When it comes to summer camps, there are a lot of options from which to choose. Finding the right camp can be a challenge. Start by considering what you hope your child will get out of camp. It may be a needed change of venue, opportunity to develop confidence, the chance to explore an interest, develop a skill, serve others or experience spiritual growth. Summer camps have much to offer. Here is a guide to a few local offerings.
First Baptist Church Pompano Summer Camp
138 NE 1st Street Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
(954) 745-6131
June 13 – August 12
Ages: Elementary: K – 5th (completed Kindergarten) Middle Schoo: 6th – 8th
Camp Type: Day Camp
Calvary Summer Camp
2401 W cypress creek Rd Ft Lauderdale Fl
(954) 798-2792
May 30 – August 11
Ages:1-14
Camp Type: Full day camp (7:30-5:30) with field trips 2-3 times per week. We also offer two weeks of STEM camp and one week of robotics.
Calvary Christian Academy Summer Sports Camps
2401 W. Cypress Creek Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-905-5170
CCAEagles.org/SummerSportsCamps
Ages 4-18 depending on camp
Camp Type: Boys Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Girls Cheer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer
Camp WA
5601 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
954.771.4600
May 30 – July 21
Ages: 2 – entering 5th grade
Camp Type: Day Camp
Camp iDENTIFY 2017
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa
954-673-1174
June 25 – July 1
Ages: teens to young adults
Camp Type: Leadership, Identity and Purpose
Unleashed Mission Camp
West Pines Community Church, 21113 Johnson St., #120, Pembroke Pines
(954) 432-0321
July 10-14
Ages: Grades 6 – 12
Camp Type: 5-day overnight camp
Lake Worth Christian Summer Camp
7592 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
561-586-8216 or 561-493-3100
May 30 – August 4
Ages: 5 years through 8th grade
Camp type: Christian Day Camp
Boca Christian Coed Basketball Skills Camp
470 NW 4th Ave Boca Raton FL 33432
561-391-2727
June 5 – 23
Ages: Grades 5 – 9
Camp Type: Sports Training Day Camp
Science Weird & Wacky Summer Camp
2701 W. Cypress Creek Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
954-771-1652
www.creationstudies.org/science-summer-camp
June 19 – 30
Ages: 6-12
Camp Type: Creation Science Day Camp
Science Summer Camp for Little Sprouts
2701 W. Cypress Creek Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
954-771-1652
www.creationstudies.org/museum/summer-camp-sprouts
June 19 – 30
Ages: 4-5
Camp Type: Creation Science Day Camp
Safari Day Camp
2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33470
561-793-1084
June 12 – August 11
Ages: 6-13
Camp Type: (Day Camp, Academic & Enrichment-Zoo/Conservation)
Hi-Tech Summer Camp
Plantation, Weston & Boca Raton centers
954.791.2333
www.imacs.org/summercamp
June 12 – August 18
Ages: Full Day (Grades 3-9); Individual Classes (Grades 1-12)
Camp Type: Hi-tech Day Camp
Future Stars Baseball Academy Summer Camp
Mullins Park
(954) 695-3367
www.coralspringsbaseball.com/future-stars-baseball-academy
Ages: 6-12
Camp Type: Baseball Day Camp from 9am-3pm
Church Youth Group Summer Camps
Many local churches hold week long summer camps for youth during the summer. Some are local day camps while others travel to overnight camps in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Check with you church staff for information.
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