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Our much Awaited  Recommendations for Summer 2024

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School Based

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  • Alexander Camp @ Alexander Montessori: One of our favorites when it comes to school based fun for little ones. A family-owned and operated camp serving children at four locations. Their focus is to provide a variety of fun challenges for campers, providing them with new activities and opportunities to learn new skills. They alternate indoor and outdoor events and have fun, rain or shine, in their 8,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned gymnasium! Dates: June 17 - August 2 - (Pre-Camp June 10-14Ages: 18 months - 12 years old. Contact: 305.665.6274. * Camp Brochure* 

  • Summer @ Gulliver Prep: GP offers an in-person summer experience for every grade level and interest. Broadway, Athletics, and Engineering are just some of the camps available at Gulliver Prep. Dates: June 1 -28 Ages:  Grades 1 - 12 Contact: 305.665.3593 ext. 3327.

  • Camp Carrollton @Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart: An amazing option for both girls and boys. (Yes! in fact, it is a co-ed summer program and has been for the last few years.) Through a high quality, safe, and fun learning environment, Camp Carrollton offers a variety of camps and classes such as swimming, robotics, coding, and art. Sailing, Ocean Conservation, Marine Biology and Tennis camps are new additions! Dates: June 17 - July 26 Ages: 3 yrs - Grade 6 (Boys are accepted at 5 years and up) Contact: 305.446.5673​ ​ext.​ ​2341

  • RE Summer Programs @ Ransom Everglades: Ransom announces the return of the highly regarded Camp by the Bay for children entering kindergarten through 5th grades as well as a host of other opportunities for summer fun, exploration and learning for younger children and those in middle and high school. The different programs give opportunities to engage, learn and have fun through a variety of two-week camps (over 12 camp options available). These interactive, skill-building camps are hosted by master teachers and varsity coaches in a variety of activities. Each camp is structured in half-day increments with the ability to combine activities for a full-day experience, with lunch then included.  Dates: June 17 - July 26 (dates vary according to camp option) Ages:  Kinder to Grade  12  Contact: 305.460.8874.​ Camps are almost at 90% capacity as of March 2024!

  • Centner Academy: Innovative and also known as the "happy" school in the heart of Design District offers different fun summer programs for different grade levels from preschool to sports and elementary/middle school programs Dates: June 10 - July 26 (dates vary according to program)  Ages: PreK2  - Grade 8  Contact: 305.576.6070.

  • Miami Country Day School Summer Camp Programs: The oldest day camp in Miami is also a very comprehensive one. At this traditional favorite Day Camp, campers experience a variety of camp activities. Sports and coed sports, specialty camps, travel programs and academic courses, available as well.  Dates: June 17– July 26 Ages: PreK – Grade 6 Contact: 305.779.7350 - * Camp Brochure*

  • AUA Summer Camp: By the founders of Aguamarina Preschools, comes  AUA Summer Camp at new and modern-designed campus building in the downtown Miami area.  Campers 5 to 10 years old experience genius-filled mornings designed to reinforce academic skills, and creative afternoons filled with cooking, drama, art and water days, and video production Dates:  June 24 - July 26  Ages: 5 years -10 years. Contact: 786.387.9239/office@auaschools.com 

  • Cougar Strong @ CEA: At this private elementary school in Miami they are hosting different camps. Cougar Strong campers are exposed to a well-rounded mix of technology, athletics, reading, math, and hands-on experiences through the maker’s movement. Campers enjoy hands-on experiences that allow them to create solutions to everyday issues, works of art, and useful inventions. Dates: June 10 - July 19 Ages: Grades 4 - 8 Contact: 305-699-4993 ext.350

 

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Adventure, Nature & Exploration

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  • Camp Guaikinima @ Virginia Historic Beach Park: This Camp is all about connecting with nature and others through engaging sport and social activities,  learning new talents, self-assurance and having fun in a healthy and safe environment right in the heart of Virginia Beach Park. Designed to expose children to live challenging, competitive and healthy adventures plus Spanish immersion program. Activities include: Climbing wall, Kayak and Sports. Sleep away available. *This Camp is Bilingual (English/Spanish) Other locations include: Oleta River State Park and Tree Tops Park .Dates: June 10 -August 9 Ages: 4 years - 12 years Contact: 954.907.1242

