Not every spring break includes a suitcase — and around Roanoke, some of us are still working while the kids are suddenly home all week.
Between unpredictable weather and a break that doesn’t always line up with work schedules, the question quickly becomes: what are they going to do all day?
Luckily, local organizations step in every March with day camps designed exactly for this week. Some focus on outdoor adventure, others on creativity or STEM, and a few simply give kids a place to play and burn energy.
Below is a quick list of confirmed spring break camp options around Roanoke for March 2026.
P.L.A.Y. Spring Break Camp
March 30 – April 3
A fun and exciting week of Spring Break Camp at Preston Park Rec Center! We’ve planned an APRIL FOOLS theme, and can’t wait to start the fun!
Roanoke County Parks — Green Ridge Recreation Center
March 23–27
A classic rec-center week: games, sports, crafts, and swimming each day.
Kids bring lunch, wear sneakers, and go home tired — which is usually the goal.
YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Spring Break Camps
Multiple locations: Salem, Roanoke, Botetourt
STEAM projects, field trips, gym time, and structured play in a full-day format that works well for working parents.
Taubman Museum of Art Spring Break Camp
Details Coming soon. Stay tuned
The Wild Way Spring Break Camp
March 23–27 | Girls Ages 9–14
Hiking, climbing, caving, and exploring throughout the week with transportation included to adventure locations.
Great for kids who need to move and don’t want to spend their whole break indoors.
Science Museum of Western Virginia Spring Break Camps
Two camp sessions offered to match different school break weeks
Hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and exhibit-based learning turned into a structured camp day — ideal for curious kids who enjoy building and problem-solving.
Star City Academy for the Performing Arts — Frozen KIDS
Session 1: March 23–28
Session 2: March 30–April 4
Campers rehearse all week and perform a full musical at the end — a memorable confidence-building experience for creative kids.
Spring break here may not always be a big trip, but it can still feel different from a normal school week. With a few local camps on the calendar, kids stay active, parents keep their routines, and everyone heads into the final stretch of the school year a little more refreshed.
