Camp season doesn’t stop at summer. Between school breaks, teacher workdays, and holiday weeks, Collin County parents are always hunting for a good camp option.
This is your year-round shortcut. Browse every camp we track — sports, STEM, arts, overnight, and more — by age, city, and category, no matter when school’s out.
We’ve organized the options by break, city, activity and the things parents need to know before booking: dates, ages, hours, extended care and price.
The details below were checked September 9, 2026. Camps can change availability, so always confirm the live registration page before paying or driving over.
Quick Links: Browse Camps | Full-Day & Extended-Care | Last-Minute Openings | January & February Holidays | School Calendars | FAQ
Camp Directory
Browse by camp type
- Sports: WOGA, ASI Gymnastics, Ninja Nation, Frisco Community Tennis
- STEM: Bricks Bots and Beakers, PASAR Imagination Express
- Arts: NTPA Creativity Camps and Apex Centre holiday art camps
- Performing Arts: NTPA Creativity Camps and Film Camps
- General Day Camps: PASAR, Apex Centre and YMCA
- Preschool: WOGA (3+), ASI (3+) and YMCA (4+, with additional Pre-K eligibility rules)
- Teens: Frisco Community Tennis and selected NTPA Film Camps
Browse by city
- Plano: Bricks Bots and Beakers, NTPA, WOGA, PASAR and ASI Plano West
- Frisco: NTPA, WOGA, Ninja Nation and Frisco Community Tennis
- Allen: ASI Gymnastics
- Richardson: Richardson Family YMCA
- Dallas/North Dallas: NTPA Dallas, ASI Plano West and Downtown Dallas YMCA
School’s out, but you still have to work
Start with the care window, not the camp theme. These options cover most or all of a standard workday:
| Camp | Care window | Dates to know | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano ISD PASAR | 7 a.m.–6 p.m. | Selected Plano ISD closure dates | $58/day standard |
| Apex Centre, McKinney | 7 a.m.–6 p.m. with before/after care | Thanksgiving and Winter Break | See registration + $25 fee |
| YMCA Holiday Camp | 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Multiple breaks; dates vary by site | $49/day |
| ASI Gymnastics | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. when both sessions are booked | Selected school holidays | See registration |
Top Tip
Before booking, check whether lunch is included, whether the child must already be enrolled in an after-school program, and whether “full day” ends earlier than your workday
Last-minute school-break camps
Need camp within the next few days? Check these first:
- YMCA Holiday Camp: Registration can remain open until 11:59 p.m. the day before, subject to availability.
- WOGA: Walk-ins are welcome when space is available, and single-day booking is offered.
- ASI Gymnastics: Walk-ins are welcome when space is available; a $5 same-day registration fee applies.
- Bricks Bots and Beakers: The current Plano Moms listing shows daily drop-in availability.
Call or complete the live registration before leaving home. “Walk-in welcome” does not guarantee a space, and some camps require medical forms, waivers or an existing after-school enrollment.
Local School-Break Dates: 2026–27
These are student no-school dates from the districts’ official calendars. Staff days and bad-weather make-up days can change, so check the district calendar before booking a nonrefundable camp.
| District | Fall Break/fall holidays | Thanksgiving | Winter Break | January/February holidays | Spring Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plano ISD | October 12–16 | November 23–27 | December 21–January 4; students return January 5 | January 18; February 15–16 | March 15–19 |
| Frisco ISD | October 9 and 12–13 | November 23–27 | December 21–January 4; students return January 5 | January 18; February 12 and 15 | March 15–19 |
| Allen ISD | October 12–16 | November 23–27 | December 21–January 4; students return January 5 | January 18; February 15–16 | March 15–19 |
| McKinney ISD | September 28; October 12–13 and 26 | November 23–27 | December 21–January 4; students return January 5 | January 18; February 1 and 15–16 | March 15–19 |
| Richardson ISD | October 8–12 | November 23–27 | December 21–January 5; students return January 6 | January 18; February 15 | March 15–19 |
School-Break Camp Planning FAQ
Do camp dates always match my school district?
No. Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney and Richardson do not share every student holiday. Match the camp’s date to your child’s district calendar before you register.
Are there camps for single days?
Yes. Current examples include WOGA, NTPA Creativity Camps, PASAR, YMCA, ASI and Ninja Nation, subject to availability. Frisco Community Tennis sells its holiday camps as multi-day sessions and does not offer single-day registration.
Which camps offer extended care or a full workday?
PASAR runs 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Apex Centre’s holiday camp can cover 7 a.m.–6 p.m. with before/after care. YMCA Holiday Camp runs 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ASI families can combine the morning and afternoon sessions for 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Confirm the exact site and care add-ons before booking.
Are school-break camps refundable?
Policies vary, and last-minute bookings are often the least flexible. YMCA lists a full refund with at least three weeks’ notice, 50% with two weeks’ notice and no refund during camp week. ASI and Ninja Nation state that camp purchases are nonrefundable. Read the policy for your exact session before paying.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm the location, eligible age or grade, lunch and snack rules, medication forms, potty-training requirements, drop-off window, pickup fee, refund policy and whether the camp requires current after-school enrollment.
When should I book Spring Break camp?
Start checking in January, and book as soon as you find the right care window. Full-day programs, extended care and small specialty camps often fill first. Some providers publish 2027 dates earlier; others wait until January or February.
January and February School-Holiday Camps
Plano ISD PASAR Imagination Express
- Plano | January 4 and February 15–16, 2027 | Current PASAR eligibility required | 7–6 | Long day included | Recreation, art and STEM | $58/day standard | Register
- Why parents might like it: These are the awkward single days that many general break camps do not cover.
YMCA Holiday Camp
- Downtown Dallas | January 4–5, January 18 and February 15, 2027 | Ages 4–12; additional Pre-K rules apply | 7:30–5:30 | Long day included | General day camp | $49/day | Register
- Why parents might like it: Booking by the day makes sense for isolated district holidays.
ASI Gymnastics and Ninja Nation
- Plano West, Allen and Frisco | Selected local school holidays; live schedule controls | ASI ages 3–14; confirm Ninja eligibility | ASI 8–1 or 1–6; Ninja 9–3:30 | No separate care listed | Gymnastics or ninja obstacles | ASI live price; Ninja $109/day | ASI | Ninja Nation
- Why parents might like them: They are good places to check when the district is closed for one day and a week-long camp is unnecessary.
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