Fond memories are made and friendships forged during the carefree days of summer camp. It’s a wonderful way to provide educational enrichment in a fun-filled environment, can build character and independence and may lead to spiritual development. Here are a few local offerings listed geographically from south to north. Scroll Down for our Vacation Bible School Guide that follows.
Chaminade-Madonna Athletic Camps
500 East Chaminade Drive, Hollywood, FL 33021
Camp Types: Soccer, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Volleyball
Kids entering 4th grade – kids entering 9th grade
Session dates and fees vary by sport. See website for details
954-989-5150 ext 142
Chaminade-Madonna Dance Camp
500 East Chaminade Drive, Hollywood, FL 33021
Kids entering 5th grade – kids entering 9th grade
July 31 – August 3
$200 per child/session
954-989-5150 ext 142
cmlions.org/summer/cmcp-dance-camp
Chaminade-Madonna Musical Theatre Camp
500 East Chaminade Drive, Hollywood, FL 33021
Kids entering 5th grade – kids entering 9th grade
July 17 – 28, 2023
Time: 7:30 AM – 4 PM (aftercare available until 5 PM for additional fee)
$450 per child/session
954-989-5150 ext 142
cmlions.org/summer/cmcp-musical-theatre-summer-camp
CCA Hollywood Summer Camp
1708 North State Rd 7, Hollywood, FL 33021
Camp Type: Day Camp, Athletic Camps
Rising Pre-K4–12th grade students (age range depends on camp type)
May 30 – July 28
$200–$250 per week (depends on camp type; lunch included); after care available for $30/week
954-590-1600
Summersational
880 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Camp Type: Day Camp
Nursery through Entering 5th Grade
June 12 – July 21
$285/week (full day, 8-3) & $185/week (half day, 8-12:30)
954-522-2518
www.riovistachurch.com/summersational
Camp Ignite
Trinitas Academy, 1101 SW 49th Ave., Plantation, FL 33317
Camp Type: Day Camp, religious
Ages 3 – 12
June 19 – July 28
$170/week
$35/day
954-581-2744, ext. 114
Girls of Virtue Christian Summer Camp
Trinitas Academy, 1101 SW 49th Ave., Plantation, FL 33317
Camp Type: Day Camp, Religious
Ages 8 – 16
June 19 – July 28
$100/week
954-581-2744, ext. 114
King of the South (7on7) & Trench Warrior (Lineman) Camp
Address: 10600 Cleary Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
Camp Type: Sports, Religious
Grades 9-12
June 13 – 14
$50
754-308-5578
Camp WA
Address: 5601 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Day Camp & Sports Camps
Open to children turning two before the first of September through those entering sixth grade in the fall
May 30 – July 28, 2023
Cost/Week: Varies
954-771-4600
Astrid Audet Academy of Ballet
6135 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Camp Type: Day Dance Camp
Ages 3-12
June 12th – July 28th
$385/week
$85/day
954-491-8418
CCA Fort Lauderdale Summer Camp
2401 W Cypress Creek Rd | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Camp Type: Day Camp, Athletic Camps, Fine Arts Camps, STEM/STEAM Camps
Rising Pre-K4–12th grade students (age range depends on camp type)
May 30 – August 4
$188-$450 (depends on camp type) + one-time $60 registration fee for day camp; lunch available for $8; after care available for $32/week
954-905-5100
First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach
138 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Camp Type: Day Camp
1st thru 8th Grade
June 12th – August 18th
$190/week
$50/day
954-745-6133
TLT-Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Hilton Home2, 200 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Camp Type: Overnight Camp, Personal/Emotional/Spiritual Enrichment
Ages 13 – 20
Session 1: July 16-18; Session 2: July 20-22
Cost/Session: $1,800
954-200-9006
Abundant Life Christian Academy Eaglets & Trailblazers Adventure Camp
1494 Banks Rd., Margate, FL 33063
Camp Type: Day Camp
Preschool – 8th Grade
June 12th – August 3rd, 2023.
$175/week
$45/day walk-in rate
Registration Fee: $50
954-979-2665
Highlands Christian Academy Day Camp
501 NE 48th Street Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Camp Type : Summer Day Camp
Students entering K4-6th grade.
May 30th – July 28th 2023
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
$180/week for the first child & $150 for each additional sibling + $100 registration fee per child
Cost/Day: (Only offered on Tuesdays & Fridays) $50 per child per day with registration.