  • Camp Discovery @ Fairchild Tropical Garden: Camp Discovery at Fairchild is a fun and educational adventure in one of the most amazing gardens in Miami. If you still haven't visited, please do so asap.  It offers kids an opportunity to explore Fairchild’s tropical oasis, hang out with exotic butterflies, experiment with plants that can feed astronauts, and even create, in the new state-of-the-art maker studio. Dates: June 17 -August 2 Ages: 7 years - 12 years Contact: 305.667.1651 * Camp Brochure*

  • Day Camp La Llanada: As every year camp La Llanada surprises campers exposing them to classic outdoor camping activities. Campers enjoy activities such as kayaks, bow and arrow, sports and horsemanship once a week. *This Camp is in Spanish.  Each experience in the different programs they offer has been intentionally designed to accompany camper's development in each stage, this is what they called La Ruta del Campista™ [Camper’s Journey™]. Different programs available @LlanadaFamily:  2023 Experiences: Day Camps, Night Camp™, Little Sleepaway Camp, Sleepaway Camp and CIT Program. Dates: June 17 - July 19 (Key Biscayne) / June 16 - August 10 (Sleepaway) Ages: 9 - 12 years (Key Biscayne)- 7-16 years (Sleepaway) Contact: 305.390.0476

  • Camp on the Key: This is the summer program of Key Biscayne Presbyterian School. The program is designed to engage children in educational activities by exploring in the outdoors and creating games that will make learning fun all summer (painting, fishing, outdoor gymanstics, etc).  Dates: May 28 - August 2 Ages: 2 years - 7 years Contact: 305.361.2058

  • Ocean Club Summer Camp: This camp at the Ocean Club, includes for the first time padel as well as activities such as tennis, pool games, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, ping-pong, volleyball, swimming, etc.  Dates: June 10 - August 9   Ages: 4 years -14 years Contact: 305.365.6248 

  • Deering Estate:  Deering Estate campers explore nature as they hike, play, and discover how they can contribute to the protection of the natural areas in Miami. Dates: June 10 - July 5 Ages:  6-14 Contact: 305.235.1668

  • Keybees Camp:  Another family-owned business run by regular moms and dads with background in education and human resources. Day camp activities include: kayak, soccer, rope, talent show, row & arrow, etc. Dates: June 10 - August 2 (4-10 years)/June 12 - August 8 (11-13 years) Ages: 4-10 (sunbees) /11 years - 13 years (xtreme bees). Contact: 816.744.0394‬

  • Key Biscayne Aquatic CampAnother one of the great local Key Biscayne programs located at preschool facility which includes water activities as hands-on-fun, campers learn water safety, build confidence and leave with a life time of water skills and at the same time instill respect for the ocean. Dates: June 10 - August 9 Ages: 5 years - 14 years. Contact:  786.843.1115

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Art & Music

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  • Let it Beat Music Camp:  .At Let it Beat Academy in Coral Gables your child can discover a summer of creativity and growth at the amazing 8th Edition music program. The specialized music camp at the Academy offers a dynamic mix of instrument instruction, performances, and music lab workshops to engage young minds. Exciting activities include field trips, and performances that inspire, entertain, and delight children allowing them to shine. Dates: June 10 – July 19 Ages: 7 years - 11 years & teens Contact: 786.483.8327 or email them directly!

  • The Summer Theatre Academy @ UM's Dept of Theatre Arts: This camp is six weeks of fun and learning. Campers gain valuable skills, confidence, self-esteem, and a love of creativity through theatre games and acting exercises led by UM's well-trained, caring staff. Dates:  June 10 - July 19 Ages: 6 years - 15 years Contact: 305.284.4474

  • FTF Theatre Arts Summer Camp:   Fantasy Theatre Factory's exciting new program includes immersive courses, professional performances, and a camper showcase at the Sandrell Rivers Theater! Campers are exposed to top-notch artists and instructors who teach them performance exercises, dancing techniques, diverse cultures, music genres, and more. Dates:  I: June 10 - July 5, 2024 | Session II: July 8 - August 2, 2024 Ages: 8 years - 14 years  Contact: 305.284.8800

