No-School Day Programs

2024-25 No-School Days

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers fun programs to keep youth and families active and engaged during fall, winter, and spring breaks as well as other days when Saint Paul Public Schools are not in session.​

No-school day programs including Rec Check, Rec Check Extended and S'more Fun, will be offered on the following days when Saint Paul Public Schools are not in session:

• October 17-18 (MEA Break)
• December 23, 26, 27, 30, 31 (Winter Break)
• January 2-3 (Winter Break)
• March 31-April 4 (Spring Break)

Additional programming map be offered during other no-school days. Check back or contact your local recreation center for more details. 

MEA Break (Oct 17-18)

MEA Break Drop-in programs Teen MEA activities in Northwest Area

• Special activities (registration required):
  • Tie Dye & Slime with Kidcreate Studio (El Rio Vista) ($40)
  • Anime and Manga Card Quest with Kidcreate Studio (El Rio Vista) ($40)
  • Red Cross Babysitting (Hayden Heights, Langford Park)
  • Field Trip: Pine Tree Apple Orchard (Northwest Como) ($10)

More drop-in programming 

 Open Gym Tot Times Pickleball 

Rec Check

Rec Check is a free after-school program for youth in grades 1-5. On the dates listed above when Saint Paul Public Schools are not session, Rec Check will take place from 1 - 4pm.

Rec Check Extended

Rec Check Extended offers full-day care at several sites from 8:30am - 5pm during select no-school days. The cost is $10/day. 

S'more Fun

S'more Fun is a recreational childcare program providing structured and unstructured activities designed to help children pursue their own interests, develop friendships, gain confidence, and build independence in a safe, comfortable, and fun atmosphere. S'more Fun offers full-day care when Saint Paul Public Schools are not in session.

More No-School Day Opportunities

Explore Outdoors Saint Paul Como Zoo & Conservatory