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Camp Lingua, ideal for kids ages 5-14, has locations throughout South Florida. Photo courtesy of Camp Lingua, Miami
Camp Lingua, ideal for kids ages 5-14, has locations throughout South Florida. Photo courtesy of Camp Lingua, Miami
2/4/24 - By Lindsey Scannell

Kids in Miami and South Florida are blessed with beautfiul, summer-like weather all year round. But when school is out and summer is in, they will likely want to head to camp for some memorable fun times.

While some kids are looking for sports, theater, or other specialty camps, others might prefer more of a sampling. So we have compiled a list of day camps that offer jam-packed days of fun activities, both inside and outside, on the water, and on the fields in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.

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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Enjoy action-packed summer days at Camp Lingua. Photo courtesy of Camp Lingua, Miami
Enjoy action-packed summer days at Camp Lingua. Photo courtesy of Camp Lingua, Miami

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

Camp Lingua

Locations in Palm Beach County, Broward County and Miami-Dade County.
With locations in West Palm Beach, Miami, and in Broward County, this camp offers kids ages 5-14 a CIT program, horseback riding, fishing, a zip line, arts and crafts, archery, archery tag, SplatRBall, soccer, gaga ball, basketball, kickball, tree climbing, barn care, and more. It offers a catered lunch and after care as well. READ MORE

Camp CTW

Locations in Miami-Dade County and Broward County
Campers here can 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 is spent doing activities including arts and crafts, science experiments, tie-dying camp shirts, team-building activities, games in the gym, and a Fun Friday event each week. The camp offers a Preschool Camp in which activities include daily swim time, water play, arts and crafts, storytime, and more. The Elementary Camp for kids entering kindergarten through sixth... READ MORE

Camp Klurman

Miami Beach
Camp Klurman offers a day-camp experience for kids ages 3 to 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

University of Miami Summer Camp

Miami
With locations at Florida International University camp, University of Miami camp and in Doral at Jumpin Jamoboree, 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, they will also swim weekly at University of Miami’s outdoor pool (some restrictions apply).  Campers range from ages 5 to 14 and after care is available. 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

Tatanka Day Camp

Miami
Campers here enjoy horse rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, water games, time in the pool, water slides, soccer, archery, fun with characters and other theme events, and weekly surprises.Themes include Aloha Tribes, Warriors Champs, and  Tatanka's got talent. 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 Kadima

Davie
This fun day camp offers programs for kids 2 years of age up to kids entering fifth 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 could include flag football, yoga, tennis, volleyball, arts and crafts, karate, science, cooking, music, hip hop, XZone Fitness®, soccer, Zumba®, and more.The camp hosts weekly special events such as bounce houses, water-slide days... READ MORE

Eagles Landing Day Camp

Coconut Creek
This camp offers a Junior Camp for 3- to 5-year-olds and an Upper Camp for kids ages kindergarten through eighth grade. 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 camp schedule that offers an assortment of core, athletic, and select activity choices. The summer includes color war activities, swimming, basketball, yoga, arts and crafts, water slides, and more. As a bonus, it also offers a sleepaway camp option. READ MORE

Camp Chameleon

Sunrise
This camp offers programs for kids entering kindergarten to 10th grade, and there is surely a program your child will enjoy. The Young Chameleons for boys and girls entering grades K-5 has small, age-appropriate groups with low camper-to-counselor ratios. Campers have fun swimming, playing sports, discovering nature and the arts, and going on field trips. The Chameleon Teen Camp is designed for middle school boys and girls entering grades 6-8.  The camp itinerary is designed with teen interests in mind with travel to local locations on field trips five days a week. The Counselors in... READ MORE

Camp Embark

Miramar
This camp is for kids ages 5-11 and 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 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 third grade enjoy tons of camp action, 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 ninth grade, during which they enjoy field trips and other fun activities catered to individual likes. READ MORE

Camp Adventure

Cooper City
There are four different camp groups here:  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
Days at Brighthouse Day Camp are filled with action-packed fun. Photo courtesy of Brighthouse Day Camp
Days at Brighthouse Day Camp are filled with action-packed fun. Photo courtesy of Brighthouse Day Camp

Summer Day Camps for Kids in Palm Beach County, Florida

YMCA of South Palm Beach County Day Camps

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

Brighthouse Day Camp

Boynton Beach
A day camp designed for kindergarten through eighth grade, this camp focuses on hiring counselors that will make a camper's day amazing. The camp has carefully designed an experience that includes activitieskids enjoy most and uses them to encourage personal accomplishment and group cooperation. Campers build self-confidence and positive attitudes by trying and 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... READ MORE

American Heritage Summer Camp

Locations in 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.  A healthy lunch, snack, and a popsicle are included with tuition in the daily schedule. 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

Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Summer Camp

Boca Raton
Day camps are offered for kids in the following age ranges: Early Childhood Camp, ages 2-4; Upper Camp, K-ninth grade; LIT/CIT: ninth and 10th grades, and special-needs camp, 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

Breakers West Country Club Summer Camp

West Palm Beach
Children ages 4 to 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

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