As the winter chill settles over Chattanooga, Tennessee, parents find themselves faced with the delightful challenge of planning engaging activities for their children during the Hamilton County winter break. With school doors closing and festive cheer filling the air, it's the perfect time to explore the myriad of camps and childcare options that Chattanooga has to offer. Whether you're a working parent seeking weekday childcare or a family eager to make the most of the school hiatus, this guide is your key to unlocking a winter break filled with excitement, learning, and memorable experiences for your little ones.
YMCA - various locations
https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/school-break-camps
When School's Out, YMCA School Break Camp Is In! Your child will swim each day, and have fun through a variety of activities including physical activity, socialization, crafts, and games.
Creative Discovery Museum - 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, 37402
https://www.cdmfun.org/programs/winter-break-camp-cool-as-ice
"Cool as Ice" Winter Camps - Each day brings a flurry of fun as kids get to explore science, create art, play in the Museum, and make new friends. Bring your imagination and your lunch and CDM will provide snacks. Register for one day or all four.
Gymnastics Center of Chattanooga - Ooltewah Location: 6855 Mountain View Road, Ooltewah, 37363
https://www.gccgymnastics.com/
Gymnastics | Tumbling | Open Gym | Games
Tennessee Aquarium - One Broad Street, Chattanooga, 37402
https://tnaqua.org/educate/aquarium-camp/
Kids will explore the world around us through hands-on animal encounters, Aquarium tours, activities, and so much more!
Chattanooga Zoo - 301 Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, 37404
https://www.chattzoo.org/education/camps
Campers will have the opportunity to meet & greet animal ambassadors, participate in exciting winter-themed activities, and learn about what it takes to survive winters as a wild animal.
Bella Ballerina - 125 Cherokee Boulevard, Unit 113, Chattanooga, 37405
https://www.bellaballerinachattanooga.com/wintercamp.html
Kids will be exploring all things Frozen and Icy with each themed camp day while they dance and craft their hearts out! Bring your own lunch and a morning snack and fun and memories will be provided.
Girls Preparatory School - 205 Island Avenue, Chattanooga, 37405
https://www.gps.edu/camps-clinics-more/winter-camp
Attendees will enjoy fun activities, including arts and crafts, science experiments, games, and more! We've been told there might even be snow!
McCallie School - 500 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga, 37404
https://www.mccalliesummercamps.com/holidayweekend-camps
Days will be full of games, swimming, community service art projects, and much, much more.
Baylor School - 171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, 37405
https://www.baylorschool.org/news-article/~board/school-news/post/sign-up-today-for-winter-camps
Campers will enjoy the thrills of climbing, caving, and hiking at some amazing local spots!
Campers will have an unforgettable winter adventure with their favorite camp counselors as they compete in snowball battles and other winter games.
Hunter Art Museum - 10 Bluff View, Chattanooga, 37403
https://www.huntermuseum.org/events/event/17484
Campers will explore the Hunter’s collection and special exhibitions, create unique works of art including sculpture, textiles, print making and more! All art materials –and snacks –will be provided. Parents are asked to pack a peanut-free lunch for their child each day.
Synergy Climbing & Ninja - 427 East Main Street, Chattanooga, 37408
https://synergyclimbingandninja.com/ninja-camps/
Camp participants will swing, climb, and balance their way on the ninja course, run up the junior warped walls and test their agility on the climbing wall.
Integrity Elite All Stars Gym - 4809 Hixson Pike, Hixson, 37343
https://www.facebook.com/IntegrityEliteAllstars/
Holiday Tumble Camp - Don’t miss your chance to work on your cheer and tumble skills this Holiday Season!