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Winter 2026 ·

Winter Camp Guide

Science, cooking, rock, sailing and inclusive camps for the December 21–January 1 school break — 9 places in 5 sections across Miami-Dade, Broward and beyond.

Children in camp T-shirts watching jellyfish drift in a glowing blue tank at Frost Science

5 sections9 places

Five campers in green Camp STEAMology T-shirts holding up their crafts at the Museum of Discovery and ScienceScience & Nature CampsKids in aprons beside a long table of the dishes they cooked at The Real Food AcademyCooking & Music CampsA young sailor in an Optimist dinghy on open water under a blue skySailing & Skating CampsA smiling boy with red hair waving at the cameraInclusive Camps

Winter break for Miami-Dade and Broward public schools runs from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027, and Miami-Dade students also have Friday, December 18, off.

Welcome to the Miami Kids Magazine Winter Camp Guide! Here are the camps that keep kids busy over the break across Miami-Dade, Broward and beyond: science and nature, cooking, rock music, sailing, skating and an inclusive camp for children with and without disabilities.

Each listing has the ages and, where the camp has published them, the dates and prices. Spots are limited, so it pays to book early, and more camps will join this guide as they confirm their dates.

Free days between camps? Our December events calendar and Holiday Activity Guide have plenty more to do with kids.

Camp STEAMology at the Museum of Discovery and Science

Ages 5–10 Broward

Give your child a SCIENTASTIC winter break at the Museum of Discovery and Science! Campers ages 5–10 enjoy hands-on STEAM activities, interactive experiments and IMAX experiences. They explore winter weather and icy environments during Winter WonderLab (December 21–24), then discover light, color and glowing phenomena with Let It Glow (December 28–31). 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., $300 a week, $275 for museum members, at 401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale.

Winter Camp at Frost Science

Ages 5–11 Miami-Dade

Chill out with science this winter break at Frost Science! Campers ages 5–11 explore Earth's incredible ecosystems during Epic Earth, discovering aquatic biomes, rainforests, deserts and frozen tundras (December 21–24). Then they blast off with Space Quest to investigate rockets, the Moon and space exploration through hands-on challenges and planetarium experiences (December 28–31). 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., $429 a four-day session, with $50 off for members, at 1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.

Jungle Island Holiday Camp

Ages 5–10 Miami-Dade

Go wild this winter at Jungle Island's Holiday Camp! Children ages 5–10 enjoy exciting animal encounters, nature exploration, holiday crafts and educational games focused on wildlife and the environment. This outdoor adventure combines hands-on learning, creativity and unforgettable experiences in a tropical setting. Two sessions: December 21–23 and December 28–30, Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., lunch and snacks included, $159 a session, at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami.

Winter Cooking Camp at The Real Food Academy

Ages 5–13 Miami-Dade

At The Real Food Academy's Winter Cooking Camp, kids ages 5–13 learn to prepare the foods they already love using healthy, wholesome ingredients! From preparing breakfast and lunch to exploring cooking techniques, culinary games and creative activities, campers get hands-on experience making delicious, nutritious meals themselves. December 21–24 and December 28–31, 2026, $520 a week or $160 a day, at 570 NE 81st Street, Miami.

80's Rock Winter Break Camp at School of Rock Palmetto Bay

Ages 10–16 Miami-Dade

Rock out to the greatest hits of the 80s at School of Rock Palmetto Bay! Campers ages 10–16 with previous musical experience rehearse and perform iconic songs from artists like Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper and Van Halen. Three days of band practice, music-based games and rehearsals lead up to a live performance for family and friends. December 21–23, 2026, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $350, at 14765 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

Coconut Grove Sailing Club

Ages 6–17 Miami-Dade

Since 1946, Coconut Grove Sailing Club has introduced generations of young sailors to the sport of sailing on Biscayne Bay. Their winter-break camps welcome beginners and intermediate sailors, offering opportunities to develop sailing skills, build confidence and gain a deeper appreciation for the sea. Youth programs use Optimist, Laser and 420 sailboats. At 2990 S Bayshore Drive, Miami; call the club for this year's camp dates.

School's Out Day Camp at Miami Roller Rink

Ages 7–11 Miami-Dade

Miami Roller Rink's 'School's Out' Day Camps run every day Miami-Dade public schools are closed, packed with roller skating, learn-to-skate lessons, indoor games, karaoke, STEM activities, arts and crafts and dancing. 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., aftercare until 6 p.m. for $10, $50 a day or $200 a week, breakfast and lunch included, at 12265 SW 112th Street, Miami. Parents get complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant. STEP UP accepted.

The Arc of South Florida

Ages 5–14 Miami-Dade

The Arc of South Florida's inclusive winter camp serves children ages 5–14 with and without disabilities. Programming uses multisensory literacy, fitness, arts, social skills, nutrition, swim and field trips, plus family-focused Triple P parenting support. Available across North Miami, Kendall and Florida City.

Questions parents ask

Both districts are closed from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027. In Miami-Dade, Friday, December 18, is also a day off for students, so the break starts a school day earlier there.

Frost Science runs Winter Camp for ages 5–11 (December 21–24 and 28–31), The Real Food Academy a Winter Cooking Camp for ages 5–13 (the same two weeks), Jungle Island a Holiday Camp for ages 5–10 (December 21–23 and 28–30) and School of Rock Palmetto Bay an 80's Rock camp for ages 10–16 with some musical experience (December 21–23). Miami Roller Rink's School's Out Day Camp runs on days Miami-Dade public schools are closed. Coconut Grove Sailing Club and The Arc of South Florida also have winter camps; call them for this year's dates.

Camp STEAMology at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale takes ages 5–10, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with two themes: Winter WonderLab, December 21–24, and Let It Glow, December 28–31.

As of November 5, 2026: Miami Roller Rink $50 a day or $200 a week; Jungle Island $159 for three days; MODS Camp STEAMology $300 for a four-day week, $275 for museum members; School of Rock Palmetto Bay $350 for three days; Frost Science $429 for a four-day session, $50 less for members; The Real Food Academy $520 a week or $160 a day.

The Arc of South Florida's inclusive winter camp serves children ages 5–14 with and without disabilities, with multisensory literacy, fitness, arts, social skills, nutrition, swim and field trips. It is available in North Miami, Kendall and Florida City; call (305) 759-8500 for dates.

Miami-Dade and Broward public schools are off November 23–27, 2026. The Real Food Academy runs a Thanksgiving cooking camp that week, closed on Thanksgiving Day, for $520 or $160 a day. School of Rock Palmetto Bay has a Rock 101 camp for ages 8–12 with no experience needed, November 23–25, and Miami Roller Rink's School's Out Day Camp runs on days Miami-Dade public schools are closed.

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