Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during Winter Break or on those teacher in-service days? Look no further than Kids Konnection or sign up for Winter Break Specialty Camps! Both are provided for those of us who work and need somewhere fun for the kids to go while they are out of school.
These are both great options, so you can be sure your kids are in good hands and having a blast.
When is Winter Break for Wichita Public Schools? For 2026, it is from December 21 to January 4, 2027. The length of winter break can vary by a day or two every few years, depending on the day of the week the holidays fall on.
Kids Konnection Winter Break 2026
Kids will enjoy sports, games, contests, arts and crafts, and even special events to keep things exciting. With a licensed program through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kids Konnection is dedicated to providing a safe and structured environment. The camp is open to children ages 6 to 12, ensuring they get plenty of attention with a 1:15 staff-to-child ratio.
Kids must bring their lunch and drink, but a morning and afternoon snack is provided.
Where is Kids Konnection:
Locations (7 am–6 pm):
- Brewer Community Center – 1329 E. 16th St.
- •Edgemoor Recreation Center – 5815 E 9th St.
- •Linwood Recreation Center – 1901 S Kansas
- Orchard Recreation Center – 4808 W 9th St.
Times: To accommodate the working parent, the camp is held from 7 am to 6 pm
Cost: Daily fee is $30
Fall & Winter 2026 Dates:
- Tuesday, September 8 (Brewer)
- Thursday, October 15 (Brewer)
- Friday, October 16 (Brewer)
- Tuesday, November 3 (Brewer)
- Monday, November 23
- Tuesday, November 24
- Wednesday, November 25
- Monday, December 21
- Tuesday, December 22
- Wednesday, December 23
- Monday, December 28
- Tuesday, December 29
- Wednesday, December 30
Winter Break One- Day Specialty Camps
Captivate your child’s imagination! These special interest-themed camps will engage campers ages 6-13 with fun physical and intellectual challenges, crafts, and interactive games. Bring a lunch and drink.
Camps for Over Winter Break:
December 21 – Junior Chef Boot Camp
Stir up some creativity! Budding chefs will master kitchen fundamentals and feed their love of cooking by creating mini pizzas, quesadillas, pancakes, strudels and sliders, along with a treat to feed their sweet tooth. There’s plenty of taste testing along the way! Fee (resident/non-resident): $35/$44
December 22 – Messy Science
Campers, choose your ooze! Make floam slime, elephant toothpaste, bubble snakes and other foamy, sudsy, hands-on experiments. Fee (resident/non-resident): $35/$44
December 23 – Wonka Chocolate Factory
Calling all Oompa Loompas and anyone else who loves making and eating sweets! This day will focus on making mouth-watering treats such as marshmallow fun pops, chocolate mice and more! We’ll take time to play some fun Wonka games too.
Fee (resident/non-resident): $35/$44
December 28 – Lego Mania
It’s building time and your kids are an important piece! Play games such as Sky High Tower Challenge and Bridge Master that allow kids to create, build and compete using Lego Bricks. Fee (resident/non-resident): $35/$44
December 29 – Nerf Wars
Ready. Aim. Fire! Get your game face on with camo paint and then gear up for an epic day of nerf shooting games like Capture the Flag and King of the Hill. You’ll also get plenty of target practice with a variety of Nerf shooting ranges, skeet shooting and an obstacle challenge. Safety glasses will be worn for all activities. Fee (resident/non-resident): $35/$44
December 30 – Twisted Sports
These games are out in left field! You’ll have a blast playing traditional sports with a unique twist. Play air pong, balloon baseball, monkey soccer, noodle hockey and more! Fee (resident/non-resident): $35/$44
