Our warmer weather has returned here in Florida, and summer begins in three months already. Early registration for summer camps has begun, so we wanted to put together the ultimate Guide to Summer Camps for the Jacksonville area. This comprehensive list covers everything from Art to Zoo.
Let’s explore where we can send our little happy campers this summer!
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Contact Information
Address: 370 Zoo Road, Jacksonville, FL
Phone: (904) 757-4463 ext. 122
Email: [email protected]
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Looking for a way to get your child out in nature, learning, and having fun this summer? Come to Summer Camp at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens! Summer Zoo Camp starts the week of June 15th and runs through August 7th. Camp is open to children ages 5-13, with a variety of age-appropriate topics to choose from. Each day of our week-long camps includes hands-on animal encounters, behind the scenes excursions, Zoo tours, crafts, activities and more! This year will also include special trips to our newest exhibit: Titanoboa. Mark your calendars–online registration will open in early April.
Museum of Science and History
Contact Information
Address: 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL
Phone: 904-396-MOSH (6674)
Email: [email protected]
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Campers will spend their time in the classroom, in the museum and outside in some instances for their camp. They will fill their day learning about the topic at hand through hands-on demonstrations, experiments and crafts. Children will have free time to explore the museum exhibits and will be able to attend at least one science show, animal show or planetarium show. Space week includes off-site field trips. Camp themes include: Dr. Seuss; Pirate and Princesses; LEGO Mania; Puppet Palooza; Dinosaurs; Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Space Camp: Austronauts, Space Pioneers, Cosmic Cosmos; St. Johns River Week; Mission Possible; Mummies; Now You See It, Now You Don’t; Fort MOSH; Get Your Game On; Inventor’s Workshop; Micro MOSH; Fire and Ice; Grossology; Built It; Rockets and Roller Coasters; Dissection; MOSH Survivor Camp; and Throw-Back Science.
Participant Ages: Completed K-8th Grade (6th-8th grade camps Weeks 2, 4, 6, & 7 ONLY). Register your child for the grade level they will have completed as of June 2015.
The YMCA
Contact Information
Address: Jacksonville, FL
Phone: (904) 744-2234
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Sharing a favorite book or song with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives after scoring the winning point. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Super Summer Adventure Camp at the Y is all about, and we are ensuring kids get more out of summer: more learning, more exploration and more achievement. Our activities include swimming, weekly field trips, sports, Camp Readers, arts & humanities, math & science, and so much more. Learn more at FirstCoastYMCA.org.
Jax Ice and Sportsplex
Contact Information
Address: 3605 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL
Phone: (904) 399-3223 option 5
Email: Mark Scheff, General Manager at [email protected]
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Join our All Sports & Activity Camp this summer! Our Camp is designed to give boys and girls the opportunity to learn about many different sports including: Ice Skating, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey, Soccer, Frisbee, Kickball, Lacrosse, Running exercises and Volleyball, as well as many traditional camp activities including games and arts & crafts. Each sport activity will consist of technical drills, skill instruction, practice time, and the opportunity for game situations. The instructors will also implement team-building activities that will enhance the total camp experience for your child. The camp is dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment where kids can develop physically and socially.
Chappell Schools
Address: Deerwood and Riverplace, Jacksonville, FL
Email: [email protected]
Chappell Makes Learning Fun! Especially in the Summer! Please join us for our fun-filled ten-week adventure at Deerwood or Riverplace Campus. Our camps are themed and include Pirate Week, Science and Nature, Fine Arts, Sports, Ranch, Animals, Under the Sea, Space, Moovin’ & Groovin’ and Carnival Weeks. Campers will enjoy two field trips a week to places like MarineLand, St. Augustine, Bricks, Adventure Landing, Zoo, Alligator Farm, and Cummer Museum just to name a few.
