[UPDATE TO FOCUS ON LATE WINTER AND SPRING BREAK DAY OFF CAMPS ONLY]

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 MLK and Presidents Day, or Spring Break 2027, 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.

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.   

Philly Arts Center 

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

Dates: March 22–26, 2027

Ages: 5–12

Activities: Drawing, painting, construction, creative play, and more

Cost: $98 full day

Contact: 215-765-2787

Flip Out Productions

Location: 2757 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia (Fishtown)

Dates: 2027 Camp Dates TBA

Ages: 4.5–14 

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

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 215-350-6575

Philadelphia Rock Gym 

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

Dates: 2027 Camp Dates TBA

Ages: 6–15

Activities: Rockclimbing

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

Contact: 877-822-ROPE (7673)

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts  

Location: 6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia (Germantown area)

Dates: 2027 Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 Camp Dates TBA

Ages: 5–11

Activities: Sewing skills 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 22–26, 2027

Ages: K–6 grades

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

Cost: $90 per day, $20 additional aftercare

Contact: 215-482-7300

Skate the Foundry

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

Dates: 2027 Camp Dates TBA

Ages: 7–13

Activities: Skateboarding

Cost: $230 for two days

Contact: 215-954-0750

Arden Theatre Company

Location: 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia (Old City)

Dates: 2027 Spring Dates TBA

Ages: K–5; Grades 6–8

Activities: Fundamentals of blocking, character development, play rehearsals, vocal technique, choreography, and more

Cost: $450

Contact: 215-922-1122

The Dandelion Project

Location: 1415 Sth 9th Street (corner of 9th and Reed), Philadelphia (South Philly)

Dates: March 22–26, 2027

Ages: 5–10

Activities: Cooking, crafts, games, sensory play, science experiments, neighborhood explorations, and more

Cost: $260–$400

Contact: 215-792-3289

Fleisher Art Memorial

Location: 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia

Dates: March 22–26, 2027

Ages: 5–11

Activities: Mixed media creations; New projects for each age group

Cost: $50

Contact: 215-922-3456 ext. 300

Music Theatre Philly

Location: 1301 Locust Street, Philadelphia

Dates: 2027 Camp Dates TBA

Ages: Pre-K

Activities: Favorite TV show-themed activities (like Mickey Mouse, Bluey, Paw Patrol, and more)

Cost: $100 per day, $425 for one week, with additional after care prices

Contact: 445-223-2683

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

Ages: 6–15

Activities: Rockclimbing

Cost: $60.50 half day, $99 full day

Contact: 877-822-7673

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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 28–31, 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: 2026 Winter Break Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

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: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

Ages: 5–11

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

Cost: $99 per day

Contact: 215-309-1866

Queen And Rook 

Location: 123 South Street, Philadelphia

Dates: January 18 and February 15, 2027; 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 18 and February 15, 2027

Ages: K–6 grades

Activities: Nature themed explorations, science lab and discovery center

Cost: $90 per day

Contact: 215-482-7300

Skate the Foundry

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

Dates: 2027 MLK Day/Presidents Day Camp Dates TBA

Ages: 7–13

Activities: Skateboarding

Cost: $130 per day

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.