LOCATION: UNF, 4567 St. John’s Bluff Rd. S.
ABOUT: In this outdoor camp, kids will hike through the woods, play games, swim at the pool, learn to canoe and explore the natural habitats on UNF property. Campers ages 12-15 will be further challenged with explorations of tracking, plant/animal study and primitive skills.
AGES: 7-11 and 12-15
DATES: May 29-July 20
COST: $195/week or $165/week for UNF staff, students, military, or returning campers/siblings
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 620-1810 or www.unf.edu/recsports/nature/summer_camps.html
LOCATION: Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N.
ABOUT: Activities include exploring salt marshes, rivers and coastlines, hands-on work at Jacksonville University’s Marine Lab, surfing lessons, interactive wet lab experiences, and Olympic-style weightlifting & conditioning. Each week the group will explore places like Huguenot Park, Big & Little Talbot Island, Hanna Park, Washington Oaks State Park, Matanzas Inlet, and various historical First Coast Beaches.
AGES: Girls ages 10-13
DATES: June 4-8 or June 11-15
COST: $150/week-long session
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 731-9933 or www.girlsincjax.org/Eureka%202007.htm
LOCATION: 13450 Lake Fretwell St
ABOUT: Intended for high-achieving A-B academic students with an enthusiasm for math and science exploration. Activities include model rocket construction, aerospace projects and field trips to include the Kennedy Space Center, Challenger Center, and the IMAX Theater.
AGES: 5th-10th graders.
DATES: June 4-15, July 2-13, or July 30- Aug 10
COST: $325 per student for two-week camp
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 997-2818 or www.fccj.edu/events/summercamp07.html
LOCATION: 10803-6 San Jose Blvd
ABOUT: Features daily combinations of dance technique and choreography in various disciplines. Other activities include voice and drama lessons, craft projects, stage makeup lessons, costume design, and field trips.
AGES: 7-12 years
DATES: June 18-July 20
COST: Full day is $125/week, $400 for four weeks. Half day is $70/week, $200 for four weeks. $28 registration fee.
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 880-2275 or academyofdancejax.com/
LOCATION: 2151 Loch Rane Blvd. Ste 3, Orange Park
ABOUT: Each day will begin in Bible study and Worship. Classes that will be offered include Ballet, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, Choreography, Audition Basics, Hair and Make-up, Ballet History, and Ministry through Dance. Students are placed according to age and skill level.
AGES: 6 through adult
DATES: July 9-13
COST: $150/week or $45/day
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 276-3737 or www.destinydancecenter.com/summerdanceweek.html
LOCATION: 4567 St Johns Bluff Rd
ABOUT: This five-day intensive music performance camp features large ensemble performances as well as music theory and electives. Classes include music theory, instrumental master classes, and improvisation. Ensembles will include Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Jazz Ensembles.
AGES: Entering 8th-12th graders
DATES: June 10-14
COST: $495 for room, meals and tuition or $400 for tuition and meals only.
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 620-3841 or www.northflmusiccamps.com
LOCATION: 2642-2 Rosselle Street
ABOUT: Campers will learn acting, music, and dance while taking part in a professional production of “America’s Heroes.” In addition to theatre training, other activities include swimming, arts and crafts, and some very special field trips!
AGES: 7-16 years
DATES: June 4-29
COST: $425
CONTACT/MORE INFO: Andrew Cardy- (904) 388-8830 or www.rivercityplayhouse.com
LOCATION: FCCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd
ABOUT: Training in acting, singing and dancing, plus sessions in costuming, make-up, lighting, and choreography with authentic Broadway instructors teaching dance routines and musical numbers at the same pace as a real Broadway show.
AGES: 10-17 years
DATES: June 18-22
COST: $450
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 632-3200
For 30 years the River City Playhouse has sent positive messages to our youth by using the arts to discuss important issues and promote academic success, and by giving kids a chance to learn the ins and outs of the theatre. River City Playhouse Summer Camp 2007 is just one of the ways they will do just that this year. The camp will take place from June 4th to the 29th.
Campers ages 7-16 will get a chance to learn about acting, music and dance while putting together an educational play entitled “American Heroes,” which is all about the founders of our country. In addition to daily theatre training, other activities include swimming, arts and crafts, guest speakers and field trips. Camp hours are from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Extended care is also available from 4:30 to 5:45 for an additional charge. The total cost of the camp is $425, which includes a $25 activities fee to cover the cost of the field trips and the Career Enrichment guests that will be speaking.
The River City Playhouse is located at 2642-2 Rosselle Street. For more information about this exciting theatre camp, please visit their website at www.rivercityplayhouse.com or contact Andrew Cardy by phone at (904) 388-8830.
