Summer Camps
The Academy of Dance
Theater Dance Camp
12276 San Jose Blvd
(Across from Solantic)
(904) 880-2275
academyofdancejax.com
The Academy of Dance Theatre Dance Camp will begin June 10th and will culminate in several fabulous production ending on July 19th. Classes will run from 9:00am until 4:00pm for dancers ages 7-13 with extended day being offered. Our camp features daily combinations of dance technique and choreography in various disciplines, as well as voice, drama and acrobatic lessons. Also included will be stage makeup lessons, costume design, art projects and field trips. Dancers may enroll for either the entire 5 1/2 weeks or by the week. The Academy of Dance will also have afternoon classes for ages 2 years and up. Evening classes for Beginner-Advanced Teen / Adult dancers on Mondays through Fridays. For further information please call 880-2275 or visit our website: www.academyofdancejax.com
Aquatics Camp
2513 Doctors Lake Dr.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-2091
Enjoy Adventure on the Water – Safe Summer fun at Aquatics Camp located in Orange Park on beautiful Doctor’s Inlet. The camp is open to boys and girls, ages 6 - 14. Aquatic activities include wakeboarding, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, water-skiing, swimming, and more! High-adventure land activities include rock climbing, BB guns, archery, arts and crafts, science, flag football, pottery, and more! With exciting activities both in the water and on land, campers can customize their own summer adventures. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with an extended care option. Buses are available from the Mandarin and beaches areas.
For 6-8 year old campers, The Voyager Program offers age-appropriate activities for youth. For information about costs, programs, and registration, visit us online at www.AquaticsCamp.org or e-mail us at Aquatics.camp@scouting.org . We look forward to serving you and your family this summer!
Camp Cummer
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville
(904) 355-0630
cummermuseum.org/camp
Make this summer a masterpiece by registering your child for Summer Camp at the Cummer Museum. Campers will learn new ways to express themselves through personalized instruction in a variety of artistic methods, such as painting, ceramics, and drawing; connect diverse cultures to their daily lives on guided tours of the galleries; experience the wonder of the natural world in the Cummer Museum’s historic riverfront gardens; and discover boundless opportunities to learn through creative play.
Weekly camp sessions are available for students entering grades 1 through 6, June 10 through July 26 (excluding the week of July 1 through 5). Students entering grades 6 through 9 may register for the Middle School camp, available July 29 through August 2. Each week is $200 for Members, and $230 per week for Non-Members. Extended care is available.
Christ’s Church Academy
Summer Camps
10850 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville
904-268-8667
www.ccajax.org/about/summercamps2019.cfm
Summer Camps at Christ’s Church Academy are full of learning and adventure! CCA students as well as non-CCA students are welcome to register.
We will be offering camps that feature sports, cooking, chess, cheer and more. Starting on June 10th is “Oh the Places We’ll Go” from 9am-3pm for 1st-5th graders ($240/$225) and again on June 17-21. That week we also offer Veg Cooking from 9am-12pm for 1st-5th graders ($225 early bird). On June 17-21th we will also offer Lego Camp from 9am-12noon for 1st-6th graders ($180). We end the month with June 24-28 the Jump Start to CCA camp which runs from 9am-2pm for K-3rd ($240) Plus we will have Game Time Camp from 9am-12pm for 1st-5th($160).
In July we will offer camps the week of July 8-12: Spanish Camp from 9am-1pm for K-6th ($195) and Flag Football (coed) from 9:30am-12pm for 3rd-7thgraders ($150).
The next week, July 15-19, is the much anticipated Chess Camp which runs from 9am-12pm for 1st-7th graders ($200).
The last week of camp, July 22-26, features three options: Cheer Camp (Mon-Thurs) from 9am-12pm or Dance Camp (Mon-Thurs) from 12:30pm-3:30pm both are offered for K-8th graders at $125each camp. We will also offer Soccer Camp (coed) from 1pm-4pm ($175). Call or email to find out more.
Dick Allsopp’s
Summer Sailing Camp
at The Rudder Club
8533 Malaga Avenue.
Jacksonville
904-264-4094
Dick Allsopp Summer Sailing Camp features U.S. Sailing certified instructors offering lessons to kids ages 8 to 15. Our sailing camps can be experienced for just one fun-filled week or many. The choice is yours. Each week of camp is limited to 40 campers so be sure to register early. Camp sessions are on June 10-, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 15-19. Cost for each week is $250.00. Hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm rain or sun.
Discounts are available for brothers and sisters attending together and for multiple weeks. Call 264-4094 today for a fabulous sailing experience, email us at office@rudderclub.com or go to rudderclub.com for more information.
The Discovery School
Summer Camps
102 15th Street
Jacksonville Beach
904-247-4577
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The Discovery School, located in Jacksonville Beach, offers a wide-selection of Summer Camps throughout June, July, and August. Programs include: Discovery Day Camp, Junior Chef Camp, STEM based camps, Spanish camp, Picture Book Adventures camp, Movers & Makers camp, and much more!
