The Guide to Summer Camp in Jacksonville is a paid advertorial sponsored by our favorite local kid friendly businesses that are offering camps in North Florida.
If you’re looking for a great camp for kids of all ages, then look no further than our Jacksonville summer camp guide. Whether you’re looking for swim lessons, a music class, or something else, we’ve got tons of great activities for kids of all ages.
Beaches Gymnastics
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Beaches Gymnastics! Our summer camp offers a dynamic blend of gymnastics instruction, thrilling games, and in-house field trips guaranteed to keep the fun levels soaring. From perfecting those flips on the mats to friendly competitions and adventures, it’s a summer packed with excitement and memories waiting to be made! Dive into the action-packed days and experience the joy of learning, playing, and making new friends all under one sunny roof.
Beaches Rock Gym Summer Camp
Beaches Rock Gym will be hosting a half day camp (8:30am-11:30am) this summer for 4 weeks for ages 6-12. Each day climbers will be fitted with rental climbing shoes and harnesses provided by Beaches Rock Gym. All sessions start with stretching, rules presentation, and goal setting. Day will include a variation of climbing instruction, climbing games, snack time, mindfulness, and free climb. Camp will run Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am. The price is $275 for the first climber and $260 for any additional sibling(s). We have limited spots for a shorter 3-day camp August 5-7th. Email [email protected] for more info.
Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy Summer Camp
Very Small Camp Sizes + Unique Topics = SUPER SUMMER FUN!
Join Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy for some of the most fun & unique Summer Camps in Jax! We offer a variety of week-long summer camps in Robotics, Coding, 3D Printing, Woodworking, Battle Bots, Hands-On Engineering, DIY Building, LEGO Imagineering and even offer Girls-Only Programs! Camps meet at our Jacksonville Beach makerspace for a full week of morning or afternoon sessions. Our programs are project-based and very hands-on, because we believe that kids learn best when they are actively involved in making projects that really interest them.
OUR CAMPS TEND TO FILL UP FAST! We feature very small camp sizes and fun projects, so our camps tend to fill up very quickly. Don’t miss out on some of the most fun Summer Camps in Jax! Visit our website listed below to find open spots and to register your child today!
CheerStars Summer Camp
We’ve got spirit, yes – we do! We’ve got spirit, how ’bout you?
Join Us for a week of Cheer Adventure! CheerStars Summer Camp Adventure!
Attending CheerStars Summer Camp is an excellent way to develop those fundamental cheer and/or enhance skills in this exciting sport all while focusing on FUN, team building and cultivating leadership.
July 7th – July 11th
9:00am – 3:00pm at Southside Methodist Church
Cost: $225
Code Ninjas Summer Camp
Where Creativity Meets Code and Adventure Awaits! Get ready for a summer packed with tech-tastic fun, learning, and creativity! Each week, ninjas will dive into an exciting world of technology, coding, and innovation, all led by our expert Senseis. Whether your child is a curious beginner or an experienced coder, there’s a camp tailored for every interest and skill level.
Why Choose Code Ninjas Camps?
Lifelong Skills: Kids leave with enhanced problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
Hands-On Fun: Kids learn coding and STEM skills through exciting, real-world projects.
Expert Senseis: All camps are led by experienced instructors who bring coding to life.
Small Class Sizes: Personalized attention to help every ninja thrive.
Girls Warrior Summer Camp
Hosted by the Women’s Defense Company, girls ages 8-16 will learn the essentials of reducing their risks of violence, managing threats, using their voice, building confidence, proper stances, effective striking and blocking, escapes, ground defense, warrior games and more in this small, fun and empowering 5-day camp! They will be offering a 5-day, half-days 9:30am-12:30pm Warrior Girls summer camp on June 9-13 and another July 21-25.
Jacksonville Athletic Club
The Jacksonville Athletic Club invites your child to have their best summer ever with our youth track and field program. Kids will learn to run, jump, throw and hurdle over an 8 week period, and over the course of the summer they will be able to compete in 5 free youth track meets here in town. It is the best kids track and field experience around.
Jacksonville Country Day School Summer Camp
Are You Ready for Summer? Because JCDS certainly is, and wants you to join us! Come swim, play, learn, and grow in one of our 60+ programs this season. Camps are offered on a weekly basis and open to campers from Pre-K 4 through 6th grade. JCDS summer camp is entering its 54th season, and 2024 will be the best yet! Find us on instagram, @jcdssharks, to follow the fun!
JAX Cooking Studio
The JAX Cooking Studio summer camps teach culinary basics and provide lots of hands-on cooking so your kids can develop the confidence they need to get creative in the kitchen. The young chefs will learn and practice a variety of culinary skills–including chopping, measuring, mixing, and baking. We will also discuss the different types of kitchen tools and their uses. Throughout the week, the children will prepare some recipes on their own and will work together in groups of 2-3. (ages 7 and up)
Ozzie’s 2025 Playful Computing Camp
The University of North Florida’s NEFSTEM is hosting Ozzie’s 2025 Playful Computing Summer Camp; a one-of-a-kind experience for first through fifth graders to explore coding, physical computing using robots, and game design through a combination of Scratch, Lego Education and exciting unplugged activities at the UNF STEP Lab. With a camper to adult ratio of 6:1 your 21st century learner will receive individualized attention and support from licensed and trained computer science teachers in a collaborative and nurturing environment.
