Join us the first week of summer for Yoga Camp 1:30-3:30, where kids (grades 1-5) will practice yoga and relaxation/ breathing techniques, play games, make craft projects and make a healthy snack recipe everyday! Discount for siblings and for registering early!
EPIC Surf Camps exist to help young people grow in their relationship with Christ. We do this using the sport of surfing as a vehicle. Our camps allow us to encourage kids, youth, and young adults in their faith while enjoying all the great things surfing has to offer. No matter where you are with Christ, our time together will help you know WHAT you believe, WHY you believe it, and WHO we believe in!
Palm Valley Baptist Church at 4890 Palm Valley Road is hosting a weekend Vacation Bible School on June 23-25th. The theme is Galactic Starveyors and is open to children from K through 5th grade. This event is FREE! Please call the office to register at 285 2447, or visit our website at http://www.palmvalleybaptistchurch.org. The fun starts Friday at 5:30 with a pizza dinner and pick up is at 8:00pm. Saturday is 9:30 – 2:30 pm and includes lunch. Sunday is our final day at 9:30 am. Please join us!
The Junior Lifeguard program is a one-week, full-day camp for kids 9-15, and is sponsored by the City of Jacksonville Beach and the American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corp. ecause the camp is held at the lifeguard station, the students can view how professional lifeguards handle beach emergencies and day-to-day operations.
The program trains students to get a job as a lifeguard when they turn sixteen years old. Many of our lifeguards have pursued careers as firefighters, police officers, military personnel, doctors, and nurses.
Surfing is a great way for kids to stay active. At Thompson Surf School we make the experience FUN for all children, regardless of age and ability. Safety is most important to us, so we only use soft surfboards. Our instructors are professional surfers, watermen, and waterwomen with years of surfing experience and ocean knowledge. We not only teach the fundamentals of surfing, but we educate children on the ocean environment and ocean safety.
*All students are required to know how to swim prior to participating in surf camp.
Annual Beaches Camp held each June at Jack Russell Park in Atlantic Beach
Camp morning camp includes division for Minnows ages 3-4 as well as a Recreational division for boys and girls ages 5-12. All sessions are run by professional club coaches. Register early as spaces are limited.
Join us for the fun filled adventures we have created for your children at Spring River’s Summer Camp by the Sea!
Our Camp Counselors are experienced Spring River teachers ready to share a sense of fun and a love of learning with your children. Weekly activities will include seasonal songs/music/stories, weekly themed crafts, camp t-shirt making, nature hikes to local parks and the beach for exploratory learning and play, nature journaling, and guided relaxation. Each week will end with a guest performance based on the weekly theme!
Children will be expected to bring their own snack, packed lunch, water bottle, sunscreen and hat in a small backpack for nature and beach walks. All other supplies and craft materials provided by camp.
This is Surf into Summer’s 19th year teaching campers to master the waves, making it the longest running surf camp on the First Coast. We offer surf camps in both Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach.
At Surf into Summer, campers will learn from the top surfers in North Florida. Campers will not only learn the basics of paddling and how to stand up on a board, but also important knowledge on beach and water safety from the CPR certified instructors.
Surf into Summer is the only surf camp that provides a one teacher to three student ratio. This 1:3 teacher to student ratio provides safe, quality instruction, which guarantees your camper will be surfing by the second day!
Every summer The Bolles School plays host to a variety of opportunities that enable children, students and educators to live, learn and grow with their peers. From boarding opportunities to teacher seminars to full and half day camps there is everything to love about The Bolles School.
Sessions are available from May through August and now open for registration. We are looking forward to SUMMER 2023!
The S4 Summer Camps are the premier sports camps serving North East and Central Florida. S4 Camps are designed for “rising” K-5th graders for the 2020-2021 school year.
Campers will participate in multiple sports and competitions involving the Big 4 Sports (football, baseball, basketball, soccer, etc.) while receiving instruction on various athletic skills such as agility, balance, and coordination, all the while HAVING FUN in an awesome camp experience!
