The City of Sacramento runs break camps at eight community centers, and families sign up one day at a time for $10 a day. Fall break camp days are November 23, 24 and 25, and winter break camp days are December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. For a full working day, Orangevale and North Highlands run longer camps. Here is every option in the Sacramento listings.
City of Sacramento break camps, $10 a day
Every city camp is for ages 6 to 12 (one is for teens), includes a snack each day, and mixes sports, games, arts and indoor and outdoor play.
- Coloma Community Center on T St in East Sacramento: mostly 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Clunie Community Center in McKinley Park: hours vary by day, so check the listing.
- Mims/Hagginwood Community Center: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Oak Park Community Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- South Natomas Community Center on Truxel Rd: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- George Sim Community Center on Logan St: hours vary by day.
- Pannell Meadowview Community Center on Meadowview Rd: a paid morning camp, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, plus a free drop-in block from noon to 2:00 pm.
For teens
- Teen Break Camps at George Sim: the same $10 day format for ages 13 to 16, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
More full-day and specialty camps
- Adventure Crew Day Camp in Orangevale: ages 5 to 12, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, $165 for each three-day week (November 23 to 25, December 21 to 23 and December 28 to 30).
- Fall Break Camp: Wizarding Wonders in North Highlands: a three-day wizard-themed camp for ages 5 to 12, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, $84.25.
- School of Rock: Rock 101 Camp in Carmichael: a three-day rock band camp for ages 7 to 14, November 11 to 13, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, $299.
- Mission Oaks Winter, Presidents and Spring Break Camps at Sierra Oaks K-8 in Arden-Arcade: ages 5 to 12, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Winter Week 1 (December 21 to 23) is $105, Week 2 (December 28 to January 4) is $140, or $220 for both.
- Winter Break Camp at Pat O'Brien Community Center from Southgate Recreation and Park District: ages 5 to 12, weekdays 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with games, crafts, fitness and learning activities.
- IntelliBricks STEAM Engine Break Camp: STEM, art and play for ages 6 to 10, December 28 to 31, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, $320.
- AP Explorers Thanksgiving Break Camp in Arden Park: November 23 to 25, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, $140.
- Sacramento Republic FC Winter Camp: soccer for ages 4 to 12, December 21 to 23, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Granite Regional Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do City of Sacramento break camps cost?
$10 a day. Families register one day at a time, and a snack is included each day.
What are the winter break camp dates in Sacramento?
The city camps run December 21, 22 and 23 and December 28, 29 and 30. Adventure Crew in Orangevale runs the same two weeks.
Is there a full-day break camp for working parents?
Yes. Adventure Crew in Orangevale and Southgate's Pat O'Brien camp run until 6:00 pm, Mission Oaks runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the North Highlands fall break camp runs 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Most City of Sacramento camps end at 2:00 pm.
Is there a break camp for teens?
Yes. George Sim Community Center runs a teen camp for ages 13 to 16 on the same days, at $10 a day.