I don’t know about you, but my kids are already asking if it’s winter break yet. These can be great days for staying in pajamas, testing out new toys, and recharging your batteries, but they also tend to be days that blend together.
In our winter break guide, you’ll find great ways to build some structure into your days with winter break camps, family outings, or activities at home. No need to spend hours searching for “winter break camps near me”. We have you covered!
2026-27 Winter Break Camps
Whether you’re looking to meet your childcare needs, or simply want a chance for your child to socialize, there are quite a few organizations offering winter break camps this year. Kids can get out of the house, engage in countless fun activities with friends, and enjoy their time off of school. Stretch their legs, learn a new game, and make new friends. Read on to find your little camper’s calling for winter break fun!
Some winter break camps to consider:
- Bartlett Park District Winter Break Camp at BCC
- Batavia Park District’s Klub Fun
- Carol Stream Park District’s Days Off Club and Winter Break Camps
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Winter Break Camp (Chicago)
- Lincoln Park Zoo’s Winter Break Camp (Chicago)
- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Winter Camps (Chicago)
- Double J Riding Club Animal Adventure Single Day Camps (Countryside)
- Winter Break Camp at Flying High (Countryside)
- Downers Grove Park District Winter Break Camps
- Elmhurst Art Museum Winter Break Art Camps
- Park District of Forest Park Winter Break Camp
- Glen Ellyn Park District Winter Break Camps
- Marcel’s Cooking Camps
- Hanover Park Park District’s School Break Camps
- Hoffman Estates Park District’s Winter Break Camps
- Hi-Five Sports Club’s School Break Camp (Naperville)
- Naperville Park District’s Winter Break Camps
- Naperville Yard’s Days off School Camps
- Kids Science Labs (Northbrook)
- North Berwyn Park District Camp Igloo
- North Riverside Recreation School’s Out Trips
- Oak Brook Park District Winter Break Camps
- Park District of Oak Park’s Winter Break Camp
- River Trails Park District’s Camp Winter
- Schaumburg Park District’s Winter Break Day, Sports and Nature Camps
- Warrenville Park District’s Winter Break Camp
- School Break Camps at LifeTime Fitness (Warrenville)
- Woodridge Park District Winter Wonder Camp
Things to Do During Winter Break
Indoors or outdoors, quiet or active, there’s something every family can enjoy. We’ve added a few more ideas than we usually do this year! Not sure where to start? Look in our Events Calendar. Special storytimes, pop-up events, movie showings, and museum free days are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the family fun you’ll find there.
Holiday Fun
Snow Days & Fresh Air
Shows, Museums & Libraries
Burn Off Some Energy
Throwback Fun
Eat, Stay & Give Back
Don’t forget to tag @kidlist on social media with your winter break fun!
