, 30, 2025 and January 2, 2026

Ages: 5–15

Activities: Basketball, volleyball, team sports

Cost: $40 half day, $70 full day

Contact: 215-830-1940

Philly Arts Center 

Location: 2333 Fairmount Avenue, 514 Bainbridge Avenue, and 530 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia 

Dates: December 22-24, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2025 and January 2, 6, 2026

Ages: 5–12

Activities: Drawing, painting, construction, creative play

Cost: $94 full day, $48 half day

Contact: 215-765-2787

Flip Out Productions

Location: 2757 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia (Fishtown)

Dates: December 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 2025 and January 2, 2026

Ages: 4.5–14 

Activities: Gymnastics, dance, arts and crafts, strength, flexibility 

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 215-350-6575

Philadelphia Rock Gym 

Location: East Falls, University CIty, and Fishtown, Philadelphia 

Dates: December 29–31, 2025 and January 2, 2026

Ages: 6–15

Activities: Rockclimbing

Cost: $60.50 half day, $99 full day

Contact: 877-822-7673

NL Arts 

Location: 700 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia  (Northern Liberties)

Dates: December 19–31, 2025 and January 2, 2026

Ages: 5–12

Activities: Crafts, games, indoor/outdoor play

Cost: $55-$75, discounts available for second sibling

Contact: 267-702-3361

Zhang Sah 

Location: 530 Bainbridge Street (South Philly) and 6110 Wissahickon Avenue (Germantown), Philadelphia 

Dates: Contact for more info on upcoming school out day programs

Ages: 5–14

Activities: Martial arts, indoor/outdoor free play, homework help, arts and crafts

Cost: $60–$200 depending on number of days

Contact: 215-372-7045

Elite Sports Factory 

Location: 5050 Umbria Street, Philadelphia (Roxborough area)

Dates: January 2, 2026. Check website for additional dates throughout the year.

Ages: 5–15

Activities: Sports, games, ninja warrior course

Cost: $60 per day

Contact: 215-398-4880

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts

Location: 6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia (Germantown area)

Dates: December 24, 26, 29–31, 2025 and January 2, 2026

Ages: 5–12

Activities: Trapeze, aerial sling, aerial fabric, wire walking, juggling, plate spinning, and more

Cost: $95 per day, with additional after care and extended care prices 

Contact: 215-849-1991

Hudson Table 

Location: 1001 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia (Northern Liberties)

Dates: December 29 & 30, 2025

Ages: 8–16, depending on class

Activities: Holiday cooking, baking

Cost: $90 half day, drop-off class

Contact: 215-982-2580

Nerd Street 

Location: 401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia (Callowhill/Center City area)

Dates: December 29–31, 2025

Ages: 8–13

Activities: Independent and team gaming, on-screen, and off-screen activities

Cost: $50 per day

Contact: 215-710-1052

Coco Academy

Location: 1001 Christian Street and 615 S. 3rd Street (South Philly), Philadelphia 

Dates: December 22, 23, 29–31, 2025 and January 2, 2026

Ages: 5–14

Activities: STEAM projects, indoor and outdoor play

Cost: $96 per day

Contact: 215-830-1940

Skate the Foundry

Location: 888 N. 40th Street, Philadelphia  (Belmont area)

Dates: December 29 & 30, 2025 

Ages: 7–13

Activities: Skateboarding

Cost: $230 for two-day camp

Contact: 215-954-0750

MLK Day and Presidents Day Camps in Philadelphia

These programs make it easy to set your childcare schedule ahead of time for school days off, like MLK and Presidents Day. Many of these providers follow the Philadelphia School District calendar, so make sure to check out their full calendar offerings. 

Phield House 

Location: 814 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia

Dates: January 19 and February 16, 2026

Ages: 5–15

Activities: Basketball, volleyball, team sports

Cost: $65 per full day camp

Contact: 215-830-1940

Philly Arts Center 

Location: 2333 Fairmount Avenue, 514 Bainbridge Avenue, and 530 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia  

Dates: January 19, February 16, 2025 and March 20, 2026

Ages: 5–12

Activities: Drawing, painting, construction, creative play

Cost: $94 full day, $48 half day

Contact: 215-765-2787

Flip Out Productions

Location: 2757 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia (Fishtown)

Dates: January 19, February 16

Ages: 4.5–14 

Activities: Gymnastics, dance, arts and craft, strength, flexibility

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 215-350-6575

Philadelphia Rock Gym 

Location: East Falls, University CIty, and Fishtown, Philadelphia

Dates: January 19, February 16, 2026 

Ages: 6–15

Activities: Rockclimbing

Cost: $60.50 half day, $99 full day

Contact: 877-822-7673

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts  

Location: 6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia (Germantown area)

Dates: January 19, February 16, 2026; check website for additional dates

Ages: 5–12

Activities: Trapeze, aerial sling, aerial fabric, wire walking, juggling, plate spinning, and more

