The Sunshine Education Group is now enrolling for the summer camp program for children ages 3 years old through 3rd grade at all three premier Goddard School locations in the Jacksonville market. Their portfolio includes locations in Baymeadows/Gate Pkwy, Julington Creek/St. John’s, and Ponte Vedra Beach. From STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) to outdoor play to on-site field trips, children will explore a wide range of STEAM activities through both indoor and outdoor play, cooking classes, messy crafts, water play and cool experiments.
Each of the unique campuses offers children the opportunity to explore creative and exceptional learning environments such as outdoor play areas featuring athletic turf fields, outdoor mini-amphitheaters, interactive music space, gardening and horticulture experiences, STEM classrooms, Computer Labs, and more. The Schools also feature new health and safety procedures that ensure the cleanest environment possible so parents have peace of mind and your child can focus on fun learning experiences throughout the day. Each School offers two-, three- and five-day schedules with half-day, school-day, and full-day options available. Please visit one of three campuses to learn more about the summer camp programs and how they instill a lifelong love of learning in students while having fun! Call them today to learn more about their amazing Summer Camp program!
Links to Register:
Dance in a production of Cinderella!
Your princess is invited to join us this summer for “Cinderella” a dance workshop at Destiny Dance Center. The workshop will include ballet, broadway jazz, tap, modern, acrobatics, dance production, and a performance opportunity!
Ages: 5-10 yrs
Tuition: $260 (8 days), $150 (week two only)
For more information or to register for the workshop, please call 904.276.3737 or email [email protected]
Destiny Dance Center: Professional instruction with a Christian perspective.
We are a camp for boys and girls ages 6-14. Owned and operated by the North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, the property is located at the St Johns River Base at Echockotee sitting on Doctors Inlet. We provide day camp during eight summer weeks highlighting one of our local treasures; the water.
Here at Aquatics Camp youth can experience the thrills of repelling 50’ and getting up on a wake board behind one of our Tigè Ski boats, plus so much more.
Aquatics Camp is fully accredited by the National Camping School and is managed by trained, certified staffers who care about your camper and our program. We pull resources from the Boy Scout of America’s merit badge program in many of our program areas.
Also, we have built relationships with local agencies and organizations to bring your campers the best experience possible, such as the American Red Cross and the St. Johns River Keeper.
Individualized instruction in reading, math, homework assistance, study skills, and test preparation. Every child is attended to according to his/her individual needs.
This is not a workbook center–we use a variety of resources and teaching strategies to help students reach their potential, and we work closely with the state and district curriula and standards so that student make connections to the work they do in school.
We are super ecstatic to announce that The Little Gym will be hosting Friday summer camp starting every Friday after June 23rd. We are looking for all 3-12 year olds who want to have some serious fun on Friday mornings! You can drop in on certain Fridays or purchase a camp pass for a discounted rate! Each Friday will have a different theme for your child to participate in so they will never get bored!
This will be a drop off event and snacks are included in each session!
A single visit is $35 for TLG members or $45 for nonmembers.
Or you can purchase a camp pass which gets you admission to all six Fridays for $165 for TLG members or $265 for non members. The camp pass gets you one free Friday!
All camp passes are non refundable due to limited space!
Call us at the gym with any questions or if you are ready to sign up at (904) 481-8893.
Day camp at The Little Gym is the perfect choice for long, hot summers and other breaks from school when you want your child to stay active, safe, and happy. We combine fun physical activities and games with plenty of time to laugh and play with friends. Each week has a new theme so your child will never tire of camp at The Little Gym.
The Sports Edge Basketball Camp will be directed by Bolles Head Varsity Basketball Coach Jason Hughes. This camp will focus on the overall development of skills and fundamentals with station work, followed by individual and team contests throughout the week.
We will have 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments with championships culminating during the final day of camp. Contests will include hotshot, FT, 3 pt, and many more. Awards will be given on the final day at the awards ceremony.
Code Ninjas teaches children to code by building their own video games. While kids have a blast, parents see their kids gain confidence and problem-solving skills that will serve them well in life. Our promise to you is: Kids Have Fun, Parents See Results.