This summer at the Orange Park Community Theatre, kids will get a chance to learn every facet of theater production through their extensive summer workshops and theater classes. The sessions kick off this month and will continue through August.
Beginning on March 29 until May 16, OPCT will sponsor Youth Theater Classes, which will teach kids the basic terminology of theatre and acting and help them develop creativity, teamwork, and self confidence over 10 sessions. Elementary and middle school aged children are welcome to attend these classes for $100. In addition, OPCT will also host two intensive workshops for kids. First is the Summer Youth Workshop for children ages 5-12, which will cover many aspects of theater production including acting, makeup and costumes. Then there’s the Summer Teen Workshop for ages 12-19, which goes a step further by also teaching lighting, set construction and more. At the end of the workshop students will present two performances. The cost for each workshop is $150.
OPCT’s summer programs will be held that their facility at 2900 Moody Avenue in Orange Park. For more information on the Youth Theater Classes, contact Randall Adkison at (904) 880-0345. For information on the Summer Workshops, please call (904) 276-2599 or visit their website at www.opct.org.
LOCATION: 333 North Laura St
ABOUT: Each day of art camp will incorporate an art history, literacy and museum tour component along with numerous art making activities.
AGES: 6-12 years
DATES: June 4-8: Color, Elements and Principles: The Fundamentals, June 11-15: Drawing and Painting with a Variety of Media Types, June 18-22: Found Objects and Recycled Materials, July 30-Aug 3: Three Dimensional Forms, July 16-20: Drawing and Painting with a Variety of Media Types, July 9- 13: Color, Elements and Principles: The Fundamentals, July 23-27: Found Objects and Recycled Materials, and June 25-29: Three- Dimensional Forms
COST: $200/week for non-members, $175/week for members
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 366-6911 or www.mocajacksonville.org/
LOCATION: 801 Riverside Ave.
ABOUT: Campers will draw, paint, work with clay, and explore the galleries and gardens.
AGES: 6-12 years
DATES: June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, or July 9-13
COST: $200/child for non-members, $175/child for members
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 355-0630 or www.cummer.org/education/classes-chi.cfm
LOCATION: 20 locations all around town
ABOUT: This two-week long camp includes sports, arts and crafts, swimming, board games and field trips.
AGES: 6-12 years
DATES: Three sessions- June 11-22, June 25-July 6, or July 9-20
COST: $50/two-week session, $10 for extended day each session
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 630-4100 or www.coj.net/Departments/Parks+and+Recreation/
LOCATION: 1150 Fifth St. N, Jacksonville Beach
ABOUT: Campers choose two age-appropriate sessions and do activities related to those sessions during the morning program. The afternoon program consists of board games, indoor active games, or arts & crafts. Session choices include: American Girl (K-3rd), Builders Camp (K-6th), Cheerleading (K-2nd) Crafts (3rd-6th), Drama (K-6th), Math Enrichment (K-3rd), Pottery (K-6th), Princess Camp (K-2nd), Reading Enrichment (K-3rd), Sports Galore (3rd-6th), Zoo Discovery (K-6th), Study Skills (5th-6th), Crazy Machines (K-6th)
AGES: K-6th graders
DATES: June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, or July 16-20
COST: Morning only- $145/week, afternoon only- $80/week, full day- $185/week.
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 246-2466 or http://www.beachesepiscopalschool.org/events.htm
LOCATION: 318 N. Ocean St.
ABOUT: Weekly activities include swimming, ceramics, going to the movies, reading, journaling, and field trips.
AGES: 6-12 years
DATES: June 4-Aug 10
COST: $78 per week. $75 registration fee and $100 activities fee.
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 665-0102
LOCATION: 4567 St Johns Bluff Rd.
ABOUT: The purpose of this camp is to teach the basic fundamentals, giving each player the foundation he needs to become the best player he can be. Among the topics thoroughly covered are hitting, bunting, fielding, stealing, catching and pitching.
AGES: 8-13 and 14-18 years
DATES: June 4-8, June11-15, June18-22, July 9-13, or July 16-20
COST: $225/week
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 620-2556 or www.dustyrhodesbaseball.com/
LOCATION: FCCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd.
ABOUT: At this fast pitch camp, participants will work in pitching, fielding, catching, bunting, hitting, base running, sliding and defensive strategies.
AGES: Girls ages 6-15
DATES: May 28-31
COST: $150
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904)766-6795 or www.fccj.edu/current/athletics/w_softball/camps.html
LOCATION: FCCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd.