  • Summer at Conchita Espinosa Academy & Conservatory of the Arts: This camp is all about creating authentic and meaningful experiences designed to challenge and stimulate young minds while having fun. There are a variety of summer camp programs for ages 4-14 and arts intensives in music, musical theatre and dance for young artists ages 8-14 Dates: June 13 - July 22 Ages: 4 years -14 years. Contact: 305.227.1149 

  • Dance Camp @ Ayala Royal Ballet: the Summer Intensive focuses on classical training with an emphasis on proper execution and precision without missing all the fun that dance brings! Each week a different theme is explored. Dates: June 10 - August 16. Ages: 3 years - 10 years Contact: 305.763.2214

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  • Blue J's Off Broadway Camp: Temple Beth Am in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory presents Blue J's Off-Broadway Camp for Grades 1-5 with activities including Movement for the Actor, Circus Skills, Musical Theater Intensives, Mask Making & a final performance of Annie Jr.. Dates: June 10 - July 26 Ages:  Grades 1 -5 Contact: 305.667.6667

  • Summer  Art Camp @ The Bass: Campers use their unique creativity and make one-of-a-kind projects designed by teaching artists and learn through fun, hands-on art activities in sculpture, painting, design and more. All camps end the week with a student exhibition. Dates: June 10 - August 9 Ages: 5 years - 12 years Contact: 305.673.7530 *Camp Brochure*

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Sports, Movement & Water

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  • RE Academics and Sports Programs @ Ransom Everglades: Ransom gives opportunities to engage in sports and other activities through a variety of two-week camps (over 12 camp options available). These interactive, skill-building camps are hosted by master teachers and varsity coaches in a variety of activities. Each camp is structured in half-day increments with the ability to combine activities for a full-day experience, with lunch then included.  Dates: June 10 - August 2 (dates vary according to camp option) Ages: rising K and up Contact: 305.460.8874.

 

  • Hurricane Aquatics Swim Camp@UM:  Each summer, Hurricane Aquatics hosts its popular Swim Camp for swimmers of age 7-12. To participate in Swim Camp, each camper must be 7 years old  and able to swim 25 yds (the width of the pool).  This celebrated day camp, based at the beautiful outdoor pool at the Whitten University Center on the Coral Gables campus, provides instruction in the areas of swimming in a group setting, springboard diving, and stroke technique. Staff includes energetic and knowledgeable coaches and instructors who are eager to share their passion for the sport of swimming. The impact of experienced counselors combined with various water and field group activities results in a fun and rewarding summer experience. One of our favorites when it comes to water training.  Dates: June 3 - August  2 Ages: 7 years - 12 years. Contact: 305.284.4713

  • Ritz Carlton Tennis  & Paddle Camp: Located at the Ritz Carlton Hotel In Key Biscayne, this camp has a variety of activities to engage the kids in the sport of tennis and paddle -in a safe and fun environment. Activities include tennis and paddle Instruction as well as matchplay for all levels of campers and other fun activities. Dates: June 10 - August 9  Ages: 5 years - 15 years Contact: 305.365.4300

  • Crandon Golf Academy: This is a camp for golf lovers or those looking to learn the sport. The Academy offers camps for all golf levels and offer half day as well as full day sessions.  Beginner to intermediate students ages 6 - 14. will focus on fundamentals of full swing, chipping, pitching, putting with interactive games. Dates:  Early June - late August (dates to be confirmed soon) Ages: 4years - 15 years Contact: 786.253.2548

  • Coconut Grove Sailing Club:  As the name states, this is a sailing camp organized to give each camper opportunities for individual growth, learning new skills, making friends, developing teamwork and learn to sail safely. The camp is geared toward all ages and skill levels. Program includes learning how to rig & launch a boat, basic knots, sailing terminology, develop wind awareness, and learn to sail a race course. Dates: June 10 - August 9 Ages: 6 years - 17 years Contact: 305.444.4571 ext 11

  • Summer Sailing Program and Marine Camp@ KBYC:  KBYC offers sailing, kayak, and marine science camps. Campers navigate to the mangroves and sandbars around Biscayne Bay. The campers will learn about the environment and the sea life of Biscayne Bay through sailing adventures. Programs and activities vary according to age range. Programs include:: hobbie explorers (6-10 years old), beginner opti (8-12 years old), intermediate sailing (8-12 years old). teens only (13-18 years old). Dates: June 10  - August 9 Ages: 6 years - 17 years Contact: 305.361.9171

  • Gym Kidz: Gym Kidz gymnastics is filled with a variety of enjoyable group activities designed for campers to learn progressive gymnastics skills on all the competitive events.  Bungee flip fun, swinging rope, obstacles, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and themed weekly activities.  North Miami location only available. Dates: June 10 - August 14 Ages: 5+. Contact: 754.260.1278.