Code Ninjas learning centers provide a fun and non-intimidating environment where kids at all levels can learn at their own pace, with help from knowledgeable instructors and their fellow students. The centers offer a variety of programs, including after-school sessions, day camps, workshops, and weekend events.
Select your location to find a camp near you!
Fleming Island
Ponte Vedra Beach
Saint Johns
World Golf Village
We make coding fun! Code Ninjas is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids’ coding franchise, with hundreds of locations across the US, Canada, and the UK. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code while building their own video games. With our CREATE program, kids aged 7-14 have a blast creatively building their own video games and developing coding skills on the path from White to Black Belt. Code Ninjas JR builds a foundation of coding and problem-solving skills for kids aged 5-7 through our fun, hands-on, and completely visual curriculum. Ready for your kid to gain problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe and inspiring environment? Schedule a free tour today!
During camp, children will be working on the appropriate skills for their level along with fun games and relays.
Activities include: Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Arts ‘n Crafts & Group Activities. Cooking Classes, Fitness Classes and Weekly Field Trips for Camp Adventure only. Lunch is included for all camp programs.
This summer program makes extensive use of St. Johns beautiful 26-acre campus and facilities, including a sparkling pool, innovative MakerSpace, 3D printing lab, art rooms, playgrounds, two gyms, air conditioned “cabin” rooms, and large recreational fields.
Whether you chose Day Camp (ages 3 – 12), Adventure Camps (ages 5 – 16), or a combination of both—your child is sure to have fun. Some sessions, particularly Adventure Camps, will fill up fast, so register early!
Register HERE now!
Summer Camp at Ponte Vedra Martial Arts is NON STOP. Kids get a daily martial arts and self-defense training, along with a variety of activities, games, and creative explorations that revolve around a specific character trait. Past character traits have included perseverance, team work, and responsibility. These are full day, week-long camps. Campers must be school aged.
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.
Chappell Schools ensures summer campers continue to learn over summer vacation while having FUN! Camp follows a weekly theme that allows exploration, discovery and continued learning with extra emphasis on making friends and having fun.
We have THREE great summer options for your camper! Our ever-popular, robust Summer Camp at Deerwood (capacity 60), San Marco (capacity 30) and Longleaf (capacity 24)! Questions? We’d love to have your camper this summer! San Marco: (904) 399-1009 | Deerwood: (904) 739-1279 | Longleaf: (904) 230-3337
We provide a 6-day recreational, overnight camp for persons who have physical, emotional, or mental disabilities.
Are you ready for a great week of gazing at the stars and learning about God’s vast creation? If so and you have completed KG – 6th grade, sign up today. There is NO cost to attend!!!
Camp Jr. Paleontologist
This camp offers an exciting introduction into the basics of Paleontology! This exciting adventure in Paleontology will have your child playing in the dirt and having the time of their lives! Campers will be immersed in several hands-on projects that they will take home to continue their adventure. Plus this camp offers fun and dynamic science games!
Sample Projects:
Panning for Gems and Minerals! Crack Open a Geode! Miniature Dinosaur Dig! Build and take away a cool T-Rex Model!
Camp Jr. Weather Scientist
Campers discover why weather changes and will explore the different components that makeup weather. Our beginner meteorologists learn about the sun, discuss extreme weather (tornadoes and hurricanes!), learn about instruments that are used to predict and track weather, and will even create their own weather news segment with our Green Screen set up!
Sample Projects:
Green Screen Weather Show, Tornado Bottle, Instant Snow, Solar Oven, and much more!
Camp Jr. Veterinarian
Does your child LOVE animals? This camp is a young person’s ticket to the world of Veterinary Medicine. Our lessons will give young vets an opportunity to look into the exciting careers of veterinarians, and allow them to be involved in related hands-on activities and experiments. Each camper will even receive their own stethoscope and make their own medical kit! Campers are NOT to bring their own pets to camp
Sample Projects:
Owl Pellet Dissection, DNA Extraction, Microscopy, Diseases and Parasites, First Aid, Make Homemade Doggy Treats, and much more!
