School might be out, but the fun doesn’t have to stop! Winter break camps give kids the chance to stay active, explore new interests, and make new friends while parents get peace of mind knowing their children are engaged and supervised. From art and science to sports and outdoor adventures, local winter camps offer something for every child’s curiosity and energy level. Check out these 6 local winter camps—whether they’re a few days or a full week, these camps turn chilly days into cool memories.

1. Birmingham Zoo Winter Camp: Winter Wildlife Explorers

Schedule:

  • Dec. 22, 2025
  • Dec. 23, 2025
  • Dec. 29, 2025
  • Dec. 30, 2025
  • Dec. 31, 2025
  • Jan. 1, 2026
  • Jan. 2, 2026

Pricing: All camps sold per day.

  • Members: $72 per day for ages 5-11, MUST have completed Kindergarten prior to their first day of camp.
  • Nonmembers: $84 per day for ages 5-11, MUST have completed Kindergarten prior to their first day of camp.

Find more information on birminghamzoo.com.

2. Samford’s Tony David Baseball Camps

Schedule:

  • Thanksgiving camp (Nov. 24–25) for grades K–8
    • Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Price: $185
  • Christmas Camp (Dec. 22–23) for grades K–8
    • Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Price: $185

Find more information on subaseballcamps.com 

3. School’s Out Camp J

Schedule:

  • Veterans Day (Nov. 11)
  • Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 24–26)
  • Winter Break (Dec. 22–23 & 29–31)
  • MLK Day (Jan. 19)
  • Presidents Day (Feb. 16)
  • Spring Break (Mar. 23–27)

Lunch: Please pack a lunch for your camper

Price: $65 members/$80 non-members (per day)

Find more information on bhamjcc.org.

4. Science Camps at McWane Science Center

Schedule:

  • Dec. 29–31
  • Jan. 2

Price:

  • Half-day 4k–K $50/day ($40 for members)
  • Full day grades 1–6 $80/day ($70 for members)

Find more information on mcwane.org

5. UAB Recreation Center Day Camps

Schedule:

  • Veteran’ s Day (Nov. 11)
  • Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 24–26)
  • Winter Break (Dec. 22–23, Dec 29–30)
  • Presidents Day (Feb. 16)
  • Spring Break (Mar. 23–27)

Camp Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Ages: 5–12 years 

Lunch: Please pack a lunch for your camper

Pricing: UAB Affiliate: $40, Non-Affiliate: $50

Find more information on uab.edu. 

6. YMCA Winter Camp at Camp Cosby, The

Schedule:

  • Dec. 5–7

Ages: Rising 1st – 11th graders

Price: $155 per person

Find more information on campcosby.com