Calling all junior scientists, marine biologists, conservationists, and sea turtle enthusiasts! The GSTC invites campers to enjoy fun-in-the-sun activities, field-based adventures, and unforgettable sea turtles. Each day will focus on turtle biology, conservation, and the threats these animals face. Campers will explore many habitats of Jekyll Island, including sandy beaches and muddy marshes while learning about the myriad of turtle species and wildlife found in coastal Georgia. Campers will interact daily with GSTC staff, volunteers, and AmeriCorps members during this unique week of learning and adventure. Come experience this unique program and learn how you can protect our natural resources, save a species, and make a difference!
100 Julington Plaza Drive, Saint Johns, Florida 32259
45 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
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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Golf for everyone, no matter your skill level! Join The Golf Academy at St. Johns Summer Camp, to learn the game or enhance your skills. All instructors are PGA certified! Full and part-time options are available for ages 6 – 17 with weekly, monthly, and full Summer options. Part-time focuses on beginner/intermediate players to help them improve their skills in a fun, game-based learning environment and starts at $350/week. Full-time camps will have 35 hours of training per week both at the academy and on-course, with a focus on both technical and mental training, and starts at $650/week. Lunch is included in both camp options and a 10% sibling discount is available. Camp is Monday – Friday, Part Time:9 AM – 1 PM, and Full Time: 9 AM – 4 PM.
Designed for youth and teens to learn the basics about theater and participate in guided theater games and mentorship – these camps are perfect for beginners, those who want to work on their skills, and kids who want to experience theater and see what it’s all about.
Youth Camp is for ages 5-12 and runs from 8-4 pm. Campers will explore various theatrical techniques and learn a sampling of drama skills.
Camp cost $140 for the week or $40 a day. Come one day, all five or a combination. Pay in full or pay a $50 deposit to secure your space today. Attendance is limited.
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.
The Knight School Chess Academy of Jacksonville summer camp programs open for registration on March 1st! Chess Camp is a super-fun, high-energy experience for kids ages 6-13. Camp participants celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzlers for prizes, colorful Tactix Bands, chess movies, and clock slapping tourneys. TKS Summer Chess Camps are the perfect way to keep your brain sharp during the summer while having an absolute blast!
The Learning Experience creates smiles all summer long through a fun and engaging summer camp program!
Camp TLE® is the perfect place for your little one to experience a summer like no other through a variety of weekly themed programs and hands-on activities.
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 Mentality Martial Arts Summer Camp is designed to be a fun “martial arts lite” program where we get to see a wider view of martial spirit in different games and challenges.
Last year we played chess, foam sword fighting, foam axe throwing, dodgeball, soccer, watched martial arts movies (kung fu panda), tug of war, headstand competitions, NERF wars and so much more. This camp has something for every kid hosted in a safe, fun and comfortable environment. Enrollment starts today, we are looking for ten kids minimum to host the camp and will limit attendance at 20 kids max.
Summer camp is now enrolling with our first released dates.
Our first camp will be
June 12th-June 16th
8:00a-12:00p
Monday-Friday
$250 per participant
Reach out via Facebook, Instagram, email or give me a call to reserve your spot.
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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.
MOSH Summer Discovery Camp goers will get to explore science, history, astronomy, and more with weekly adventures that are sure to tap into a child’s interests. This summer, campers will go on an epic adventure through our new exhibition, Dinosaurs Around the World! They will discover how dinosaurs thrived in their regions and how their diverse characteristics helped them survive. Then, they will use their Dino Discoveries to create a dinosaur! And space camps will feature a trip to Kennedy Space Center. More than 30 camp topics will be offered over nine weeks.
MOSH combines education and entertainment in our annual spring, summer, and winter camps. Each camp encourages student curiosity and exploration as we venture around the Museum. Our highly-trained MOSH Educators utilize the entire Museum to make each camp engaging for children of all ages.
The Performers Academy Presents: Summer Acting Boot Camp
Session A: June 5th June 16th; Session B: June 19th – June 30th
The Performers Academy is excited to offer our first annual “Summer Acting Boot Camp”! Lead by a veteran Playwright/Producer/Talent Agent and Professional Actor, this summer offers the best of the best in performance art training. Each two-week session will include:
• Improv | Acting Techniques | Scene Study | Monologues | Acting Exercises
• Acting for the Camera Overview | Stage Directions and more!
