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Holiday Camps to Keep Your Kids Busy and Active

November 2024: Camp 101 for The Woodlands, Montgomery, Magnolia, Conroe, and Spring Areas

By Kirsten Swanson | Macaroni KID The Woodlands - Montgomery November 9, 2024

As the holiday season approaches and schools go on break, finding ways to keep your kids entertained and engaged can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are a variety of holiday camps available in The Woodlands, Montgomery, Magnolia, Conroe, and Spring areas that offer fun activities and educational experiences during the no-school holiday periods.

Whether you're looking for creative arts, sports, or academic-focused camps, this guide will help you find the perfect fit for your child during the holiday break!

Why Choose a Holiday Camp?

Holiday camps are an excellent way to keep your children active, learning, and socializing while you're busy with holiday preparations or work. They provide structured activities that range from sports and STEM programs to arts and crafts, ensuring kids of all ages stay engaged.

What's Going On?

We've spent the time so you dont have to putting together upcoming opportunities for the holiday breaks for camps! Please take a look at our list below as a resource, but make sure you don't hesitate as these will fill up quickly and as always please check in with the business as things can change with each camp as we approach the holiday season.


Ninja Woodlands Camps

Looking for an active way to keep your kids busy during November? Ninja Woodlands offers exciting day camps for kids to work on their ninja skills.

  • Skills Camp
    Dates: November 1, 8, 15
    Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
    Cost: $40 per day
  • Thanksgiving Camp
    Dates: November 25-26
    Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
    Cost: $50 per day

πŸ“Ninja Woodlands
πŸ“§ woodlands@usaninjachallenge.com | ☎️ 281-882-3222


Cypress Academy (Magnolia Location)

Parents in Magnolia can take advantage of Election Day and Thanksgiving break day camps with half-day or full-day options.

  • Thanksgiving Break Day Camps
    Dates: November 25-27
    • Half-Day: 9 AM - 1 PM, $20 online/$25 at the door
    • Full-Day: 9 AM - 4 PM, $40 online/$50 at the door

πŸ“32523 Tamina Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354
πŸ“§ info@cypressacademy.com | ☎️ 281-766-4899


Cypress Academy (Huffmeister Location)

More options for parents near Houston! Choose from half-day or full-day ninja camps to keep the kids active during November.

  • Thanksgiving Ninja Camps
    Dates: November 25-27
    • Half-Day: 9 AM - 1 PM, $20 online/$25 at the door
    • Full-Day: 9 AM - 4 PM, $40 online/$50 at the door

πŸ“11707 Huffmeister Rd, Houston, TX 77065
πŸ“§ info@cypressacademy.com | ☎️ 281-766-4899


Exciting Kids' Art Classes and Camps at Paint & Bubbles Studio

"Let's Go Camping" Preschool Monthly Art Workshop
Dates: Monday, Nov 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & Sunday, Nov 24, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ages: 3-5
Join us for a fun camping-themed art adventure! Little artists will create s'mores, catch fireflies, make leaf prints, and decorate mini tents. This workshop is the perfect blend of creativity and outdoor fun—right in the studio!
Cost: $28 per child

Cat Portrait Paint Event
Date: Sunday, Nov 24, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages: All Ages (Kids & Adults Welcome)
Calling all cat lovers! Bring the whole family to Paint & Bubbles Studio for an afternoon of feline-inspired creativity. You'll be painting a cute cat portrait, so get ready to unleash your inner artist in this purr-fectly fun event!
Cost: $38 per painter

Thanksgiving Break Dollhouse Camp
Dates: Mon, Nov 25 - Tues, Nov 26, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ages: 8-12
In this two-day camp, campers will design, decorate, and customize their very own dream dollhouse! From painting tiny furniture to creating cozy spaces, your young designer will love bringing their dollhouse to life.
Cost: $350 for the two-day camp (snacks provided; please bring a lunch and water bottle)

"Emerald City of OZ" Guided Paint Event
Date: Tuesday, Nov 26, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ages: 9+
Come join us for a magical painting session inspired by the iconic Emerald City from "The Wizard of Oz." Families are invited to celebrate the release of the new "Wicked" movie by creating a vibrant acrylic masterpiece!
Cost: $38 per painter

"Give Thanks" Half Day Art Camp
Date: Wednesday, Nov 27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ages: 5+
Get messy and creative at our Thanksgiving-themed art camp! Kids will spend the day painting and sculpting their way through a variety of gratitude-inspired art projects.
Cost: $105 per child

REGISTER HERE FOR ALL CLASSES/CAMPS

πŸ“Magnolia
πŸ“§ studio@paintandbubbles.com | ☎️ 346-703-2141


Little Beakers Science Camps

For kids who love science, Little Beakers offers a Thanksgiving-themed paleontology camp!

  • Thanksgiving Paleontology Camp
    Dates: November 25-27 & 29
    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Cost: $180 for all 4 days or partial sign-up available
    • Activities include fossil making, creating dinosaur sets, and a giant walk-through "quicksand"!

πŸ“The Woodlands
πŸ“§ info@littlebeakers.com | ☎️ 832-779-5437


Cordovan Art School Thanksgiving Camps

Let your child’s creativity flourish at Cordovan Art School’s Thanksgiving art camps. Choose from full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions.

  • Thanksgiving Break Camps (Ages 5-12)
    Dates: November 25-27
    • Full-Day: 9 AM - 4 PM, $336
    • Morning Only: 9 AM - 12 PM, $189
    • Afternoon Only: 12 PM - 4 PM, $189
  • Activities include:
    • Monday: Paint your own winter cocoa mug (Pottery & Canvas)
    • Tuesday: “Thankful Trolls” and “Inside-Out Art”
    • Wednesday: Autumn Pokemon painting and “Furry Fall Friends”

πŸ“Cordovan Art School
πŸ“§ info@cordovanartschool.com | ☎️ 512-275-4040


The Woodlands Township - Sunny Dayz Camp

Keep the fun going with a full day of play at the Sunny Dayz Camp, hosted at Bear Branch Recreation Center.

  • Thanksgiving Camp
    Dates: November 25-27
    Ages: 6-12 years old
    • Full-Day: $135 per camper for all three days

πŸ“Bear Branch Recreation Center
πŸ“§ townshipparks@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov | ☎️ 281-210-3950


These November camps will keep your kids entertained, learning, and engaged while school is out. Don't wait to register—spots fill up fast!

Have We Missed Any Thanksgiving Activities To Share?

If there’s a must-do camp over the holidays that we’ve missed, we’d love to know! Please send us an email, and we’ll add it to our list promptly. The holiday season is all about sharing, so help us spread the word about the best places to spend time!


Did We Miss Something? Want To Add Your Event/Business? 

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