  • DIver's Paradise SCUBA: Diver's Paradise offers Youth SCUBA Programs for this summer. Whether your child is new to the underwater world or on their way towards becoming a Divemaster, there is something for everyone. All their programs are five days long and include everything from certification to games, pizza parties, and lots of fun! All summer camp offerings include academics, instruction, rental gear, facility & boat fees. Dates: June 10 - July 26 Ages: (Age requirement varies per program 8 years - 17 years) Contact:  info@keydivers.comor call (305) 361-3483 for more information.  *Camp Brochure*

 

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Preschool Based

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  • Camp on the Key: This is the summer program of Key Biscayne Presbyterian School. The program is designed to engage children in educational activities by exploring in the outdoors and creating games that will make learning fun all summer (painting, fishing, outdoor gymanstics, etc).  Dates: May 28 - August 2 Ages: 2 years - 7 years Contact: 305.361.2058

  • Centner Academy: Innovative and "happy" school in the heart of Design District offering yoga and meditation, sports and Outdoor games, STEM, water activities, Foreign Languages, Kinesthetics, art, academics and more. Dates: dates to be confirmed soon Ages: 2 years - 7 years Contact: 305.576.6070

 

  • Alexander Camp @ Alexander Montessori: One of our favorites when it comes to school based fun for little ones. A family-owned and operated camp serving children at four locations. Their focus is to provide a variety of fun challenges for campers, providing them with new activities and opportunities to learn new skills. They alternate indoor and outdoor events and have fun, rain or shine, in their 8,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned gymnasium! Dates: June 17 - August 2 - (Pre-Camp June 10-14Ages: 18 months - 12 years old. Contact: 305.665.6274.

  • Urban Explorers@ KLA Schools: This Reggio-Emilia inspired preschool carefully designs programs so that children engage in meaningful experiences.  This year's preschool camp program involves discovering diverse homes to unraveling construction secrets and learning from nature’s architects,. School also has other diverse programs from kinder up to 5th grade. Ages: 3 months - 4 years old. Dates: June 11 - July 26 Contact: 305.865.2678

  • The Factory of Fun Summer Camp @ BIA: A bilingual camp designed for little campers, where in a dynamic, nurturing, challenging, learning environment they can learn through various themes.. Kids enjoy the Science Lab for little scientists, taste food from around the world as hands-on young chefs, develop arts and crafts, music, puppets, bounce house, water fun, special shows, and visits such as safari petting zoo and more. Other programs up to 12 years old are available at BIA. Dates:  June - August (to be confirmed soonAges: 3 months to 4 years old Contact: 954.642.2332.

  • Jetsetters Summer Camp @ Brickell Heights Preschool: Small preschool located on the 4th floor of Brickell Heights. Campers learn about specific countries, doing hands-on science experiments, in-house field trips, athletics and other fun activities. Convenient for parents that work in downtown and Brickell area. Dates: Starts the first weekday after the public schools finish and ends on the weekday before public schools reopen Ages: 4 years - 12 years Contact: 786.530.2716.

  • Summer Camp@ The Gordon School & The Center for Jewish Life: Amazing and oldest school in Brickell (Coral Way) with great outdoor area which offers a diverse program including field trips, gardening, art, water play, steam, cooking, music, arts & crafts and sports. Lunch included and they offer aftercare. Dates: June 17 - August 9. Ages: 12 months - 6th Grade. Contact: 305.854.3911

  • Key Biscayne Community Church:  Little ones enjoy swimming lessons, outdoor activities, music and art classes as well as water slides among other fun activities at small community church preschool in the island of Key Biscayne. Dates:  May 30 - August 7 Ages: 1  1/2years - 7 years Contact: 305.361.7501

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  • Summer Dance and Spanish Dance Intensive @ CEA & CEC:  this camp offers aspiring dancers and dance students a well-rounded and comprehensive experience in dance.  Led by professional dancers, the CEC Dance Intensive is designed to strengthen students’ dance technique, artistry, and creative capabilities. All dancers have the opportunity to participate in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and Spanish dance technique classes, including Spanish dance work with castanets, fans, bata de cola, and mantón (shawl). .Dates: June 10 - July 12 Ages: 3th graders plus Contact: 305-699-4993 ext. 350.