Each two-week session will conclude with a special performance for family and friends at 5:30
• $500 per session, per camper
• Early drop-off at 8:30AM and/or
• Extended Day from 3-5PM offered for $35 per day or $125 per week (both times)
• Students will bring their own lunch, Monday -Thursday.
• Snack and Drinks provided daily.
• Pizza Lunch Party every Friday!
• $250 per week
• 12-17
“FUN IN THE SUN” SUMMER CAMP
Our Fun in the Sun Summer Camp follows a rhythm similar to the school year. The weekly themes are Sun, Earth, Wind and Water. It is rich in story, song, movement, gardening, creativity, imaginative play and activities related to the weekly theme. Together we will make art crafts and delicious organic snacks. Each day of camp celebrates the wonder and magic of a Florida summer as we meet new friends and enjoy beautiful days at the beach. Children learn so much when they play and imagine in a natural and gentle environment.
FOREST SPRING CAMP
Come enjoy a wonderful Spring. This a time for exploratory celebration! We’ll enjoy fun, spring-themed crafts, hiking, exploring, kite flying and sand castle building at the beach. We will have a variety of healthy snacks that your child helps prepare. Camp meets at Hannah Park.
WINTER WONDER DAYS
Come join your friends at The Playgarden for Wonderful Winter Days. We will create crafts, enjoy seasonal snacks, and enjoy the mild Florida weather as we explore The Playgarden grounds and beach.
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.
Theatre Jacksonville’s SUMMER CAMP is gearing up for another fantastic time! Each of our 4-week sessions celebrates the joyful, ridiculous and brilliant imagination of your child. It’s time for them to explore, have fun and make new friends all while discovering the world of live performance. Our experienced artists share their passion for theatre through classes in acting, music, dance, and improvisation. Each session wraps-up with campers putting on a show for you! Unfolding before your eyes is everything our campers have learned. This is a performance written and created just for them. Also supporting our campers throughout their day are our energetic camp counselors, some of the best and brightest teens from area high schools. We look forward to working with you and your creative child year! Camp for campers ages 7-14.
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.
ThreadCrate Academy is now hosting an after-school program that is 6-weeks long! Once the program has come to an end, your child(ren) will be able to master threading a machine, sewing curves, make small projects, and continue on their journey of sewing like a pro! At the end of the course, each student will receive a sewing starter kit that they will be able to utilize throughout their sewing journey. School Ages 8-18 are welcomed! Classes start soon!
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
TNT offers a one-of-a-kind camp experience! Bring your children to TNT and know that they will spend their days off in a safe, energetic, fun camp setting that encourages gymnastics skill development, socializing, and creativity!
Get your kids up and moving over Summer Break in our air-conditioned facility. Your child will spend their days doing gymnastics, crafts, games, challenging fitness skills, and (most importantly) having fun! All camps are for school ages children 5-12 Yrs. old.
Each week we have certain themes and create games, crafts, and challenges to match those themes! For example, week 1 is “Dive into Summer” – that week, we will be doing all aquatic-themed crafts and games that focus on the fun in the sea but offer educational components as well!
During extended day hours, campers are in our camp room, where they are allowed to color, play games, watch a movie, or use their devices. The only time children are allowed to use personal devices, such as Nintendo Switch, i-pads, etc, is during this time. No devices are allowed during camp hours. As a general reminder, we encourage these devices to be left at home so they are not lost or broken, as TNT is not liable for personal items. There is also a designated afternoon snack time in the 3-6 PM extended care hours.
It’s a simple statement that makes the Tom Burnett Golf Academy stand out among its peers. Greatness can be defined a lot of ways: scoring, ranking, college placement. We can accomplish all of this.
What makes a TBGA player great runs deeper than just what happens between the ropes. For us, it’s about building the total athlete – as players, as students, as leaders. More specifically, TBGA is about development – not just as an athlete, but also as a person. We believe that greatness is the payoff of hard, smart and purposeful work.
Every player that walks through our door is there for a reason unique only to them. At TBGA, we provide a holistic approach to our students’ development. We combine world-class golf instruction, expert physical training and poignant mental training to bring out the greatness of our students.
