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Cheap winter break camps in Miami

Miami-Dade County Parks are a great deal year-round for enjoying our fantastic “winter” weather, and they're an even better option for inexpensive Winter Break camps. 

During the two-week break, parks in all corners of the county offering camps that include fitness, arts and crafts, sports and several field trips for students age 6-14.

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Camps run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26-29, 2023 and Jan. 2-Jan. 5, 2024. Early drop-off is available beginning at 7:30 am and late pick up until 6 p.m. Closed on Dec. 25, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024.

Cost ranges from $45 to $90 per week, depending on the program. 

Interested? Registration is now open. For more information, click here.

OTHER WINTER BREAK OPTIONS

City of Hialeah Winter Camp 

City of Hialeah's Educations and Community Services Department's Winter Camp will include arts & crafts, indoor and outdoor activities and a weekly field trip. Campers should bring lunch and a snack every day. Camp for children 6-12 years old runs Dec 26-29, 2023 and Jan. 2-5, 2024, call 305-818-9143. $75 a week for residents, $95 for non-residents. Click here for the website.

 

City of Miami Parks 

Winter Camp at City of Miami Parks throughout the city. Camp for children ages 6-13 years old, offered from Dec. 26-30, 2023 and Jan. 2-5, 2024, cost is $45 per week with a one time $15 registration fee, additional field trip fees. Click here for info and to register.

Camp Unbeatables Winter Camp 

Winter Camp at Doral Legacy Park, 11400 NW 82th St., in Doral, FL for children 5 to 14 years old. Daily, weekly or bi-weekly rates. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26-29, 2023 and January 2-5, 2024. $50 per day for Doral residents and $60 a day for non-residents. 786-502-3376. Click here for the website.

Art Thyme Winter Camp 

Art-themed Winter Camp at Art Thyme Studio, 8841 SW 132 St., Miami, FL for children 5 years old and up. Available by the session, the day or the week. Full day is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or half days of morning session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or afternoon session from 2-5 p.m. Week 1 is Dec. 26-29, 2023; Week 2 is January 2-5, 2024. Camp includes a morning and afternoon snack plus, multi-session and sibling discounts. $40 per session. Call 305-992-8222 for more info. Click here for the website.

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Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

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