 

  • Dance Camp @ Ayala Royal Ballet: At this small elite vocational dance school, students will receive an intensive program that focuses on classical training with an emphasis on proper execution and precision without missing all the fun that dance brings. Each week a different theme from Disney princess, LOL, Makeup & Nails etc. is explored. Dates: June 10- August 16 Ages: 3 years - 17 years Contact: 305.763.2214​  

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Museum, Science, & Education

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  • Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Summer Camp: Our favorite museum based camp. Spend the summer unleashing the power of science at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science from June 10 – August 9. Open to children ages 5-15, the science Summer Camp is designed to spark a sense of curiosity and excitement in children through week-long camps themed around the amazing science featured at the museum, including astronomy, chemistry, marine biology and technology. The camp also includes a new Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for middle school students (12-15). CIT's will gain leadership in STEM skills, community hours, and more. Dates: June 10 - August 9 Ages: 5 years - 15 years Contact: 305.434.9518

  • AUA Summer: By the founders of Aguamarina Preschools, comes  AUA Summer Camp at new and modern-designed campus building in the downtown Miami area.  Campers 5 to 10 years old enjoy daily activities with a focus on entrepreneurship and branding.  Dates: to be confirmed soon  Ages: 5 years - 10 years. Contact: 786.387.9239 ​

  • Moonlighter's Summer  S.T.E.A.M. Maker Camp@Moonlighter Makerspace: With a new theme each week – young makers are presented with a set of fun projects that challenge them to think critically, curiously, and creatively.. A Balance of digital skills and hands-on projects, real tools and mateials to create and access to a full makerspace available at two locations: Allapattah & Coral Gables. Dates: June 12 - August 11 Ages: 7 years - 12 years Contact: 305.699.2041

  • Bricks 4 Kidz: With specially-designed Bricks 4 Kidz models, LEGO games galore, fun educational activities, and plenty of time for free-play, these camps are highly rated as some of the best in promoting S.T.E.M. learning. Camp activities are built around themes kids love, like Amusement Parks, Space, Robotics, Super Heroes, Minecraft and more. Two locations in Miami/ Coral Gables & Pinecrest Dates: June  - August  (dates to be confirmed) Ages: 5 years - 12 years Contact: 786.208.2559

  • Explorers Camp@Miami Children’s Museum.  Located on Watson Island, explorers camp programs are designed to safely engage, activate and creatively challenge children ages 4-10 through the arts, hands-on making, innovating, and recreation. Through cultural exploration, program aims to develop your child’s interests by connecting with their passions and identities. Campers participate in once-a-week field day activities. Dates:  June 10 - August 2 Ages: 4 years - 10 years Contact:  305.373.KIDS (5437) ext. 112 . *Registration Form* 

  • ID Tech Camp & ID Coding and AI Academy@UM: Summer programs for ages 7-18 held at University of Miami. Students build in-demand STEM skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts. Some programs include overnight (at campus) Dates;  June 10 - August 2 Ages; 7 years -18 years Contact: 1.888.709.8324 

  • Minds of Tomorrow:  As the name clearly indicates these camps prepare kids for the future by providing emphasis on children’s creativity while learning technology skills like coding, robotics, engineering, digital media, design and branding. Creative Centers@ Wynwood & Key Biscayne. Pop-Ups @Pinecrest & South Miami. Dates:  June 10 – August 9 (dates vary according to camp) Ages: 4-8/9-12 years. Contact: 305.792.8879

