Winter Camp Houston 2023 – The Best Holidays Camps for Kids!

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to explore the exciting world of winter camps! Houston, renowned for its vibrant winter activities, offers a plethora of winter break camps that cater to kids of all ages, providing a diverse range of experiences from sports to STEM education.

As 2023 unfolds, these winter camps in Houston stand out not just for their engaging content but also for their affordability and special discounts.

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect winter camp in Houston, look no further! Our comprehensive guide to winter camps 2023 in Houston is your one-stop resource. We delve into the best winter activities in Houston, ensuring your kids have an unforgettable experience.

Whether it’s camping during Christmas break or a specialized Houston winter camp, our 2023 guide has it all. Keep reading to find out about the most exciting and fun-filled winter camps Houston has to offer!

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Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.

Also, Check out our posts on Best Christmas Lights Houston 2023, Galveston Island Holiday Experiences, Winter Wonders at Discovery Green, and Volunteer on Christmas Day Houston 2023!

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Winter Camp Houston 2023 – Fun and Learning!

Bach to Rock Music Camps

Bach to Rock Memorial is offering a variety of winter camps for kids and teens of all ages and skill levels in 2023. From week-long camps to partial-week, half-day, and day camps, there is something for everyone.

Campers will have a blast learning to play their favorite songs, performing with other campers, and making new friends. Bach to Rock’s experienced and passionate instructors will teach campers the basics of music theory and performance, and help them to develop their skills and confidence.

Where: 9079 Katy Fwy, Suite A Houston, TX 77024
When: Multiple dates available
How Much: Varies (need to sign up to know Camp prices)

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Bailey Oaks Farms – Christmas Riding Camp 2023

This camp will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Campers will enjoy a variety of holiday-themed activities, including riding lessons, grooming, and tacking. They will also have time to make crafts, play games, and sing Christmas carols.

Where: County Road 128, Alvin, TX
When:  Dec 27, 2023 – Dec 29, 2023 | Starts at 8 am (5-hours)
How Much: 3-day horseback riding camp for $375

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Camp RISE (4 Camps in 1 for Winter Break 2023-2024)

Winter Camps 2023 at RISE At The Warehouse are weeklong day camps for kids between the ages of 5-12. The camps include gymnastics, dance, music, and ninja.

Where: 2323 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Buildings B & C, Houston, TX 77043
When: December 18-21, 2023 & January 2-5, 2024 | 8 am – 4 pm
How Much: $350

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Camp ZooFari at Houston Zoo

Camp Zoofari is a week-long immersive experience for children ages 6-12 that is offered during the winter break. Campers learn about wildlife and how to protect them, while also getting to interact with animals up close. The winter camps for 2023 will be offered from December 27-29.

Where: 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston TX 77030
When: December 27-29, 2023
How Much: $90/day

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Chancellor’s Family Center Indoor Tennis

Chancellors Family Center is offering a variety of winter tennis camps for kids of all ages and skill levels in 2023. Camps are available during the following weeks:

• Week 1: December 18-21 (evenings)
• Week 2: December 26-29
• Week 3: January 2-5

Two types of camps are offered:

Indoor Tennis Camp

• Ages: 5-16
• Skill level: Novice to Level 6/7
• Schedule:
  • Week 1: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Week 2 & 3: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Price:
  • Weekly fee: $219 member/$239 non-member (Week 1)
  • Weekly fee: $299 member/$319 non-member (Week 2 & 3)
  • Daily drop-in fee: $65 member/$75 non-member (Week 1)
  • Daily drop-in fee: $85 member/$95 non-member (Week 2 & 3)

Academy Training Camp

• Ages: 5-16
• Skill level: Level 1-5
• Schedule: Week 1: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• Price:
  • Weekly fee: $219 member/$239 non-member

All campers will receive instruction from experienced and qualified tennis coaches. Camps will focus on developing fundamental tennis skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Where: 6535 Dumfries Dr, Houston, TX 77096, United States
When: December 18-21, 2023 | December 26-29, 2023 | January 2-5, 2023
How Much: $219 for Member | $239 for Non-Member

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HIT! Holiday Baseball and Softball Camps

These camps are a baseball-themed “day camp” that includes at least 2 hours of “direct” baseball instruction for the group in the morning. After lunch, “indirect” baseball training occurs which is a form of composite gameplay. Dodgeball supports speed, agility, and quickness and kickball reinforces the rules and tactics of diamond sports gameplay.

