Summer is fast approaching and for many young people, that means signing up for camp. Here’s a helpful list of some of the season’s top offerings.
THE KNIGHT SCHOOL
The Knight School is planning summer chess camps at various locations throughout the area. Camps will run between May 28 and Aug. 9. For information, go to tksjacksonville.jumbula.com, email Coach Reb Phillips at reb@theknightschool.com or call 904-514-0569. Sessions are as follows.
The Bolles School
May 28-31, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9
The Discovery School
June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21 and July 15-19
July 15-19
Jacksonville Country Day School
June 10-14, June 24-28 and July 22-26
Jewish Community Alliance
June 12-16, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 22-26
San Juan Del Rio Catholic School
July 8-12 and July 15-19
National TKS Summer Camps
June 5-9 and June 7-9 in Birmingham, Alabama
TOMMY HULIHAN CAMPS
Basketball Camp
At: Beaches Chapel School Gym, 610 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach.
Phone: 904-349-2611
https://tommyhulihanbasketball.com/basketball-camp/
There will be five sessions. Dates TBA
All Sports Camp
https://tommyhulihanbasketball.com/all-sports-camp/
At: St. Paul’s Gym, 212 5th St., North Jacksonville Beach
Bring a lunch Monday through Thursday. Pizza lunch provided on Fridays.
Eight sessons from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for boys and girls in K-6:
June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 and July 29-Aug. 2
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE
Day Camp weeks
June 3-7, rising K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
June 10-14, rising K-2, 3-5, 6-8
June 17-21, rising K-2, 3-5, 6-8
June 24-28, rising K-2, 3-5, 6-8
July 15-19, rising K-2, 3-5, 6-8
July 22-26, rising K-2, 3-5, 6-8
July 29-Aug. 2, rising K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Also offers a variety of weeks with special focus for different age groups: lacrosse, speed development, volleyball, inshore fishing, sculling, studio art, “Minion Mayhem,” softball, novice rowing, football, basketball, horseback riding, tennis, track and field, beach fishing, cross country, “Eagle Arts,” baseball, drivers education, cheer, strength training, musical theatre, photography, “Clay Play,” ceramics, wrestling, improv comedy, music and model United Nations.
They also offer a variety of academic programs.
Go to esj.org/summer for information.
Camps are divided across four campuses.
ADVENTURE LANDING
2780 S.R. 16 St. Augustine
904-827-9400
st-augustine.adventurelanding.com/groups/day-care-summer-camp
1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach
904-246-4386
jacksonville-beach.adventurelanding.com/groups/day-care-summer-camp
3’N MOTION
425 S. Legacy Trail, suite D-102, St. Augustine
info@3nmotion.org
904-334-3095
Kids Summer Dance Camps for kids ages 5-11 are available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or half days) on June 3-17, June 24-28 and July 8-19.
There are weekly themes, crafts, games, water slides and a field trip to the IMAX Theater.
Go to 3nmotion.org.
CODE NINJAS
258 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach
16 different programs: AI, cybersecurity, Minecraft to microcontrollers, Roblox to robotics, Become a YouTuber, digital art creation and more. There are four locations: Baymeadows, Fleming Island, Ponte Vedra and World Golf Village.
For information, go to codeninjas.com/ponte-vedra-beach-fl/camps or call 904-834-2359
Camps are:
Makey Carnival Games Day Camp: April 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Become a YouTuber: May 28-31, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to noon. also, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Future Minds AI Academy: June 3-7, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 8:30 to noon
Operation CODE Breakers: June 3-7, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Intro Web Development: June 3-7 6-8 p.m.
CISV USA JACKSONVILLE
Offers a variety of summer programs for youth of different ages.
1050 Riverside Ave. Suite C, Jacksonville.
Phone: 904-982-1871
Email: cisvjax@gmail.com
Website: jacksonville.cisvusa.org
Founded in 1950, CISV International is a global nonprofit that educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world.
