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Florida Summer Camps and Adventure Programs
KidShine Performing Arts Day Camps
Coed Day CampIn a world which increasingly competes for kids' attention and allegiance, KidShine wants to model contagious joy through Christ-centered programs. Our goal is to support your ministry by creating an environment for kids to have fun, creatively express themselves and use their gifts to proclaim their faith.
KidShine is a week of performing arts fun for kids in grades 3-8, or whatever age range you choose within those grades. Each day camp is directed by an experienced KidShine team. We provide the supplies, production equipment, costumes and props -- giving you the freedom to participate as much or as little as you desire. The day camp week is 9AM to 3PM Monday through Friday, with a final performance which will blow your flip-flops off!
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Delphi Academy Summer Camp
Coed Day CampA private Day Camp in Clearwater Florida. We offer a full camp program including: swimming, art, pottery, sports camps, theme parks, field trips and overnight trips. Children can continue on their academics as well. Children ages 2-14 welcome. Eight week camp offered with a four week minimum. Camp runs late June through mid-August.
Camp Danbee for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Camp Danbee is a traditional 7 week summer camp for girls between the ages of 6 - 15. Campers entering grades 1-5 can come for 4 weeks with an option to extend. Danbee is all about SPIRIT! ENTHUSIASM AND ENERGY thread their way through everything we do at camp. Danbee's goal is to provide girls with a summer experience filled with moments of self-discovery and spirited activity. Instilled with the tradition of warmth, caring and companionship, Danbee is a place where summer relationships are born and lifelong friendships develop. "The Spirit is Catching" at Danbee and it informs all we do at camp. The choices are plentiful, the instruction is top-notch and the fun is guaranteed!
Danbee is located on spring-fed Lake Ashmere in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. Our extensive facilities include 2 heated swimming pools, an equestrian center, 11 all-weather tennis courts, 4 Malibu competition ski boats, gymnastics center, state-of-the-art dance studio, creative arts studios and multi-purpose athletic fields.
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iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day Coed Computer Camps
"I've been to this camp for 6 years now. The counselors are amazing and the whole experience is something that I wish I could do year round. I learn more in a week at iD than I do in a year at my school." -Spencer, Student
Experience North America's most reputable and distinguished summer technology program for beginner to advanced students. Over 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash, C++ and Java programs, iPhone apps, graphic designs with Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D models and animations with Maya, digital movies, robots, all with products experts use in their professions.
- Ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and residential summer camps, located at 60 prestigious universities in 25 states and Canada. Juniors and Seniors can even earn Continuing Education Units.
- Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy. See website for locations.
- FREE year-round learning with iD 365! These monthly online workshops are taught by live instructors and are free to alumni and currently enrolled students.
Save with promo code WD27. Visit website or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to learn more info, see student projects and read about students who "do something BIG" after attending iD Tech Camps. Space is limited.
Falling Creek Camp
Residential boys' summer camp
Falling Creek Camp is an independent camp for boys located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Our mission is to provide a setting, program, and dedicated leadership to allow out boys a maximum opportunity for personal growth and fun as they develop an understanding of their relationships with nature, their fellow man, and God.
The program includes traditional camp activities as well as many adventure experiences in mountain biking, multi-day backpacking trips, rock climbing, and whitewater canoeing and kayaking.
Website:Kampus Kampers
Residential coed summer campKampus Kampers is a co-ed sleep away transition camp, ages 6-13. Campers sleepover Monday to Friday and go home on the weekends. Kampus Kampers is located in south Florida on Lynn University campus. The campers and counselors are housed in air-conditioned dorm rooms.
A Monday to Friday coed sleep away camp. There are a variety of day programs to chose from such as Super Sports, Arts & Crafts, Computers, Circus, and traditional, to name a few. Night activities include campfires, pool parties, talent shows, sports, and arts and crafts.
Wellspring Florida
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Florida provides campers from the Southeast an amazing opportunity to lose weight and get active in a fun, safe, and beautiful environment. On the water of Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, campers 11 - 18 years old enjoy one of America's top vacation destinations. Taking advantage of the wonderful sunshine, refreshing local waters, and fantastic campus facilities, campers participate in a variety of outdoor activities and watersports. Then, we cool off back on campus in extensive fitness and recreation facilities, including training and aerobic areas, weight rooms, gyms, and swimming pool. Campers share modern, comfortable, air-conditioned dorms as well as dining and common areas.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide
Outward Bound, a national nonprofit organization, offers over 500 adventure-based courses - year round - serving adults, teens and youth (ages 12+).
Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, sailing, dogsledding, canoeing and rafting in some of the most untouched wilderness areas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership and responsibility to both team and the environment. Courses range in length from 4 days to three months in length. Scholarships are available.
Since 1962, over 500,000 students have returned from an Outward Bound experience with a deeper knowledge of themselves and the world in which we live.
YMCA Camp Winona
Residential coed summer camp
Since 1919 YMCA Camp Winona has provided the finest in camping services to every person attending our programs. Located in Volusia County Florida, Camp Winona is set on 60 secluded acres of beautiful pine forest and lies on the shores of spring-fed Lake Winona. We continually strive to provide each camper, ages 6-16, with experiences that instill the YMCA four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Whether you are looking for individual, small group or camp-wide fun, we definitely have something for you. campers choose their morning activities designed to help them learn new skill. Some of the activities include swimming, canoeing, sailing, crazy water games, archery, riflery, sports, arts & crafts, nature, drama, newspaper, paintball and more.
Horse and Nature Camp at Forever Florida
Residential coed summer camp
Seeking Summer Fun? Are you age 10-15 (or finishing fourth through ninth grades)? Then sign up for a week of Adventure with us and our horses! You'll have hours with the horses every day, hours with other animals and nature adventures, creative time, time for games and sports, and plenty of good food.
You'll make new friends and have lots of adventure stories to take back to your old friends. One or more of your new friends will have four legs -- with hooves on the ends of them!
WB Surf Camp
Residential coed surfing camp
We specialize in marine science and ocean safety based Surfing Adventures for ages 11-17. Campers learn how to surf "The Right Way" in any one of our awesome locations including Wrightsville Beach, NC, the Outer Banks of NC, California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Barbados, Bahamas, Florida, and Australia. Surf and explore various breaks while learning about amazing coastal ecosystems. Gain self confidence and have an adventure that will change your life forever. No experience is required as we cater to beginners. Our industry leading student to instructor ratio is 3:1.
In all of our adventures, campers surf two sessions a day on most days. We'll surf multiple breaks and learn about surfing culture, etiquette, and safety that will allow you to grow as a surfer and increase your skills in the water. Come have the experience of a lifetime with Surf Camp!
Seacamp
Residential Coed Camp
Since 1966, Seacamp is the first program dedicated to the education of youth in marine sciences.
Seacamp's location in the Florida Keys allows for a truly unique marine science program, providing an array of activities under the guidance of academically-trained instructors. Students work at their own level of interest, choosing from 24 different areas of study.
Seacamp's SCUBA diving program is open to qualified campers. Courses are designed to give the diver training in SCUBA techniques enabling them to use SCUBA as a tool for underwater research. Satisfactory completion of Basic or Master Diver certification course earns certification through NAUI. Already certified campers choose from our combined marine science/SCUBA courses.
Seacamp aquatics programs include sailing and windsurfing. US Sail certification is offered to beginners in sailing. Seacamp offers the American Red Cross course in lifeguarding.
Pine Crest Summer Programs
Coed Day Camp
At Pine Crest Summer Programs we offer a diverse selection of programs from which to choose. Your child can participate in a variety of "specialty camps" on our 20 acre campus located in the heart of Boca Raton, FL. Choose from Fine Arts, Band, Sports, KidVenture, Tennis, Leap Ahead, TV Production or our Swim Camp. From the Field to the Stage we've got it all!
All activities are directed by adult professional teachers and coaches. Each program has a dedicated swim time & enjoys indoor and outdoor activities. A daily hot or cold lunch is also provided. Our easy ONLINE registration allows families to design their own summer calendar, so call or go online today!
YMCA Camp Indian Springs
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsThe YMCA Camp Indian Springs is a traditional YMCA residential camping program serving children ages 7 to 16 years with exciting options like an indoor skate park, paint ball as well as Western and English horseback riding and digital photography.
YMCA Camp Indian Springs' regular program also offers: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Low Ropes, Chapel, Campfire, Twi-Light Games, Devotions, Swimming (Pool & Spring), and Canoing, Volleyball, Team Sports and much more. There are 9 one-week-long sessions throughout the summer with opportunities to stay multiple sessions through our Week End Camp programs. Please visit our web site at www.campindiansprings.org for more information and to register on-line today.