The camps are for children 6-12 years old (split into groups by age and ability) and cover the essentials of batting and fielding. Camp is run by our coaches and high school assistants.

Where: 1544 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77055
When:  December 21-22, 26-27, 28-29, 2023 & January 2-5, 2024 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
How Much: The camp is $60 per day

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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Winter Camp: “Goosebumps & Mysteries”

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to nature education and conservation, offers winter camps for children ages 4-12. 

Campers will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, games, and stories. They will learn about the winter wildlife of the Houston area, discover the mysteries of the forest, and investigate the science behind winter weather.

Campers will also have the opportunity to explore the Arboretum’s 155 acres of forest, meadows, and wetlands. They will hike along scenic trails, visit the Discovery Room, and participate in nature-themed arts and crafts.

• 4 Year Old Half Day
  9 am – 12 pm
  $200 member / $240nonmember
• 5-12 Year Old Full Day
  9 am – 3 pm
  $300 member / $360 nonmember

Where: 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
When: January 2-5, 2024

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Houston Dash & Dynamo Camps

The Houston Dynamo FC Winter Camps 2023 offers a variety of soccer camps for children ages 4-16. The camps are held at different locations in Houston and offer a variety of activities, including skill-building, scrimmages, and games.

The camps are open to all skill levels and are a great way for kids to learn and improve their soccer skills while having fun. The camps are also a great way for kids to meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Here is a brief overview of the different Winter Camps offered by the Houston Dynamo FC:

• Winter Camp 1: This camp is for children ages 4-10 and is held from December 19-22, 2023. The camp focuses on basic soccer skills, such as dribbling, passing, and shooting.
• Winter Camp 2: This camp is for children ages 11-16 and is held from December 26-29, 2023. The camp focuses on more advanced soccer skills, such as tactical play and decision-making.
• Winter Camp 3: This camp is for children ages 4-16 and is held from January 2-5, 2024. The camp focuses on futsal, a variation of soccer played on a smaller field with fewer players.
• Winter Camp 4: This camp is for children ages 11-16 and is held from January 9-12, 2024. The camp focuses on goalkeeper training.

Where:  2201 Timberloch Pl #275, The Woodlands, TX 77380, United States
When: December 19, 2023 – January 12, 2024
How Much:

• Skill Builders Camp is $250/week
• Dynamites Camp is $300/week
• Fantasy Camp is $350/week

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Houston Gymnastics Academy

Keep your kids active and engaged while they’re out of school at one of our Houston Gymnastics Academy Camps. These annual camps, open to both members and non-members, offer a jam-packed day of activities involving gymnastics, trampolines, obstacle courses, and games. Children must be fully potty trained to participate and those between ages 3-4 years old should pack an additional outfit just in case.

Where: 5804 S Rice Ave, Houston TX 77081
When: Tuesday – Friday, December 26-29, 2023 | Tuesday – Friday, January 2-5, 2024 | 9 am – 3 pm
How Much: Not specified

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Winter Camp Houston 2023 For Kids and Teens!

Kids Garden Winter Break Camps

Camps are offered throughout the year when HISD and other schools are out of session for summer and certain federal holidays. When you need to keep your kiddos learning and engaged, Kids Garden got you covered!