Faces of Jax
Free local camp. For students in grades 4 and 5. July 22-Aug. 2 in Riverside.
Village Camp with 12 Countries
For youth born between September 2012 and August 2013.
Vienna, Austria: July 5-Aug. 1
Quezon City, Philippines: June 29-July 26
Interchange Reciprocal Youth Exchange
For youth born in 2009 or 2010. Host in Jacksonville, June 28-July 14
Visit to Italy, July 15-31
CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES
Go to childrensartclasses.com
Summer workshops at three locations:
GENERATION Y JAZZ CAMP
For kids in grade 5 through high school.
Where: Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2.
For information, go to fridaymusicale.com.
JAX COOKING STUDIO
14035 Beach Blvd. No. 6, Jacksonville.
Summer Camps
Each of the 10-week sessions focuses on different fare. For kids age 7 and older
Dates are: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1,2,3,5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9.
Summer Cooking for Older Kids
For kids age 12 and older (parents optional) or 10-11 with an adult.
6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays. Dates are: June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29 and Aug. 5.
LIMELIGHT THEATRE
11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine.
Two camps for kindergarten through grade 3: Disney Week (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 3-7) and Movie Week (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 10-14)
Two camps for grades 4-6: Broadway Week (2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 3-7) and Decades Week (2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 10-14)
For further information, go to limelight-theatre.org/youth-programs.
SURF INTO SUMMER SURF CAMP
For ages 6 and older. Surfboards, sunscreen and snack included.
Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach camps run from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Camp sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9.
For information, contact Scott Holmes at 904-962-SURF or go to surfintosummer.com.
THE LINK
The link, 425 Town Plaza Ave., Ponte Vedra (Nocatee), is offering several camps between May 28 and Aug. 5. Camps are open to members and nonmembers. To register, go to thelink.zone/summercamps or call 904-469-0334.
Creative Culinary
Kids will learn to cook and acquire essential life skills, such as kitchen safety, sanitation, proper knife technique and more.
For ages 5-13
There are six sessions, all from 9 a.m. to noon: May 28-31, June 3-7, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 29-Aug. 2, and Aug. 5-9.
LEGO Robotics, Drones, Carerra Cars and Sphero
Led by an experienced coach, this camp offers a hands-on STEAM learning experience that combines play with technology.
For ages 6-12
There are 11 sessions, all from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: May 28-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, and Aug. 5-9.
Let’s Get Creative Art Camp
A fun-filled camp where kids can unleash their creativity and craft dream designs. Activities include marbling mastery, sugar scrubs and jar art, clothing transformations, resin magic, aromatherapy candle making and colorful abstract art.
For ages 5-12
There are six sessions, all 1-4 p.m.: May 28-31, June 3-7, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, and Aug. 5-9.
Kids In The Kitchen
A blend of fun activities and essential culinary skills. Activities include sample cooking, etiquette, kitchen safety and organization and creativity in cooking.
For ages 5-12
There are three sessions, all from 9 a.m. to noon: June 10-14, June 17-21, and July 15-19.
Dance and Tumble
Kids will have an opportunity to learn and practice their dance and tumble skills, engage in fun games and unleash their creativity with crafts.
For ages 5-12
There are two sessions, both from 9 a.m. to noon: June 24-28 and July 8-12.
Olympic Style Fencing
Learn the craft behind one of the earliest Olympic sports from a fencing expert.
For ages 6-13
There are two sessions, both from 9 a.m. to noon: June 10-14 and June 17-21.
FIRST COAST CULTURAL CENTER
For summer camp information, locations, pricing and registration, go to firstcoastculturalcenter.org/programs-events/art-camps. First Coast Cultural Center is located at 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Art Camps
Students will create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art using various tools and techniques. Camps will be offered at two locations: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the First Coast Cultural Center and 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday at PVPV/Rawlings Elementary School.
