If you have children at LPS, there is a  five day weekend coming up (October 14-October 18). Elementary only have the day off on Friday, October 14. Looking for childcare or a camp for Fall Break? We have lots of options for you.

LAUNCH: Sparks and Flames

Monday, October 18 and October 19 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | $125

Sparks and Flames is a two-day Launch Retreat that will inspire and empower students to spread the fire in their schools, organizations, community and beyond through a fun-packed, experiential leadership experience for students in grades 6–12.

Lincoln Children's Museum

Friday, October 14 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Members: $49/member,  $64/non-member-Detective Training
Monday, October 18| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Members: $49/member,  $64/non-member-Campers vs Counselors
Tuesday, October 19 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Members: $49/member,  $64/non-member-Merry, Not Scary Halloween

Guaranteed to be full of play and learning, these fun-filled camps are offered all summer long as well as when LPS is out of session during the school year. Add lunch for $5.50 per day per child. Register here.

Lincoln Parks and Recreation

Friday, October 14  | 6:30 am - 5:30 pm | $33/day
Monday, October 17  | 6:30 am - 5:30 pm | $33/day
Tuesday, October 18 | 6:30 am - 5:30 pm | $33/day

Join us for supervised play when school is not in session. Organized games, crafts, occasional field trips and selected activities. Children must bring a sack lunch, drink and tennis shoes. An afternoon snack will be provided. Fall break camps are at two locations: Belmont Recreation Center and Calvert Recreation Center. Children in K-5 may be signed up. Register here.

Lincoln Children's Zoo

No longer taking registrations for 2022

KidsPark of Lincoln

Friday, October 15 | 7:30 am - 11:00 pm | hourly, day and sibling rates
Monday, October 18  | 7:30 am - 9:00 pm | hourly, day and sibling rates
Tuesday, October 19  | 7:30 am - 9:00 pm | hourly, day and sibling rates

No need to sign up, just drop your kids off! KidsPark is drop-off  childcare located in South Lincoln (14th and Old Cheney). They accept kids aged 18 months thru 11 years of age. Older kids are on Blue Crew, they play board games, do art projects, science experiments, play Legos and there is even a Wii. Toddlers enjoy playing in their playhouse and building with blocks. The preschooler's favorites are the train sets, doll houses, and cars. Aside from the toys there is something going on every hour: art projects, games, or STEM explorations. To learn more click here.

Friday, October 14 | 9:00 AM-12 noon | $30 member $32/non-member
Monday, October 17 | 12:00 PM-3:00 PM | $30 member $32/non-member

At  My Gym camp we activate the fun every single day – SO LET THE FUN  BEGIN! Energizing games, exciting gymnastics, cool arts and crafts, and  music that guarantees to keep them moving and engaged. And they can kiss  boredom goodbye with themes and programs that constantly change, so no  two weeks of camp are ever the same. Our drop-off program, pay-by-day  options and multi-day and sibling discounts make My Gym camp an awesome,  affordable, no-stress option. Register here.

YMCA Out of School Days

Friday, October 14 | 7:15 am - 5:45 pm | $31/day for YMCA members and $49/day for non-YMCA members
Monday, October 17 | 7:15 am - 5:45 pm | $31/day for YMCA members and $49/day for non-YMCA members
Tuesday, October 18 | 7:15 am - 5:45 pm | $31/day for YMCA members and $49/day for non-YMCA members

YMCA Out of School Days is a licensed child care program offered at the  Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook and Northeast YMCA locations on some  Lincoln Public Schools non-school days for youth in Kindergarten through  age 13. Program staff plan fun and developmentally appropriate  activities. Activities include crafts, games, gym time, and/or swimming!  On each Out of School Day, participants should come to the Y with a  swimming suit and sack lunch. Register here.

Pioneers Park-Fall Fun Days

Monday, October 17 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | $45/child
Tuesday, October 18 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | $45/child
*Extended care options from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Hike,  explore, and adventure at the Pioneers Park Nature Center. Nature Day  Camps are designed for elementary age participants (grades K-5) to  inspire curiosity and build understanding of others and their  surroundings through guidance of caring staff, featuring the outdoors, and natural wonder. Register here.