Looking for Summer Fun?
Published: January 30, 2019
The 2019 Miami-Dade County Camp Guide – including Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Creative Arts Camps, Education Camps, Specialty Camps, and more.
General Day Camps
American Heritage Summer
Day Camps
Plantation: 12200 W. Broward Blvd.
954-472-0022 ext. 3043
Delray Beach: 6200 Linton Blvd.
561-637-2440
Day Camp and Specialty Camps are offered at each campus. Some of the many camp activities include: indoor and outdoor sports, swimming, archery, nature center, art rooms, technology labs, game rooms, field trips, carnivals, animal encounters, and magic shows. Specialty Camps: Robotics, Science Adventure, Video Production, Musical Theatre, Art, Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and Tennis.
Boys and Girls Clubs
305-446-9910
Gwen Cherry, 7090 NW 22 Ave., Miami
305-694-4889
Hank Kline, 2805 SW 32 Ave., Miami
305-446-2654
Kendall, 9475 N. Kendall Dr., Miami
305-279-3013
Northwest, 10915 NW 14 Ave., Miami
305-758-5753
South Beach, 1200 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach
305-535-0070
Children participate in an all day summer enrichment program that focuses on social and cultural experiences, recreation, team building and educational activities. Activities include a computer lab, game room, arts and crafts, literacy classes, a movie room, physical fitness, field trips and more.
Camp J at Alper JCC Miami
11155 SW 112 Ave., Miami
305-271-9000
Camp J Miami strives to build confidence, stretch imaginations and teach new skills. Campers from infants through grade 9 participate in age-appropriate favorites including sports, art, swim instruction, field trips and more. Camp runs June 17-August 9.
Camp Klurman at the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center
4221 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach
305-534-3206
Camp Klurman is about making memories that last a lifetime. Program includes traditional day camp activities, field trips, Jewish culture and more. Camp runs June 11-August 16.
Camp Sol Taplin at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center
18900 NE 25 Ave., North Miami Beach
305-932-4200
Camp Sol Taplin features more than 20 camps serving children ages 2-15. Campers are encouraged to take a journey of self-discovery as they develop new skills and confidence. Activities include aquatics, art, dance, theatre, robotics, cooking, coding, cheerleading, drone, sports and more. Camp runs June 11-August 2.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami
305-373-5437
Explorers Summer Camp, for ages 4-10, allows children to explore art, music, dance, performance, language, literacy and more. The museum also offers a Summer Camp with age-appropriate activities for children ages 12 months to 3 years.
Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation
305-755-7800
The third largest county park system in the United States offers a variety of fun-filled summer camp choices including nature exploration, sports, aquatic adventures, performing arts, and more. Visit website for details.
YMCA of South Florida Association Office
305-357-4000
Y Membership Family Centers:
Homestead YMCA, 1034 NE Eighth St., Homestead
305-248-5189
North Pointe YMCA, 735 NW 186 St., Miami,
786-433-9622
South Dade YMCA Family Center, 9355 SW 134 St., Miami
305-254-0310
Village of Allapattah YMCA Family Center, 2370 NW 17 Ave., Miami,
305-635-9622
Kids can make new friends and have summertime fun while participating in sports, aquatics, arts, science, cooking, fitness, performances, leadership training and more. Each week features a new adventure. Call your local Family Center for details.
Specialty Camps
Camp Lingua
4700 Dykes Rd. Southwest Ranches
1725 NE 135th St., North Miami
954-642-CAMP (2267)
Unique Spanish, French and English immersion programs offer children a fun, enriching summer experience while developing language and critical thinking skills. Children engage in language learning through daily language class followed by a true camp experience including both outdoor and indoor activities, horseback riding, soccer, basketball,
Gaga ball, volleyball, table tennis, archery, fishing, ropes, RC Track, arts, crafts, pottery, gardening, culture, field trips, water days, dance, music, and more. A Leader in Training (LIT) program is offered to teens. Early bird pricing available.
Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
305-615-7990
Children can explore the wonders of science through hands-on activities during week-long themed camps.
Performing Arts
Camp Broadway
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
786-949-6722
Young thespians ages 10-17 can develop their confidence, character and presentation skills through dance, acting and singing. This week-long program culminates with a musical performance on the Arsht Center Stage.
Roxy Theatre Group
4246 SW 152 Ave., Miami
305-226-0030
www.roxyperformingartscenter.com
Students work together using their skills and talents to create a fun-filled, high-spirited musical performance. Program includes performing arts classes, set design, stage makeup, improvisation, movement, educational stations, field trips, a Broadway-style musical revue and more.
Summer Learning
American Heritage Summer Institute
Plantation:12200 W. Broward Blvd.
954-472-0022 ext. 3053
Delray Beach: 6200 Linton Blvd.
561-495-7272 ext. 207
An academic enrichment program for high achievers in grades PK3-12 with a dedicated faculty comprised of career educators and professionals. Some of the course offerings include: Early Elementary Enrichment, Reading & Writing Honors Workshops, Advanced Math, Business Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Speech & Debate, Medical Terminology, Embryology, Psychology, Coding with Java, Architecture, SAT/ACT Prep, and more.
American Heritage Summer School
Plantation: 12200 W. Broward Blvd.
954-472-0022 ext. 3053
Delray Beach: 6200 Linton Blvd.
561-495-7272 ext. 207
A proven summer program with over 50 years of success. For students in grades PK3-12, class sizes are small, teachers are certified and highly experienced, and weekly progress reports keep parents informed. Free morning bus transportation is provided throughout Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. Summer School/Summer Camp combo is offered.
Special Needs Camp
Camp Erin
Located at Camp Owaissa Bauer,
17001 SW 264 St., Homestead
305-351-7026; 954-944-2709
Created and funded by The Moyer Foundation, Camp Erin is a nationwide network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. The weekend-long experience consists of camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support, facilitated by grief professionals and trained volunteers. Camp takes place March 22-24.
Easterseals South Florida
305-547-4743
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
Sponsored by The Children’s Trust, 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. Camps are managed by certified therapeutic recreation therapists.
The Children’s Trust
305-571-5700
The largest funder of after-school, youth enrichment and summer camp programs in Miami-Dade County, this organization offers a wide range of services, programs and camps for children with special needs.
City Camps
Many cities offer a range of fun-filled camp programs to keep kids engaged and entertained all summer long. Activities range from sports, dance, and science to field trips, art and aquatic adventures. Explore the city of your choice for details.
Aventura
305-466-8008
Bay Harbor Islands
786-646-9970
Biscayne Park
305-893-3711
Coral Gables
305-460-5600
Cutler Bay
305-238-4166
Doral
305-593-6600
Hialeah
305-687-2650
Hialeah Gardens
305-558-2331
Homestead
305-224-4570
Key Biscayne
305-365-8900
Miami
305-416-1300
Miami Beach
305-673-7730
Miami Gardens
305-622-8000
Miami Lakes
305-364-6100
Miami Shores
305-758-8103
Miami Springs
305-805-5075
North Miami
305-895-9840
North Miami Beach
305-948-2957
Opa-locka
305-953-2875
Palmetto Bay
305-259-1234
Pinecrest
305-234-2121
South Miami
305-668-3876
Sunny Isles Beach
305-792-1799
Surfside
305-866-3635
Sweetwater
305-551-4774
West Miami
305-261-5566
Sleepaway Camp
Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp
606 Valley View Ranch Rd., Cloudland, Georgia
706-862-2231
A horse lovers’ paradise since 1954. A’top Lookout Mountain, for 50 girls, 8-17; 1 to 9 weeks, 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your own camp horse. The Jones family are third generation horse lovers, camp administrators, and equine educators.