It’s already March and I can’t believe families like mine are already in the market for a SUMMER CAMP! But shoot, here we are. I have done my 2017 South Florida Summer Camps digging and found out there is a great option for every child whether you’re in Boca Raton or beyond in South Florida.
If your son/daughter is into theater, dance, sports, gymnastics, surfing– you name it–we have a 2017 South Florida Summer Camps recommendation below for you!
Camp Twisters
At Camp Twisters, we realize you have many choices when it comes to finding the best Summer camp for your child. If your child LOVES climbing, jumping, running and flipping, then they will have a BLAST at Twisters. Whether your child spends a session, a day, a week or the whole summer at Twisters, their time here will be filled with loads of fun!
We are excited to offer 10 weeks of fun in our clean, state-of-the-art facility with our professional, safety-certified staff! Registration includes the camp sessions of your choice, gymnastics instruction, healthy snack & juice each day, arts & crafts, movie time, fun & games! Lunch is available daily for $7. In addition to summer camp, Twisters offers many day camps throughout the school year during holiday breaks and teacher work days! Click to see a typical day at Camp Twisters: https://youtu.be/2fN3Mi1kbMs
3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd #308
Boca Raton, FL
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6805 Lyons Technology Circle
Coconut Creek, FL
WEBSITE: www.camptwisters.com
CONTACT: Boca Raton -561-750-6001 or Coconut Creek -954-725-9199
Be Cool this Summer! Curated Camp Experiences by Space of Mind
Summer Discovery! Space of Mind summer campers in middle and high school will explore their passions and discover new ones through the arts, music, movement, cooking, fitness, filmmaking, songwriting, yoga, maker labs and even environmental studies. Our experienced team of coaches have curated fun, personalized and exciting learning experiences including Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Adventure, Farm-to-Table Culinary Creations and Everything Water!
Campers can also hone their academic skills, whether for course credit or just remediation and enrichment. High school students looking to complete their online course requirement (through FLVS or another platform), make up credits or get ahead can do so in a fun and inspiring environment where academic coaches are on-hand to offer support, guidance, organizational and study skills. In addition, the Save our City Sustainable Summer Program allows campers to become a civil engineer for the summer and design a city that can sustain itself as our future redefines the environment and our way of life. Have your child learn and grow socially, emotionally, creatively and intellectually this summer – all while having an aweSOMe time!
Parent Camp! When moms and dads tour our whimsical and inspiring space, they always ask for a parent program! On Thursday evenings this summer get artsy, learn to cook healthy family meals, do yoga, enjoy wine and food pairings, learn to raise a tech-savvy and safe child, and more! Most of all, meet other parents just like you and have FUN!
Babysitting Drop-In! Plan a date night and we will entertain your kids with fun activities, snacks and drinks.
Programs for kids run Mondays-Thursdays, June 12th-August 3rd from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and half day is available from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Parent Camp is held from June 15th-August 3rd from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Babysitting drop in is available from June 17th – August 5th on Saturdays from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
102 N. Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
WEBSITE: http://www.findspaceofmind.com/summer-programs
CONTACT: 877-407-1122; admin@myspaceofmind.com
Waves Surf Academy
Waves Surf Academy and The City of Delray Beach Surf Camp runs on select weekends, spring & summer dates. The spring break camp program is March 20th – March 24th. The summer camp program is from June – August. The surf camp is Monday though Friday from 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. We offer both daily and weekly camp rates. The camp offers a surf program to meet everyone’s needs. Whether you have never surfed before and always dreamed of learning or if you just want to improve your existing skills, we have the coaching that will enable you to reach your goals.
Anchor Park
340 South Ocean Boulevard
Delray Beach, FL 33444
WEBSITE: http://wavessurfacademy.com/
CONTACT: Eric Dernick at 561-843-0481
Organic Movements Dance School Summer Dance Intensives
Organic Movements Dance School in East Boca Raton offers both a ½ Day Summer Dance Intensive for students ages 3+ (students must be 3 by January 1, 2017) as well as their traditional Full-Day Dance Intensive for students ages 7 – 18. Both programs are taught in their state of the art, professionally appointed 5,200 sq ft facilities, which feature an in-house performance space, sprung floor, full-length mirrors, sound systems, kitchen and dressing rooms. Each 3 week Session culminates in a performance review on the last Friday of the session at 4:00pm (12:00pm for the 1/2 Day Intensive students).
