The VKZ HOLIDAY BREAK GUIDE
Your Family-Friendly, Low-Stress, Las Vegas Winter Break
Holiday, winter and day camps can be a fantastic opportunity to expand on your child’s interests, find new friends and skills! Local camps offer a variety of benefits for kids and their parents Sure, they provide a structured and supervised environment for children with a large mix of educational, recreational, and social activities But! It’s the fun and leveling up the thrill of the season that make holiday camps so special
Camps can focus on specific skills such as arts and crafts, sports, science, or technology, allowing children to develop new abilities.
Trying new activities, making friends, and achieving goals at camp can boost your kiddo’s self-esteem and confidence as they venture into the world.
Day camps are a great place for children to make new friends, learn how to interact with their peers, and develop important social skills Some day camps incorporate cultural or themed activities, exposing children to new traditions and perspectives
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STEAM Camps in Las Vegas
If your kid is the type who takes apart the remote “just to see how it works,” builds elaborate cardboard contraptions, or casually explains black holes at the dinner table (been there), STEAM camps are about to become your holiday break lifesaver.
These camps mix science, technology, engineering, art, and math into hands-on fun that keeps kids learning and gives curious minds a place to explore big ideas while you enjoy a few blissful hours of quiet.
Below you’ll find some of the best STEAM camps around the valley this season organized, easy to compare, and full of options for every age and interest
iCode
4950 W. Craig Road (702)930-5505
centennialhills@icodeschool.com
Camps every day through December here! Book early for the week of Dec 22 and Dec 29 to secure your spot and soar over the holiday break! STEMorg certified curriculum sparks excitement and curiosity as kids dive into hands-on experiences with robotics, drones, AI, 3D printing, and more. Through its unique Belt system, students build real-world skills like coding, problem-solving, and teamwork while having so much fun, they don’t even realize they’re learning. With instructor-led classes, exciting projects, and regular progress updates for parents, it’s easy to see why so many families trust us to help their children thrive.
Code Central
10545 S Eastern Ave #110 (702) 790-3930
info@mycodecentral.com
Code Central has quietly become the winter break favorite for Vegas families and it’s not just because kids get to dive into STEAM This camp goes beyond coding lessons and cool tech projects; it’s a place where creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence all get a serious glow-up Kids learn to build, design, experiment, and think like innovators… while having so much fun they forget they’re technically learning.
Sports & Movement Camps
Sports programs channel all that high-energy enthusiasm into skillbuilding, confidence-boosting fun! It’s also a lifesaver for parents who need the living room to stop doubling as a wrestling arena.
Our city has no shortage of ways to keep active kids engaged over the break
Below you’ll find a lineup of great sports and movement camps around the valley designed to help kids burn energy, build skills, and come home happily tired.
Scan the QR code for a complete list and links to local sports camps.
Indoor 5 No School Camps
Star Sky Gymnastics Camps
Desert Gymcats Camps
PGA Junior Golf Camp (TPC Las Vegas)
Nasri Academy STEAM Camps
The Refuge Climbing and Fitness Camps
Breakthrough Basketball Camps
Champ Camp
Las Vegas Circus Center Camps
Kids Acro Camp
Kids Golf Association Camps
Horses4Heroes Farm Camps
Theater & Music Camps
Ready to go live? Theater and music camps give kids the chance to explore the magic of performance: acting, singing, dancing, improv, stagecraft, character creation, and even behind-the-scenes production skills
They build creativity, teamwork, communication, and self-confidence. Kids love them because they get to dress up, play, express themselves, and be part of something wildly fun.
Below, you’ll find a roundup of the valley’s best theater arts camps for the holiday break from musical theater intensives to drama workshops and everything in between.
Scan the QR code for a complete list and links to local sports camps.
School of Rock Camps
Positively Arts Camps
Drama Kids Camp
Camp Broadway
Arts and Crafts Camps in Las Vegas
Does your kiddo live for glitter, glue sticks, paint splatters, and the magical moment when a blank page becomes something? These arts and crafts camps will be their happy place this holiday break
Holiday break is the perfect time to let them slow down, make something beautiful, and explore new artistic skills without the rush of the school week. And the best part? They come home brimming with joy, and usually a stack of keepsakes you’ll be proudly displaying on the fridge until spring.
Below you’ll find some of the most inspiring arts and crafts camps in Las Vegas, from cozy studios to full creative workshops. Whether you have a budding illustrator, a craft-loving kiddo, or an aspiring maker, these camps turn winter days into colorful, hands-on magic
Art Classes for Kids Holiday Break Art Camps
Wed., Nov. 22 & Fri., Nov. 24, 9 am-5 pm
For ages 6-12
Bash & Design
Dec 22, 23, 26 and Dec 29, 30, Jan 1, 2
King Art Studio
Nevada Museum of Art
Scan the QR code for a complete list and links to local sports camps.