Where: 6729 Stella Link Rd, West University Place, TX 77005
When: December 26-29, 2023 | January 2-5, 2024 | 9 am – 1 pm (or Extended Day 3:00 pm)
How Much: 

• Member 9:00 – 1:00: $230 | 9:00 – 3:00: $320
• Non-Member 9:00 – 1:00: $29 | 9:00 – 3:00: $410

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Little Beakers Camp in Cypress

Santa’s Robotic Toyshop 5-Day Holiday Camp – A merry array of robots, crystal ornaments, a paleontologist’s yuletide ornaments, and ye olde experiment favorites!
Where: 13040 Louetta Rd, Suite 226 Cypress, TX 77429
When: December 26-29, 2023 | Session Start Times: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm
How Much: Fill out the form and proceed to check out to see pricing.

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Main Street Soccer Winter Camp

Give your young soccer superstar the gift that they will cherish for a lifetime! Multiple days of non-stop soccer – carefully selected drills and games that will take their skills to the next level.

• Indoor air-conditioned facility (no rainouts or  cancellations)

• Elite training methods borrowed from top  European clubs such as Barcelona, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

• Fun, friendly, positive environment

• Healthy snack provided

Where: 615 Pinckney St., Houston, TX 77009
When:

• WEEK 1 – DECEMBER 22th, 26th, 27th, 28th, & 29th
• WEEK 2 – JAN 1st(12-3 pm), Jan 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th (9 am – 3 pm)

How Much: Full-Day Winter CAMP (5-Days) $365.00

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Main Street Theater Winter Break Turbo Camps

Students will create an original play, help produce their costumes and props, and play theater games to sharpen their skills in voice, body, and imagination. Winter Break Turbo Camps is for ages 6-12.

Where: 2540 Times Blvd., Houston 77005
When:  December 27, 2023 – January 5, 2024 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
How Much: $75.00 per day

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Moody Gardens’ Winter 2023 Pyramid Kids Camps

Youth in grades K-8 may be registered to attend Moody Gardens Pyramid Kids Fall and Winter Camp. Programs consist of different age-appropriate activities, games, and experiments making it unique every day for your camper. Individual and weekly sessions are available!

Where: 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
When: Monday, December 18, 2023 – Thursday, December 21, 2023 | Wednesday, December 27, 2023 – Friday, December 29, 2023
How Much: 

• Members Registration Fee $60.00 per DAY; per camper
• Non-Member Registration Fee $70.00 per DAY; per camper

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Nature Discovery Center Winter Day Camps

Send the kids (ages 5 to 10) with their lunch and a refillable water bottle and we’ll do the rest. Your children will be engaged and entertained by our science and nature-themed camps, featuring hands-on activities, games, art projects, new friends, and more. Weather permitting, campers will spend the majority of their time outdoors.

Where: 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401
When:  December 26, 2023 – February 19, 2024 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

• 12/26 – Winter Nature
• 12/27 – Vulture Culture
• 12/28 – Reptile Rendezvous
• 12/29 – Food Chain Fun
• 01/02 – Incredible Insects
• 01/03 – Forest Friends
• 01/04 – Investigating Fungi
• 01/05 – Marvelous Mammals
• 01/08 – Urban Wildlife
• 01/15 – Great Migration
• 02/19 – Creative Conservation

How Much:  Members $70 | Non-members $85

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Pine Cove Winterfest

Winterfest is a weekend-long winter camp offered by Pine Cove for kids in grades 4-12. It is held in December at four locations: Central Texas, East Texas, Northeast Georgia, and the Springs. Campers are grouped by grade and participate in activities such as zip lining, wacky all-camp games, and worship sessions.

Where: 15790 CR 1113 Tyler, TX 75703
When: December 15-17, 2023
How Much: ETX & CTX: $388 | Springs: $269

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Rice Owls Winter Tennis Camps

Campers will learn the fundamentals of tennis, improve their skills, and have fun in a competitive environment. Both camps are held at the Rice University Tennis Center and are led by experienced tennis coaches.