Camp Jr. Space Engineer
Using LEGO® bricks, campers will design and build structures and space vehicles for living on far away planets. Campers will utilize a variety of LEGO® bricks including motors, gears, lights, and sensors. Space Engineer includes instruction on the Earth, Moon, stars, and planets as well as the scientific topics of force, friction, simple machines, and gravity. Campers will also join the crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to learn about propulsion, friction and more. Counselors will assign specific projects each day that include: a rotating satellite, space buggy, a stunning spaceship, terrestrial homes that can withstand alien atmospheres and a host of other exciting projects. Campers will work in teams to complete their missions. Full-day Camps also include two separate ESTES® rocket builds, and an epic launch demonstration on the final day of camp!
Sample Projects:
“Shuttle Express” Rocket Build & Launch, Building a Weather Satellite, Lego WeDo 2.0 Robot Builds & Programming, and more!
Camp Jr. Scientist
The Jr. Scientist Camp covers a broad range of fun and exciting science topics such as, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Lab Process Skills. This camp is perfect for the child who has a general interest in science and wants an exciting “sampler” camp! Campers learn all about the Scientific Method, how to observe and document change.
Four weeks offering introduction to the game in a fun learning environment plus key elements of the golf swing, fundamentals and stroke play. Camp is available for ages 6-17.
Limited space available.
Just like in their favorite video games, kids will be given a number of challenges throughout the day, and all the while be building their shelters before ‘night’ falls and the monsters wake up! Players will light their own campfires, ‘mine’ for resources and use sharp axes; all activities are closely supervised by experienced Forest School leaders. There’ll be plenty of time to get creative with play and imagination, of course. Wildcraft is a full week of video game inspired activities ideal for kids aged 7+ years.
Some activities include:
~Sharp tool workshop – knives, axes, and more
~Shelter building
~Fire lighting
~Wet and muddy adventuring
~Forest exploration
~Creativity, art, and imagination!
Who is this for?
If your child Ages 7+ loves playing video games like Minecraft and Fortnite, Wildcraft Adventure is the perfect way to get them off the screen and into the outdoors, all while sneakily learning about nature and outdoors skills. The game is usually played in groups of between 12 and 20 kids. Children play in teams of 4 or 5 and work together to score as many points as possible, though the emphasis is not on winning the game but on scoring points through effort, participation and being creative.
What to expect
Please be aware that Wildcraft days include several bushcraft activities including; splitting wood with a small axe, fire-lighting, den building, toasting marshmallows and whittling. Our staff are trained and experienced at tutoring children through such skills and will cater each activity to suit the child’s age and experience as appropriate. Your child’s safety is our primary concern.
What to Bring
~Water Bottle
~Lunch and Snack
~Closed toed shoes
~Personal bug spray/sunscreen (we also have some available for use)
~Optional: change of clothes for wet/muddy days
~A spirit for adventure!
Price:
The prices listed are on a sliding scale. Please use this opportunity to pay what you are able to afford rather than what is the best value. Doing so ensures the continuation of these programs!
Location
Week 1: Nocatee Landing (Ponte Vedra)
Week 2: Mandarin Park (Mandarin/Southside)
Week 3: Tillie K. Fowler Park (Westside)
Come create! Doing Dishes Summer Art Camp Workshops are celebrating 16 years of summer fun. These fun and step by step workshops will get the creative juices flowing for ages 7 and up. Each session has a different theme and project. Campers will create at least two great projects a day, project mediums include, pottery painting, clay and glass fusion. Ages 7+.
School’s out and it’s time to PLAY!
O2B Summer Camp offers FUN first to every child every day, but rest assured that your child’s learning will never stop. Our integrated activity approach offers unprecedented variety in subjects such as Art, Science, Technology and Sports. Add in Neighborhood Time, Team-Building Fun and weekly Themed Events… and this will be a summer your child will remember forever!
During a traditional summer, we keep the fun rolling (literally) with phenomenal Field Trips to local attractions and theme parks. This year, to keep our kids extra safe, we’re not leaving the building for Field Trips… but we’re recreating these exciting adventures INSIDE our buildings! Water days, ice cream trucks, magicians, movies and outside adventures will fill our summer and bring added joy to your kids!