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Winter Break Camps
Our City of Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, and YMCA programs are some of the valley’s best-kept secrets. They offer full days of supervised fun, themed activities, sports, crafts, games, and plenty of chances for kids to make new friends.
Affordable, structured, and run by experienced staff who know how to keep kids engaged from morning drop-off to afternoon pick-up. Kids love them because every day feels like a new adventure with a wide variety. From art projects, playing gym games, exploring STEM activities, or heading outside for some sunshine
These camps are perfect for working parents, families looking for consistent full-day care over the break, or anyone who wants a trusted, local option backed by the parks and recreation teams who know our communities best.
Below, you’ll find a roundup of winter break options from city centers, county rec programs, and YMCAs across the valley Reliable, fun, and easy on the budget what’s not to love?
Let’s dive in and find your closest camp!
YMCA Winter Break Camps and Day Camps
Dec 22-26 and Dec 29-Jan 2 (Closed 1/1)
Clark County Holiday Break and Day Camps
For a full list of day camps and holiday break camps, go to the county's site.
Vegas Mom's Guide Tip: Each recreation center has its own registration. Find the one near you and sign up via their portal here
City of North Las Vegas
Registration for Winter Camp at Silver Mesa Rec Center is now open. Kids in Kindergarten through 5th Grade will spend the days doing arts and crafts, playing games and having adventures Call 702-633-2550 to learn more and to sign up.
Winter Break Camps
City of Las Vegas Holiday Break Camps
The City of Las Vegas will offer all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth ages 514 when the Clark County School District (CCSD) takes a winter break. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday-Friday, Dec 22-Jan 2 There will be no camp on the holiday Thursdays, Dec 25 and Jan 1. Prices vary by location. Space is limited and advance registration is required
Winter Break Camp Locations & Costs:
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N Cimarron Road, 702.229.1607; ages 5-11; $120/week
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 7022296374; ages 5-10 and 11-14; $80/week
Dula Community Center, 451 E Bonanza Road, 702.229.6307. This adaptive recreation camp is for ages 5-18; $80/week
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave, 7022296359; ages 5-11; $120/week
Stupak Community Center, 251 W Boston Ave., 702.229.2488; ages 5-11; $80/week.
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1100; ages 5-10 and 11-14; $120/week
For more information and to register, click here, call 702.229.PLAY (7529) or call one of the centers listed above
City of Henderson Winter Break Camps
Registration can be submitted online or inperson at any Henderson recreation center until programs and classes reach capacity
Scan the QR code for a complete list and links to local sports camps.
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Soulful Nights and Shimmering Lights
Leona Lewis Finds Her Home at Voltaire Las Vegas
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The glow inside Voltaire Theater inside The Venetian feels like something out of a dream. Soft purples and pinks bounce off crystal chandeliers, a glittering Christmas tree is tucked into the corner, and you sit in velvet couches so plush you’ll want to stay long after the last note fades. It’s elegant but cozy, like Vegas’ best-kept secret hiding inside a bustling casino.
And now, it’s home for Leona Lewis.
“When you come in, it’s just so breathtaking,” she said, eyes wide with genuine delight “It’s nice as a performer to actually look out and be like, ‘Oh, this is so nice.’”
Lewis’ residency will fill the intimate theater with the soulful, shimmering sound she’s known for and a little something extra.
“It’s gonna be very soulful,” she said. “We’re gonna have a kind of jazzy feel as well there’s a brass section, and I love that energy.”
Family is at the heart of it all. Her husband, Jauch, who produces several Vegas shows, helped her bring the vision to life.
“My little girl has had a lot of input, especially in the dresses,” Lewis laughed “‘Mommy, you should wear this one!’ she’ll say.”
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OreoTruffle Ornaments
Ingredients
Twizzlers Pull N Peel
Mini peanut butter cups
2 cups white or colored candy wafers or almond bark
1 143 oz pack of Oreos
8 oz cream cheese
Holiday sprinkles, optional Toothpicks (or wooden skewers)
Directions
Split the Twizzlers into 1-inch pieces
Crush 10 Oreos. Add cream cheese to cookies and mix until incorporated
Scoop into balls of filling.
Freeze 20 minutes
While the Oreo and cream cheese balls are firming up, gather toothpicks and unwrap the peanut butter cups Melt white candy melts or almond bark according to the package instructions. Stir until smooth, or add 1 tsp of coconut or vegetable oil at a time until it’s smooth (but not runny)
Remove the Oreo balls from the freezer Dip ONLY the ball part into the chocolate. Add sprinkles if using Press wide holes in the BOTTOM of the peanut butter cup with toothpicks (or a skewer) and place a Twizzler piece doubled in half into the hole.
Nudge the Twizzler end pieces into the peanut butter cup. Once they are about 1/4-inch in, push the toothpick through to connect it to the Oreo ball
For more detailed photos and more recipes, scan the QR Code!
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