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Holiday Activities and Camps
2023 Holiday Activities and Events
| Day/Time | Event Info |
|---|---|
Saturday, Dec. 9 10:30 a.m. - Noon | Holidays in the Kitchen: Gingerbread House | Old Settler's Recreation Center Get in the Christmas spirit and decorate a gingerbread house. All Ages Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members Register for Holidays in the Kitchen |
Saturday, Dec. 9 Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Holiday Crafts: Ugly Xmas Sweater | Old Settler's Recreation Center Create your own ugly Christmas sweater. You supply the sweater, and we provide the decorations. Ages 6 - 12 |
Saturday, Dec. 9 5 p.m. | Caroling on the Square | Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library Help us spread holiday cheer with carols, hot chocolate, and cookies! Sing your way around downtown McKinney and then stick around for the McKinney Rotary Christmas Parade of Lights. Holiday clothing is encouraged. All Ages Register for Caroling on the Square |
Thursday, Dec. 14 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Singo! Let it Snow | Old Settler's Recreation Center Singo is a new and exciting musical spin on the traditional game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to their favorite music. This BYOB game will have you singing, dancing and laughing as you try to guess each song on your Singo card. BYOB for ages 21+. All Ages |
Friday, Dec. 15 | Ugly Sweater Day | Apex Centre Join us in wearing your ugliest sweater, t-shirt, or socks! Stop by our front desk for your free Apex item to show your holiday spirit. Open to Apex Centre members. *One item per person. While supplies last. Christmas Cookies View more details |
Saturday, Dec. 16 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Hygge Holiday | John & Judy Gay Library Slow down this holiday season and embrace the cozy Hygge lifestyle with an event celebrating friendship and family, simple joys, and warm comforts. All Ages Register for Hygge Holiday |
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Ages: 50+ Register by calling 972-547-7491 |
Monday, Dec. 18 6 - 7 p.m. |
Each person must sign up for a bike through the Spivi app. Ages: 9+ |
Monday, Dec. 18 - Sunday, Dec. 31 | Winterland | Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library Step into a life-size Candy Land adventure as we bring the classic board game to life. This is a self-led game. All Ages |
Tuesday, Dec. 19 5 - 8:30 p.m. | Merry Bass-mas | Old Settler's Recreation Center Calling all double bass musicians! Merry Bass-mas is a clinic and concert JUST for the double bass! Participants will get a clinic with world-renowned bassist Dr. Jeff Bradetich, a Merry Bass-mas t-shirt, and a pizza dinner. We will learn 4-part holiday music in our large bass ensemble and perform for the public at 7:30 p.m., which will feature both the large ensemble and professional double bass soloists. Come see a rare performance featuring this unique instrument! All Ages Cost: $20 Register for Merry Bass-mas |
Wednesday, Dec. 27 2 - 3 p.m. | Grandparents Camp: Year of the Dragon Clay Statues | Senior Recreation Center Grandparents and their grandchildren come together to create fun craft projects. Ages 5 - 12 Cost: $5 per person Register by calling 972-547-7491 |
Saturday, Dec. 30 11 a.m. | Noon Year's Eve | John & Judy Gay Library We're ringing in the New Year early with a kid-friendly "noon year's eve" celebration. Enjoy crafts, dancing, games, a New Years' wishing wall, and an exciting balloon drop as we count down to the New Year. All Ages Register for Noon Year's Eve |
School Holiday Camps
*Before and after camp care is available from 7 - 8 a.m. or 5 - 6 p.m.
| Event | Location | Ages | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20 - 22 | ||||
| Thanksgiving Break Camp* | Apex Centre | 5 - 12 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | M - W |
| December 26 - 29 | ||||
| Winter Break Camp* | Apex Centre | 5 - 12 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Tu - F |
| January 2 - 5 | ||||
| Winter Break Art Camp | OSRC | 5 - 13 | 2 - 4:45 p.m. | Tu - F |
Camp Locations
- Apex Centre, 3003 Alma Rd.
- Cost includes a $25 non-refundable fee for each Apex Centre camp registration.
- Member Rates
- To qualify for member rates on camps, an Apex Centre membership must be initiated at least seven days from the camp registration date and must remain active throughout the camp you attend.
- Field Trip Week(s)
- On-site camp is not available for any campers not participating in the field trip.
- OSRC - Old Settler's Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St.
Cost Information
The cost of camps varies. On average, day camps cost between $200 - 275 and half-day camps between $40 - 200. Member rates may apply. Click on the camp names for additional details and cost information. Payment plans are also available at Apex Centre.