Cost: $95 full day, $55 half day, with additional after care and extended care prices 

Contact: 215-849-1991

Hudson Table 

Location: 1001 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia (Northern Liberties)

Dates: January 19 and February 16, 2026

Ages: 8–16, depending on class

Activities: Cooking, baking, art

Cost: $90 half day, drop-off class

Contact: 215-982-2580

Butcher’s Sew Shop 

Location: 800 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia (South Philly)

Dates: January 19 and February 16, 2026

Ages: 5–11

Activities: Hand sewing, embroidery, and machine sewing for all levels

Cost: $99 per day

Contact: 215-309-1866

Fitness Alive

Location:1425 Arch Street and 714 Reed Street, Philadelphia

Dates: Contact for more info on upcoming school out day programs

Ages: Grades 1–5

Activities: Swimming, coach-led activities, indoor/outdoor play

Cost: $95 perday

Contact: 267-702-6043

Queen And Rook 

Location: 123 South Street, Philadelphia

Dates: January 19 and February 16, 2026; check website for additional dates 

Ages: 6–14

Activities: Board game fun, outdoor play

Cost: $45-$90 per day

Contact: 215-995-0043

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Location: 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia (Roxborough area)

Dates: January 19 and February 16, 2026

Ages: K–6 grades

Activities: Nature themed explorations, science lab and discovery center

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 215-482-7300

Makom Community

Location: 2401 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia (Southwest Philly)

Dates: February 16, 2026; check website for additional dates

Ages: 4–10

Activities: Arts and crafts, exercise, improv, dance, outside play

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 484-278-1335

Skate the Foundry

Location: 888 N. 40th Street, Philadelphia (Belmont area)

Dates: January 19 and February 16, 2026; check website for additional dates

Ages: 7–13

Activities: Skateboarding

Cost: $130 per day

Contact: 215-954-0750

Philly Spring Break Camps

Staying home for Spring Break? Many of these providers offer Spring Break 2026 week long camps as well. Contact these programs for specific details on drop off times, snack requirements, and information on aftercare.   

Phield House 

Location: 814 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia

Dates: March 30–April 3, 2026

Ages: 5–15

Activities: Basketball, volleyball, team sports

Cost: $65 full day camp

Contact: 215-830-1940

Philly Arts Center 

Location: 2333 Fairmount Avenue, 514 Bainbridge Avenue, and 530 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia  

Dates: March 30–April 3

Ages: 5–12

Activities: Drawing, painting, construction, creative play

Cost: $94 full day, $48 half day

Contact: 215-765-2787

Flip Out Productions

Location: 2757 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia (Fishtown)

Dates: March 30 & 31, April 1–3, 2026

Ages: 4.5–14 

Activities: Gymnastics, dance, arts and craft, strength, flexibility

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 215-350-6575

Philadelphia Rock Gym 

Location: East Falls, University City, and Fishtown, Philadelphia

Dates: April 1–3

Ages: 6–15

Activities: Rockclimbing

Cost: $60.50 per half day, $99 per full day

Contact: 877-822-7673

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts  

Location: 6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia (Germantown area)

Dates: March 30–April 3, 2026

Ages: 5-–12

Activities: Trapeze, aerial sling, aerial fabric, wire walking, juggling, plate spinning, and more

Cost: $95 full day, $55 half day, with additional after care and extended care prices 

Contact: 215-849-1991

Butcher’s Sew Shop 

Location: 800 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia (South Philly) 

Dates: March 30–April 2, 2026

Ages: 5–11

Activities: Hand sewing, embroidery, and machine sewing for all levels, outside play

Cost: $99 per day, plus additional AM and PM care prices

Contact: 215-309-1866

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Location: 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia (Roxborough area)

Dates: March 30–April 3, 2026

Ages: K–6 grades

Activities: Nature-themed explorations, science lab and discovery center

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 215-482-7300

Fitness Alive

Location: 1425 Arch Street and 714 Reed Street, Philadelphia

Dates: Contact for more info on upcoming school-out day programs

Ages: Grades 1–5

Activities: Swimming, coach-led activities, indoor/outdoor play

Cost: $255 for three days

Contact: 267-702-6043

Skate the Foundry

Location: 888 N. 40th Street, Philadelphia (Belmont area)

Dates: March 30, 31 and April 2 & 3, 2026

Ages: 7–13

Activities: Skateboarding

Cost: $230 for two days

Contact: 215-954-0750

Find the Perfect Day Off Camp for Your Kids

Whether your child likes arts and crafts, sports, or gaming, this list of camps can help you plan ahead for upcoming vacation time. Register early and make sure you confirm drop-off times and snack requirements. Contact any of these local providers to make these days seamless and stress-free for you and fun for your kiddos.

Lead photo of Butcher’s Sew Shop by Parikha Mehta.