The Discovery School has been serving the beaches community for almost 30 years by offering highly personalized and inquiry-based learning supported by Montessori principles and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. Discovery is accredited by the American Montessori Society, Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Florida Kindergarten Council. They are also an AltSchool Education Partner.
For more information, or to visit our beautiful campus, please visit www.thediscoveryschool.org or call 904.247.4577.
Episcopal School of
Jacksonville
4455 Atlantic Blvd.
(904) 396-5751
Summer programs at Episcopal are all about fun and self-improvement. Episcopal offers dozens of camps from May to August for grades K-11. The classes give students the opportunity to enjoy the subject matter at a relaxed pace, with fewer students and greater teacher attention. Sports camps stress the love of the game and activities and arts camps allow students to explore a passion with supervision and support. The inclusive environment at Episcopal allows students and parents to focus on what is important: improving academics, athletics, and fine arts skills and having fun! Camps are available on Episcopal’s website, www.esj.org, under “Summer.” You may register online. For more information call 904-396-5751 or email summer@esj.org.
Gyminators Gymnastics
& Tumbling Summer Camp
4603-B Shirley Ave.
(904) 388-5533
An entire summer of fun-filled, planned activities awaits children of all ages. Our caring staff, including professional, safety-trained instructors engages kids in gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling, dance, group fitness, arts/crafts, games, a rock climbing wall & much more!
Weekly camp themes include Splash Into Summer, Mystery Madness, Jammin’ Jump Rope, Nature’s Discovery, Imagination Station, Pirates, Party in the USA, When I grow up, aand Ninja Warriors. You may sign up for one day, one week or all summer! We host Summer Camp over the entire 11 week period (Starting June 3rd - August 9th) for both boys & girls (Ages 3 1⁄2-17)!
Camp Times: Monday - Friday / Daily & Weekly: 1⁄2 day from 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00-3:00 full day from 9-3. (Before & After Care Available from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Don’t delay; sign up today! Class sizes are limited & walk-ins will be accepted on an availability basis only!
Hope Haven
4600 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville
904.346.5100
hope-haven.org
Hope Haven is the answer to helping your family and child find success. For nearly a century, Hope Haven has transformed families by improving the lives of children with special needs. Here, your child has access to programs and services tailored to his or her needs.
Through cutting-edge technology, with best-practices in education and certified staff, we identify your child’s developmental challenges by testing and evaluating for dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, autism, down syndrome, auditory, sensory and visual-motor integration, language, cognitive and processing learning. Children with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities receive hands-on speech and language, occupation and physical therapies.
Our summer camps engage ages 3 to 22 with supportive learning in a fun, safe and structured setting. For young adults with special needs, ages 18-29, our career development program teaches job skills and provides employment internships. Come experience Hope Haven for yourself. Visit us online or call to schedule your personal tour today.
iD Tech Summer Camp
Held at UNF Campus
1-888-709-8324
iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with over 400,000 alumni since 1999. Programs for ages 7-19 are held at 150 prestigious campuses in the USA, Europe, and Asia, including Stanford, NYU, HKU, and Imperial College London. Students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and design, and learn in guaranteed small classes (10 students max per instructor). In addition to the flagship program, iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17, iD Tech also offers all-girls camps, teen-only Academies, an advanced capstone program, and year-round Online Private Lessons. Learn more at iDTech.com.
La Villa School of the Arts
Summer Camp
501 N. Davis Street
633-6069 ex 1008
dcps.duvalschools.org/lavilla
Have fun this summer at LaVilla School of the Arts Summer Camp! We offer classes in a variety of cool activities for beginning and experienced campers.
Basic Camps are offered in Visual Arts, Dance, Arts and Crafts, Drama, “Top Chef” Science, musical instruments, film studies, plus our new camp: Fantastic Beasts and Artful Things. Specialty Camps include Storytellers Camp, which is available for campers aged 5-6, and Jr. Counselors Camp is available for rising 9th and 10th graders. For campers aged 7 and up we offer, dance, theatre, arts and crafts, and instrumental music. For campers 9 and above, we offer the 7+ camps and visual arts, and “Top Chef” science. For ages 10 and above, campers can take any camp previously listed plus film. Summer Camp runs from June 10 through July 19th. All camps operate from 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. Before and after care are available. Weekly camp-wide showcases are held every Thursday afternoon. Fridays are “Fun Days!” and field trip days. Campers receive a lunch, morning and afternoon snack. You can register in person at the school between 4pm and 6pm daily or by mail. We accept walk-up registrations throughout the duration of the camp.