Camp is open to children ages 5 (or post VPK) to 12. Camp tuition is $155/week (Jax Moms Blog readers receive a 10% discount) and includes all materials, field trips, lunches and snacks, and a camp T-Shirt. We also have options for Summer VPK and a VPK Masters program for new VPK graduates. Moms can split between programs to allow their child to have fun and keep their skills sharp for kindergarten! Register now – spots are limited!
Jacksonville Country Day School
Contact Information
Address: 10063 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL
Phone: (904) 641-6644
Email: [email protected]
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For over forty years, Jacksonville Country Day School has provided students with a high quality and enriching summer day camp program to enjoy. Campers experience a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, daily pool time with swim instruction, music, games, sports, fun field trips, and more! In addition to our day camp, JCDS is proud to offer a number of quality and exciting specialty camps. The offerings include dance, literature, academic preparation, computers, painting, robotics, and music theatre camps. Our camp is staffed with trained counselors who allow the campers to be creative and express their individuality, while at the same time providing leadership in a safe, enjoyable environment.
Choosing the right summer program for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. We are confident our diverse, camper-focused program will provide your child with a memorable summer experience. We look forward to seeing you and your camper this summer!
Session 1: June 8 – June 19
Session 2: June 22 – July 3
Session 3: July 6 – July 17
Session 4: July 20 – July 31
Bricks 4 Kidz
Contact Information
REGISTER HERE:
Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. Our programs provide an extraordinary atmosphere for students to learn the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), using LEGO® bricks. The activities are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence. Our teachers foster an atmosphere of cooperation and team building while encouraging students to problem solve and think outside the box. For kindergarten and older, we teach children robotics and engineering concepts using gear kits with motors. We would love for you to take a look at all we have for your child.
- SIGN UP TODAY FOR ONE OF OUR HANDS-ON CREATIVE SUMMER CAMPS
- Experience the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play
- Build mechanized models designed by engineers and architects using LEGO® bricks
- Build with our specially designed LEGO® project kits and theme-based model plans
- Themes include: Mining and Crafting 2, Pocket Brick Monsters (based on Pokemon), Clash of Bricks, Advanced Robotics, Stop Motion Animation, and many more!
- Fun activities to spark curiosity and inspire creativity.
- Bring a friend and experience the camaraderie of playing and building together
- Find the Bricks 4 Kidz near you and sign up now!
Pump It Up
Contact Information
Address: 11840 Beach Blvd. Suite 10, Jacksonville, FL
Phone: (904) 646-1441
Email: [email protected]
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Join our exciting Camp at Pump It Up. Your child will enjoy jumping, crafts, games and much more. Get your camp tickets at a discounted rate by purchasing them while the pre-sale option is available! Pump It Up is your “go-to” facility for parties and bouncing fun! Pump it Up offers a wide variety of activities for kids – private Birthday Parties, daily Open Jump sessions and Special Events to Fundraisers, Camps, Field Trips and much, much more. Play areas are filled with massive inflatables and other games and attractions that offer endless opportunities for kids of all ages to explore and imagine.
Session1: June 8-12
Session 2: July 6-10
Session 3: July 20-24
Session 4: Aug 3-7
Studio K Dance
Contact Information
Address: 6026 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone: (904) 448-4026
Email: [email protected]
Each camp session includes ballet, tumbling, crafts, tea parties, dress-up, spa days, activities and visits from real Princesses! Last day of each session will be a Royal Ball & Coronation for each Princess in Training! Studio K Dance boasts a unique combination of truly talented AND caring educators that are dedicated to their art and their wonderful students! Ages 3-8 Years Old, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Session 1: June 8th-12th
Session 2: July 27th-31st
My Gym – Jacksonville
Contact Information
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My Gym camp is simply the best! Children participate in energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, arts and crafts, music and so much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active, as we emphasize physical development and personal success. Our themes and programs change daily, so no two camp days at My Gym are ever the same. Our goal at My Gym is to ensure that your children have the most fun possible in a safe state of the art facility.
