Though it seems like the school year just started, for most public school students the first quarter ends Oct. 2. That means it’s time to plan for fall break. Here is a list of some of the offerings around town to keep kids busy during the break from school. Some programs might offer discounts for members. Camps run Oct. 5-9 unless otherwise noted.

>> Elemental Minds’ VEX IQ Robotics STEM Camp: One-week program, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Radford High School. Students in grades 4 through 8 become STEM robotics engineers as they learn about base design, gearing, robotic manipulators and programming while working in teams using VEX IQ kits to design, build and improve a robot. Culminates with a competition. Registration and payment must be received five days prior to the start of camp. Cost: $180. Visit elementalminds.org.

>> Hawaii Nature Center: Fall 2015 "Sensational Nature Adventure Program" for ages 6 to 11, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive and other field sites. 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended care (additional $100 for the week or $25 per day) until 5 p.m. Nature activities include forest hikes, stream investigations, crafts, insect safaris, beach explorations, off-site field trips. Cost: $350. Register by Monday; late registration fee is $25. Call 955-0100, ext. 126; email snap@hawaiinaturecenter.org; or visit goo.gl/mfdhTy.

>> Honolulu Museum of Art: Fall Break Art Camp. Bring lunch and snacks. Cost (includes supplies and apron): $295. Call 532-8741 or visit goo.gl/jgh40I.

* For grades 4 through 6, 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., 900 S. Beretania St. Includes sessions on drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking, with tours of the museum’s art galleries.

* For grades 2 through 4, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Spalding House studio, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive. Students explore media in drawing, painting, sculpture and textiles, with tours of the Spalding House galleries and gardens.

>> "I Got Skills" Fall Break soccer camps: Two locations, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., drop-off from 8:30 a.m., pickup by 3:30 p.m. The camp at Central Oahu Regional Park, 94 Kamehameha Highway, Waipahu, is for boys and girls ages 6 to 16, while the camp at Waialae Iki Park, 4850 Kalanianaole Highway, is for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Both focus on footwork, techniques and moves to beat opponents while participants improve soccer skills and develop confidence with the ball. Beginners learn fundamentals and ball mastery, while Elite players work on advanced skills. Must wear proper soccer attire, including cleats and shin guards, and bring a ball, water bottle and lunch. Cost (includes camp T-shirt): $225 or $65 per day. Visit igotskills.com.

>> i9 Sports’ Fall Basketball Day Camp: Oct. 5-8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Oct. 9 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Holy Nativity School, 5286 Kalanianaole Highway, Aina Haina. The program, which groups together boys and girls ages 6 to 8 and ages 9 to 12, utilizes fun games, a multistation format and independent line drills to teach fundamental offensive and defensive skills and concepts; it culminates with a scrimmage game to exercise skills developed over the week. Wear appropriate attire, athletic shorts and shoes, and bring a water bottle. Cost (includes an official camp shirt and basketball, and daily snacks and lunch, except on final day): $280 by Oct. 1, $300 thereafter; multichild discount is $5. Call 394-1100, email isaiah.rojas@i9sports.com or visit i9sports.com.

>> Kalani Robotics Academy: 9 a.m. to noon, Kalani High School. Students in grades 1 through 8 are offered courses in designing, building and testing robots to gain technological experience and learn new skills while building on creativity and teamwork. Classes include "Coding With Kano" for grades K through 5, "Lego Wedo" for grades 1 through 3, "Lego Mindstorms" for grades 4 through 6, "Vex IQ" for grades 4 through 6 and "Vex" for grades 6 through 8. Students looking for a challenge may register for a higher-level course. Cost: $150. Call 384-7678, email kalanirobotics3008@gmail.com or visit kalanirobotics.com.

>> Kama’aina Kids: Fall Intersession camps, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; most programs begin 8 a.m. Bring lunch. Register by Friday; $15 late fee; discount for online registration. Call 262-4538 or visit kamaainakids.com.

* Day Camps at these locations: Mililani Tech Park, Voyager Public Charter School (2428 Wilder Ave.) and Ben Parker, Enchanted Lake, Hahaione, Keoneula, Liholiho, Salt Lake, Waikele and Waimalu elementary schools. Features arts and crafts, cooperative games, Super Science, singing, dancing and more. For grades K through 6. Cost: $170 for the week or $35 per day.

>> "Keiki Phit": 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Manoa Valley District Park, lower pavilion; half-day option, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Features aerobic exercises and games, cooperative "buddy" games, personal-best challenges, basketball, S.P.A.R.K. (Sports Play and Active Recreation Training for Kids) activities and more, while students learn proper techniques of athletic-training fundamentals to enhance performance, prevent injury and build self-confidence. Portions of this program will be led by Byron Mello, Moanalua High School head coach and founder of Performance Basketball Clinics, and Dean Kashiwabara, a physical therapist who specializes in orthopedics and sports-medicine injuries. For grades K through 6. Cost: $175, $145 for half-day option.