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En Español

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  • Day Camp La Llanada: As every year camp La Llanada surprises campers exposing them to classic outdoor camping activities (such as kayaks, bow and arrow, sports and horsemanship once a week). The purpose behind La Llanada is to create experiences that stay with campers #forever. For that, La Llanada creates opportunities that allow campers to grow in a safe and fun environment, where positive human interactions and the design of its programs enhance the best characteristics of kids' personality, distinguishing themselves as Llanada Campers. Each experience in the program has been intentionally designed to accompany camper's development in each stage, this is what they called La Ruta del Campista™ [Camper’s Journey™]. Different programs available @LlanadaFamily:  2023 Experiences: Day Camps, Night Camp™, Little Sleepaway Camp, Sleepaway Camp and CIT Program. We are excited they have added a Key Biscayne location to their offerings! Dates: June 10 - August 2 Ages: 4 years - 10 years Contact: 305.390.0476

  • Camp Guaikinima @ Virginia Historic Beach Park: This Camp is all about connecting with nature and others through engaging sport and social activities,  learning new talents, self-assurance and having fun in a healthy and safe environment. Designed to expose children to live challenging, competitive and healthy adventures plus Spanish immersion program. Activities include: Climbing wall, Kayak, Sports and more. Other locations available for Day Camp as well as sleep away programs. Dates: June 10 -August 9 Ages: 4 years - 12 years Contact: 954.907.1242

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Parks & Recreation/Community Centers

  •  Jungle Island Summer Camp@ Jungle Island:  Kids go wild as they embark in an amazing adventure exploring wildlife and diving into excitement at Jungle Splash, South Florida’s only inflatable water park. From close encounters with exotic animals to thrilling outdoor adventures, Summer Camp at Jungle Island offers children a unique and unforgettable experience. Dates: June 10 - August 9 Ages: 5 years - 12 years Contact: 305.400.7283

  • Zoo Camps @ Zoo Miami: Combining education with entertainment kids learn about animals, environmental conservation and wildlife. Activities include animal encounters, interactions with zookeepers and playtime. Dates: June 10 - August 8 Ages: 4 years - 12 years Contact: 305.255.5551

  • YMCA Miami Camps: Summer Camp at the Y offers a variety of adventures from sports, to science, art, aquatics and fitness camps hosted at YMCA's family centers throughout as well as at local schools and parks in partnership with Miami Dade Public Schools and the Children's Trust. Dates:  June 10 - August 2 Ages: 5 years to 12 years (except @ Viginia Key Beach Park - Jr. Marine Biology / STEM Camp 8 - 15yrs)

  • Pinecrest Camps @ Village of Pinecrest: Village of Pinecrest offers a wide rage of camps like dance, tennis, lacrosse, funcamps, soccer, science, minecraft and roblox. Dates: June 10 - August 2 (dates vary according to camp) Ages: 4 years - 17 years (varies according to camp) Contact: 305.234.2121

  • Miami Dade Parks Summer Camp: Offers a wide range of outdoor camps to kids at park locations throughout the county. Camps include programs for general activities, swimming, sports, environmental and children with disabilities. Dates: June 10 - August 2 (dates vary per camp) Ages: 6 years -14 years Contact: 305.755.7800

  • ​Coral Gables Parks & Recreation: Many different programs available (gymnastics, volley, swimming, tennis, legos and more) hosted at different locations throughout Coral Gables. Open for members, residents as well as non-residents. Dates: June 10 - August 2 (vary according to program) Ages: 4 years - 16 years (vary according to program). Contact: You can register online or at any of 4 locations Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center (305.460.5601)/Venetian Pool, 305.460.5306/The William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center, 305.460.5360/The Salvadore Park Tennis Center, 305.460.5333.

 

  • North Miami Beach Community Center: North Miami Beach resident camper can enjoy weekly field trips, arts and crafts, sports, supervised activities and other fun activities Dates: June 10 - August 2 Ages: 5 years - 14 years Contact: 305.948.2957

  • Camp J @ Alper JCC Miami:  Campers enjoy age-appropriate activities like sports, art, STEM, swim, music and more.  Traditional and Specialty camps for kids k to 10th grade. Dates: June 17 - August 9 Ages: 6 weeks - Grade 10 Contact: 305.271.9000

  • Camp Klurman @ MBJCC: Day camp on Miami Beach that offers general camp as well as specialty camp options. All campers enjoy on-campus activities, sports, games, crafts, entertainment and field trips as well as Judaic culture activities. Daily instructional swimming and Kosher lunch included. Dates: June 10- August 16 Ages:  Pre-K – Grade 5  Contact: 305.534.3206 ext. 235 *Camp Brochure*

