JCA provides a wide range of engaging activities to enrich your child’s experience. From arts and music to unique Israeli programs, carnivals, concerts, science, and sports, JCA Camp offers more than just a place to spend the day. It is a place for your child to learn and grow! The JCA’s extensive campus is an unparalleled facility. With indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a full-court gymnasium, an indoor running track, art studio, a theatre auditorium, dance and aerobic studios, and outdoor playgrounds, your child has access to all the JCA has to offer, including 100,000 square feet of indoor space. A second campsite will be located at the Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Road. An excellent facility with multifunctional indoor space, swimming pool, baseball field, tennis courts, and more provides an ideal setting for unlimited camp experiences! Camp is open to all children regardless of race, religious affiliation, or ethnic origin.
We provide a 6-day recreational, overnight camp for persons who have physical, emotional, or mental disabilities.
During each of our summer sessions, up to 150 children with like illnesses arrive for a week of fun, adventure, and independence. The prescription for the day is fun, fun, fun! Laughter, giggles, friendships, and excitement abound on the 232 acres of tall pines, majestic oaks and nature trails.
Campers are empowered to do things they never dreamed they could do. They are infused with a spirit of accomplishment at every turn and allowed to forget that “they have what they have.” For many of them it is the first time they’ve felt “normal” since their diagnosis
Multiple sessions of overnight camp offer our campers the chance to come to camp and catch a fish, make a woodshop project, or climb our high tower while making some wonderful new friends. Each session of camp we host a different illness group.
The mission of The Jericho School (non profit 501(c) 3 corporation) is to provide comprehensive, individualized science-based education not otherwise available in our community. We believe those children with autism and other developmental delays deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school’s curriculum provides effective treatment and education programs to children and their families based on Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior.
The Jericho School is now accepting registrations for the 2015 Summer Program. This is not a Summer Camp where your child learns new arts and crafts. This will be four weeks of intensive Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior services for children with developmental disabilities. Each child will receive a comprehensive and Individualized Program with identified goals and objectives for acquisition of targeted skills. You can choose a two week program or take advantage of all four weeks for the Intensive Individualized Summer Program.
Angelwood Summer Day Camp keeps campers busy, interactive, and entertained with a variety of activities such as music, arts & crafts, recreation, and large group activities like water day.
Camp Abilities is a developmental sports camp for students with visual impairments. This year will be our first annual camp. The ages of the participants ranges from Age 9-Age 16.
The week will consist of camping (in cabins), s’mores, camp fires, cook outs, and all the fun that goes with camping. 5 nights of independence, adapted sports, and meeting other with similar abilities.
A LOSS OF SIGHT, NEVER A LOSS OF VISION!
Summer Life Skills Program
LifeSkills Outreach and Learning Supports (LOLS) is a non profit organization dedicated to providing transitional services for youth with disabilities. Our center, Jacksonville LifeSkills Center, a division of LOLS, provides educational services and Life Skills training throughout the year in a natural home like environment. This environment offers an ideal setting for the facilitation of critical life skills to youth with Autism and other developmental disabilities.
Jacksonville LifeSkills Center is conducting a summer program which targets specific areas of independent daily living. These areas include caring for personal health, eating at home and in the community, and maintaining living environments. All targets are introduced and worked on in an environment that facilitates socially responsible behavior and relationships.
Summer program is geared toward high school aged students ages 14-22, with autism and other developmental disabilities. Potential applicants must be ambulatory, have manageable behaviors, and the ability to eat independently. Transportation to and from program is NOT available. Lunch is not provided.
Keystone’s Spring Break Camp offers an enriching and fun experience for children ages 3 to 18 diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children will be placed in a low ratio group with trained behavior therapists. Focusing on a different country daily, a variety of activities will be provided such as:
• Vocational skills (daily living skills, job ready skills)
• Academic Skills (reading, math, language arts)
• Social Skills (play skills, interacting with peers)
• Enriching Field Trips (zoo, community parks)
• Health & Safety (community helpers, community skills)
• Physical activity (gross motor skills, exercise)
Cost is $400 for the week and a $50 nonrefundable registration fee.
Contact Matt Delaney, [email protected], 904.619.6071, or visit http://www.keystonebehavioral.com to receive a registration packet which must be completed and returned by the deadline.
Keystone offers summer camps for all ages. On Jacksonville’s Southside, check out Keystone Child Development Center Summer Camp, ages 18 months through kindergarten and Keystone Success Through Change Camps, ages 5 to 22, both open for all children, as well as Keystone Summer Program designed specially for children with special needs, ages 5 to 22.
This week-long summer camp provides career readiness skills for students age 15-21 who have disabilities. We will be focusing on four core topics: career exploration, work readiness training, work experience, and self-advocacy. Our goal is to empower students to live independent lives by obtaining these skills. Guest speakers and field trips will be core components of the curriculum.
Students who complete 50 hours of camp will receive a certificate of completion and valuable skills to put on their resumes.