Camp Kateri
Residential girls' summer campCamp Kateri, an ACA accredited camp, is located 30 minutes south east of Gainesville. Kateri provides week-long overnight camping experiences for girls 6-17 years of age. Sessions are designed to be age appropriate and are developed to help girls get the most out of their out-of-doors camping experience. Campers stay in cabins, platform tents and tree houses depending on their age group and participate in daily activities, including flag ceremonies, arts and crafts, archery, hiking and swimming.
Girls select and participate in session related to activities of interest including: horseback riding, kayaking and canoeing, day trips and nature and adventure.
Power Chord Academy Music Camp
Residential and Day coed music camp
Second to none in amateur musician training, Power Chord Academy is the premiere music camp for teenage musicians & game-musicians, offering a variety of high-energy, exciting, professional learning experiences.
At Power Chord Academy, dedicated musicians ages 12-18 are put through the most inspirational, educational, and intensive programs of their young careers. Over the last 11 years, we have perfected the art of teen musician training, while providing a highly focused, fun, learning environment. We currently offer several programs for teenage musicians.
Power Chord Academy currently offers 38 Sessions in 17 US locations with teenage musicians attending from across the world. Be sure to reserve your space immediately as Session Space has Sold Out for the last 11 consecutive years! Please visit us at http://www.powerchordacademy.com for more information!
University School Summer Programs
Coed summer day campCamp Nova:
Camp Nova gives campers the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, daily swimming, outdoor games, interactive shows, and exciting fieldtrips.
Summer Art Institute:
If your child is interested in individual music lessons or programs focusing on performing arts, forensics, music, or dance, the Summer Art Institute is for you!
Athletic Clinics:
Students will learn sport-specific skills in our indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and/or softball athletic clinics.
Summer Scholars:
Students who are interested in enrichment and/or for-credit options can take classes including Writing and Math Clinics, Spanish Immersion Boot Camp, Media Production, Chemistry Camp, SAT Prep, and more!
YMCA Camp McConnell
Residential coed summer campCamp McConnell is in the heart of Florida, with 200+ acres including an auxiliary farm, challenge course, lake, Olympic-size swimming pool, and air conditioned facilities. A traditional coed summer camp with over 40 years of operational experience for children ages 7 to 16. A "Leader In Training" program is available for 15 & 16 year olds. YMCA, we strive to enrich the lives and character of every camper through our core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Camp offers 1, 2, & 3 week sessions for boys and girls. There are tons of instructed activities to participate in, including arts n' crafts, aerobics, archery, BB gun, dance, canoeing, basketball, baseball, soccer, trail biking, drama, outdoor skills, kayaking, riflery, tennis, swimming, springboard diving, newspaper, volleyball, weight training, plus optional choice activities like horseback riding or climbing on the camp's 19 element challenge course. Join in the fun at YMCA Camp McConnell! Please visit our website for more information.
Camp Live Oak
Coed summer day camp
With over 20 years of experience, we are one of the only American Camping Association accredited day camps in the area and are hosted by Florida State Parks in Fort Lauderdale and North Miami. We meet over 300 ACA standards of health, safety, programming and staffing. Our counselors are Certified Teachers and we always have at least a 5:1 counselor-camper ratio.
Camp Live Oak offers an exciting, age-appropriate, educational outdoor adventure! Campers experience archery, canoeing, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, hands-on science experiments, beach exploration, wildlife adventures, Ranger-led programs, habitat preservation, field trips, sports, field games, and guest speakers. We foster sportsmanship, cooperation, self-discipline, respect for nature and leadership.
Field Trips include airboat rides in the Everglades, snorkeling at coral reefs, a visit to a local organic farm and exploring a local recycling center.
We offer early registration and sibling discounts so register today!
IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp
Coed Day CampIMACS Hi-Tech Camp does for the mind what sports do for the body. Campers spend a week exercising their brains by programming computers, playing strategic logic games, solving IMACS logic puzzles, controlling virtual robots and building electronics projects. Your child will have a blast!
Let your child try the program for free! Sign up for a June Open House or Free Trial Class at www.imacs.org/OpenHouse.
IMACS offers flexible schedules with full day or single class options. Single and multiple week session are available for students entering 1st - 12th grade. Advanced programs for high school students. Locations in Broward County and Boca Raton, Florida. Call 954.791.2333 or 561.470.1178 for more information.
