Before the kids get underfoot over the holidays, sign’em up for Winter Break Camps for Kids. Camps provide a valuable way to keep children active, engaged, and learning during the school holiday. These seasonal camps help kids get out of the house, explore new interests and build confidence through hands-on activities they can’t always experience at home. You can appreciate the break too —winter camps provide a safe, structured environment that keeps kids entertained and socially connected. From Lego building to gymnastics and swimming, programs, there are great ways to keep your kids engaged and enthusiastic.
I still remember one young camper coming home after a camp and proudly announcing that he had “finally cracked the code” on building a perfectly balanced, moving LEGO catapult. This was complete with impressive test launches across the room. Winter break may be short, but quality camps create lasting memories and meaningful growth for kids.
Winter Break Camps for Kids
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville
Dec. 29 – Jan. 2, 2026
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $399 for the week
Inquiries: camps@adventuresci.org
“Let It Code” Camp
Camp for kids in grades K – 4. Campers will explore coding, circuits and creative building through holiday-themed projects and hands-on activities. Kids will learn problem-solving and teamwork. Before- and after-care are available.
Lego Camps
BRICKS 4 KIDZ
Inside Dance Mania
215 Gothic Court, Ste. 102, Franklin
Dec. 22 – 26, 29 – 31 & Jan. 2, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $79 a day or $199 for four-and-a-half days
Inquiries: dziadia@bricks4kidz.us
Winter Lego Camps
Camps lead by Bricks 4 Kidz instructors. Campers ages 5 – 12 will build with Lego bricks using a variety of techniques and exploring STEAM concepts. Bring water and snack for a half-day; lunch plus two snacks for full-day. Kids are broken into several age groups including 3 and 4 year olds; 5 year olds; and ages 5 – 12 or 6 – 12. Extended care available.
BRICKEOLOGY
at Nolensville Recreation Center
7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville
Dec. 29 – 31
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $165
Inquiries: mack.cronin@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Winter Break Camp
For kids ages 6 – 12, this three-day camp includes building challenges, group games, friendly competitions and plenty of free builds with bricks and minifigures.
Olympic Activities
DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRINGS
502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro
explorethedc.org
Dec. 29 & 30; Jan. 2, 5 & 6, 2026
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $70 a day
Inquiries: camps@adventuresci.org
“Campology Winter Olympics”
Camp for kids in grades K – 5. Campers will exercise with Olympic-inspired activities, build STEM challenges inspired by winter sports and create snowy art projects.
Keep ‘Em Moving
E.T.C. GYMNASTICS
1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro
615-867-6900
info@etcgymnastics.com
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11301 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna
615-617-7644
smyrnainfo@etcgymnastics.com
Two camps are available during the holidays: Winter Camp on Dec. 19, 22, 23, 29 and 30 plus Jan. 2, 5 and 6, 2026. In addition, there’s All Star Camp on Dec. 29 and 30. Reach out for details.
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GORDON JCC
Camp Davis Clubhouse
801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville
Dec. 22 – 26, 29 & Jan. 2, 2026
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $60 a day
Inquiries: max@nashvillejcc.org
Winter Break Camp
Campers (ages 6 – 12) will have access to the gym, Camp Davis Clubhouse rooms and swimming (send kids with swim gear). After care is available on Monday and Tuesday. Campers need a lunch.
LET IT SHINE GYMNASTICS
1892 General George Patton Drive, Franklin
Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 & Jan. 2, 2026
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $75 a day
Inquiries: info@lisgym.com
Christmas Break Camps
Camps are available for kids broken into several age groups including 3 and 4 year olds; 5 year olds; and ages 5 – 12 or 6 – 12. Extended care is also available in the morning or afternoon.
Robotics
ROBOTHINK
Franklin Recreation Center
1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin
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Nolensville Recreation Center
7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville
Dec. 29 – 31
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $165
Inquiries: mack.cronin@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
RoboThink New Year’s
Robotics 3-Day Camp
For campers ages 7 – 12. Kids will be building two robots each day, using dc motors, mainboards, gears, switches, axles and IR sensors. Campers also participate in no-pressure activities to spark creativity and innovation.
RoboThink New Year’s
Robotics One-Day Camp
Jan. 2, 2026
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $55
For campers ages 7 – 12.
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