Make Believe! Summer Camp
Theatre Jacksonville
2032 San Marco Blvd.
(904)-396-4425 ext. 16
Theatre Jacksonville’s Summer Camp is gearing up for another fantastic time! Each of our 4-week sessions celebrate the joyful, ridiculous and brilliant imagination of your child. It’s time for them to explore, have fun and make new friends all while discovering the world of live performance. Our experienced artists share their passion for theatre through classes in acting, music, dance, and improvisation. Each session wraps-up with campers putting on a show for you! Unfolding before your eyes is everything our campers have learned. This is a performance written and created just for them. Also supporting our campers throughout their day are our energetic camp counselors, some of the best and brightest teens from area high schools. We look forward to working with you and your creative child year! Camp is open to children aged 7-14 years for $550 per camper for the 4 week session. Session A runs from 6/3-6/28. Session B runs from 7/8-8/2. All camps are held Mon-Fri from 9am-2pm, with Extended Day available from 2pm-5:30pm at $12 a day or $200 per session.
Museum of Science & History (MOSH)
Summer Discovery Camps
1025 Museum Circle
Jacksonville
904.396.MOSH (6674)
From June 3rd through August 2nd from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., MOSH Summer Discovery Camp goers will get to explore science, history, astronomy and more with weekly adventures that are sure to tap into a child’s interests. This summer, campers will go on an epic adventure through our new exhibit, Expedition Dinosaur! They will discover the different ways dinosaurs thrived in their regions and how their diverse characteristics helped them survive. Space camps will feature a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Camps are offered for kindergarteners through 5th graders with select weeks offered for 6th through 8th graders. Register your child for the grade level they will have completed as of June 2019.
Cost of Camp is $180/wk for MOSH Members or $225 for Non-Members (some camps are an additional $25 for additional supplies and/or field trip transportation). Extended Care is available for $10 per child per day. To register visit, www.themosh.org.To find out more, give us a call or visit www.themosh.org
Summer By the Sea Camps
at Seaside Charter Schools
2865 Mayport Road
Seaside is pleased to announce “Summer By The Sea”, our all-new, six week camp program at our new beach campus located at 2865 Mayport Road. For three weeks in June and three weeks in July, we will gather to celebrate all things summer! Each day, campers will experience nature, art, mindfulness, handwork and much more. Each week will focus on a specific theme with a field trip on Fridays. Week one explores art and culminates in a field trip to the Cummer Museum. Next, campers can explore science including an end of the week field trip to the MOSH Planetarium. June ends with a discovery of The Great Outdoors and a trip to IMAX theatres.
In July, campers can dive into Waldorf basics and head to a Theatreworks show. Animal lovers should plan on July 15-19 with a field trip to Celestial Farms on 7/19.
The last week of camp lets children experience theatre from July 22-26th with a surprise field trip on Friday. All camps run from 9am-3pm and cost $180/week with a sibling discount offered. Camp is offered on a daily basis for $50/day and a sibling discount is also offered. Campers will need to bring their own lunch except on Thursdays which is pizza day.
Camp fee includes field trips, bus costs, pizza lunch on Thursdays, all activities and materials. Seaside Summer By the Sea Camps are offered to rising Kindergarteners through rising 6th graders (5-12 years). Children from all schools are welcome. Visit www.seasidecharter.org/camps to register.
UNF Youth Sports
and Fitness Camp
1 UNF Drive
(904) 620-2998
or (904) 620-2808
The Youth Sports and Fitness Camp, offered through UNF’s Department of Recreation and Wellness, is currently in its 38th year of operation. Camps are offered on a weekly basis, for ages 5-14, with 9 sessions beginning June 3 (no camp July 4). This camp is designed to keep kids active all summer long. All of our activities are age appropriate and designed so that each camper has fun! Campers will learn basic sports skills and techniques in a non-competitive environment, participate in group fitness classes led by certified instructors and enjoy a weekly field trip on Fridays. Friends are easily made and kept. We hope to see you and your child here this summer!
Registration is now available online at www.unf.edu/recwell/camps/.
YMCA Super Summer
Adventure Day Camp
904.265.1775
FCYMCA.org
The First Coast YMCA Super Summer Day Camp team is embarking on a fantastical Journey Through Time! Campers will discover new adventures, interests and skills, build self-confidence, make new friends and achieve success! Camp activities include swimming, arts and humanities, literacy, STEM, character development, healthy habits, field trips, special guests and outdoor play! Y camps are conveniently located across the First Coast. Space is limited. Register today at FCYMCA.org.
YMCA Camp Immokalee
352.473.4213
camp.FCYMCA.org
An unforgettable summer experience awaits at Camp Immokalee, the YMCA’s wooded wonderland nestled along the shores of Lake Brooklyn in Keystone Heights. Kids and teens will explore the outdoors, make lasting friendships, discover new skills and just have a whole lot of fun! Learn more at camp.FCYMCA.org.
Each year from March through June, we publish a directory which lists local day camps, nearby overnight camps, special interest camps, and summer learning programs. Below is an online listing of those summer camps .
