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Best Summer Day Camps in Miami and South Florida

Enjoy art, karate, dance, computers, sports, and swimming at American Heritage Summer Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
Enjoy art, karate, dance, computers, sports, and swimming at American Heritage Summer Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
3/9/25 - By Lindsey Scannell

Summer in Miami and South Florida is the perfect time for kids to explore, play, and make lasting memories. With a variety of day camps available, there’s something for every child, whether he or she is interested in sports, arts, adventure, or a little bit of everything. From hands-on STEM activities to exciting water sports and creative theater programs, these camps offer a fun and enriching way to spend summer break. With options across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, families can find the perfect fit to keep their kids engaged, active, and having a blast all summer long.

These day camps join our list of the best camps for preschoolers and our most affordable summer camps in the region as part of our South Florida Summer Camp Guide. Check it out for the latest in summer camp news.

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Thrill to action-packed summer days at Camp Lingua. Photo courtesy of the camp
Thrill to action-packed summer days at Camp Lingua. Photo courtesy of the camp

Summer Day Camps for Kids in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Camp CTW

Miami, Coral Springs, and Fort Lauderdale
Campers here enjoy tons of fun outdoor activities, with a mix of indoor time to get out of the heat. Outdoor time includes relay races, water games, obstacle runs, and playground time. Indoor time includes arts and crafts, science experiments, tie-dye, team-building activities, games, and a Fun Friday event each week. The camp offers a preschool camp as well as an elementary camp. READ MORE

Camp Guaikinima

North Miami Beach, Davie, and Miami
With a daily program of activities for children ages 4-12, camp days include outdoor activities, where campers can discover the natural surroundings while learning new skills in addition to the values and philosophy of Guaikinima. At the camp's local parks, children have the chance to enjoy a day filled with activities such as mountain biking, climbing wall, archery, games, songs, kayaking, and more. READ MORE

Camp Klurman

Miami Beach
Camp Klurman offers a day-camp experience for kids ages 3 through eighth grade. A camp experience on the beach is filled with fun activities in a state-of-the-art facility, with carefully selected field trips to local attractions and friendships that last a lifetime. Activities include arts and crafts, basketball, ceramics, dance, flag football, instructional swim, gymnastics, hip hop, nature, cooking, kayaking, and more. READ MORE

Camp Lingua

Broward and West Palm
With locations in West Palm Beach and in Broward County, this camp offers kids ages 5-14 a CIT program, horseback riding, fishing, a zip line, arts and crafts, archery, gaga ball, basketball, tree climbing, and more. A sleepaway camp is offered at the West Palm Beach location for kids ages 7-16 to disconnect from electronics and connect with nature. READ MORE

Miami Country Day School Summer Camp

Miami
Campers ages 3-18 enjoy all the perks of the schools' sports fields and classrooms while enjoying indoor and outdoor activities during the camp day. Campers participate in water play, arts and crafts, science, rock climbing, playgrounds, sewing, music, soccer, basketball, water slides, and more. READ MORE

University of Miami Summer Camp

Multiple Locations in Miami
With locations at Florida International University, the University of Miami, and in Doral, these camps ensure plenty of physical activity for campers. Not only will they participate in outdoor activities such as football, soccer, volleyball, box ball, and dodge ball, campers will also swim weekly at University of Miami’s outdoor pool (some restrictions apply). Campers range in age from 5 to 14, and extended care is available. READ MORE
Enjoy time in the pool at a Broward County summer camp.
Enjoy time in the pool at a Broward County summer camp.

Summer Day Camps for Kids in Broward County, Florida

Camp Adventure

Cooper City
Four different camp groups qre offered: a lower camp for grades K-2, middle camp for third and fourth grades, upper camp for fifth and sixth grades, and teen camp for grades 7, 8 and 9. Activities include football, Wiffle ball, basketball, broom ball, kickball, cage ball, relay races, soccer, capture the flag, Ultimate Frisbee, dodge ball, baseball, gator ball, frogger, Junk Ball, and Fire Ball as well as weekly arts and craft projects, clay art, ceramics, and more. READ MORE

Camp Chameleon

Sunrise
This camp offers programs for kids entering kindergarten to 10th grade. Young Chameleons, for thos eentering grades K-5, has small, age-appropriate groups. Kids enjoy swimming, playing sports, nature, arts, and going on field trips. Teen Camp is for middle schoolers entering grades 6-8 and is designed with teen interests in mind, with local field trips five days a week. The Counselors in Training (CIT) program is for teens entering grades 9-10 to use creativivity and leadership skills in assisting counselors and the Camp Director with special-event planning. READ MORE

