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Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 am–6:00 pm
YMCA School's Out Camp – Election Day
Full-day care for ages 5–12 on Election Day, with games, gym time and swim. Pack a lunch, swimsuit and towel. Maplewood is the only Y branch running camp this day.
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School’s Out Days & Break Camps in Rochester, NY (2026–27)
Rochester-area school break dates for 2026–27 and the camps that run on days off, Thanksgiving week, winter recess, February break and spring break.
No business pays to be listed here. Details come from each provider’s own website; confirm schedules and prices before you sign up.
2026–27 school break dates
| Break | Typical dates | By district |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving break | Most districts closed Wed-Fri Nov 25-27, 2026; Rush-Henrietta closes the full week (Nov 23-24 conference days + Nov 25-27); Greece draft shows Nov 26-27 only. | Rochester City SD: Nov 25-27, 2026 Pittsford CSD: Nov 25-27, 2026 Rush-Henrietta CSD: Nov 23-27, 2026 (Nov 23-24 Superintendent's Conference Days, no school for students; Nov 25-27 recess) Victor CSD: Nov 25-27, 2026 Greece CSD (calendar marked DRAFT): Nov 26-27, 2026 |
| Winter recess | Roughly Dec 23 or 24, 2026 through Jan 1, 2027; RCSD, Victor and Greece start Wed Dec 23, Pittsford and Rush-Henrietta start Thu Dec 24. | Rochester City SD: Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Pittsford CSD: Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Rush-Henrietta CSD: Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Victor CSD: Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Greece CSD (DRAFT): Dec 23-31, 2026 plus Jan 1, 2027 |
| February break | Mon-Fri Feb 15-19, 2027 (Presidents' Day week) in every district checked. | Rochester City SD: Feb 15-19, 2027 (Feb 15 Presidents' Day + Feb 16-19 recess) Pittsford CSD: Feb 15-19, 2027 Rush-Henrietta CSD: Feb 15-19, 2027 Victor CSD: Feb 15-19, 2027 Greece CSD (DRAFT): Feb 15-19, 2027 |
| Spring break | Mon-Fri Mar 22-26, 2027 in every district checked (RCSD: Mar 22-25 recess + Mar 26 Good Friday). | Rochester City SD: Mar 22-26, 2027 Pittsford CSD: Mar 22-26, 2027 Rush-Henrietta CSD: Mar 22-26, 2027 Victor CSD: Mar 22-26, 2027 Greece CSD (DRAFT): Mar 22-26, 2027 |
| Single days off | Veterans Day (Wed Nov 11) and MLK Day (Mon Jan 18) are closed everywhere checked. Election Day Nov 3 is a no-school day only in RCSD; Pittsford, Rush-Henrietta, Victor and Greece list no closure that day. | Rochester City SD: Nov 3 (Election Day / conference day), Nov 11, Jan 18 Pittsford CSD: Nov 11, Jan 18 Rush-Henrietta CSD: Nov 11, Jan 18, Jan 29 (Grading Day) Victor CSD: Nov 11, Jan 18 Greece CSD (DRAFT): Nov 11, Jan 18 |
From each district’s official 2026–27 calendar. Penfield, Fairport, Webster and Brighton calendars weren’t available to check; confirm with your school.
Camps on upcoming days off
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Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Foundry Fundays Veterans Day Camp (Perinton)
A one-day maker-style camp for ages 6–11 on Veterans Day. Also offered on the Nov 6 and Nov 13 conference days.
Event
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 am–5:30 pm
School Recess Camp: Art Explorers (Pittsford)
Pittsford Rec's art-themed day camp for ages 5–13 on Veterans Day. KE Dance also runs a dance camp (ages 4–8) the same day.
Event
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 am–2:30 pm (trip) or to 6:00 pm
Veterans Day Bowling Trip Camp (Victor)
Victor Rec's day off for grades K–8: a bowling trip to Roseland Bowl, with an option to stay for games until 6. Bring a bag lunch.
Event
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 am–6:00 pm
YMCA School's Out Camp – Veterans Day
Day camp for ages 5–12 at Bay View (Webster), Hutch, Northwest, Maplewood and Camp Arrowhead. Bring a bagged lunch and swim gear.
Event
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Zoo Day-Off Camp (Veterans Day)
A full-day animal-themed camp for ages 5–9 while school is out on Veterans Day.
Event
Nov 23 – Nov 27
YMCA School's Out Camp – Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving-week camp days for ages 5–12: Nov 25 at Bay View, Maplewood, Hutch and Camp Arrowhead; Nov 23–24 at Hutch; Nov 27 at Northwest and Maplewood. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
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Wed, Nov 25 · 8:30 am–6:00 pm (half day to noon)
Thanksgiving Break Eve Camp (Victor)
Day camp for grades K–8 on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Bring a bag lunch, water bottle and sneakers.