If all the pieces are working together, then the player, by virtue of hard work, instilled values, attention to detail and predetermined goals will develop into that “Great” player they strive to be. Read more how you can become a great golfer with the Tom Burnett Golf Academy…
The Topgolf Kids Summer Academy is five days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love. The program includes all of the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting, and full swing to the rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game. Each Academy is designed and taught by our Golf Teaching Professionals in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Summer Academy is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior Golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing.
SUMMER JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS
Pre-sign up NOW available for Junior Golf Camps at the new TF Golf Studio.
Check HERE for available camps!
Each day is from 8:30am-12pm
Limited spots available…….click link below and put in the notes which week you want.
Beat the weather and avoid storms/cancellations
Free Virtual Summer Camp for Today’s Youth Leaders
2021 Summer Camp Week 1: July 5-9 | Week 2: July 12-16
Live Morning Sessions via Zoom 9 a.m. – 12, noon
We are currently accepting applications for high school students in Northeast Florida to participate in our FREE Annual UNF Bridges Summer Camp.
This immersive, week-long virtual summer program is the perfect opportunity for students to explore how they can change lives and transform communities. Our camp is specifically designed for young adults who want to explore educational and community spaces from racial equity, social justice and activist perspectives.
Packed full of activities led by camp counselors, guest speakers, and educator coaches, we’re thrilled to offer a fully interactive and engaging camp for our students! Campers will be sent personalized swag items and materials prior to the start of camp. They will receive a certificate of completion and will come away with a lifetime of memories along with invaluable knowledge that will prepare them for their college career.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will host the camp entirely online.
Learn more and Register, https://unf-bridges-summer-camp.squarespace.com/
Dance camps are faith-based but welcomes all to participate. We start each morning with prayer & bible scriptures.
Classes will include but not limited to: ballet, jazz, tap, choreography, drama skits, tambourine & Flag dances among other classes when available such as streamer dancing, stretch classes creative dance and more.
Showcase on Fridays at the end of each camp!
The University of North Florida’s Recreation and Wellness Department offers two youth day camps during the summer. Each camp is designed to so that each child has fun and learns new skills while staying active. Camps are offered on a weekly basis and typically run 8-9 weeks.
Discounts available for military, families with multiple children, and the UNF community. Call us at 904-620-2998 for more information.
Registration open March 2 at 8 AM. Sign up for one our of summer camps early to reserve your spot! To learn more about each camps offerings, visit the Eco Camp page and the Youth Sports Camp page below.
Looking for something fun, free and fulfilling to do with your kids? Join us at Jubilee Fellowship for VBS Galactic Starveyors, a Thursday and Friday evening and Saturday morning Vacation Bible School experience for the whole family. Featuring Free Food, Games, Crafts, Fun, Prizes, and a Bounce House (on Saturday), VBS GALACTIC STARVEYORS promises to be an event you and your kids will remember!
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
JULY 13 & 14
6:00 PM – 8:45 PM
DINNER INCLUDED
SATURDAY
JULY 15
9:00 AM -12:00 PM
LUNCH INCLUDED
In the back building behind Terry Parker Baptist Church
For complete information visit http://jubilee-fellowship.site123.me/vbs/vbs-galactic-starveyors
Registration:
https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=41425'>VBS Galactic Starveyors Registration
Kids will learn cooking basics – chopping, whisking, measuring, blending, etc. They’ll work both individually on the morning snack recipes and as a team to create the main recipe of the day and sample their creation.
Classes are open to all children, they need not attend Christ’s Church Academy. Early Bird price is $275.
Vacation Bible School
For ages
4-10
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.
Come explore uncharted territory where you’ll begin to understand that obedience to God can lead you beyond the expected. So, toss the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for God’s direction on this journey that is unknown to us…but know to Him!
Vacation Bible School is a week long summer program designed to teach children the love of Jesus. Children are taught through Bible lessons, worship rallies, crafts, music, and social interaction. Children also participate in an evening we like to call “Family Night” which follows the VBS week.
Here all players will be trained by the best of the best that Westside has to offer. This includes WSC’s very own Director of Coaching, Technical Staff Coaches, WSC Advanced Coaches and former Professional/ Collegiate players and coaches.
