Yes, the winter holidays have just passed — but midwinter break is fast approaching. If you’re looking for ways to keep kids engaged (and cared for) during February break, Seattle-area organizations offer a wide range of camp options.
Below, you’ll find 20+ midwinter break camps around Seattle, including arts, science, sports, theatre, and outdoor programs. Whether you need a full-day option or a half-day specialty camp, these February break camps make planning easier.
Midwinter break typically takes place in February, though exact dates vary by school district. For Seattle Public Schools this year, the 2026 Midwinter Break is February 16-20, 2026.
Seattle-Area Camps
Blue Ribbon Cooking, Eastlake
Date: February 17-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location: Blue Ribbon Cooking | Ages/grades: ages 7-12 | Cost: $200 per day
Blue Ribbon Cooking, located in Seattle, offers world-class culinary camps for beginner to advanced students. Kids are invited to join in the kitchen for an opportunity to learn new recipes and culinary techniques. Each lesson will teach kitchen safety and proper techniques while also inviting creativity and exploration of ingredients. You can sign up for just one day or all four.
Kids Science Labs, Green Lake
Date: Feb. 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Location: KidsScience Labs Green Lake, 405 NE 71st St, Seattle, WA 98115 | Ages/grades: Pre K-8th grade | Cost: $550, discount with membership
This February, give your child an unforgettable mid-winter break filled with discovery, creativity, and hands-on science at KSL. Each day, our instructors guide campers through engaging experiments and projects designed to spark curiosity and inspire teamwork.
Kids Carpentry, Seattle
Date: Feb. 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location: Kids Carpentry Seattle | Ages/grades: Grades K-5 | Cost: $500
Kids’ Carpentry is a hands-on toy building experience designed to teach kids practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. While kids construct fun and exciting projects, they are also empowered to become independent thinkers during this camp.
Kong Academy, Phinneywood
Date: Feb. 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Location: Phinney Neighborhood Association | Ages/grades: Ages 6-10 | Cost: $80 per day, $340 for full week
Ninja Parkour Training Camp will involve movement with social-emotional learning for kids. They will learn to navigate obstacle courses that are designed to test speed, agility, and precision at this half-day camp.
Neo Art School, Fremont
Date: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Location: Neo Art School | Ages/grades: Ages 6+ | Cost: $105 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), $125 per day (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ) $10 registration fee each time you send in registration.
The art school offers day-to-day camps during the midwinter break. Every camp is different, with new projects to keep the kids’ excitement levels high.
SANCA Circus Camp, South Seattle
Date: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location: SANCA | Ages/grades: Ages 6-15 | Cost: $595
SANCA will offer three different circus camps this mid-winter break.
- Ring 1: Ages 6-8 | An introduction to the wonders of circus arts for our youngest aspiring circus artists! Campers will develop increased body awareness through tumbling and balancing their bodies, work collaboratively in a small group learning interpersonal skills, resilience, and kindness. We’ll explore many circus disciplines, such as trampoline, aerial fabric, static trapeze, object manipulation, tightwire and German Wheel.
- Ring 2: Ages 9-12 | Campers will be presented with a wonderful introduction to many different circus disciplines while working together in their groups to explore the joys of everything that SANCA has to offer! From juggling to tumbling, aerial fabric to static trapeze, there is so much to enjoy about circus camp. We’ll also explore trampoline, German Wheel, object manipulation, and juggling.
- Circus Menagerie: Ages 7-15 | An exciting opportunity for campers who are ready to take their circus training to the next level. Campers will practice on aerial fabric, static trapeze, German wheel, juggling, trampoline, tightwire, object manipulation, and tumbling with an emphasis on excellent technique and safety. Through careful progressions and building success one step at a time, this camp is designed to create success for those continuing to develop their fundamentals. This camp integrates valuable cross-training in flexibility, conditioning, and handstands to encourage proactive injury prevention and strength-building.
Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle
Date: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: varies by camp | Location: Seattle Children’s Theatre | Ages/grades: Ages 4-11 | Cost: $380+
Each day, students discover new ways to use voices, bodies, and imaginations to create and tell a story. This creative drama camp is a great starting point for students who are curious about theatre.
Stone Soup Theatre, Wallingford
Date: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location: Wallingford Presbyterian Church | Ages/grades: K – 8 | Cost: $495 (aftercare is offered for an added cost)
Children with the passion to act and perform can channel their inner thespian at this theatre camp. Older kids in grades 3-8 can learn storytelling on the fly, creating captivating characters, silly scenarios, and hilarious hijinks in the “Comedy! Comedy! Improv!” camp. Kids in grades K-2 can embark on a fun-filled adventure of theatre, magic, and a sprinkle of pixie dust in “Peter Pan with Music.”
Taproot Theatre Acting Studio, Phinney Ridge
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Times: Two options for K-3rd grade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 4th-12th graders camp is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Location: Taproot Isaac Studio & Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church | Ages/grades: K-12 grade | Cost: $275 and $360 for K-3rd grade and $475 4th-12th grade
Taproot Theatre will offer acting studio midwinter break camps for kids & teens. Camp ends with a final performance on the last day. Classes are taught by Taproots’ experienced teaching artists and theatre professionals. They offer two camp options. For K-3, Taproot is running a camp based on the Masai story “Who’s in Rabbit’s House?” Students will retell the story and create their own costumes, sets, and props for a performance on Friday afternoon. For grades 4-12, there is a showcase camp at Taproot, where students will rehearse and perform a script on the Taproot studio stage, entirely produced with costumes, props, sets, lighting, and sound.