Event
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 am–12:00 pm
School Break Dance Camp (Pittsford)
A half-day dance camp for ages 3–12 the day after Thanksgiving, run by Studio East through Pittsford Rec.
Event
Tue–Thu Dec 22–24; Mon–Thu Dec 28–31 · 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Musical Theatre Madness Camp
A theater camp for ages 7–14 over winter break, listed in Pittsford Rec's guide and held at the Perinton Community Center.
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Wed Dec 23, Mon–Wed Dec 28–30 · 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Schoolbreakers Winter Break Camp (Perinton)
Perinton Rec's day camp for ages 5–12 over winter break, with pool time included. Sign up by the day.
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Wed Dec 23, Mon–Thu Dec 28–31 · 8:30 am–6:00 pm (half days available)
Winter Recess Days Camp (Victor)
Victor Rec day camp for grades K–8 over winter break, including a Strong Museum trip on Dec 30. Closed Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1.
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Wed Dec 23, Mon–Wed Dec 28–30 · 7:00 am–6:00 pm
YMCA School's Out Camp – Winter Break
Winter-break camp days for ages 5–12 at Bay View, Hutch, Northwest and Maplewood (Dec 23, 28–30), plus Jefferson Road Elementary and Canandaigua Elementary (Dec 28–30).
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Mon–Wed Dec 28–30 · 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Winter Recess Camp (Pittsford)
Three themed days for ages 5–13 (Let It Snow, Arctic Adventures, Winter Wonderland); register for each day separately.
Break and day-off camp programs
- YMCA of Greater Rochester – School's Out CampMultiple branches (Bay View, Hutch, Northwest, Maplewood, Camp Arrowhead, plus some schools) · Ages 5-12Full-day care at Y branches on scheduled school closures, including Nov 11, Thanksgiving week and Dec 23-30.Covers: School's out days, Thanksgiving break, Winter recess · Hours: 7am-6pm · Sign-up: Register per date via links on the page; dates vary by branchCamp details →
- JCC of Greater Rochester – J-CationRochester areaDay camp on Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 23-24 and Dec 28-30.Covers: School's out days, Thanksgiving break, Winter recess · Hours: 9am-6pm (before care from 7am, limited) · Price: $80/day (non-members) · Sign-up: Open; Nov 11 waitlisted, Nov 25 limitedCamp details →
- Seneca Park Zoo – ZooCampRochester · Ages 5-9 (day-off camp); 3-12 (summer)Zoo offers a Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2026) day-off camp and summer ZooCamp.Covers: School's out days, Summer · Hours: 9am-4pm · Price: $60/day (members), $70 non-members · Sign-up: Register online; minimum 5 campersCamp details →
- Memorial Art Gallery – Creative Workshop CampsRochester · Ages 5-17 (by group)Week-long art camp Feb 15-19, 2027, grouped by age.Covers: February break, Summer · Hours: 9am-4pm (drop-off 8:30, aftercare to 5:30 extra) · Sign-up: Feb camp: members Dec 8, 2026, general Dec 15, 2026 (10am)Camp details →
- Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics – Holiday Break CampsWebster · Ages 6+Gym camps on Oct 12, Nov 11, Dec 23 and 28-30, Jan 18, Feb 15-19 and Mar 22-26.Covers: School's out days, Winter recess, February break, Spring break · Hours: 9am-4pm · Sign-up: Book single days or full weeks through the parent portalCamp details →
- The Warrior Factory – School Break & Holiday Ninja CampsRochester (3150 W Henrietta Rd) · Ages 6-12Ninja-obstacle camps on Nov 11, Nov 23-25, Dec 23, Dec 28-31, Jan 18, Feb 15-19 and Mar 22-26.Covers: School's out days, Thanksgiving break, Winter recess, February break, Spring break, Summer · Hours: 8:30am-12pm or 8:30am-3:30pm · Sign-up: Via Mindbody links; waiver requiredCamp details →
- Dynamic Movement Gym – Day Off CampsRochester (University Ave) · Ages 6-13Movement camps on Nov 11, Dec 23, Dec 28-31 and Jan 18.Covers: School's out days, Winter recess · Hours: 9am-3pm (early drop-off 8am, late pickup to 5pm extra) · Price: $85/day ($75 early bird for Nov 11) · Sign-up: Online; Dec 28-31 camp registration not yet openCamp details →
- Town of Henrietta Recreation – Recess ProgramsHenrietta · Ages 5-12 (K-6)Town rec center runs morning and afternoon camps Nov 23-25, 2026.Covers: Thanksgiving break · Hours: 9am-12pm and 12-5:30pm · Price: $36 for 3 mornings (residents) · Sign-up: Thanksgiving sessions show as fullCamp details →