Camp Experience Options: June 9 – 13 | June 16 – 20 | June 23 – 27
Full Camp Experience: 3 weeks | $1,050*
Swoop-In Session A: Week 1 and 2 | $800*
Swoop-In Session B: Week 2 and 3 | $800*
Priority registration is currently open for full 3-week camp experience only. Secure your spot before March 1, 2025 or until camper capacity is reached. Registration for Swoop-In Sessions will open after this date.
Additional Camp Details: Camp is hosted at UNF from Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended Day Program is available Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; flat fee of $150 per week 2 Cohorts: Code Critters (1st-2nd grades) and Code Creators (3rd-5th grades). Nutritious snacks and drinks provided; campers to bring their own lunch. Daily multimedia mailers showcasing student engagement and growth.
Pinspiration DIY Summer Camp
Pinspiration is the ultimate destination for crafty makers and shakers! We offer children the opportunity to learn and grow as they explore their creative spirit. Campers make 2-to-3 themed projects per day, and lessons include themed activities and exercises. Morning and Afternoon sessions available, or book both for the week for a full day option. Themes include World Traveler, Swiftie Camp, Fashion Design, Double Digits (Ages 10 & up), Resin Camp and MORE!
Spring River School Summer Camp
Join us for the fun-filled adventures of Spring River’s Summer Camp 2024! Each week’s activities will center around an Elemental Theme – Earth, Water, Fire, and Air! Weekly indoor and outdoor activities will include seasonal songs/music/stories, themed crafts, nature hikes in local parks, trips to the beach for exploratory learning and play, nature journaling, and guided relaxation. Activities will revolve around the weekly theme, such as watercolor and wet felting during Water Week or making beeswax candles during Fire Week. Campers will have lunch at home before they arrive at noon but can bring their own healthy snacks and enjoy making yummy organic snacks with their fellow campers, such as rice cakes with seed butter, or refreshing fruit smoothies. $285 per week with a 5% sibling discount. Camp will be held at Adele Grage Community Center, Atlantic Beach.
The Discovery School Summer Camp
The Discovery School has been serving the Jacksonville Beach area for over 30 years and remains committed to cultivating an inclusive and vibrant community that promotes knowledge, creativity, independent thinking, and mutual respect. The Discovery School offers a wide variety of educational, athletic, and creative camps for children ages 3 through 14 for the Summer of 2024! Both half and full-day programs will run from June 3rd through the week of July 22nd and include arts & crafts, photography, chess, improv, sports, pre-writing and handwriting, and many more! Let The Discovery School share another summer of fun with your child in a nurturing and positive environment.
Ages: K through 14; some PK camps available.
Dates: June 3rd– July 22
Location: Jacksonville Beach
The Knight School Chess Summer Camp
The Knight School Chess Academy of Jacksonville will be hosting summer camps at Bolles San Jose/Ponte Vedra, JCDS, The Discovery School Jax Beach, Jewish Community Alliance San Jose Blvd, Waypoint Church Nocatee, Redeemer Church Ponte Vedra, San Juan Del Rio Catholic School, and Flagler College. Chess Camp is a super-fun, high-energy experience for kids ages 6-13 years old. Camp participants celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzlers for prizes, colorful Tactix Bands, chess movies, and clock slapping tourneys. TKS Summer Chess Camps are the perfect way to keep your brain sharp during the summer while having an absolute blast!
Ages: 6-13 years old
Dates: May 27th – August 8th. Camps are Monday thru Friday with Half and Full day options available.
Cost: Varies per location
The Little Gym Camp
The Little Gym is a noncompetitive gymnastics center for ages 4 mo-12yr. We offer a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Our curriculum follows American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) milestones to help your child through important developmental moments. We also offer Parents Night Out, private play dates, camps, and birthday parties!
TNT Gymnastics and Fitness Summer Camp
TNT Gymnastics and Fitness offers a one of a kind camp experience! Bring your children to TNT and know that they will spend their days in a safe, energetic, fun camp setting that encourages gymnastics skill development, socializing, and creativity! They will be offering both 1/2 and full day options for parents.
Tommy Hulihan All Sports Camp
Campers participate in a variety of team sports and age-appropriate activities, including: basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, tag and more. Each day our camp is filled with fun and challenging activities. Campers are required to bring a lunch Monday–Thursday. If your camper will be in extended care, please remember to provide an extra snack! Every Friday we provide the campers with pizza lunch. Campers will be divided into groups based on their age. All family and friends will be allowed to be grouped together, regardless of age.
Sports Camp Location: St Paul’s Gym – 212 5th Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Thank you to the local businesses who participated in our Guide. If you offer any type of summer camp in Jacksonville or throughout North Florida and are interested in having your business added to this guide, you can learn more by downloading our media kit or emailing us for additional information.
