West Sacramento Parks and Recreation runs a short camp and a few one-day programs around the holidays, all at the Recreation Center on Jefferson Boulevard or the Community Center on West Capitol Avenue. Spots are limited, so sign up early on the city's rec.us page, linked from each listing.
Thanksgiving week (November 23 to 25, 2026)
- Autumn Adventure Camp: Monday to Wednesday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, ages 6 to 10, $100.75. Sports, arts and crafts and rock climbing; campers bring lunch, water and a snack.
- Austin Ritter's Hoopsgiving basketball clinic: Tuesday, November 24, 9:00 am-noon, ages 6 to 14, $60, coached by Sac State's Austin Ritter.
December
- Kids Night Out: Pancakes and Pajamas: Friday, December 11, 6-9 pm, kindergarten through 5th grade, $28. Breakfast for dinner, holiday games and a movie.
- Make-Your-Own Snow Globe at the library: Saturday, December 5, 2-3 pm, free.
- SPARK Adaptive Recreation Nights for residents 14 and up with special needs: game night December 3, cookie decorating December 10 and a festive movie night December 17.
- Austin Ritter's Snowflakes and Swishes clinic: Monday, December 21, 9:00 am-noon, ages 6 to 14, $60.
Into January
Youth Water Polo Clinics start a new session January 4, 2027, Mondays and Wednesdays at the Recreation Center pool: ages 7-11 at 5 pm and 12-15 at 6 pm, no experience needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Thanksgiving camp in West Sacramento?
Yes. The city's Autumn Adventure Camp runs November 23-25, 2026, 8 am to 5 pm at the Recreation Center, for ages 6 to 10, $100.75.
What is Kids Night Out in West Sacramento?
A drop-off evening at the Community Center for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. The December 11 night is Pancakes and Pajamas, 6-9 pm, $28.
Are there basketball clinics over winter break?
Yes. Austin Ritter's clinics for ages 6 to 14 run November 24 and December 21, 9 am to noon at the Recreation Center, $60 each.