ABOUT: Campers will be taught the importance of game fundamentals such as ball handling, shooting and passing. They’ll also have an opportunity to learn the different aspects of playing basketball with positioning, movement, defense and rebounding.
AGES: Boys and girls from 6 to 15
DATES: May 29-June 1, June 18-21, and June 25-28
COST: $125 (with lunch), $110 (without lunch)
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 646-2215 or www.fccj.edu/current/athletics/w_basketball/camps.html
LOCATION: 16th Avenue N. beach access, Jacksonville Beach
ABOUT: Every morning will begin with a Bible devotional followed by surf instruction. Following instruction will be discussion of topics including water safety and awareness, surf etiquette, wave selection and positioning, surfboard selection and surf forecasting. Then surfing, break for snack, and more surfing.
AGES: 7-18 years
DATES: June 4-8, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, or July 23-27
COST: $150 per camper, per week (includes surf board rental)
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 249-1201 or www.epicsurfministries.com
LOCATION: 2513 Doctors Lake Dr, Orange Park
ABOUT: Activities include archery, arts & crafts, babysitting certification, BSA lifeguard, climbing, CPR/First Aid, environmental science, Florida Safe Boat, forestry, kayaking, leather works, mammal study, fishing, paddle boating, pottery, reptile/amphibian study, bird study, canoeing, motor-boating, rowing, sailing, sculpture, snorkeling, soil and water conservation, space exploration, swimming, tubing, water skiing, wakeboarding, water games and much, much more. Activities permitted depend on age.
AGES: Boys & girls ages 6-16.
DATES: July 30-Aug 3, July 23-27, July 16-20, July 9-15, July 2-6, June 25-29, June 18-22, June 11-15, and June 4-8
COST: $155 per week. $20 fee for motor-boating and waterskiing.
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 388-0591 or www.aquaticscamp.org/
Does your son dream of being the next Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant? If so, Matt Kilcullen’s Osprey Basketball Camp is where he needs to spend his summer. University of North Florida men’s basketball coach Matt Kilcullen, along with current and former UNF players and high school and college coaches, will get your aspiring basketball star game ready.
Open to boys ages 8-17, a typical camp day consists of warm-ups, lessons on the fundamentals of basketball, individual skill sessions applied through drills and competitive situations and afternoon league games. The highly experienced staff will give each player individualized coaching based on each camper’s experience and skill level. All campers are required to check-in between 8-8:45 a.m. on Monday the first day of camp and should be dressed for participation at the time of check-in. Each day concludes at 4:45.
Matt Kilcullen’s Osprey Basketball Camp will be held at the UNF Arena. Camp enrollment is limited in size to ensure individualized attention, so early registration is strongly recommended. For pricing and other details, please call (904) 620-2494 or (904) 620-2495.
If your child is interested in volleyball, there are two intensive camps that may pique their interest. FCCJ and the JJVA are both hosting summer camps for beginning, intermediate and advanced players.
FCCJ’s Volleyball Camps will be held at the FCCJ Sports Center on South campus and is open to kids of all skill levels. Younger kids (ages 5-10) are invited to Pee Wee and Little Spikes, a new camp for the littlest of volleyball stars. The camp beings on July 11th and runs through the 13th and costs $65 per player. The Junior High/JV Camp is perfect for Middle schoolers looking to improve their skills. The camp is for beginning and intermediate players in grades five through nine and will be offered on offered July 10-12 and again July 13-15 for only $105. Later in July, FCCJ will give more experienced players an opportunity to develop their skills at specific positions. Position Specialty Camps will be offered on July 23 and July 27 for Junior High/JV and Varsity players. This camp will develop skills at the positions of setter, middle blocker, outside hitter and DS/Libero. Each session lasts about three hours and costs $35 ($65 for both). For more information of FCCJ’s Volleyball Camps, please call (904) 646-2202 or (904) 646-2203 or visit their website at www.fccj.org/current/athletics/w_volleyball/camps.html.
Much like FCCJ, JJVA offers a number of camps for every skill level. Kids just starting out can learn the basics while more experienced players can learn expertise at specific positions or team strategies in the team camps. The camps will be held at Jacksonville Indoor Sports center at I-95 and Emerson Street. Instructors will include JJVA coaching staff members and coaches from local colleges, universities and high schools. Kids ages 5 to 10 get a chance to learn the game at JJVA’s Pee Wee and Little Spikes Camp on June 25-27. All boys and girls are welcome to join the fun for just $90. Players in grades 5-9 will learn the basics at JH/JV Developmental Camp. The two-sessions will be held on June 18-20 and June 21-23. Each session costs $165. Older, more experienced campers will get their turn on June 7th through the 9th at the Junior Varsity Developmental camp. Campers in grades 8-10 who have had at least one year of competitive team experience will learn the fundamentals and intermediate team strategies for $165 per camper. Position camps will be held on June 25th to the 27th for $90 per session. For more information or for camp applications, visit their website at www.jjva.com.