Whether you are looking for the best place to send your children on cold and rainy days or trying to keep them active and cool during the hot summer months, My Gym camp is the place to be. We make it easy for parents with our drop-off program, PAY-BY-THE DAY options, and great discounts for booking in advance! We offer half/full day options and a hot nutritious lunch is always included!
Summer Camp Days:
July 13th – My Gym: THE CHALLENGE!
July 14th – Tomorrow Land
July 15th – Super Heroes Vs. Super Villains
July 16th – Wet and Wild
July 17th – Olaf’s Summer Snow Day!
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
Contact Information
Address: 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Phone: (904) 280-0614 ext. 204
Email: [email protected]
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Spend the summer creating! The Cultural Center summer arts programs are designed to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation, and imagination. Camps are open to children ages 3-16. Nine weeks of camps, each with a different theme, offering an opportunity to explore, create, and learn from professional artists and arts educators. All art supplies and a snack are included, campers should bring a sack lunch and dress for mess!
Tommy Hulihan’s Basketball Camp
Our Basketball Camp is designed to teach players the basic fundamentals and team concepts of the game of Basketball. All campers will go through individual, as well as team drills. Each day, players will be instructed during “Stations” where they will work on individual basic fundamentals, while being supervised by a knowledgeable coach. Sports Camp is open to girls and boys 5 years old through 6th grade and a special program for 7th/8th grades. || REGISTER HERE
Jacksonville Athletic Club
We are a track and field camp that runs (pun intended) all summer long! We have training options and groups for all ages and abilities, from Youth to Emerging Athlete to Elite Athlete. These are tremendous opportunities for young athletes to improve their overall skills. || REGISTER HERE
Christ’s Church
Camps focus on arts, including drama, ceramics and 3-D art, and sports, such as basketball, volleyball and football. Cooking, Science and flag football are other fun offerings. Camps are for students K through eighth grade. Christ’s Church is a non-denominational, Bible-based Christian church. Our message is one of second chances, acceptance, hope, and life. Check back soon for registration! || REGISTER HERE
Doing Dishes
It’s that time of year again! Sign up for Doing Dishes Kids Art Camps before we fill up! Camps are held daily, Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-12pm. Each week we will have a different theme. Kids will create two great projects a day. Project mediums include, Pottery painting, Canvas and glass fusion. At Doing Dishes Pottery Studios, we believe that painting pottery and fusing glass should be fun and relaxing. We are very family friendly studios with a warm atmosphere and a welcoming smile. || REGISTER HERE
Episcopal School
Summer programs at Episcopal School of Jacksonville are all about fun and self-improvement. The classes give students the opportunity to enjoy the subject matter at a relaxed pace, with fewer students and greater teacher attention. The camps stress the love of the game, whether it be pole-vaulting or dancing. Take a look below at the Summer course information, and keep checking back, since more information will be posted as the summer approaches. Come play and learn with us this summer! || REGISTER HERE
Beaches Episcopal School
Your child will “Live the Adventure” this summer at the 2015 Beaches Episcopal School Summer Camp. Get ready for a summer camp experience full of exciting offerings for students entering PreK4 through sixth grade. Programs include Act It Out, Art Through the Ages, Awesome Archers, Cheer and Dance, Fencing, Fun with Filming, Infinity Gymnastics, Lego Mania, Lego Robotics, Minecraft, Movin’ & Groovin’, Photography for Kids, Pottery, Sports 2 the Max, and Top Chef. Camp is open to students entering PreK4 (age 4 by the first week of camp selected) through sixth grade. Our 2015 Summer Camp brochure contains course descriptions, dates, costs, and a registration form that should be returned to the school office with payment. Contact Dallas Skornia, Summer Camp Director, at (904) 246-2466 or dskornia@
Coastal Kicks
Coastal Kicks is a youth soccer training and development company offering programs throughout the year to the communities of North Florida and Coastal Georgia. Coastal Kicks offers different soccer programs including private training, park programs, summer camps, clinics, and after-school enrichment for both public and private schools. Programs are open to both boys and girls of all skill levels from age three to the older competitive advanced youth club and high school athlete. || REGISTER HERE