Summer Music Camp at Jacksonville School of Music offer a variety of experiences to your aspiring artist!
Summer Music Camp sessions for grades 1-6 will experience rhythm live with Pipe Stomp, Boom Whackers, & Percussion Instruments, 3 Small Group Lessons in your choice of instruments offered, Music- themed Creative Art and Games, Exploring concepts in music theory, and a Showcase Performance!
Rock Band Camp for grades 5-10 will discover the world of rock music through playing, listening, and talking about the rock genre, playing in jam sessions, learning the basic musical knowledge needed to play favorite songs with friends, and practicing for a Final Showcase! Choose Drums, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, or Vocals.
Camp Wego is a great alternative to summer camps. Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for children and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for travelers with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome.
At Camp Wego, we are always on the go. Nonstop adventures beginning at dawn until …
We offer trips to Walt Disney, Bush Gardens, Sea World, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Nashville Tn., Costa Rica, cruises and many more places.
The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is excited to announce our third annual choral festival and summer day camp, River City Choral Festival and Day Camp. A fun-filled week of music, choral singing, choreography/dance, games, swimming, field trips, and performances – and lots of fun times and new friends!
A summer day camp is available to rising sixth through twelfth grade singers from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Camp designed for treble voices: sopranos and altos only; no changed (tenor or bass) voices.
Our conductor for the festival will be Melissa Keylock of the San Diego North Coast Singers.
The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is excited to announce our third annual festival and summer day camp, River City Choral Festival & Piano Keyboard Day Camp – A fun-filled week of music, beginning piano keyboard skills, games, swimming, sight-reading notes and rhythms, field trips and an end-of-week performance – and lots of new friends! The Piano Keyboard Camp will take place alongside the River City Choral Festival and Camp. Students can select to participate in the Choral Festival and Camp or the Piano Keyboard Camp track and still take advantage of the field trips and group activities. The day sessions will be 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Singers will experience a balanced schedule of both instructional and recreational activities throughout the week. Sessions will focus on developing musicianship, sight-reading notes and rhythms, and developing beginning piano skills by experienced and qualified JCC instructors. Team activities will help develop camaraderie, social equality, and love of mankind.
Our music camp is open to students 1st-5th grade. Campers will receive instruction on a variety of instruments such as drums, xylophones, and ukulele. Students will also participate in movement and dance activities, singing, and literacy. Each day 8:30am -1:00 pm, they will attend four sessions and work on a piece for performance. At the end of the week, we will do a full camp performance. These daily lessons will help encourage creativity, increase musical skills, and foster a love of music. Taught by local music teachers.
NFOC Summer Camp is coming to J. Allen Axson on July 13th-17th. More information to come!
The LaVilla School of the Arts is proud to offer a summer camp that combines the arts, academics and physical play that ensures a wonderful summer! There are programs available in visual arts, dance, film, theatre, arts and crafts, instrumental music, cooking science, and early reading. New this year: Fantastic Beasts & other Artful Things. There is also a Jr. Counselor program for rising 9th and 10th graders.
Things that are important for you to know:
The LaVilla School of the Arts programs are designed to accomodate your family’s summer schedule. Campers may attend the entirety of the 6 weeks or weekly – whatever fits your needs.
Contact: Community Education Dept. (904)633-6069 ext. 1008
Registrations paid in full that are 4 weeks or longer will have the $50 registration fee waived. Full payment must be made at time of registration. Additional weeks may be added but will be charged a $50 registration fee. Extended care may be paid for separately.
A fun and informative 3-day summer jazz camp for instrumentalists and vocalists, 9th grade through adult ages, from basic skill levels to pro. Excellent back-to-school prep for students with band and vocal courses in the fall, for music instructors seeking helpful stylistic tools for teaching jazz, and for adults to advance their skills in performing jazz, from the novice to pro levels. The camp ends with a Camper / Faculty Showcase Concert the day after camp – Invite all your family and friends!
We Rock the Spectrum Jacksonville is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. Through our nonprofit My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation, we provide social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum.
We Rock the Spectrum Jacksonville provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills. Our unique equipment assists all children in their neurological growth and development.
Art projects, outdoor play, music and movement activities, and more! For ages 3–22, with physical and/or developmental disabilities. We focus on abilities, not diagnoses, and try to strengthen each camper’s self-confidence. We support social and emotional well-being and growth and provide a structured environment where kids thrive! Siblings are welcome to sign up, too.
Campers are grouped by age, maturity, and need. Camp Hope maintains a 1:5 teacher: student ratio. All program costs are included in a set weekly fee and no registration fees apply. Financial assistance may be available.
We believe in the importance of the arts where children express themselves as unique individuals. The arts give children healthy, emotional outlets for them to explore who they are in the Lord and that their gift of creativity comes from Him!
Each day of the week will be centered around a different arts class!
*For example: On Mondays, students will dive into a Spanish emersion experience. Students will experience Spanish culture through language, fun games, different Spanish foods, and more!