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  • Camp La Llanada Sleepaway Camp @ Lake Wales:  This 100% Spanish sleepaway camp has activities to generate self-confidence, perseverance, coexistence, teamwork, that accept differences and achieve improvement. The purpose behind La Llanada is to create experiences that stay with campers #forever. For that, La Llanada creates opportunities that allow campers to grow in a safe and fun environment, where positive human interactions and the design of its programs enhance the best characteristics of kids' personality, distinguishing themselves as Llanada Campers. Each experience in the program has been intentionally designed to accompany their development in each stage, this is what they called La Ruta del Campista™ [Camper’s Journey™].  Dates: June 16 - August 10/ July 21 - August 10  Ages: 7 - 16 years @Lake Wales  & Little Sleepaway Camp @Sebring, FL available for kids 7 - 12  years old Contact: 305.390.0476

  • Laurel South Camp, Maine: Laurel South, on the shores of Crescent Lake in Maine’s Sebago Lakes region, is known for taking great care of children. Through action-packed four-week experience, campers are exposed to a wide range of activities within a unique 6-part core program of Athletics, Waterfront, Adventure, Inter-Arts, Tennis and Special Areas which includes Equestrian Ages: 7- 15 year old Dates: June 20 - August 11 Contact: 207-627-4334

  • Camp Chatuga, South Carolina:  A very American and traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls built around a family-owned land and lake nestled in the national forest of Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina, Session options range from one week to four weeks and campers choose from over 30 activities including horseback, water-skiing, BMX bikes, arts and crafts, outdoor living skills, archery, animal care, disc golf, court and field sports. Dates: June 9 - July 27 (Waiting list) Ages: 6 years - 16 years Contact: 864.638.3728

  • Blue Star Camps, North Carolina: Blue Star offers six developmentally suited camp programs for boys and girls. Each camp has its own leadership and counseling staff, as well as an individual schedule of activities infused with Jewish values, culture and traditions.. Dates: June 16 - August 4 Ages: Rising 1st Grade - Grade 11. Contact: 828.692.3591

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  • ​My Time Tots Summer Camp:  Personalized, fun sensory-based activities, boutique program, smallest child/adult ratio in Miami.  The Team at My Time is not only caring but very professional (lead by speech and occupational therapists with years of experience) and passionate about what they do. Excellent opportunity for little ones. Limited seats available. Dates: to be confirmed soon Ages: 2 years - 5 years. Contact: 305.632.3359

  • Moonlighter's Summer  S.T.E.A.M. Maker Camp@Moonlighter Makerspace: With a new theme each week – young makers are presented with a set of fun projects that challenge them to think critically, curiously, and creatively.. A balance of digital skills and hands-on projects, real tools and mateials to create and access to a full makerspace available at two locations: Allapattah & Coral Gables. Dates: to be confirmed soon Ages: 7 years - 12 years Contact: 305.699.2041

  • Weekend PE@Palmetto Bay: This is a customized camp experience which could be held in your backyard for your kids and their friends. Campers can enjoy daily workouts, sports activities, classic PE games, and arts & crafts. Dates: June 10 - July 26 Ages: 5 years -12 years Contact: 786.505.2970

  • Summer Camp for Moms: Escape to a summer camp tailored just for women and put together by our own bkbmoms team. Activities include yoga sessions, guided meditations in an outdoor setting and more.  Dates: July 1 - 5 (no camp July 4) Ages:  18 and up  Contact: 305.801.4431

  • Kids Fun Camp/Motivating Minds - Key Biscayne, Miami Shores, Coconut Grove:  Fun hands on learning activities and games.  Camps vary - Academic, Sensory Integration, Orton Gilligham Reading Ages: 3.5 years - 10 years Contact: 305.798.2388

  • The Real Food Academy: Kids learn to cook while also learning to eat healthy.  Program includes teaching kids to develop cooking skills, experiment in the kitchen, improve math and reading skills – all in a really fun way. What is great about this camp is that lunch and snacks are provided, so no need to bring anything. Dates: June 3 - August 23 Ages: 5 years - 16 years Contact: 786.395.0355

