Apopka Parks and Recreation Department announces Winter Camp for children during school break

In Summary:

Apopka’s Winter Camp will provide children ages 6–11 with a fun and educational experience during Winter Break, including arts and crafts, learning activities, and organized play. The camp operates from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Billie Dean Community Center, with scheduled field trips such as ICE! at Gaylord Palms and Dave & Buster’s. Registration is open online and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Apopka Recreation Department is offering a Winter Camp for children ages 6 to 11 who need care during the Winter Break. The camp will be held at the Billie Dean Community Center and will run from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on scheduled dates in late December and early January.

Designed to provide both structure and fun, Winter Camp will feature a mix of educational activities, arts and crafts, and recreational games, giving children an engaging way to spend their break while parents are at work.

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The first week of camp will take place on December 22, 23, and 24, 2025, with a field trip to ICE! at Gaylord Palms. Campers attending that trip should bring a brown-ba lunch, a snack, and a water bottle.
The second week will run December 29, 30, and 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026, and includes a field trip to Dave & Buster’s, where lunch will be provided. Campers should still bring a snack and a water bottle.

The City of Apopka will be closed on December 25 and 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026, and no camp will be held on those dates.

Camp fees vary by week and residency status. Week 1 costs $48 per child for residents and $60 for non-residents, while Week 2 costs $64 for residents and $80 for non-residents. Additional field trips may include bowling, movies, the Science Center, Camp Wewa, and local parks.

Online registration is open until filled and can be found under the Recreation Programs tab on the city’s Rec 1website. For more information, parents can contact the Apopka Recreation Department at 407-703-1642.

Online Registration: Open until filled. You can find it under the Recreation Programs tab on our Rec 1 site.

Key Points:

• Winter Camp is available for children ages 6–11 during Winter Break, offering full-day care from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

• The program includes educational activities, arts and crafts, and scheduled field trips.

• Registration is open online, and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.