954-421-1747 Ext. 1510
Highlands Christian Academy Athletic Camps
501 NE 48th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Camp Type: Basketball / Volleyball / Soccer
Entering Grades 1-12 – See Website for Individual Camps
See website for Individual Camp dates and fees
954-421-1747 x 1301
Rejoice Summer Camp
Cross Community Church, 841 SE 2nd Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Camp Type: Arts, Sports, Religious
Grades K – 5
June 19 – 23
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$300/week
954-300-9854
CSI’s Weird & Wacky Summer Camp
2200 SW 10th St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Camp Type: science camp, educational, religious
Ages 6-11
Session 1: June 19 – 23 Session 2: July 10 – 14
$250 per child/session ($50 OFF sibling discount)
954-771-1652
Living Water Surf Camp
North Ocean Park, Pompano Beach
Camp Type: Day Camp
Ages 5-15
May 30 – August 18
Cost/Week: $299 Half Days / $399 Full Days
954-579-7381
Skate Camp with Island Camps & Surf Skate Science
1985 NE 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL
Camp Type: Day Sports Camp
Ages 8-16
May 29 – August 11
$379/week
$99/day
954-SK8-4368
islandwatersports.com/pages/skate-camp
Cornerstone Theatre Presents Pure Imagination Performing Arts Summer Camp
Many But One, 127 NW 13th St, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Ages 8 – 14
July 10 – 21
$1300 for 10 days, 10% discount for additional siblings
561-654-4088
West Park Baptist Summer Day Camp
4004 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach
Day Camp, Religious
May 30 – August 4
Ages 5-15
$140/week +sibling discounts
561-495-2107
FCA Palm Beach County Leadership Camp
Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Camp Type: Christian leadership camp for high school student athletes
9th-12th Grade
July 24 – 26
$50/week
Email: [email protected]
Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Center for Integrative Science Learning Summer Camp
Topic: The Science of Art
901 S. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Camp Type: Day Camp, Academic & Enrichment
Grades 1-12
June 12 – June 16
$325/student/week
Additional fee for extended care at $15 per child per day
561-803-2603
Realife Vero Beach
1416 82nd Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32446
Camp Type: Christian week long overnight camp
Ages 11-18 coed
May 29 – July 30
$295/week
770-598-6896
Realife Blue Springs
2650 Lakeshore Dr. Marianna, FL 32446
Camp Type: Christian week long overnight camp
Ages 11-18 coed
May 29 – July 30
$295/week
770-598-6896
2023 Vacation Bible School Guide
Churches throughout South Florida have planned spectacular Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for children in the community to learn about godly virtues through creative, fun activities, such as games, Bible study, adventure times, movies, music and more. Check with your home church to see what they have planned or choose from the following VBS dates, times and locations.
Broward County VBS Programs by Date
Community Christian Church
10001 W. Commercial Blvd, Tamarac
Kids Camp/VBS
Age 3 (potty trained) – 5th grade
June 12 – 16
$25
First Baptist Church Pompano Beach
138 NE 1st St, Pompano Beach
Stellar
June 12 – 16
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages K – 5th Grade
Free
fbcpompano.org/special-events-children-s-ministry
Fort Lauderdale Baptist Church
4907 NE 9th Ave, Oakland Park
Fisher of Men
Age 6 – 12
June 12 – 16
9 – 11 a.m.
Free
Living Water Community Church
1501 Riverland Rd, Fort Lauderdale
Twists & Turns
Ages 3 years – 12th grade
June 12 – 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Free
New Mount Olive Baptist Church
400 NW 9 Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Faith Builders
June 12 – 16, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Price: TBA
Parkway Christian Church
1200 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie
Hero Hotline
Ages 4 – 12
June 12 – 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price TBA
www.parkwaychristianchurch.org/
St. Paul Lutheran & Pre-School
580 Indian Trace, Weston
Stellar
Ages: PreK – 5th Grade
June 12 – 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $500
Vertical Church
967 Shotgun Rd, Sunrise
Stellar
Ages 5 – 11
June 12 – 16, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: $40
New Horizon United Methodist Church
5741 S Flamingo Rd, Southwest Ranches
Stellar
Ages 4 – 5th Grade
June 19 – 23, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: TBA
newhorizonumc.com/online-registration-begins-today-vbs-stellar-shine-jesus-light-june-19-23-2023/
Plantation Community Church
6501 W Broward Blvd, Plantation
Twists & Turns
June 19 – 23, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: $35
vbspro.events/p/events/pccflorida
Victory Life Church
155 NW 112th Ave, Plantation
Stellar
Ages 3 – 11
June 19 – 23, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $10 per child
https://www.vlcministries.com/events/vacation-bible-school
Grace Church “Steller” VBS
501 NE 48th Street, Pompano Beach
June 25 – June 28, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Children 4 Years – Entering 6th Grade
Sign up @ https://vbspro.events/p/events/graceflkidsvbs
Shepherd of the Coast VBS 2023
1901 E Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale
Stellar
June 26-29, 9 a.m. -12 a.m.
New Presbyterian Church
512 NE 26 Street, Wilton Manors
Stellar-Shine Jesus’ Light
June 26 – 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 5 – 11
$15
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
9904 N.W. 77TH ST, Tamarac FL 33321
Stellar Light Shine Jesus
June 26 – 30
9.00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
K- 5th Grade completed
Gracepoint Church
5590 NE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Lava Lava Luau
July 17 – 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages PreK 3 – Entering 6th Grade
Price: TBA
Parkridge Church
5600 Coral Ridge Dr., Coral Springs
Twists and Turns
July 17 – 21, 9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages K – 5th Grade
Price: $10
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
401 Southeast 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Ready, Set, Move!
July 31 – August 4
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
PreK – 5th Grade
Cost: $45
www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/8419ae39-d92a-4a44-b630-0541271bee33
Palm Beach County VBS Programs by Date
Grace Church
600 West Camino Real, Boca Raton
Stellar
Ages 4 yo – 5th grade
June 5 – 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
211 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach
Stellar
June 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $25
www.myvbs.org/holytrinitywpb.org
Victory Church
3499 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton
Stellar
June 12 – 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $85
Royal Poinciana Chapel
60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach
Stellar
Ages 2 years – 4th grade
June 19 – 23, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $75
royalpoincianachapel.org/ministries/youth-ministry/
Above and Beyond Community Church
7500 E Country Club Blvd, Boca Raton
Ready, Set, Move!
July 10 – 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 5 – 12
Price: $45
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