• December 26-29, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, for boys and girls ages 5-17, Price: $350
• January 2-5, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, for boys and girls ages 5-17, Price: $350

Where: 2105 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
When: December 26-29, 2023 | January 2-5, 2024

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The ARTZ Winter Break Camp – FULL DAY

Kids will learn Fabric, Trapeze, Lyra, Wall Running, Harness, and much more at The Artz’s full-day camp. Ages 3-15. Must be potty trained.

Where: 1824 Spring St #124, Houston, TX 77007
When: January 3, 2024 – Jan 5, 2024 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
How Much: $210.00 | 3 Sessions

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Winter Camp at Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston is excited to announce its Winter Explorer Camps for 2023! These camps offer children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through engaging and hands-on activities.

Winter Explorer Camp Offerings and Pricing

• Winter Wonderland (Ages 4-5): Campers will explore the wonders of winter through hands-on activities and experiments. They will learn about snowflakes, snowmen, and other winter fun. Price: $250 for 4 days
• Space Odyssey (Ages 6-7): Campers will travel through space and learn about the planets, stars, and other celestial objects. They will also build their rockets and spaceships. Price: $275 for 4 days
• Mission to Mars (Ages 8-9): Campers will train to be astronauts and prepare for a mission to Mars. They will learn about the challenges of space travel and how to overcome them. Price: $300 for 4 days
• Journey to the Stars (Ages 10-11): Campers will explore the universe and learn about the latest discoveries in astronomy. They will also build their telescopes and learn how to use them. Price: $325 for 4 days

Where: 1601 Nasa Pkwy, Houston TX 77058
When: November 20 – 22, 2023 | December 26 – 29, 2023 | January 2 – 5, 2024
How Much: $250 – $325

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YMCA Winter Camp 2023

YMCA Houston is offering a variety of winter camps for children of all ages, starting December 27, 2023 and running through January 5, 2024. YMCA Winter Break Camp 2023 Activities are offered at various locations throughout the Houston area.

Winter Camp Offerings:

• Adventure Camp (Ages 6-12): Children will participate in a variety of activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and games.
• Arts and Crafts Camp (Ages 6-12): Children will create a variety of art projects, including painting, drawing, and sculpting.
• Cooking Camp (Ages 8-12): Children will learn how to cook and bake a variety of dishes.
• Dance Camp (Ages 6-12): Children will learn the basics of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop dance.
• Gymnastics Camp (Ages 6-12): Children will learn the basics of gymnastics, including tumbling, vaulting, and balance beam.
• Science Camp (Ages 8-12): Children will participate in a variety of science experiments and activities.
• Sports Camp (Ages 6-12): Children will participate in a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, and baseball.

Where: Find your local YMCA here.
When:  December 18-22, 2023 | December 27-29, 2023 | January 2-5, 2024
How Much: Full-Day Camp: $495/week | Half-Day Camp: $395/week

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Editor’s Note: We are getting started with our process of compiling our comprehensive guide on Winter Camp Houston 2023! We will be making updates to this article on a regular basis. So please bookmark and check back in! 

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Winter Camp Houston: Holiday Camps in 2022, No Update Yet for 2023

Ice at the Galleria (NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2023)

Come enjoy the Holiday Skate Camps at The Galleria. The kids will have fun ice skating as well as many other on-ice and off-ice activities, including scavenger hunts, karaoke, arts & crafts, music & movement, bubble mania, and more. There is no other winter camp in Houston like it.
Where: Located in the food court area of the Galleria Mall –  5015 Westheimer Rd. #1260. Houston. TX. 77056
When: December 21-24, 28-31
How Much: $195 per week

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Mad Science of Houston  (NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2023)

Little Scientists can explore chemistry, the water cycle, and engineering. Holiday camps are for kids ages Pre-K through 5th grade. Younger kids can attend during the mornings and older kids can play all day. Before and after camp care is also available. Online camps are also available this holiday season if you don’t want to send your child to in-person camps.
Where: 6300 Westpark Dr #500, Houston, TX 77057, United States
When: Varies
How Much: Varies

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