Join us this summer for a once in a lifetime, all-inclusive experience in conservation. With a variety of camps offered for kids aged 8 – 17, White Oak provides the opportunity to interact with endangered wildlife and conservation specialists across our 17,000-acre, remote property in northeast Florida. Campers experience unique programs which impact people, place, and animals around the world. Our innovative curriculum, experiential learning, and STEM programs immerse campers in the natural world combining wildlife, science, and leading experts in conservation to create a fun and dynamic camp.
Throughout the week, campers are granted unparalleled access to the facilities including our wildlife habitats, veterinary clinics, and world-class conference centers. In addition to wildlife experiences with rhinos, cheetahs, and okapi, your camper will also engage in classic summertime activities such as kayaking, hiking, swimming, bowling, campfires, boating, and more. Camp concludes on Fridays following a special family event that provides an interactive glimpse into their experience. While at White Oak, campers will gain independence and make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Mandarin Park
Tillie K. Fowler Park
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)
We will explore the secrets and surprises of nature around our JU campus and the riverbank. Our curriculum will emphasize science, creativity in art and music, movement and language.
Jacksonville’s favorite event of the summer, The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps at The University of North Florida, is back again in 2023. A popular day camp featuring full and half day options, gives campers of all skill levels a chance to get a leg up on their competition this summer. Following back-to-back sold-out sessions in our last summer, The UNF Tennis Camp again offers two sessions of camp this coming July.
Each camper receives personal attention, advanced teaching techniques, intensive drill work, and game/match play, all in a fun and competitive environment. We break the campers into small instructional groups of similar age and ability, so each child is working in a group that is commensurate with their experience level. We tailor each program to the level of the players. Beginners get a heavy dose of swing technique and fundamentals, while more advanced players focus on strategy, point building, percentage tennis, etc.
The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps are the premier camps for young players who strive to learn the game, improve their skills and participate in middle school, high school, USTA team tennis, or tournaments.
At Windsor Parke Golf Club, we believe that golf is a lifetime sport. We provide good short game, hitting range, and a large putting green to support solid instructional programs for golfers of all ages. Windsor Parke Golf Club is recognized by the NGCOA as a “Beginner Friendly” golf course – the first certified club in Jacksonville.
Windsor Parke is ideal for family outings, junior golf camps, and developing strong skills for a lifetime of enjoyment.
The instruction team of Head Professional Mark Heeter & Assistant Pro Chis Cazalas specialize in instruction for juniors, beginners & intermediate players.
The ultimate day camp experience, combining fun and friendship into an action-packed week—all centered around Jesus. Campers completing grades K-5th cultivate their God-given skills and talents in a mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity and creative play, with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home at night. At the end of the week, we serve up a day of fun for the whole family—complete with a yummy lunch from Chick-fil-A.
Join this dance camp for boys and girls ages 6-16! Call today and get your first day free!
We provide a place for children and teens to unplug, take a breather, and meet with God. Come spend a week with us and Launch Your Faith!
Enjoy a fun dance-themed camp with The World of Dance! Camp includes dance classes, arts and crafts, outdoor fun, games, and a showcase each week!
Wynnfield Lakes Summer Soccer Camp with Pool and Water Park July 29 – August 2
Recreational camp for boys and girls ages 5-12 with morning field sessions from 9-11am and Pool and Water park fun to cool down from 11am-noon!
Camp also includes a Minnows program for ages 3-4 each morning from 9-9:45am.
Register early!
Y Knot Ranch invites all horse lovers, 8 and up, for our summer horse camp. The camp is filled with fun and excitement. Your child will learn the basics needed to be around a horse and much more, from grooming and saddling up to riding with a proper seat at a walk, trot and canter depending on experience. The camp is from Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm. Each child will be assigned one horse for the week according to the child’s experience, size, and behavior. The first two hours consists of grooming, tacking up, and riding the horses. Then we stop for a one hour lunch break. The last hour will be a different activity each day such as: horse trivia, how to properly clean a horse, match the horse with its color, working with a horse at halter, and more. Each camp is limited to 16 students per week. If you sign up before May 1st the price is only $325. Anytime after the 1st the price is $350. A $100 deposit must be collected in order to sign up.