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  • Cause Camps Service and Eco Action Camp @Somerset Academy Bay:  Outdoor adventures, wildlife conservation, marine research, sustainable farming, habitat restoration, energy innovation, art and activism are part of the programming of this opportunity for campers to become the future sustainability leaders of tomorrow, Ages: Grades 6  - 8 Dates: June 17 - July 19 (20 hrs Community Service Awarded per week) Contact: camps@bluemissions.org

  • Summer @ Gulliver Prep: GP offers an in-person summer experience for every middle and upper grade level and interest  (writing, math, Spanish, business, health,  etc.). Dates: June 3 - June 28/ June 3 - July 12 Ages: Grade 5 - Grade 12 Contact: 305.665.3593 ext. 3327 *Summer Studies Brochure*

 

  • Junior Naturalist@ Deering Estate: A five day training course at the Deering Estate that encourages youth to take an active role in environmental stewardship and education and prepares them to serve as peer mentors. The course includes certifications in American Red Cross First Aid and Adult/Child CPR, in addition to an introduction to basic canoeing, South Florida ecosystems, and Leave No Trace. This counselor- in-training program provides service learning hours to participants and prepares the Junior Naturalist for experiences, internships, and other opportunities in environmental studies, natural sciences, nature based recreation, and volunteerism.  This course also allows youth to assist staff and enjoy being mentors to the Summer Camp participants during Summer Camp Sessions after they have completed the week-long training. After the training session has been completed, participants must be available to volunteer for an entire camp session (Monday through Friday) at a time. Dates: June 10 - June 28 Ages: 15 years - 18 years. Contact: 305 235 1668.

  • Summer of the Arts Intensive@ CEA & Conservatory of the Arts: This camp is all about creating authentic and meaningful experiences designed to challenge and stimulate young minds while having fun. There are a variety of summer camp programs for ages 4-14 and arts intensives in dance and Spanish dance, music for musical theatre and musical theatre intensive. Dates: June 10  - July 12 Ages:   by invitation or audition for students entering 3rd grade and above. Contact: 305.227.1149

  •  ​ICA Miami Summer Portfolio Prep: Portfolio Prep is a week intensive summer course designed to prepare students ages 11 to 14 who intend to apply to magnet and charter arts schools. The program prepares students for the competitive art school application process through sketchbook building exercises, skill-based lessons on technique, and creating and selecting work for personal portfolios. Students will review foundational drawing and observational skills as well as experiment with different mediums.  Throughout the program, instructors provide an overview of art magnet schools’ application and audition requirements as well as assist participants to understand the level of performance expected if accepted.  Dates: June 24 -28  (deadline to enroll June 21) Contact: lfernandez@icamiami.org 

  • Intensive Dance Summer Program @ Ayala Royal Ballet:  At this small elite vocational dance school, students enjoy an intensive program that focuses on classical training with an emphasis on proper execution and precision without missing all the fun that dance brings.. Ages: 8 years - 20 years Dates: June 10 - August 16 Contact: 305.763.2214​

  • Rehearsing World Citizenship:  This summer camp program will be offered from July 22 to 26, 2024, from 10 to 11:30 AM EST on ZOOM. Participation is completely free and all youth 11 to 14 are welcome to join. Program will explore how human beings evolved to thrive in connections, some of the obstacles in the path of experiencing this interconnectivity and how we can nurture healthy connections and communities.  Ages:  11 years - 14 years Contact: director@sjcinitiative.org/crabbani@uchicago.edu or ajr2279@columbia.edu

  • Sailing Camp@Key Biscayne Yacht Club: Teens who wish to learn beginning and intermediate level instruction in Lasers, and Club 420s. Camp also allows for connections and  interaction with others while having fun on the water.  Lunch is included. Dates: June 10 - August 9 (2 week -programs). Ages: 14 years - 18 years. Contact: 305.361.9171.​

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* Disclaimer: Since 2012 we have been putting together our list of most recommended camps in Miami.  We research and talk to over 400 camps in the area! We make recommendations based on interviews with local parents, camp organizations, and our own research by visiting sites and content provided. While we do our best to provide these recommendations we are not responsible for programs, changes to programs, or any liability that may arise from the use of them. Please contact camp organizations for additional information. Have a happy & safe Summer! ☀️

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