Welcome to Maker Fun Factory – A world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God!
VBS is for children who will be four years old before 6/12/17 through rising 5th graders (2017/2018 school year). Adult and youth volunteers in rising 6th-12th grades are needed to make it an unforgettable week for the kids.
Registration is NOW OPEN! Click the ticket link to register, and for more information.
Surf Camp Cote offers small group summer camps for kids ages 6 and up. They also offer spring break camps, birthday parties and private lessons.
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.
Don’t miss your opportunity to unleash your creativity in one of our many art classes and workshops. If you are an artist, novice or professional, we have programs that will enhance your creative process and artwork. Pre-registration is required for all programs. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Please review our Program Policies before registering. If you are unsure about the status of your membership, please call 904-280-0614 ext. 1206. If you would like to become a member of the Cultural Center, please visit membership. If you have a child with special needs, please call TWO WEEKS prior to registration to ensure we can provide adequate services for your young artist.
Spring break camps include ballet, art, and theater camps. Summer programs are to be determined.
Summer Theater Camp for aspiring actors or for those who want to experience the theater and acting for the first time. The two-week camp will culminate in a three-course served dinner and final performance from campers and will be held the Monday following the last day of camp at the Alhambra. A dinner ticket for the camper, plus one family member is included with registration.
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!
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If your child already attends the semester Theatre program, is a returning camper, or would like to try out a for the first time, this is a great opportunity to have fun and make friends in a creative, loving, and fun atmosphere.
All Summer Camps are two-week-long camps this year by popular demand! Each camp will include theatre games, improv, physical theatre, accent, and stage skills training, as well as a full play on the last day!!
For middle and high school students, the last camp of Summer has become an institution with many genres of plays, including Shakespeare, Murder Mysteries, and Secret Agent Tales. High School students interested in Community Service Volunteering, please send a cover letter by email expressing their interest.
Comfortable clothes, water, and a cooler lunch, are all that’s needed.
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 from June – August. We offer two half-day camps ( Morning 5 sessions M-F or Afternoon 5 sessions M-F), full day (Morning and Afternoon 10 sessions M-F), and single-day camps for both spring and summer sessions to help fit your busy schedule.
Camps feature a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio in calm conditions, and additional teachers are brought in during any rough conditions. Ocean safety and your little surfer’s safety is a major focus of our day. Keeping your child safe is number one.
Our Spring Camp & Summer Camp location is in sunny Atlantic Beach. The address is 7th St and Beach Avenue, Atlantic Beach, Florida, 32233 (Drop-Off Public Beach Access). We grew up surfing this area and prefer the less crowded and family-friendly location. If needed, park along Beach Avenue, Club Drive, 7th Street, or Ocean Boulevard. Watch out for no parking at the top of beach access!
Camp curriculum consists of learning how to surf and improving the current surfing skill set. Each camp will feature lessons and demonstrations as well as lots of practice.
Lesson Plan: ocean safety, correct stance, pop-ups, proper paddle technique, entering/exiting the ocean, standing up, riding, and falling.
Other activities throughout the week might also include paddleboarding, yoga & stretching, relay races, beach sports, races, exercise, and classroom-style whiteboard sessions. All skill levels are welcome at our camp. After day one evaluation, campers break out into age/skill-appropriate groups to maximize the fun and learning curves for students. If we are familiar with your surfer, we can place them in the appropriate skill-level group. All 5-day camp graduates receive a goody bag and pizza party on Fridays!
Donovin Darius Enterprises and The Donovin Darius Foundation are passionate about helping each and every one of the individuals and groups they touch to realize their full potential. In turn, every event and program produced by Donovin’s organizations fulfill this mission through the facilitation of football clinics, life skills camps, family fitness expos, team building workshops, and motivational speaking engagements.
