Find the Perfect Program to Plan a Summer of Fun
Published: February 23, 2022
Camp is the perfect place to discover new talents and conquer old fears, make new friends and strengthen skills. Here’s a look at some programs throughout sunny South Florida that will let your child shine.
GENERAL DAY CAMPS
SPECIALTY CAMPS
CREATIVE ARTS
PERFORMING ARTS
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
SLEEP AWAY CAMP
General Day Camps
America’s Leaders
North Broward
954-748-5977
http://www.americasleaders.net
All girls cheerleading program with dance, leadership and more. Ages 5-12.
Baer Family Camp Kadima
5151 NE 14 Terrace, Fort Lauderdale
954-351-5544
http://www.dpjcc.org/baersummercamp
David Posnack’s award-winning Camp Kadima is now in east Fort Lauderdale. For children ages 2 to 8 years old.
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
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
Broward County Parks typically hosts various summer camp options at a number of county park locations. Check the website for 2022 updates.
Camp Chameleon
Markham Park, 16001 State Rd. 84, Sunrise
954-815-9054
Kids can enjoy playful summer days participating in activities that include non-competitive sports, art, aquatics and more. Programs include Young Chameleons for grades K-5, Chameleon Teen Camp for grades 6-8 and Counselors in Training for grades 9-10.
Camp Embark
4700 Indian Trail, Miramar
954-654-4091
Children ages 5-11 can have fun while embarking on a journey to discover nature, science, leadership and self-empowering life skills such as financial literacy.
Camp Kadima at the David Posnack JCC
5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie
954-434-0499
Camp Kadima offers a camp experience for interests including sports, theater, adventure, travel, tech and more. Open to all. No membership required.
Camp Live Oak
• Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, A1A & Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
• Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, 6503 N. Ocean Dr., Dania Beach
954-563-4880
ACA accredited day camp offered at two beautiful state parks. Outdoor, environmental camp includes a variety of activities.
Camp Sagemont
1570 Sagemont Way, Weston
954-389-9193
Camp Sagemont provides the opportunity for lifelong friendships and valuable, unforgettable experiences. Campers build new skills through day camp, academic camps, specialty camps, sports camps, a swim program and more.
Camp Summit-Questa
5451 SW 64 Ave., Davie
954-584-3466
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
Camp sessions include a variety of activities that engage campers in imaginative play, critical thinking, creative expression, outdoor exploring and more.
Chesterbrook Academy
Broward locations in Coconut Creek and Hollywood
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)
Maximizing Out-Of-School Time (MOST)
Summer Programs
Various locations throughout Broward County
CSC funded summer programs provide a safe, positive environment for elementary school children from economically-disadvantaged areas in Broward County and for children and youth ages 3-22 with behavioral health and other special needs. Sliding fee scale.
City of Hollywood
Kids can participate in specialty camps or participate in traditional summer camp activities throughout the city of Hollywood.
City of Miramar
Choose from a variety of summer camp activities designed to allow children to grow and develop intellectually, physically, culturally and socially.
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, music, dance, performance, language, literacy and more.
Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation
305-755-7800
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks
The third largest county park system in the United States generally offers a variety of fun-filled summer camp choices. Visit website for details.
Sunshine Child Programs
954-236-8850
Offers a variety of camp options and activities at convenient locations.
YMCA of South Florida
954-334-9622
305-357-4000
http://www.ymcasouthflorida.org
Broward County locations: Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center, LA Lee YMCA Family Center, Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center and Weston YMCA Family Center
Miami-Dade locations: Homestead YMCA, North Pointe YMCA, South Dade YMCA Family Center, Village of Allapattah 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
Locations in Davie, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton
954-816-3346
A fun, weekly camp for boys and girls ages 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Campers are immersed in a unique, fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork, builds problem solving skills, and nurtures critical and creative thinking.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami
305-667-1651
Camp Discovery at Fairchild is a nature-based, fun-filled educational adventure for kids ages 7-12.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
305-434-9564
http://www.frostscience.org/
Discover the wonders of science through our weeklong camps with hands-on science experiments and activities.
German Summer Camp
4200 N. 65 Ave., Davie
954-288-7599
Full immersion German summer camp for children ages 1-9.
iD Tech
1-800-709-8324
Camps take place at the UM, NSU and FAU
A tech camp for kids ages 7-19 with personalized learning, iD Certified instructors and an on-campus experience.
Jack & Jill Center STEAM Camp
Located at Madelaine Halmos Academy, 1315 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
954-463-8772
http://www.jackandjillcenter.org
An innovative summer camp program where campers are encouraged to evaluate challenges and experiment their way through solutions.
Minds of Tomorrow
Locations throughout Miami-Dade County
http://www.mindsoftomorrow.com
A creative tech camp for kids to explore and develop their natural creativity through hands-on tech and design activities.
Museum of Discovery and Science Summer Camps
401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale
954-713-0930
Weeklong camps are designed to give children ages 6-12 entire days filled with exploration and hands-on learning.
Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camps
Located at FAU’s Boca Raton campus
800-319-0884
http://www.playbyplaycamps.com
Boys and girls ages 10-18 can learn the ins and outs of sports broadcasting from top professionals in the business.
Creative Arts
Coral Springs Museum of Art
2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs
954-340-5000
http://www.coralspringsmuseum.org
Kids ages 5-6, 7-12 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
954-424-0085
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 talent show or 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
Call 954-414-6904 or 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.
Dancer’s Gallery
12323 SW 55 St., Cooper City
954-437-9910
Dancers can fine-tune their skills or try a new style of dance through the Performance Arts Camp at Dancer’s Gallery.
Florida Children’s Theatre
Camps are held at The Galleria Mall
with performances at Bailey Hall
954-763-6882
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.
School of Rock
Locations throughout Broward County
Kids can pursue their passion for music and performing with week-long camps that include AC/DC Camp, The Beatles Camp, Green Day Camp, Rock N’ Grohl and Best of the 80’s.
Special Needs Camps
Atlantis Academy
Locations throughout South Florida
http://www.atlantisacademy.com
Provides a fun-filled recreational and educational summer program for children for those with learning differences and unique abilities.
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.
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.