Camp Embark

Miramar
This camp, for kids ages 5-14, offers a range of activities to ensure every camper has a great day doing things they enjoy. The schedule promotes creativity, learning, and fun. Each day offers a variety of games, arts, and sports, leading to opportunities for personal growth in a safe environment supervised by staff members. Activities include archery, wood working, water activities, tennis, ceramics, team sports, and more. READ MORE

Camp Kadima

Davie
This fun day camp offers programs for kids 2 years of age up to kids entering ninth grade. It has an onsite swimming pool and splash pad, air-conditioned activity space, including two gymnasiums, aerobic studios, racquetball courts, two playgrounds for children of all ages, clay tennis courts, turf field and batting cages, and daily activities that can include flag football, yoga, tennis, volleyball, arts and crafts, karate, science, cooking, music, soccer, and more. The camp hosts weekly events such as bounce houses, water-slide days, karaoke, game shows, food court day... READ MORE

Camp Nova at NSU University

Davie
Offering programs for kids in pre-school through 11th grade, this camp provides a summer full of smiles, fun with new friends, and amazing memories. Based on age and camp program, campers enjoy arts and crafts, dance, swimming, playing sports, participating in kidokinetics classes, learning taekwondo, exploring the world through virtual field trips, enjoying playground time, swimming, exploring technology and engineering, improving sports skills, and more. READ MORE

Camp Sagemont

Weston
Each week, kids ages 3 through 3rd grade enjoy exploring science and nature, becoming involved in creative and performing arts, and participating in sports and other fun games. The camp features a great selection of indoor and outdoor activities. Specialty and extreme camps are offered for kids up to 9th grade, during which they enjoy field trips and other fun activities catered to individual interests. READ MORE

Eagles Landing Day Camp

Coconut Creek
This camp offers a junior camp for 3-5 year olds and an upper camp for kindergarten through eighth-graders. Junior campers enjoy the same experiences as upper campers, with a schedule and facility catered to their age and mindset. The upper camp allows campers to achieve personal goals, while following a schedule that offers an assortment of core, athletic, and select activity choices. Activities include color wars, swimming, basketball, yoga, arts and crafts, water slides, and more. As a bonus, a sleepaway camp is also offered. READ MORE
Days at Brighthouse Day Camp are filled with action-packed fun. Photo courtesy of the camp
Days at Brighthouse Day Camp are filled with action-packed fun. Photo courtesy of the camp

Summer Day Camps for Kids in Palm Beach County, Florida

American Heritage Summer Camp

Palm Beach County and Broward County
Offering specialty and day-camp options, this camp caters to kids ages 3-13. Once kids are in the 6-year-old age category, they are split into gender groups. Activities include art, karate, dance, computers, sports, and a daily swim lesson. Campers have fun-filled themed weeks, pop-up events, and professional shows on campus. READ MORE

Breakers West Country Club Summer Camp

West Palm Beach
Children ages 4-15 are invited to enjoy a fun summer day camp that includes golf, tennis, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, science experiments, magic shows, arts and crafts, theme weeks, and more. READ MORE

Brighthouse Day Camp

Boynton Beach
Designed for kindergarten through eighth grade, this camp includes activities kids enjoy most and uses them to encourage personal accomplishment and group cooperation. Campers build self-confidence and positive attitudes by succeeding at diverse new activities. Activiites include project space, fencing, tennis, fitness, cooking, karate, cheer, arts and crafts, magic, sports, and more. It also offers a Leader In Training Program for teens entering ninth grade and an intern program for teens entering 10th grade. READ MORE

Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Summer Camp

Boca Raton
Day camps are offered for kids in the following age ranges: early childhood camp for ages 2-4; upper camp for K-ninth grade; Leader in Training/Couselor in Training for ninth and 10th grades, and Special Needs Camp for ages 3-22. The full-day camp program offers stimulating and unique activities for all ages and experienced staff for summers of fun, well-being, confidence building, and friendship. READ MORE

Woodmont Summer Camp

Boca Raton
Campers ages 4-15 enjoy a jam-packed day filled with activities including swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, softball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, theater, arts and crafts, dance, music, and more. The camp also offers special events, including a big party bash, carnival, magicians and clowns, an Olympics week, talent show, a pep rally, special tie-dye days, and an awards ceremony at the end of camp. READ MORE

YMCA of South Palm Beach County Day Camps

Boca Raton and Boynton Beach
The YMCA offers a traditional day camp for kids ages 5-11 and a teen camp for ages 12-15. Day camp offers enriching, age-appropriate, fun activities with weekly themes, including decorations, crafts, activities, and field trips. Teen camp offers a relaxed yet structured camp without the pressures of everyday life. Teens enjoy field trips five times a week, including visits to the beach, movies, water parks, skating, and more. READ MORE

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