UNF Eco Camp
Eco Camp began at University of North Florida in 2001 with the idea that children should be able to use nature as a fun and educational resource. It has expanded throughout the past decade with additions like the Osprey Challenge Course. This camp is suitable for ages 6-14. From our 400-acre preserve, crystal clear lake, or one of the seven different nature field trips, there is something for every camper to enjoy. Registration and more information is available on our website. || REGISTER HERE
Florida Elite Soccer Academy (formerly Jacksonville Youth Soccer Club)
Jacksonville Youth Soccer Club offers soccer camps each summer designed to improve your child’s individual soccer skills while inspiring their love for the game. JYSC’s camp programs are for all children of different ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Camp sessions will take place at Chuck Rogers Park. The first set of camp dates will be June 8th – 12th and June 15th – 19th for players ages U5-U9. Camps for older players and special technical training camps will also be offered. || REGISTER HERE
Jax Surf and Paddle
Jax Surf Camp hosted by Jax Surf & Paddle is a great way for your little surfer to learn, grow, and have tons of fun this year. Camp is open to any child aged 6-16 who is able to swim. Spring camps run March – April and Summer camps run June – August. Camp curriculum consists of learning how to surf and improving current surfing skill set. Each camp will feature lessons and demonstrations as well as lots of practice. || REGISTER HERE
Saltwater Cowgirl
If you seek to learn how to surf from knowledgeable, skilled instructors in a comfortable environment, then you’ve come to the right place. Our weekday, all female surf camp is offered to students between the ages of 7 and 17. Classes run Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 12:30 pm. Please follow the link to learn more about the Saltwater Cowgirls Surf Camp experience! || REGISTER HERE
Champions Gymnastics Club
Champions Gymnastics invites you to join the most exciting Summer Camp program! We offer your children the opportunity to experience a whole new world of physical fitness. For the highly active child we provide a positive outlet for their energy, while a child who is timid will experience their body’s capabilities that create self confidence and an “I Can Do It” attitude. We know that every child likes to run, jump, bounce, climb, swing and flip! That is why we incorporate those activities into our fun Summer Camp program. || REGISTER HERE
iD Tech Camps held at the University of North Florida
Code, game, create! At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 design video games, mod with Minecraft, code apps, and more. Hands-on learning takes place in small clusters of just 8 students per instructor, guaranteed. Campers make friends and learn 21st century skills that give them a competitive advantage for school and future STEM careers. Our weeklong, day and overnight programs are held at prestigious campuses nationwide, including the University of North Florida, Rollins College, Stanford, Yale, and others. Diverse courses are inclusive of every gender, background, skill level, and learning style. || Call 1-888-709-8324 or REGISTER HERE
Camp Cummer at the Cummer Museum of Art
The Cummer offers camp for both elementary and middle school students, and is designed for students with a variety of art experience. Children of all ages will create art projects inspired by their exploration of the Cummer Gardens and Galleries including painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and clay sculpture. Elementary School Camp is available for children entering grades 1 through 6. In addition to the studio activities listed above, students will learn new ways to think and talk about art, and spend time in Art Connections, the Museum’s nationally recognized interactive education center. Middle School Camp is geared toward intermediate to advanced middle school art students looking to advance their skills outside of school, and provides the opportunity to build a portfolio. To register, please call 904-355-0630. Elementary School Camp, June 8th-July 24th, extended care available. Middle School Camp, July 27th – 31st. Monday – Friday 9a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Want to be a part of our 2015 Summer Camp Guide? Contact [email protected] for more information!
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Thank you to the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens and all featured camps for sponsoring our 2015 Guide to Summer Camps!
