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HomeArticles2023 Annual Camp Guide

2023 Annual Camp Guide

2023 Annual Camp Guide

Explore a variety of options to keep kids happy all summer long

Published: February 25, 2023

Summer is right around the corner and our guide offers a variety of ways to keep
your children happy campers all season long. Here’s a look at some programs in South Florida and beyond that encourage kids to forge new friendships, tap into their talents, gain independence and make lasting memories. 

General Day Camps

America’s Leaders 

North Broward

954-748-5977 

http://www.americasleaders.co

All girls cheerleading program with dance, leadership and more. Ages 5-12. 

Boys and Girls Clubs 

Various locations in the tri-county area

Broward http://www.bgcbc.org

Miami-Dade http://www.bgcmia.org

Palm Beach http://www.bgcpbc.org

Children participate in summer enrichment programs that focus on social and cultural experiences, recreation, team building and educational activities.

Broward Christian Academy

9191 Orange Dr., Davie

954-667-0852

http://www.browardkids.org

Through a wide range of activities and experiences, the summer camp program at Broward Christian Academy teaches children in grades K-5 how to be team players, build resiliency and confidence
and develop social skills.

Broward County Parks & Recreation

954-357-8100

http://www.broward.org/parks

Broward County Parks hosts various summer camp options at a number of county park locations. Check the website for 2023 updates.

Camp Chameleon

Markham Park, 16001 State Rd. 84, Sunrise

954-815-9054

http://www.campchameleon.com

Kids can enjoy playful summer days participating in activities that include  non-competitive sports, art, aquatics and more. 

Camp Colossal

746 NE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale

754-444-9929

http://www.colossal-academy.com

This unforgettable camp experience includes crafts, STEM activities, gardening and a chance to create lifelong memories.

Camp Embark

Miramar Country Club Ranches,
4700 Indian Trail, Miramar

954-654-4091

http://www.campembark.com

Children ages 5-14 can have fun while embarking on a journey to discover nature, science, leadership and self-empowering life skills.

Camp Kadima at the David Posnack JCC

5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie

954-434-0499 

http://www.dpjcc.org

Camp Kadima offers a camp experience for interests including sports, theater, adventure, travel, tech and more. Programming is also offered at the Baer Family Early Childhood Center in Fort Lauderdale. Open to all. No membership required.

Camp Live Oak

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, A1A & Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale

http://www.campliveoakfl.com

ACA accredited day camp includes a variety of activities and specialty camps, such as Environmental & Marine, Salty Anglers, Teen Eco Experience and Lil’ Sprouts.

Camp Sagemont

1570 Sagemont Way, Weston

954-799-6107

http://www.sagemont.com

Camp Sagemont provides the opportunity for lifelong friendships and valuable, unforgettable experiences. Campers build new skills through day camp, specialty camps, a Conservatory for the Arts program and more. 

Camp Summit-Questa  

5451 SW 64 Ave., Davie 

954-584-3466

http://www.summitquesta.com

Summit-Questa offers an Early Childhood Camp for ages 3-5 and an Elementary Camp for ages 6-10 with a variety of activities.

Carrollton Summer Programs

3747 Main Highway, Miami

305-446-5673

http://www.carrollton.org

Camp sessions include a variety of activities that engage campers in imaginative play, critical thinking, creative expression, outdoor exploring and more.

Chesterbrook Academy

5520 Alexandria Blvd., Coconut Creek

877-959-3740

http://www.chesterbrookacademy.com/camp

School-Age Summer Camp features sports, games, STEM activities, art, music, dance and more.

Children’s Services Council (CSC) 

http://www.cscbroward.org

Various locations throughout Broward County 

CSC funded summer programs provide a safe, positive environment for elementary school children.

City of Dania Beach

http://www.daniabeachfl.gov

Kids can make new friends while participating in camp activities and lots of summertime fun.

City of Hollywood

http://www.hollywoodfl.org

Kids can participate in specialty camps or in traditional summer camp activities throughout the city of Hollywood.

Miami Children’s Museum

980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami

305-373-5437

http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Explorers Summer Camp, for ages 4-10, allows children to explore art, hands-on making, innovating and recreation and more. 

Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation

305-755-7800

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks

The county park system offers a variety of fun-filled summer camp choices including sports, nature, performing and fine arts and more. Visit website for details. 

Sunshine Child Programs

954-236-8850

http://www.sunshinefl.com

Offers a variety of camp options and activities at convenient locations throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties. 

YMCA of South Florida 

954-334-9622

305-357-4000 

http://www.ymcasouthflorida.org

Broward County locations: Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center, Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center, LA Lee YMCA Family Center, Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center and Weston YMCA Family Center

Miami-Dade location: South Dade YMCA Family Center

Kids can make new friends and have summertime fun while participating in sports, aquatics, arts, science, cooking, fitness, performances, leadership training and more.

Specialty Camps

Barb Koster’s Riding Academy 

Southwest Ranches

754-234-5981 

http://www.barbkostersridingacademy.com

Campers participate in horseback riding as well as lessons about safety, grooming, tacking and horsemanship.

