San Antonio’s Winter Holiday Camps offer affordable, all-day fun for kids ages 6-14, providing games, crafts, and meals for just $3.
SAN ANTONIO — If your kids are bouncing off the walls like over-caffeinated elves this holiday break, San Antonio Parks and Recreation has the perfect place for them to channel all that festive energy — and it’ll only cost you about the price of a candy cane latte.
Parks and Rec is rolling out its Winter Holiday Camps, offering full days of games, sports, crafts and holiday cheer for just $3 per child, per day. Even better? That three bucks comes with lunch and a snack included, thanks to a partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank. Consider it the most budget-friendly Christmas miracle of the season.
The camps run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., tailor-made for working families who still have to clock in while the kids are home dreaming of presents. Children ages 6–14 can join the fun at community centers across the city.
From snowman crafts to upbeat fitness activities that might burn off at least a fraction of those December sugar highs, the camps aim to keep kids active, social, and happily worn-out by pickup time.
“Winter holiday camps provide enriching activities that keep kids active and socializing with their peers over the long break,” said Sara Sharp, Parks and Recreation Manager. “We know the holidays can be a challenging time for many families who continue to work throughout the break. Our camps and centers provide a fun and safe place for kids while caregivers or parents are at work.”
Registration is already open, and spots tend to disappear faster than tamales at Christmas dinner.
Families can learn more or sign up by visiting SA.gov/parks.
If you’re hoping to give your kids a place to play, create, and burn off that pre-holiday excitement — while keeping your wallet happily intact — these $3 camps might just be the ultimate holiday hack.