Camp Woodmont
Residential coed summer camp
A smaller-sized traditional summer camp with extremely close owner supervision. Camp owner Jane Bennett, along with her two children, camp directors Tyran Bennett and Alyson Bennett Gondek are hands-on camp directors with extensive qualifications (see below).
All counseling staff are college students and undergo extensive interviews, background checks and on-site director-led training including five days of climbing and high ropes training led by nationally known trainers, a four-day American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification class led by camp director and Red Cross instructor Tyran Bennett; and Archery certification. Both directors are certified horseback riding instructors and we also send staff to a horseback safety clinic. We top off all this specialty training with a full week of camp policy and activities training immediately prior to camp start.
Our family-type atmosphere means we can get to know every camper; it gives younger campers a feeling of reassurance and belonging and older campers a chance to grow and contribute in a community of support. Our traditional program includes extensive arts/crafts and performing arts as well as sports, aquatics, horseback riding, high adventure and much more.
Website: www.campwoodmont.com(706) 398-0833 or (770) 457-0862 or (423) 472-6070
Established in 1981
Camp Dovewood
Residential girls' summer campCamp Dovewood is a dynamic interdenominational Christian camp for girls in North Florida with over 25 traditional activities as well as a full equestrian program and countless activities designed to build leadership, self-confidence and self-esteem.
Activities: Horsebackriding instruction, cheerleading, photography, softball, baton, water ballet, art, ballet, tennis, vet. care, river rafting, trail rides, horse shows, overnight trail rides, archery, swimming, Bible, Volleyball, gymnastics, great books, drama,soccer, basketball, river rafting, Christian Leadership. Camp Season: June-July: Sessions: one, two, or three week sessions . Ages 7-14.
Accredited by ACA, CHA, CCI.
Camp Victory Wilderness Challenge
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp Victory is a 3 week Residential Wilderness Camp for boys 7-17 who lack self confidence or who are facing behavioral problems in their families or schools. It is based on the fundamental principles of honesty, teamwork, faith and courage. These ideals bring young men back to the basics and teach them the importance of respect. It is operated in a wilderness setting with minimal conveniences, which serves to maximize opportunities to search one's heart and learn respect and purpose for life. Recruits are challenged to build their own shelters, prepare their own food, and participate in physical and mental competitions that build self-respect and teamwork.
-Two Sessions-
7-11 year old boys-- June 12-July 3, 2010
12-17 year old boys-- July 17- August 7, 2010
SOAR, Inc.
Wilderness adventure program
For over 30 years, SOAR has provided multi-length, adventure programs for youth diagnosed with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Recognizing the outdoors provides an ideal classroom where relevant learning can occur and life skills can be taught, emphasis is placed on developing self-confidence, social skills, and problem solving techniques. Courses are co-ed, and are developed for youth ages 8 - 18 with average or above average intelligence and physical aptitude. Staff to student ratio is low, and instructors are hired for qualities of maturity and caring, enabling them to relate to students and enhance their adventure experience.
Activities vary by location and range from snorkeling and kayaking in the Florida Keys; backpacking, and whitewater rafting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; surfing and sea kayaking along the California Coast; and horsepacking and fishing in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming and much more. Specialty courses include a trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, learning to whitewater kayak and even participating in a western rodeo! New programs incude a Northern California Expedition and a traditional camp model in sunny Florida.
-GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Day Camps with separate sessions for boys and girlsGameBreaker Lacrosse Camps offer 125 locations across the country directed by the top college coaches and pro players in lacrosse.
Our camps were developed to provide athletes with the opportunity to become better lacrosse players by learning from the best coaches and players in the game today.
KidShine Performing Arts Day Camps
Coed Day CampIn a world which increasingly competes for kids' attention and allegiance, KidShine wants to model contagious joy through Christ-centered programs. Our goal is to support your ministry by creating an environment for kids to have fun, creatively express themselves and use their gifts to proclaim their faith.
KidShine is a week of performing arts fun for kids in grades 3-8, or whatever age range you choose within those grades. Each day camp is directed by an experienced KidShine team. We provide the supplies, production equipment, costumes and props -- giving you the freedom to participate as much or as little as you desire. The day camp week is 9AM to 3PM Monday through Friday, with a final performance which will blow your flip-flops off!