Bright & Smart, Engineering Skills for Kids

Various locations

954-816-3346

http://www.brightandsmart.com

A fun, weekly camp for boys and girls ages 5-12. Campers are immersed in a unique, fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork, builds problem solving skills, and nurtures critical and creative thinking.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach

561-832-1988

http://www.coxsciencecenter.org

Campers have fun learning about a range of scientific topics through themed, hands-on activities.

Educando a América

954-261-2432

http://www.educandoamerica.com

Dive into the Spanish language with a Spanish Immersion Camp.

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens

10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami

305-667-1651

http://www.fairchild.org

Camp Discovery at Fairchild is a nature- based, fun-filled educational adventure for kids ages 7-12.

German Summer Camp 

4200 N. 65 Ave., Davie 

954-288-7599 

http://www.germanschoolfl.com

Full immersion German summer camp for children ages 1-9.

I Am Ok Me

Coconut Creek and Boca Raton

561-450-9346

http://www.smmileiamok.me

Campers with an interest in fashion, creative writing, illustration and more can experience experiential learning, teamwork, marketing, product development and more.

Museum of Discovery and Science 

401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale 

954-713-0930 

http://www.mods.org

Weeklong camps are designed to give children ages 6-12 entire days filled with exploration and hands-on learning. 

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

305-434-9560

http://www.frostscience.org

Children ages 5-11 can explore the wonders of science through hands-on activities during week-long themed camps. 

Creative Arts

Coral Springs Museum of Art

2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs

954-340-5000

http://www.coralspringsmuseum.org

Kids ages 5-6, 6.5-12 and 13-17 can explore art and have some fun through a range of camp activities.

Young At Art Summer Art Camp

Located inside the Westfield Mall,
8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation

954-314-7077

http://www.youngatartmuseum.org

Kids can explore their creative side through painting, drawing, visual arts and more.

Performing Arts

Broadway Kids Studio

9042 W. State Road 84, Davie

954-693-7500

Broadwaykidsstudio.com

Dancers and performers can learn skills, increase techniques and participate in a full production. 

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

• Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale

• Nova Southeastern University/Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

• Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura

Visit http://www.browardcenter.org to reserve space in any of the camps. Sessions are offered for different age groups at each of the three locations. The camp provides both an onstage and behind the scenes theater experience. The program culminates with campers performing live on stage. 

Fantasy Theater Factory

At Sandrell Rivers Theater

6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami

305-284-8872

Campers ages 7-16 learn performance exercises, dancing techniques, music genres and diverse cultures from top-notch artists and instructors.

Florida Children’s Theatre

Camps are held at Broward College Central Campus in Davie with additional sessions
at The Galleria Mall 

954-763-6882 

http://www.flct.org

Summer Stage Show Camp offers sessions for those in grades 2-10. Campers learn the art of acting, music, and dance to mount a full-scale production at the end of each four-week session. A Circus Camp is also offered.

Miramar Cultural Center

2300 Civic Center Place

954-602-4534

http://www.miramarculturalcenter.org

Children ages 7-10 and 11-14 can learn the fundamentals of performing arts during this camp that culminates with a public performance.

School of Rock

Locations throughout Broward County

http://www.schoolofrock.com

Kids can pursue their passion for music and performing with week-long themed camps including, Stranger Things, Best of the ‘80s, AC/DC, ‘80s Rock and Hair Metal. 

Special Needs Camps

Broward Children’s Center

200 SE 19 Ave., Pompano Beach

954-943-7638

http://www.bcckids.org

BCC Kids Summer Camp for ages 3-11 includes music, arts and crafts, outdoor play, cooking activities, interactive play and more.

Camp Coral Kids 

954-344-3344 

http://www.browardhealth.org/camp

Organized by Broward Health Coral Springs, this is South Florida’s only day camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Call for details. 

Diverse Abilities

11850 W. State Rd. 84, Davie

954-401-2024

http://www.teachdiverseabilities.com

A recreational and social Intensive Summer Program is offered to children with autism and related disabilities.

Easterseals South Florida

305-325-0470

http://www.easterseals.com/southflorida

Offers a variety of free summer camp programs for children and adolescents with autism and other related disabilities.

Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation Disability Services Camps

305-755-7848

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks

Children and young adults with disabilities are offered enriching camp experiences in sports, swimming and arts and crafts at a variety of Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation locations. 

The Children’s Trust

305-571-5700

http://www.thechildrenstrust.org

This organization offers a wide range of services, programs and camps for children with special needs.

The Vanguard School

22000 Highway 27, Lake Wales

863-676-6091

http://www.vanguardschool.org

Diverse learners participate in a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities while learning problem-solving, culinary and communication skills, money concepts and more. For grades 6-12. Weekly sessions July 2-29. 

Sleep Away Camp

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp 

606 Valley View Ranch Rd., 

Cloudland, Georgia  

706-862-2231

http://www.valleyviewranch.com

A horse lovers’ paradise since 1954 on 600 acres. A’top Lookout Mountain, for 50 girls ages 8-17, includes English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails.

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