- Genesee Country Village & Museum – Spring Break CampMumford · Ages 4-15 (by group)History and nature camp weeks in spring 2027, with bus from Rochester for Mar 22-26.Covers: Spring break, Summer · Hours: Extended care 8am-6pm · Price: $299/week · Sign-up: Online via CampBrain; members 10% offCamp details →
- Code Ninjas Pittsford – CampsRochester (3040 Monroe Ave) · Ages 5-14Coding and robotics camps offered during summer, winter and spring breaks.Covers: Winter recess, Spring break, Summer · Sign-up: Contact center; no dates postedCamp details →
- The Little Gym of Perinton-Pittsford – CampsFairport · Ages 3-12Short-day Super Quest and Skill Thrill camps; check calendar for break dates.Covers: School's out days · Hours: 3-4 hour camps · Sign-up: Book a day/week from the camp calendar or buy a Flex PassCamp details →
- The Strong National Museum of Play – CampsRochester · Ages 8-17 (break workshop); grades 2-4 (summer)Offers school-break camps and summer camps; 2027 break dates not yet posted.Covers: February break, Summer · Sign-up: [email protected] or 585-263-2700Camp details →
- RMSC – Break Week CampsRochester · Ages 6-11Science museum runs STEM camps during February and spring breaks.Covers: February break, Spring break · Hours: 8:45am-3:45pm (before/after care 7:45am-5:30pm) · Price: $330/week (2026 rate) · Sign-up: Members get priority; 2027 dates not yet postedCamp details →
- RMSC Cumming Nature Center – February Break CampNaples · Ages 6-15Outdoor nature camp in Naples, with paid busing from RMSC in Rochester for camp weeks.Covers: February break, Summer · Hours: Drop-off 9-9:15am, pickup 3:30-4pm · Sign-up: Page says registration open; $75 non-refundable depositCamp details →
- Lollypop Farm – Break & Summer CampsFairportAnimal-themed camps at the humane society for February break, spring break and summer.Covers: February break, Spring break, Summer · Sign-up: Details for 2027 camps due October 2026; registration via SawyerCamp details →
- Town of Victor Parks & Recreation – Recess DaysVictor · Ages K-6 (some trips to grade 8-9)Town runs recess days and field trips on school closures; 2026-27 dates not verified.Covers: School's out days, Winter recess, February break, Spring break · Hours: 8:30am-12pm or 8:30am-6pm · Price: $28 half day / $63 full day (residents, 2025-26 guide) · Sign-up: Via town rec catalog; 585-742-0140Camp details →
- Town of Brighton Recreation – Recess ProgramsBrightonTown offers recess programs in December, February and April breaks and on some other days off.Covers: School's out days, Winter recess, February break, Spring break · Sign-up: Separate registration; 585-784-5260 x0Camp details →
- The Art Stop – Break Art CampsPenfield · Ages 5-12Art studio runs week-long camps in February and spring breaks plus summer.Covers: February break, Spring break, Summer · Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm (extended 9am-5pm) · Price: $169 half-day week / $269 full-day week (2026) · Sign-up: Forms on site; 585-872-5710; 2027 dates not yet postedCamp details →
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Quick answers
When is thanksgiving break 2026–27 for Rochester-area schools?
Most districts closed Wed-Fri Nov 25-27, 2026; Rush-Henrietta closes the full week (Nov 23-24 conference days + Nov 25-27); Greece draft shows Nov 26-27 only.
When is winter recess 2026–27 for Rochester-area schools?
Roughly Dec 23 or 24, 2026 through Jan 1, 2027; RCSD, Victor and Greece start Wed Dec 23, Pittsford and Rush-Henrietta start Thu Dec 24.
When is february break 2026–27 for Rochester-area schools?
Mon-Fri Feb 15-19, 2027 (Presidents' Day week) in every district checked.
Where can kids go to camp on school days off in Rochester?
YMCA of Greater Rochester, JCC of Greater Rochester, Seneca Park Zoo, Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics, The Warrior Factory, Dynamic Movement Gym, The Little Gym of Perinton-Pittsford, Town of Victor Parks & Recreation, Town of Brighton Recreation.
What February break camps are there in Rochester?
Memorial Art Gallery, Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics, The Warrior Factory, The Strong National Museum of Play, RMSC, RMSC Cumming Nature Center, Lollypop Farm, Town of Victor Parks & Recreation, Town of Brighton Recreation, The Art Stop.
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