LOCATION: FCCJ Sports Center- South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd
ABOUT: FCCJ offers camps for beginners, intermediate and advanced players from the elementary to high school ages. Kids just starting out can learn the basics while more experienced players can learn expertise at specific positions or team strategies in the team camps.
AGES: 5-10 (Pee Wee Camp), grades 5-9 (Junior High/JV Camp), ages 12-15 (JH/JV Position Camp), ages 15-18 (Varsity Position Camp)
DATES: July 11-13 (Pee Wee Camp), July 16-18 and July 19-21 (Junior High/JV Camp- two sessions), July 23 and July 27 (JH/JV Position Camp- two sessions), July 23 and July 27 (Varsity Position Camp- two sessions)
COST: $75 (Pee Wee Camp), $105/session (Junior High/JV Camp), $35/session, $65/both (JH/JV Position Camp), $35/session, $65/both (Varsity Position Camp)
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 646-2202/ (904) 646-2203 or www.jjva.com
LOCATION: Starlight Gymnastics, 3000 Plummer Cove Rd
ABOUT: For beginning and experienced cheerleaders and dancers wanting to enhance and/or learn new cheers, chants, jumps, motions, stunts, and jazz/funk dances. Each camper will take classes in three areas of cheerleading and three areas of dance and will be placed in a group that closely matches his/her age and level of experience. The highlight of the camp is the finale on Friday at noon featuring all campers performing their respective cheers and dances for family and friends.
AGES: 5-13 years
DATES: Two sessions- June 11-15 or July 30-August 3
COST: $175
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 230-0655 or www.bolles.org/misc/first-coast-cheerleading-and-dance-camp-
LOCATION: Karate Arts, 8011 Merrill Rd.
ABOUT: Activities include karate instruction, arts and crafts, field trips, sports and positive life skills classes. Weekly themes: Ninja Camp, Fear Factor Camp, Survivor Camp, Make a Movie Camp, Video Game Challenge, Karate Boot Camp, Kickboxing Camp, Olympic Camp and Black Light Camp.
AGES: 5 and up
DATES: May 29-Aug 17
COST: $99/week
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 744-9995 or www.karatearts.net/
LOCATION: 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine
ABOUT: Two different camps offered: Junior, which will focus on the basic fundamentals of the campers’ golf game and fun tournament competitions, and Elite, which will focus on helping the camper prepare for the next level in their golf career, utilizing the world-class PGA TOUR Golf Academy.
AGES: Junior- 12-16, Elite- 12-18
DATES: June 18-22
COST: $700 for Junior campers, $850 for Elite campers
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 273-9541 or www.fcagolf.org/Camps/TPCCamp.lsp
LOCATION: 52 West 3rd St, Atlantic Beach
ABOUT: Campers will receive personal instruction from experienced skaters. Activities include dodge ball, film and review, how to build a kicker, ramp test, equipment education, and team and sponsorship responsibilities.
AGES: 8 and up
DATES: May 28-Aug 3
COST: $235/week for non-members (includes a year membership), $200/week for members. Discounts available for multiple weeks.
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 249-2529 or www.skatelab.com/florida/skatepark/camp.php
LOCATION: 12626 San Jose Blvd, Ste 401
ABOUT: Activities include instruction in runway modeling, makeup, hairstyles, etiquette, social graces, TV commercials, photo sessions, dressing cool, and a fashion show. Give your kid a taste of style and fashion.
AGES: Boys and girls ages 5-8, 9-11 and 12 & up. Call for details.
COST: $225 for the six-day session
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 292-4366 or www.sessionsmodeling.com/summercamps.htm
LOCATION: 1031 S. Florida 21, Orange Springs, FL ABOUT: Campers and their favorite female role model spend a weekend bonding over campfires, cooking s’mores, playing games, swimming, boating along with arts and and crafts. The highlight of the camp is a mother daughter sock hop on Saturday night.
AGES: Rising 1st-12th grade girls
DATES: July 20-22
COST: Registered Girl Scouts- $55 per person, Non- Girl Scouts pay an additional $10
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (904) 388-4653 or www.girlscouts-gateway.org
LOCATION: County Road 18, Hampton, FL 32044
ABOUT: Peace Camp is a week-long experience where kids learn conflict resolution, peer mediation and consensus decision-making in addition to activities like arts and crafts, swimming and canoeing, sports and drama.
