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Mad Science school break camps give kids the opportunity to become junior scientists and embark on a series of science adventures. Photo courtesy of Mad Science
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2/16/24 - By Charlotte B

In search of Orlando camps for your kids during spring break and other school holidays? We've put together a list of excellent spring break camps to ensure your children stay entertained and involved during their school breaks. From fun-filled activities to educational experiences, explore a range of Orlando camps to make these school vacations memorable for your little ones.

For more fun ideas to fill your calendar over spring break, visit our list of 50 Fun Things to Do in Orlando with Kids Over Spring Break. And if you want to get a jumpstart on planning for summer camps, be sure to check out our Orlando Summer Camp Guide.

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A variety of spring break camps devoted to theater are offered for students at Orlando Family Stage. Photo courtesy of Orlando Family Stage
A variety of spring break camps devoted to theater are offered for students at Orlando Family Stage. Photo courtesy of Orlando Family Stage

Orlando School Holiday & Spring Break Camps

Altamonte Springs Recreation Camp

Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs Recreation offers traditional day camps that coincide with the Seminole County school break schedule. Kids ages 6-14 can attend these full day camps (8am-5pm). Daily activities include sports, games, movies, and field trips. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. READ MORE

The Art Room Orlando

Windermere
The Art Room Orlando offers summer and school holiday camps, after school classes, Saturday kids paint classes, workshops, and kids parties. Classes include mixed media, drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. READ MORE

Central Florida Zoo Camps

Sanford
Whether your little wild ones are animal lovers or just starting to learn about the wonders of nature, the Central Florida Zoo offers a number of hands-on educational adventures for kids ages 6-12 through spring break and school break camps. READ MORE

City of Apopka Youth Camps

Apopka
The City of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department offers multiple camps throughout the year for kids ages 6-12, including in the spring, summer, and winter. Camps include educational activities, arts and crafts, and a lot of fun.  READ MORE

City of Winter Garden Camps

Winter Garden
Arts and crafts, activities, sports, and more. Kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade can spend spring break or summer break with friends at the City of Winter Garden's youth camp. READ MORE

Code Ninjas Lake Mary

Lake Mary
Build video games, learn to code, and have a blast at Code Ninjas. Programs include coding classes for ages 8-14, junior coding for ages 5-7, camps for ages 5-14 (both school break and summer camps), birthday parties, and parents night out events. READ MORE

Creative Jane Art

Winter Park
Creative Jane Art Studio gives children the opportunity to explore art making with curiosity. The studio hosts art camps for rising Kindergarten through 5th grade students, as well as art classes and birthday parties. Toddler classes available for those walking through age 4. READ MORE

Full Sail Labs

Winter Park
Full Sail Labs offers spring and summer camps for ages 7-17. Camps offer hands-on activities, workshops, and collaborative projects. Guided by experienced facilitators, students dive into industries like gaming, programming, digital arts, film, music, and more. READ MORE

Gymnastics USA

Winter Garden
Gymnastics USA offers a variety of programs for all ages, including gymnastics classes for ages 3-12, gymnastics team, tumbling classe; Ninja Kidz classes for ages 5-12, aerial silks, a special needs programs, afterschool care, seasonal camps, and birthday parties. READ MORE

Mad Science of Central Florida Camps

Ocoee
Mad Science offers full-day and half-day science camps for grades K-5 during both summer and school breaks. Campers will participate in hands-on science activities and experiments, with fun themes each week. READ MORE

Orlando Family Stage Camps & Classes

Orlando
The Youth Academy at Orlando Family Stage includes theater camps, classes, and experiences where young people grow in empathy, courage, and self-expression through hands-on learning both on stage and off. READ MORE

Orlando Gymnastics Camps

Orlando
Orlando Gymnastics offers spring and summer camps for kids ages 5-13. This full day of camp offers both instructional and free play gymnastics, as well as arts and crafts, outdoor play and water fun, and much more. READ MORE

Orlando Ice Den Camps

Maitland
Orlando Ice Den offers Learn to Skate spring break and summer camps for ages 7-17, a figure skating camp for ages 10-17, and a summer hockey camp for ages 5-17. Camp hours are 9am-3pm. READ MORE

Orlando Museum of Arts Camp

Orlando
Explore art-making experiences at Orlando Museum of Art's camp, offered in spring and summer. Summer camps open to grades 1-12, and spring camp open to grades 1-5. Camp hours 9am-4pm, with early drop off and late pick up available. Half-day summer camps also available. READ MORE

Orlando Science Center

Orlando
Explore a variety of hands-on STEM activities at OSC's summer and school break camps. School break camps offered for grades Pre-K-5th throughout the school year. Summer camps available weekly for students in Pre-K-6th grade. READ MORE

Orlando Skate Park Camp

Orlando
Spring Break skate camp is offered for ages 5-14. Camp hours are from 9am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Kids will learn basic skateboarding skills. Participants must have their own equipment. READ MORE

XL Soccer World Lake Nona Camps

Lake Nona
XL Soccer World offers various summer and school holiday camp options for players -- those seeking a more demanding athletic training regime and those who prefer more of a traditional camp feeling. Full- and half-day options available for both camps. READ MORE

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