For ages 7-12
There are nine weeks of camps, May 28-Aug. 2. Each week has a different theme.
“Fairytales”
Campers will create fairytale-inspired art projects, making their own twists on classic stories.
“Dinosaur Mania”
Kids will learn about dinosaurs, make dino-inspired art and make a dinosaur world, which will include a volcano experiment.
“Enchanted Wood”
Participants will create whimsical and nature-inspired art projects.
“Travel to Italy”
The campers will explore the art, culture and history of Italy and create art inspired by their discoveries.
“Magical Creations”
The kids will create “magic” using both their imaginations and a bit of science.
“Explore the Deep Blue”
The focus of this camp is ocean-inspired crafts, stories and songs, with an emphasis on sea creatures and ancient tales of the deep.
“African Safari”
Participants will create projects inspired by the wildlife and art in Africa.
“Art History Detectives”
Campers will explore art and history across time and space to learn techniques and styles from some of the great masters.
“Travel to South America”
Participating children will learn about the art, culture and history of South America. They will also get a chance to learn some Spanish.
Youth Drama and Improv Camp
Seasoned acting coach Sheri Lahres leads this camp, where kids will learn improvisation, monologues, scene work and more.
The camp will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. July 29-Aug. 2 at the First Coast Cultural Center.
For ages 8-13
Campers should bring their own snack, lunch and water bottle.
Summer Culinary Camps
Campers will learn kitchen safety, accurate measurements and how to prepare and cook various dishes, including fresh soups and sauces with herbs from the garden. They will also learn dining etiquette and how to “clean as you go.”
For ages 6-12
There are four separate weeks of camp: June 3-7, June 17-21, July 1-5 (closed July 4), and July 15-19. All camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
YMCA
The Brown Family YMCA is located at 170 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach. For information, go to fcymca.org/locations/ponte-vedra-ymca or call 904-543-9622.
YMCA at Nocatee is located at 400 Colonnade Drive, Ponte Vedra. For information, go to fcymca.org/locations/ymca-at-nocatee or call 904-671-9622.
Summer Day Camp registration is now open. Registration is available online only, and spots are limited.
For ages 5-12 in St. Johns and Duval counties. Dates vary by location. There will be no camp on June 19, July 4 and 5.
Camp activities include: STEM, arts and humanities, character development, welcome and inclusion activities, outdoor games, swimming and more.
Every two weeks, a new theme will help participants learn new skills, build self-confidence and gain a sense of achievement and belonging.
Themes are as follows: Out of this World (May 28-31 and June 3-7), Super Hero Mania (June 10-14 and June 17-21), Dino-mite! (June 24-28 and July 1-3), Spies in Disguise (July 8-12 and July 15-19), Under the Sea (July 22-26 and July 29-Aug. 2, and Spirit Wars (Aug. 5-9).
Camp Immokalee
At YMCA Camp Immokalee, kids get to try new things and make lasting friendships and memories.
For information about resident camp, go to camp.fcymca.org/summer-resident-camp.
For information about day camp, go to camp.fcymca.org/summer-day-camp.
Camp Immokalee is located at 6765 Immokalee Road, Keystone Heights.
ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE
After a four-year hiatus, The Friends of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre will once again offer Camp Rock for teens 12 to 18 years of age.
Camp Rock is a one-of-a-kind band experience. It focuses on rock music instruction and organization. Kids can focus on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals; they must have some experience.
Instructors will group students into bands that will perform on the main stage of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and, through a partnership with Jim Stafford of Eclipse Studios, record their songs in a professional recording studio.
Camp Rock will be held July 22-26, with studio time scheduled from July 29 through Aug. 1. The cost is $300 per camper and includes a nonrefundable $25 deposit. Fees may be pre-paid on the Friends website at fosaa.org/events.
Scholarships are available; parents and/or guardians should submit a letter explaining why support is needed with their application. To register for Camp Rock 2024, contact camprock@eclipserecording.com.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
