If you’re staying in town for the holidays and need to find something for the kids to do, or need child care while you work, there are some great camps offered during the break, from basketball to gymnastics to drama.

Many of the programs also offer some flexibility, whether you need them for the whole break, or just a day or two.

Here are some ideas:

Boca Hoops: The recreational basketball league’s Holiday Mini Camp has two sessions for girls and boys age 7-15: Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-6. Both run 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Olympic Heights Community High School, 20101 Lyons Rd. Call 561-395-7372, ext. 106.

City of Boca Raton: Recreational camp for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawfod Blvd. Offered Dec. 23; Dec. 26-30; Jan. 2-6; and Jan. 9. $30 a day per child for residents; $43 for non-residents. Call 561-393-7888 to register.

Tennis: Junior Winter Camp for ages 3-16 is offered at two locations.

• The Patch Reef Park Tennis Center, 2000 Yamato Rd., offers the program Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2-6. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 6-16; 9 a.m. to noon for ages 3-5. Call 561-367-7090.
• The Racquet Center, 21626 St. Andrews Blvd., offers Junior Winter Break Camp Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2-6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 6-16, all levels. Drills, match play, arts & crafts and swim break. Weekly rate: $210 for residents; $262.50 for non-residents. Daiy rate: $55 for residents; $68.75 for non-residents. Pee Wee camp for ages 3-6 runs 9 a.m. to noon same dates. Weekly rate: $135 for residents; $168.75 for non-residents. Daily rate: $35 for residents; $43.75 for non-residents.

YMCA: Its Winter Break Camp at the Peter Blum Family Center, 6631 Palmetto Cir. S., runs Dec. 20-23 and Dec. 27-30. Members $140 for four days or $40 a day; for non-members, $240 for four days or $70 a day.

Rising Stars: Gymnastics Holiday Camp, 1088 S. Rogers Cir., runs Dec.23 and Dec. 26-30; Jan. 2-6 and Jan. 9. Rates for all 12 days: 1/2 day, $300; 3/4 day, $340; full day, $380. Weekly rates: 1/2 day, $130; 3/4 day, $145; full day, $165. Daily rates: 1/2 day, $27; 3/4 day, $33; full day, $38.

Museum of Discovery & Science: Winter break camp for kids 6-12 at the museum, 401 SW Second St. in Fort Lauderdale, includes an IMAX movie.

• Dec. 19-23, campers will explore the science behind each of the museum’s new exhibit halls. Step into a whirling tornado, watch otters at play, and explore the Florida Water Story.

• Dec. 26-30, campers will journey into the science of lines, angles, and high thrill rides through the K’NEX exhibit. Build simple machines and watch them go. Experiment with basic architecture and different building materials. See how roller coasters are designed to make gravity work for them. Then test out these theories on the MaxFlight rollercoaster simulator. Camps run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Before- and after-care available. Rates are  $55 for one day; $90 for two days; $200 for four days; $225 for five days. Call 954-713-0930 to register.

Twisters: Gymnastics Winter Holiday Camp, 3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd, #308, runs Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-30. Winter-themed gymnastics fun, games, movies and arts & crafts. Daily rates: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $47; 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., $67; 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., $77. Weekly rates: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $187; 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., $267; 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., $297.

Showtime: Campers at this performing arts program will learn songs, scenes and choreography from Footloose. Dec. 26-Jan. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended day 8 a.m.-6 p.m. available.  Performance on Jan. 6. 561-394-2626. Showtime is at 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Royal Palm Place. www.showtimeboca.com.

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The winter holiday break is coming up soon. If you’re looking for places to drop off the kids (public schools are out Dec. 20-Jan. 3), here are some ideas.

NEW! Boca Hoops is offering a four-day basketball camp at Olympic Heights High School, 20101 Lyons Rd., Dec. 27-30, 9 to 3:30 p.m. $140 includes lunch, snacks, drinks, games, prizes and awards.  For boys and girls age 7 to 15. Call 561-395-7372, ext. 106.

Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Rd., hosts three winter break camps:

• Feature Film Making: Kids will create an orginal film using HD video cameras and MacBooks. They’ll learn acting, camera angles, editing and more.  Dec. 27-31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids 8-12. $300. Register online or call 1-877-747-2964.
• First Degree Fitness camp: Kids will learn the fundamentals of sports, including flag football, soccer, T-ball, field hockey and more. Dec. 27-31, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kindergartners through sixth-graders. $250. Register online or call 561-716-9635.
• Scots Holiday Tennis Camp: Dec. 27-31.  $325  for the week or $75 a day. Contact  Coach Scott Williams, 561-210-2126 or Scott.williams@saintandrews.net.

Glacier Ice and Snow Arena, 4601 N. Federal Hwy. in Pompano Beach is offering a figure skating camp. 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 20-24 and Dec. 27-31. $195 a week or $50 a day.

The city of Boca Raton’s GAP program is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Residents can start registering Dec. 6 (Dec. 13 for non-residents).  It runs 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. $30 a day for residents; $43 for non-residents. Call 561-393-7888.

The YMCA offers camp for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade Dec. 20-23 and 27-30. It runs 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its facility at 6631 Palmetto Circle South. $240 for 4 days or $70 a day. Call 561-395-9622 or register online.

FAU is offering soccer camps Dec. 20-23 and 27-30 for kids 5-14 at the campus, 777 Glades Rd. For girls, it’s 9 a.m. to noon. $100 a session. Register online.  For boys, it’s offering Soccer and Soccer Plus, half-day ($100) or full-day ($190) sessions Dec.20-23 and 27-30. Register online.

Rising Stars Gymnastics offers daily camp Dec. 20-23 and 27-30, as well as Jan. 3. You can choose from half-day, three-quarter day or full-day programs. To go all nine days, you’ll pay $200 for half-day (8:30 a.m.-noon), $230 for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $270 for full day (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) Daily rates are $25 for half-day, $30 for 3 p.m. pickup, $35 for full day. Lunch and snack included. Early dropoff and late pickup available for extra fee. More information on the Rising Stars website.

The  Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale offers two five-day camps for kids age 6 to 12. The week of Dec. 20-24, they’ll learn about kitchen chemistry. The next week, Dec. 27-31, the theme is fireworks and other things that go bang. Both camps include an IMAX adventure. Camps run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m with before- and after-care available.  $225 a week. To register, call 954-713-0930. The museum is at 401 SW Second St. in Fort Lauderdale.