AGES: Two camps-10 to 14 years and 15 to 20 years
DATES: June 24-30 (15-20 year olds) and July 15-21 (10-14 year olds)
COST: Rates are on a sliding scale from $175-300 per camper. Pay what you can best afford. Some need-based scholarships are available.
CONTACT/MORE INFO: (352) 468-3295 or www.fcpj.org (application and registration forms are available online)
Thanks to procedural dramas like CSI and Law and Order, crime scene investigators are this generation’s Sherlock Holmes. To give kids a taste of what the dream job is like, minus any blood and guts, of course, the FCCJ Advanced Technology Center is having Crime Scene Investigation Camp on June 11–15 and July 16–20 at FCCJ’s downtown campus.
At the camp, kids ages 12 to 15 become “Youth Crime Scene Investigators” for one week. Using the latest data security and biotechnology information and equipment, along with other tools of forensic science, the young professionals will examine a “crime scene,” collect evidence, perform analysis, use forensic techniques, extract DNA, identify fibers, explore the field of data security, and more. The thrill of solving the crime will keep kids thoroughly entertained while moms and dads will breathe easier knowing their child is actually learning something during their summer break. Each fun-filled day begins at 9a.m. and wraps up at 5p.m.
The FCCJ Advanced Technology Center is located at 401 West State Street. The week-long camp costs $350, which includes lunch and supplies. For more information, contact the “Camp Investigator” at (904) 598-5654 or drop them an email at bpotts@fccj.edu. For the scoop on any of FCCJ’s other fine summer camps, visit their website at www.fccj.edu/events/summercamp07.html.
For many of us, dreams of rock superstardom are a faint memory. Luckily, we have our children to
live vicariously through. If your kid is more interested in playing their guitar than tackling someone on the football field, The Music Studio has got the camp for them. Rock Camp will be held at the Ponte Vedra Beach facility from June 11th to August 10th.
This week long “guerilla style” program is open to children of all ages and skill levels. The kids will be separated into groups based on their interest, abilities and ages and will then be taught how to play as a band. Throughout the week the bands will receive extensive group and individual lessons. At the end of the week, campers will record two of their favorite songs at the facility’s on-site studio and will have a CD to take home and share with their friends and family.
The Music Studio is located at 5150 Palm Valley Road in Ponte Vedra Beach. Each camp day will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2:00. Tuition for this school of rock is $50 for the week. For more information and to check on availability, contact the studio at (904) 280-3278 or visit their website at www.themusicstudio.org.
Looking for a way to give your child the ultimate summer camp experience without shipping them off to the woods somewhere? Look no further than Jacksonville Country Day School. The facility has a myriad of programs for children as young as four on up to 9th graders. And, conveniently located on Baymeadows Road, JCDS is close enough to keep your traveling to a minimum.
JCDS offers a variety of specialty camps, giving kids plenty of fun, enriching activities to choose from. For example, if your daughter is interested in learning ballet, but your son wants go to robotics camp, both kids can be appeased under one roof. Other specialty camps offered include musical theatre, photography and video editing, sewing, tennis, soccer, cooking, crime scene investigation and art. Campers can come for a specific session or stay all day and enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, games, field trips and much, much more.
The day camp operates from 9 AM until 3 PM, Monday through Friday with extended care available and an additional fee. For many of the programs offered enrollment will be limited, so be sure to reserve a space for your child as soon as possible. For pricing and availability, please contact JCDS at (904) 641- 4166.
Saving gas is one thing. Saving gas and saving money is something else. The Salvation Army is hosting a fantastic summer camp right in the heart of Jacksonville at the Child Development Center on Ocean Street downtown. Thanks to their prime location and competitive rates, you’ll wish every day was summer vacation.
The Salvation Army Summer Day Camp is for children ages 5 (who have completed Kindergarten) to 12, with hours from 7:00 am until 6:00 p.m.. Campers will get to experience fun activities like swimming, field trips, movies, ceramics, arts and crafts, ice-cream socials, vacation bible school, team sports and games in the facility’s full-size gym and much more. Younger children are welcome to join the fun too at their NAEYC accredited Child Development Center.
The weekly fee for the Salvation Army Summer Day Camp is just $75. There is a $65 registration fee which includes a t-shirt, and a $100 activities fee. The camp also offers sibling discounts, a nice benefit for parents on a budget. Campers can come play for one week or for the whole summer. For more information or to sign your child up for this unforgettable camp, call (904) 665-0102.
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