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School-break camps in San Mateo
Compare published programs by session date, age, location and cost. Each entry links to the organizer’s announcement and registration information.
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6 matching programs
Thanksgiving Break Camp
- Separate session dates
- Three daily sessions: Monday, November 23, 2026 (510207-A1); Tuesday, November 24, 2026 (510207-A4); Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (510207-A5). Hands-on crafts, games, STEM activities and art projects. The guide allows registration for individual needed days or the full break.
- Daily hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time for each listed day.
- Location
- Beresford Recreation Center, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo.
- Who can attend
- Ages 5 through 11 AND currently enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade. City staff-led program.
- Published fees & terms
- $75 per listed daily session; register for the days needed. The guide permits camp withdrawal up to seven calendar days before the start for a refund or credit, less a non-refundable administrative fee; it states no refund or credit within a week of the start. Credit/debit processing service fees may apply; the guide describes them as typically 3.25%. Cash, check or e-check avoids those processing fees.
- Registration information
- Announced schedule checked October 26, 2026. Catalog registration begins November 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. for City of San Mateo residents and November 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Registration was not yet open on the check date. A published program and registration link do not establish remaining places; verify the selected session directly with the City.
City of San Mateo: Winter 2027 Activity Guide (includes November and December 2026 vacation camps) ↗Official registration ↗
Details checked . Check the linked source for changes before you go.
No School-Kids Day
- Separate session dates
- Two separate daily sessions: Thursday, December 17, 2026 (510205-A1), and Friday, December 18, 2026 (510205-A2). Games, arts and crafts, cooking and sports. Select the specific day when registering.
- Daily hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time for each listed day.
- Location
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo.
- Who can attend
- Ages 5 through 11 AND currently enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade. City staff-led program.
- Published fees & terms
- $75 per listed daily session. The guide permits camp withdrawal up to seven calendar days before the start for a refund or credit, less a non-refundable administrative fee; it states no refund or credit within a week of the start. Credit/debit processing service fees may apply; the guide describes them as typically 3.25%. Cash, check or e-check avoids those processing fees.
- Registration information
- Announced schedule checked October 26, 2026. Catalog registration begins November 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. for City of San Mateo residents and November 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Registration was not yet open on the check date. A published program and registration link do not establish remaining places; verify the selected session directly with the City.
City of San Mateo: Winter 2027 Activity Guide (includes November and December 2026 vacation camps) ↗Official registration ↗
Details checked . Check the linked source for changes before you go.
Winter Camp
- Separate session dates
- Two separate Monday-to-Wednesday sessions only: December 21, 22 and 23, 2026 (510208-A1); and December 28, 29 and 30, 2026 (510208-A3). No attendance is advertised for December 24 through 27. Seasonal crafts, games, winter-themed science and creative art projects.
- Daily hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time for each listed day.
- Location
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo.
- Who can attend
- Ages 5 through 11 AND currently enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade. City staff-led program.
- Published fees & terms
- $225 per listed three-day session. The guide permits camp withdrawal up to seven calendar days before the start for a refund or credit, less a non-refundable administrative fee; it states no refund or credit within a week of the start. Credit/debit processing service fees may apply; the guide describes them as typically 3.25%. Cash, check or e-check avoids those processing fees.
- Registration information
- Announced schedule checked October 26, 2026. Catalog registration begins November 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. for City of San Mateo residents and November 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Registration was not yet open on the check date. A published program and registration link do not establish remaining places; verify the selected session directly with the City.
City of San Mateo: Winter 2027 Activity Guide (includes November and December 2026 vacation camps) ↗Official registration ↗
Details checked . Check the linked source for changes before you go.
Minecraft Robotics with LEGO SPIKE Prime Camp
- Separate session dates
- One afternoon half-day session on Friday, January 15, 2027 (121111-A2). Campers work in pairs to build and program robots using LEGO SPIKE Prime, including motors, sensors and lights in Minecraft-themed activities. A combined full-day option with the morning Pokemon camp is separately listed under 121111-A3.
- Daily hours
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time for the Minecraft half-day session; the optional combined day runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location
- Beresford Recreation Center, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo.
- Who can attend
- Ages 6 through 11. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff.
- Published fees & terms
- $85 for the afternoon half-day camp (121111-A2). The guide also offers the combined Pokemon and Minecraft Robotics full-day option for $150, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (121111-A3).
- Registration information
- Announced schedule checked October 26, 2026. Catalog registration begins November 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. for City of San Mateo residents and November 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Registration was not yet open on the check date. A published program and registration link do not establish remaining places; verify the selected session directly with the City.
City of San Mateo: Winter 2027 Activity Guide (includes November and December 2026 vacation camps) ↗Official registration ↗
Details checked . Check the linked source for changes before you go.
Pokemon Master Engineering with LEGO Materials Camp
- Separate session dates
- One morning half-day session on Friday, January 15, 2027 (121111-A1). Pokemon-themed engineering builds and challenges using LEGO materials. A combined full-day option with the afternoon Minecraft Robotics camp is separately listed under 121111-A3.
- Daily hours
- 9 a.m. to noon local time for the Pokemon half-day session; the optional combined day runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location
- Beresford Recreation Center, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo.
- Who can attend
- Ages 6 through 11. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff.
- Published fees & terms
- $75 for the morning half-day camp (121111-A1). The guide also offers the combined Pokemon and Minecraft Robotics full-day option for $150, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (121111-A3).
- Registration information
- Announced schedule checked October 26, 2026. Catalog registration begins November 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. for City of San Mateo residents and November 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Registration was not yet open on the check date. A published program and registration link do not establish remaining places; verify the selected session directly with the City.
City of San Mateo: Winter 2027 Activity Guide (includes November and December 2026 vacation camps) ↗Official registration ↗
Details checked . Check the linked source for changes before you go.
Spring Kids Club
- Separate session dates
- One five-day spring-break session, Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027 (110207-A1). Crafts, games, science experiments, art projects and camp songs.
- Daily hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.
- Location
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo.
- Who can attend
- Ages 5 through 11 AND currently enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade. Instructor: City Staff.
- Published fees & terms
- $375 for the published Monday-to-Friday session.
- Registration information
- Announced schedule checked October 26, 2026. Catalog registration begins November 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. for City of San Mateo residents and November 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Registration was not yet open on the check date. A published program and registration link do not establish remaining places; verify the selected session directly with the City.
City of San Mateo: Winter 2027 Activity Guide (includes November and December 2026 vacation camps) ↗Official registration ↗
Details checked . Check the linked source for changes before you go.
No programs match these filters. Check the organizer for other sessions and eligibility.