Tilth Alliance, Rainier Beach & Wallingford
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Locations: Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands & Good Shepherd Center | Ages/grades: Grades 2-8 | Cost: $310-$450
Tilth Alliance is offering four mid-winter break camps this year, each site will offer a camp for grades 2-5, plus a Junior Counselor Camp for grades 6-8: “Cozy Cooking: Winter Cooking Camp” (full-day) at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands and “Garden Cookbook: Kale Five Ways” (half-day) located at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford. In these multi-day camps, kids will learn to cook from seasonal produce, work in the garden, and explore the outdoors while learning stewardship of the garden.
West Seattle Art Nest, West Seattle
Dates: February 17-19, 2026 | Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Location: Lincoln Park | Ages/grades: School-aged children | Cost: $195
During this 3-day mid-winter break camp, children will get the opportunity to explore a large variety of art mediums and techniques. This camp will focus on working outdoors, inside heated canopy tents, so they recommend that kids dress in art-friendly clothing and bundle up. Bring a water bottle and a snack or lunch.
Eastside Camps
Arena Sports, Issaquah
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Times: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 – 4 p.m., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Location: Arena Sports Issaquah | Ages/Grades: Ages 5 to 12 | Cost: varies
Our soccer training camps are the ideal program for developing young players in the Seattle area. Each morning, our dedicated coaches guide players through targeted drills and scrimmages to sharpen their technical and tactical fundamentals. By the end of each day, your child will walk away with improved skills and a greater understanding of the game. Sign up today to maximize your child’s growth and love for soccer!
Chess 4 Life, Bellevue & Issaquah
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Location: Bellevue & Issaquah | Ages/grades: 6-12 | Cost: $425-$507
There are various options at this camp for students to choose from. They offer day chess camps, including regular camp, Lego and chess camp, and table tennis and chess camp. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced players are welcome and can learn and improve.
Edgeworks Climbing Camp, Bellevue
Dates: February 16-20 | Times: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Location: Bellevue Edgeworks (there are also Seattle and Tacoma locations) | Ages: 6-12 | Cost: $110 per day for members, $125 per day for nonmembers
Edgeworks Climbing will offer two mid-winter break camps, one for ages 6-9 and another for ages 9-12. No experience is needed, and rental gear is included. Camps are daily, attend the day or days you choose.
Sit and Kit Camp, Bellevue & Lake Washington
Two camps for mid-winter break will be offered, one for the Lake Washington School District and one for the Bellevue School District. They do not have the theme yet, but they promise it will be out of this world! Pack lunch, snack, and a water bottle, and dress for mess.
- Lake Washington School District Camp | Dates: February 12, 13 & 16, 2026 | Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location: Sit and Kit | Ages/grades: K-5 | Cost: $225 per child
- Bellevue School District Camp | Dates: February 16-18, 2026 | Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location: Sit and Kit | Grades: K-5 | Cost $225 per child
Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Location: 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island | Ages/grades: K-5 | Cost: $86-$95 per day (varies by membership) Extended care until 6 p.m. is $19-$21.
School’s out, but the fun + exploration continue! From holidays to conference days, we provide a J Camp experience all year long. Parents enjoy uninterrupted routines while kids enjoy special activities, games, crafts, and swimming!
Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Location: Youth Theatre Northwest | Ages/grades: 2nd-5th grade | Cost: $525
You’re late, you’re late – for a very important date! From painting the roses red to enjoying a cup of tea with the Mad Hatter, the world of Wonderland is a lush world of imagination ready to be explored. In this camp, students will study acting, movement, and character development based around familiar characters, settings, and stories from Alice’s beloved adventures in Wonderland. Script analysis, character study, blocking, and scene partnering are just some of the valuable acting skills that we will build on in this week of fun!
North of Seattle
Cedar Springs Camp, Lake Stevens
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Location: Lake Stevens, WA | Ages/grades: ages 5-12 | Cost: $59 per day for each camper, $49 per day for 2 days, and $39 per day for 3 days
This is a day camp where your kids can enjoy a week of camp activities such as laser tag, rock wall climbing, nature hikes, and campfires. Camp will take place at Lake Stevens. Bus transportation is available for $9 additional per day, and a hot lunch can be added on for $9 additional per day.
Creative Hands Studio, Bothell
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (half day), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (full day) Half days offered for art camp | Location: Creative Hands Studio | Ages/grades: Ages 4-14, recommended age 6+ for pottery | Cost: $150-$595
Students will work on various projects and in different art mediums each day. Every day and every week, there will be different projects, with time to play. Kids can choose between a pottery-based camp or an art-based camp.
PlayWell (Lego), Shoreline
Dates: February 17-20, 2026 | Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Location: Spartan Recreation Center | Ages: Ages 5-10 | Cost: $178 for residents, $214 for non-residents
Bundle up, we’re creating a spectacular Winter Wonderland! Build bobsleds, design snowmobiles, and take a ride on the Polar Express. Explore your snowiest ideas and learn STEM concepts with tens of thousands of LEGO® pieces at your mitten-tips and the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.
South of Seattle
City of Auburn Camp, Auburn
Dates: February 17-20, 2026 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Early drop off and late pick up available.) | Location: Auburn Community & Event Center | Ages/grades: 6-10 years old | Cost: $230 for residents, $287 for nonresidents
Join us for an exciting week during your mid-winter break! Our camp offers projects centered around crafts, sports, games, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities. We’ll also enjoy a special one-time outing to the roller skating rink (subject to venue availability; an additional outing will be offered in case of changes).
Sing Out Seattle Musical Theatre, South Seattle
Dates: February 16-20, 2026 | Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Location: Westside School | Ages/grades: 7-14 years old | Cost: $395
Sing Out offers a mid-winter break camp where your kids will perform songs and scenes from Broadway musicals. On the last day of the camp, the students will have a final camp performance. An extended day is not available.
