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HomeArticlesSouth Florida Summer Camp Guide

South Florida Summer Camp Guide

Published: March 1, 2025

Summer Camp is an opportunity for kids to explore, learn and grow. From day camps and sleepaway adventures, to specialty themes like science, performing arts, sports and STEM, our guide offers a variety of South Florida programs to choose from. 

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 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 2025 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 for ages 6-15.

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, arts, adventure, travel, tech and more. Open to all. No membership required.

Camp Keshet at Temple Beth El

1351 South 14 Ave., Hollywood

954-921-7096

http://www.templebethelhollywood.org

Camp for kids 3 months to Kindergarten with weekly themes and activities.

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 a Day Camp, Salty Anglers and Ocean Quest.

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 swim program and more. 

Chesterbrook Academy

5520 Alexandria Blvd., Coconut Creek

877-959-3740

http://www.chesterbrookacademy.com/camp

School-Age Summer Camp

features academic and specialty camps with sports, games, STEM activities, performing arts, music 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.

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 County. 

YMCA of South Florida 

http://www.ymcasouthflorida.org 

Locations in Broward and Miami-Dade

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

Camp Explorer

Multiple locations

http://www.creativechildlearningcenter.com

Themed camps for children in kindergarten through fifth grade include STEM, cooking, preschool and more.

Deering Estate

16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami

305-235-1668

http://www.deeringestate.org

Campers ages 6-14 will dive into the world of marine biology while exploring the many habitats of Deering Estate during the venue’s seasonal camps including Spring (March 24-28) and Summer.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami

305-667-1651

http://www.fairchildgarden.org

Camp Discovery at Fairchild provides a nature-based, fun-filled educational adventure.

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.

Miami Children’s Museum

980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami

http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Kids ages 5-10 can participate in Explorer’s Camp, while campers ages 11-14 can take part in a Leaders in Training Program. A Spring Camp is also offered for children ages 5-10 from March 24-28.

Museum of Discovery and Science 

401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale 

954-713-0930 

http://www.mods.org 

Daily and weekly camps are designed to provide children entire days filled with exploration and hands-on learning through a variety of different themes. 

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

305-434-9560

http://www.frostscience.org

Children ages 5-15 can explore the wonders of science through hands-on activities during week-long themed camps. A Spring Camp is offered March 24-28.

Zoo Camp

12400 SW 152 St., Miami

305-251-0400

http://www.zoomiami.org/zoo-camps

Kids ages 5-12 can dive into the wonders of aquatic life during Zoo Miami’s Spring Break Camp March 24-28.

Creative Arts Coral Springs Museum of Art

2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs

954-340-5000

http://www.coralspringsmuseum.org

Kids 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

Area Stage

5701 Sunset Dr., Miami

305-666-2078

http://www.areastageconservatory.org

Children ages 6-14 can hone their singing, dancing and acting skills through week-long intensives that focus on a specific musical. A Spring Break Broadway Bites Camp is also offered March 24-28.

Broadway Kids Studio

9042 W. State Road 84, Davie

954-693-7500

Broadwaykidsstudio.com

Dancers and performers ages 5-18 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 Theatre Factory

At Sandrell Rivers Theater

6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami

305-284-8872

Campers ages 8-12 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 in Fort Lauderdale.

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.

Miramar Cultural Center

2300 Civic Center Place

954-602-4534

http://www.miramarculturalcenter.org

Children ages 6-13 can learn the fundamentals of performing arts during this Little Broadway Summer Camp that focuses on visual art, dance, singing, acting/musical theater and percussion. A Spring Break Arts Camp is also offered for children ages 5-12 March 24-28.

South Florida Youth Symphony

Pawley Creative Arts Center at Miami Dade College North Campus

11380 NW 27 Ave., Miami http://www.sfysmusic.org

The Summer Music Academy is a 19-day program designed for beginners through advanced students in all areas of music skills development.

Special Needs Camps

Atlantis Academy Miami

9600 SW 107 Ave., Miami

305-271-9771

Camp Atlantis is designed to be an enjoyable activity-based learning opportunity for all students in line with their unique ability levels.

Diverse Abilities

13900 Griffin Rd. Southwest Ranches

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

Camp Saginaw

740 Saginaw Road. Oxford, Pennsylvania

888-477-CAMP

http://www.campsaginaw.com

Since 1927, Camp Saginaw has been recognized as a premier summer camp for children. Campers come from all over the world to experience Saginaw, a camp that is rich in tradition and well-respected in the industry. Each summer, approximately 200 boys and 200 girls, ages six to sixteen, attend Saginaw to enhance their athletic skills, develop their artistic talents, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun.

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 and Western for beginner to advanced riders.

Camp Walden

429 Trout Lake Road,

Diamond Point, New York

201-750-6767, 518-644-9441

http://www.campwalden-ny.com

Camp Walden is a co-ed overnight camp in the Adirondack Mountains in New York. Walden offers everything under the sun for summertime fun — from athletics, to arts, to aquatics, to adventure. Fun is at the heart of a Walden summer and they incorporate it into all they do.

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