The ½ Day Dance Intensive runs M – F from 8:30am – 12:00pm. Students are introduced to foundational technique in an array of genres of dance, creative movement and performance arts, including: Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Creative Movement, Acro/Tumbling, Prop-Making, and music.
Students enrolled in the Full-Day Dance Intensive are placed according to technique level. Each morning is devoted to technical training, and afternoons are comprised of choreography as well as strength & conditioning training. The programs strongest focus is on classical ballet, yet each session will also focus on introducing, exposing and educating students in different dance disciplines to help create well-rounded dancers. Intermediate and Advanced level students’ training is reinforced through pointe/pre-pointe and classical variations. Additional genres of training vary by session, but include: Modern, Jazz, Broadway Dance, Contemporary and Lyrical.
2400 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 12
Boca Raton, FL 33431
WEBSITE: www.organicmovements.com
CONTACT: 561-395-6111; hello@organicmovements.com
Summer was Made for Adventure at the South Florida Science Center
Summer is made for adventure! Perfect for young scientists ages 4-14, each exciting week of camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, daring laboratories, themed crafts, and outdoor activities led by our expert Science Educators. Themes include Seaside Science, Underwater Robotics, MinecraftEDU: Xtreme and many more!
Additional information: Camps run from June 5th to August 11thMon.-Fri. from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with before & aftercare available from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. These camps are also offered at our Jupiter satellite location, STEM Studio.
4801 Dreher Trail N.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
WEBSITE: www.sfsciencecenter.org/camp
CONTACT: 561-832-2026; programs@sfsciencecenter.org
Super Stars Summer Camp
At Super Stars, your child will learn the fundamental skills of sports through a variety of games. Children will engage in recreation and fitness activities, which will enhance their strength and motor skills. Activities include swimming, soccer, basketball, water slides, kickball, relay races, color war, obstacle courses, bounce houses, team challenges and much more!
Sports, fun and activities in Boca Raton at Loggers’ Run Middle School. Super Stars is entering their 14th year of providing fun for children grades k-6. This unique camp concept offers sports and activities in an environment that promotes FUN, fitness, health and sportsmanship. This non-travel camp for ages 4 to 12 keeps your child safe and active throughout the day.
Loggers’ Run Middle School
11584 W Palmetto Park Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33428
WEBSITE: www.SuperStarsCamp.com
REGISTRATION LINK: https://fs7.formsite.com/superstarscamp/2017Summer/index.html
CONTACT: 954-444-8548; supercamp@att.net
iD Tech Camps
iD Tech Camps is a summer technology program for students ages 7-17 with 180 locations across the US including 6 in Florida. We offer courses in programming, video game design, robotics, cryptography, 3D modeling/printing, filmmaking, photography, and more. These weeklong day and overnight summer camps include hands-on, personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities. iD Tech courses are led by tech-savvy staff in a dynamic, pressure-free learning environment. Our goal is to help our kids gain a love of learning through building critical 21st-century STEM skills, and have fun while doing it.
South Florida Locations Include: Florida Atlantic University, Pine Crest- Fort Lauderdale, & University of Miami
WEBSITE: Learn More Information and Register at: www.iDTech.com
CONTACT: 408-871-3748
Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Summer Camp 2017
Audition, Act, Sing, Dance and Perform! Offering 10 exciting weeks, June 5th – August 11th. Attend all sessions or just parts of the summer. Learn and fine-tune your performance skills from the very best Theatre Professionals South Florida has to offer! Now in our 11th year in the beautiful Royal Palm Plaza, Downtown Boca Raton, we have been voted Best Academic/Arts Program in Palm Beach County and Best Children’s Theatre in South Florida! Open year-round, we produce and perform over 20 family musicals per year in our intimate theater and teaching studios.
General camp hours are 9am-3pm with early and after care options from 8am-6pm featuring sessions for ages 3 through teens. Tuition begins at $300 + call for discounts. Dance, acting and voice classes after camp only $10 per class (normally $20)! Voted “Best Summer Camp” and sold out 10 years in a row! Don’t be left out!
503 SE Mizner Blvd
Boca Raton
WEBSITE: For details, discounts and registration, visit our website www.showtimeboca.com
CONTACT: 561-394-2626