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Fall Break Camps and Classes in Lincoln 2024

October 4, 2024

If you have children at LPS, there is a five day break coming up (October 11-October 15).  Looking for childcare or a camp for Fall Break? We have lots of options for you.

Lincoln Children's Museum

Friday, October 11 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Members: $49/member,  $69/non-member-Animal Art
Monday, October 14| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Members: $49/member,  $69/non-member-Dinosaur Play Day
Tuesday, October 15 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Members: $49/member,  $69/non-member-Merry, Not Scary Halloween Party

Guaranteed to be full of play and learning, these fun-filled camps are offered all summer long as well as when LPS is out of session during the school year. Add lunch for $5.50 per day per child. Register here.

Lincoln Parks and Recreation

Friday, October 11  | 6:30 am - 5:30 pm | $40/day
Monday, October 14  | 6:30 am - 5:30 pm | $40/day
Tuesday, October 15 | 6:30 am - 5:30 pm | $40/day

Join us for supervised play when school is not in session. Organized games, crafts, occasional field trips and selected activities. Children must bring a sack lunch, drink and tennis shoes. An afternoon snack will be provided. Fall break camps are at two locations: Belmont Recreation Center and Calvert Recreation Center. Children in K-5 may be signed up. Register here.

LUX Center for the Arts

Monday, October 14-15 (two day camp)| 9:00 AM-12 noon or 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | $75-80/camp

Immerse your child in creative fun at Lincoln's LUX Center for the Arts! Each day campers will explore new art techniques, work with real artists, and make their own artwork while learning and refining their own artistic abilities. LUX summer camps are led by our skilled teaching artists who will guide your child through hands-on learning in a fun and friendly environment.  K-15. Register here.

Morrill Hall

Friday, October 11  | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | $49/member, $69/non-member-Remarkable Reptiles
Monday, October 14  | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | $49/member, $69/non-member-Ancient and Modern Plants
Tuesday, October 15 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | $49/member, $69/non-member-Fall Phenology

The University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall is excited to provide a variety of fall learning opportunities for kids. The mission of Discovery Day Camp is to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for all campers and promote the discovery of our natural world through exploration, inquiry, and play. This is done through the leadership of our experienced education team and partnership with expert collection managers and researchers in the field. Register here.

My Gym

Friday, October 11 | 9:00 AM-12 noon | $32/child
Monday, October 14 | 12:00 PM-3:00 PM |$32/child

At  My Gym camp we activate the fun every single day – SO LET THE FUN  BEGIN! Energizing games, exciting gymnastics, cool arts and crafts, and  music that guarantees to keep them moving and engaged. And they can kiss  boredom goodbye with themes and programs that constantly change, so no  two weeks of camp are ever the same. Our drop-off program, pay-by-day  options and multi-day and sibling discounts make My Gym camp an awesome,  affordable, no-stress option. Register here.

Pioneers Park-Fall Fun Days

Friday, October 11 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | $46/child
Monday, October 14 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | $46/child
Tuesday, October 15 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | $46/child

Hike,  explore, and adventure at the Pioneers Park Nature Center. Nature Day  Camps are designed for elementary age participants (grades K-5) to  inspire curiosity and build understanding of others and their  surroundings through guidance of caring staff, featuring the outdoors, and natural wonder. Register here.

Solid Rock Gymnastics

Friday, October 11 | 7:45 AM - 4:00 pm | $65/child
Monday, October 14 | 7:45 AM - 4:00 pm | $65/child
Tuesday, October 15 | 7:45 AM - 4:00 pm | $65/child

Join us for a fun filled day! Half day options available as well. Register here.

YMCA Out of School Days

Friday, October 11 | 7:15 am - 5:45 pm | $35/day for YMCA members and $56/day for non-YMCA members
Monday, October 14 | 7:15 am - 5:45 pm | $35/day for YMCA members and $56/day for non-YMCA members
Tuesday, October 15 | 7:15 am - 5:45 pm | $35/day for YMCA members and $56/day for non-YMCA members

YMCA Out of School Days is a licensed child care program offered at the Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook and Northeast YMCA locations on some  Lincoln Public Schools non-school days for youth in Kindergarten through  age 13. Program staff plan fun and developmentally appropriate  activities. Activities include crafts, games, gym time, and/or swimming!  On each Out of School Day, participants should come to the Y with a  swimming suit and sack lunch. Register here.