Published: February 23, 2026
Day Camps, Specialty Camps, Performing Arts & Special Needs Programs
Summer camp is where kids discover new passions, make lifelong friends and enjoy a season full of fun and growth. Whether it’s a day camp with traditional summertime activities or a specialty program focused on science, sports, performing arts, or STEM, South Florida families have plenty of exciting choices to explore.
General Day Camps
America’s Leaders
North Broward
954-748-5977
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
Broward County Parks hosts various summer camp options at a number of county park locations. Check the website for 2026 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 for ages 6-15.
Camp Embark
Miramar Country Club Ranches,
4700 Indian Trail, Miramar
954-654-4091
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
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
Summer fun for kids 3 months to Kindergarten with a variety of activities.
Camp Live Oak
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, A1A & Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Program includes a blend of environmental and marine science mixed with a variety of outdoor activities.
Camp Sagemont
1570 Sagemont Way, Weston
954-799-6107
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.
Camp Welaka (Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida)
Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Tequesta
561-427-0177
Girls in kindergarten through 12th grade can attend Camp Welaka, a 640-acre woodland preserve within Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Classic camp adventures include canoeing, paddleboarding, hiking, archery, crafts and pool time.
Chesterbrook Academy
5520 Alexandria Blvd., Coconut Creek
877-356-2616
http://www.chesterbrookacademy.com/camp
School-Age Summer Camp features academic and specialty camps with sports, games, science, performing arts and more.
Children’s Services Council (CSC)
Various locations throughout Broward County CSC funded summer programs provide a safe, positive environment for elementary school children.
Creative Child Learning Center
Coral Springs-Parkland, Davie-Plantation, Weston-Sunrise
http://www.creativechildlearningcenter.com
Kids can explore a variety of camp activities with thrilling themes and hands-on fun.
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
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
Cox Science Center
4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach
561-832-1988
Kids can have lots of summertime fun while participating in science-themed programs and activities.
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami
305-235-1668
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 23-27) and Summer.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami
305-667-1651
http://www.fairchildgarden.org
Camp Discovery at Fairchild provides a nature- based, fun-filled educational adventure for kids ages 7-12.
German Summer Camp
4200 N. 65 Ave., Davie
954-288-7599
Full immersion German summer camp for children ages 1-9.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
at St. Andrews School, 3900 Jog Rd., Boca Raton
561-210-2000
Blends hands-on learning with deep exploration, lively conversations and curiosity-driven inquiry.
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale
954-467-6637
Daily and weekly camps are designed to provide children entire days filled with exploration and hands-on learning through a variety of different themes through Camp STEAMology.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
305-434-9560
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 23-27.
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 Broward 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 23-27.
Broadway Kids Studio
9042 W. State Road 84, Davie
954-693-7500
http://www.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 7-12 learn performance exercises, dancing techniques, music genres and diverse cultures from talented artists and instructors.
Florida Children’s Theatre
Camp locations in Davie and Fort Lauderdale
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 session.
Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar
954-602-4500
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 7-13 March 16-19.
South Florida Youth Symphony
Pawley Creative Arts Center at Miami Dade College North Campus
11380 NW 27 Ave., Miami
The Summer Music Academy is a program designed for beginners through advanced students ages 8-18 in all areas of music skills development.
School of Rock
- 7544 Wiles Road, C-102, Coral Springs, 954-757-7625
- 5892 Stirling Road, Hollywood
School of Rock Coral Springs offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops for all skill levels, giving aspiring musicians the chance to sharpen their guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or vocal skills in a fun, performance-driven setting.
Special Needs Camps
Atlantis Academy Miami
9600 SW 107 Ave., Miami
305-271-9771
http://www.atlantisacademy.com
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 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 Welaka (Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida)
Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Tequesta
561-427-0177
Coastal Cruisers Adventure Camp is a five-day overnight experience exploring Florida’s coastal ecosystems for girls in grades six through 12.
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.