>> Camp Bishop Museum: Includes several off-site adventures and on-site activities, daily access to the Science Adventure Center, Hawaii Hall and the museum’s latest exhibits. For grades K through 6. Drop-off and pickup at this site; sign-in by 8 a.m. Cost: $55 per day.

>> Camp Sea Life Park Junior Animal Trainer Program: Keiki interact with the ocean’s sea creatures and animals and enjoy daily adventures at the park. For grades K through 6. Drop-off and pickup at this site; sign-in by 8 a.m. Cost: $225.

>> SPIRIT Adventures: For grades 5 through 8 with pickup and drop-off at: Mililani Tech Park, Voyager Public Charter School and Ben Parker, Hahaione and Waimalu elementary schools; must be signed in by 7 a.m. Independent and adventurous campers participate in surfing, sailing, kayaking, dancing and cooking. Cost: $200.

>> Kroc Center Hawaii: "Camp Teamwork," 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway, Ewa Beach. Includes character-building activities, crafts, a field trip, swimming (on select days), meals and more. For grades 1 through 6. Register one week prior to first day of camp. Cost: $175, with a 10 percent multiple-family discount; late registration fee is $10. Call 693-8381 or visit kroccenterhawaii.org/day-camp.html.

>> Lyon Arboretum: "Children’s Hawaii Nature Camp," 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3860 Manoa Road. Features daily hiking treks, learning about stream environments, growing/harvesting/cooking good food and finding ways to artistically share a love for the environment. For keiki in grades K through 5 who enjoy being outdoors while exploring nature. Cost: $200. Call 988-0456 or visit manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum.

>> Moiliili Community Center: Six-day "Fall Intersession Program," Oct. 5-12, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2535 S. King St. Activities include indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, simple cooking sessions, music and more. Snacks provided; lunch (excludes drinks) available for purchase in advance or bring lunch from home. Cost is $180, but additional fees apply for late sign-up ($15, as deadline has already passed) and membership ($25). Call 955-1555 or visit moiliilicc.org.

>> Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor: "Explorers Club: Batteries Not Included," Oct. 6-8, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd. Three-day STEM program examines renewable energy through hands-on activities such as marshmallow catapults, wind-powered turbines, sun-baked s’mores and electrified potatoes. Includes a tour of the new NOAA building. Cost (includes materials, lunch, snacks, transportation to and from NOAA facility, and T-shirt): $175. For grades 3 to 5. Call 445-9137 or visit pacificaviationmuseum.org/batteries_not_included.

>> Pearl City Foundation: "Fall Fun Days 2015," 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoomoana St.; half-day (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and daily options also available. Students in grades K through 6 engage in sports and fitness activities, games, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming (pool days are Monday and Wednesday at Leahi Swim School) and a field trip to watch the movie "Hotel Transylvania 2." Bring lunch (required during excursion) or purchase catered lunch ($5 per day). Register by Monday. Cost: $175 for full day, $115 for half-day; daily options ($35, $45 for Oct. 9 with field trip) also available. Call 456-2073 or visit pearlcityfoundation.org.

>> Skate Care Hawaii’s Fall Camp: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hickam Air Force Base, Hickam Skate Hangar, 900 Hangar Ave., Building 2065. Five-day clinic offers three hours of group instruction and two hours of free skate time per day in Hawaii’s largest indoor skate facility. Participants learn proper techniques in a positive environment. Must bring own skateboard, helmet, kneepads, elbow pads, lunch and water bottle. Cost (plus tax): $320 for beginners, $285 for intermediate and advanced students with previous camp experience. Call 864-7887 or visit skatecare.com.

>> Test-Prep Hawaii: SAT-preparation classes, Oct. 5-9. Students in grades 9 through 12 gain test-taking confidence through practice and by learning time-management tips. One-week sessions will be held at the following high schools: Moanalua, 9 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; Roosevelt, 10 a.m. to noon; Mililani, noon to 2 p.m.; Kalani, 1 to 3 p.m.; and Castle, 2 to 4 p.m. Cost: $200. Call 261-6666 or visit test-prephi.com. * SAT/ACT-prep Combo Special: An additional two-day workshop (for the ACT portion), 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18, Moanalua. Cost: $250.

>> YMCA: Fall Intersession Program, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (varies by location) at these branches: Kaimuki (737-5544), Kalihi (848-2494), Leeward (671-6495), Mililani (625-1040), Nuuanu (536-3556) and Windward (261-0808). Activities include swimming, outdoor play, arts and crafts, sports, science, cooking, story time, field trips and more (varies by branch). For grades K through 6 (may vary by branch). Cost: $185; financial aid available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 531-3558 or visit ymcahonolulu.org.