Coastal Kicks Soccer offers camps, clinics and training programs throughout the Jacksonville area and North Florida. In addition to their year round programs, Coastal Kicks Soccer will be offering summer camps at several area locations. Camps offered include overnight/residential camps, morning, day and evening camps as well as private and group training programs throughout the summer.
Storytelling workshops share a new form of communicating and self expression with participants. Attendees discover the art of connecting with people. Full and half day sessions are available.
The purpose of Team 23 Baseball Camp is to further the development of players that demonstrate baseball skills above the recreational league level and prepare players for upcoming Fall 2023 tryouts and evaluations.
All coaches are experienced Division1 and ex-professional players with multiple years of coaching experience.
Dates:
Week One: July 5 – 7
Week Two: July 10 – 12
Week Three: July 17 – 19
Times: 9am – 12pm
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Cost: $165 per week
Lunch provided daily.
Elementary camp (6-11 year old) will focus on developing dribbling, passing and shooting skills with the ball as well as defending and positioning on the field. All camp activities will incorporate small games to keep younger players attentive and enthused.
Middle/High School Camp (12-17 year old) will also focus on further developing ball skills including dribbling, passing and shooting skills. Greater emphasis will be put on team building, moving without the ball, and positioning on the field. Our highly qualified goalkeeping instructor will work to develop proper goal tending techniques such as receiving the ball, moving through the penalty box, diving, sliding and punting.
Camp Location: Yellow Bluff Landing Soccer Field, 16529 Tisons Bluff Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Our Creative Me! Summer Camp Program promotes exploration and discovery of the art world. To help foster that growth we give our students the opportunity to think outside the box while working on their teacher-guided art projects. Your child’s week at camp will be centered around a specific art theme. Within that theme, they will explore a variety of age-appropriate materials and hands-on processes, while having a great time! Just have your child wear old clothes and bring a small snack!
Summer Sampler- June 19th-23rd 1pm-4pm
Each day will feature a different board game with instructional time, free play time, and other activities revolving around the game of the day.
Star Wars- June 26th-30th 1pm-4pm
The camp will be completely Star Wars themed activities revolving around the miniatures game Star Wars: X-Wing
Magic: The Gathering- July 10th-14th 1pm-4pm
This collectible trading card game with it’s own story line can be played in a variety of formats. Instructional time on a beginner’s level will be provided along with other Magic: The Gathering themed activities.
Pokemon- July 17-23 1pm-4pm
This collectible trading card game is played by balancing your own team of Pokemon to counteract the opposing Pokemon. We will provide instructional time, free play, and other Pokemon themed activities.
Sign up now at: http://bdgblog.com/summer-camp-enrollment/
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
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)
Day camp is a time for kids to discover new interests & skills, build self-confidence, make new friends, & achieve success! We will celebrate weekly themes through special activities & field trips. A typical day’s activities include arts, literacy, math, science, character development, social competencies, nutrition, special guests, swimming, and outdoor recreation. Your kids will create memories that will last a lifetime! Ages 5-12
Our Adventures in the Estuary Summer Camps immerse campers in the ocean, beach, estuary, and forest habitats. Each of these themed day camps will include education-packed activities and environmental-based lessons! From learning about native and invasive species to field trips, guest speakers, daily outdoor activities and even eco-friendly projects! GTM Research Reserve combines summer fun with learning and inspiring environmental conservation within our youth to make a positive impact!
In an effort to keep our children busy, active and healthy, Early Impressions launched a new program during the summer of 2009. Our summer program runs a period of 9 weeks, from June thru August. We take trips all over the island to places such as the Fernandina Party and Play where we spend the day at the bouncy house and have pizza. And of course, we serve healthy sides with all our meals such as salads, fresh carrots, strawberries, and milk. We go to Putt, Fort Clinch, Bowling, St. Mary’s Water Park, Beau’s Barnyard, the Hands-On Museum, and so much more!