Each music and art class consists of students learning the basics and applying them to their new featured learning as the weeks progress!
At the end of summer camp, their arts experience will cumulate what they have learned into an arts showcase for the whole family!
This Summer Camp is perfect for children between the ages 5 and 10
When: Monday through Friday
Time: 9am – 3pm
What: Each day of the week consists of a different class: Piano, Ukulele, Spanish, Chorus/Worship and Art.
Price: $130 per week
Registration/Materials Fee: $150
For more information please refer to our brochure!
We invite you to look on our “Gallery” page on our school’s website for an inside look!
Kids Connect is a therapeutic summer camp that is geared towards improving both sensory and emotional regulation, language development, and socialization with an additional emphasis on feeding challenges. The camp is run by one speech- language pathologist and one occupational therapist who have extensive training and experience with children who face developmental challenges. Therapists use the Greenspan Floortime approach to facilitate social emotional skills that may be impacting your child’s ability to connect with others as well as participate in daily activities.
This is a 3 week, half day camp held Monday – Thursday. Our Starfish Group (2yrs-4yrs) will be from 9am-12pm and our Pelican Group (5yrs-8yrs) will be from 1pm-4pm. Please contact us for more information on costs and camp schedule of the day.
Summer Camp of the Arts 2023
Looking for a unique summer camp experience?
Shining Bright is offering a weekly themed faith-based arts camp filled with Art, Spanish, Music, Bible and Worship! Each week children will learn about a famous artist, apply faith-based themes and enjoy fun activities in each area of learning! Children will also enjoy water days, luaus, pajama parties and so much more!
Camp Days: June 5 – August 11 (Closed July 4th)
Camp Hours: 9AM – 3PM
Ages 5-10
Extended Day Available
Sibling Discount Applicable
Weekly Themes:
Week1: Who We Are in the Lord – Artist: Kadinsky (Art, Piano & Spanish Basics)
Week 2: You Have A Purpose – Artist: Worhol (Art, Piano & Spanish Basics)
Week 3: Meaningful Colors – Artist: Matisse (Art, Piano & Spanish Basics)
Week 4: God Created the Earth Part 1 – Artist: Monet
Week 5: God Created the Earth Part 2 – Artist: O’Keefe
Week 6: Created in God’s Image Part 1 – Artist: Picasso
Week 7: Created in God’s Image Part 2 – Artist: Picasso
Week 8: Unity in the Lord Part 1 – Artist: Seruat
Week 9: Unity in the Lord Part 2 – Artist: Van Gogh
Week 10: Giving & Loving Others – Artist: Van Gogh
For more information and to enroll, please visit our camp site here:
http://www.shiningbrightpreschool.com/camps
Have questions? Contact us:
Phone: 904-743-1375
Email: [email protected]
Location: 55 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Are you looking for a fun and educational summer camp for your child who struggles with reading? Look no further than The Morris Center’s Brain Camp! At The Morris Center, they believe that every child deserves the opportunity to improve in reading, writing, and spelling skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Their camp is designed specifically for children who struggle with learning, and the experienced and trained staff is here to help your child succeed.
During the program, your child will participate in a variety of fun and interactive activities. Through the use of research- and evidence-based techniques, your child will build reading and spelling skills, all while having a great time with their peers. This program is also designed to help build confidence and self-esteem. Learning can be a frustrating experience for some kids, but with a supportive and positive environment, students are able to have an overall rewarding experience.
The Morris Center also offers a variety of other fun summer camp activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, games, and more. Their goal is to provide a well-rounded experience for your children, so they can have a summer full of fun and learning.
June 19 – July 28, 2023
9am – 3pm
Ages 4 – 22
From a giant water slide to a petting zoo, bubble truck to hot air balloon rides, Camp Possible has been the premier summer day camp in Northeast Florida for those with special needs. Camp Possible serves special needs youth ages (6-21) through multi-sensory and therapeutic activities to bolster friendships, increase self-esteem, social interaction skills, and emotional regulation through super fun recreational activities in a secure and exciting environment.
The 2023, six-week session at Camp Possible offers a specially designed curriculum for special needs campers who have language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, central auditory processing disorder, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders and social problems.
Wk1 – Super You!
Wk 2 – Sea, Sand and Sun
Wk 3 – Stars and Stripes
Wk 4 – Pirate Invasion
Wk 5 – Seuss on the Loose
Wk 6 – Wacky Water
Cost: $500/week.
Join Great Strides for a fun, therapist-led summer camp! Each week kids will participate in themed activities such as scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, science experiments, structured and unstructured play, arts and crafts, sports, games, and much more! This camp is all about relaxing and having fun in a group setting. It is designed to be enjoyable and beneficial to all children. even those without a need for therapy services. This program has been curated by occupational therapists to support development in the areas of:
- Social Participation
- Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness
- Fine and Gross Motor Strength and Coordination
- Sensory Processing
- Life Skills and Executive Functioning
