Summer Camps 2024: A Miami Mom’s Ultimate Guide

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This guide is brought to you by The Real Food Academy as well as our partners listed below.

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Miami Mom Collective, Miami’s premier parenting resource, is thrilled to announce our 6th Annual Miami Summer Camps Guide. This guide features the best local summer camps and activities in Miami and the surrounding areas. 

Summer is special. Like me, you may have fond memories of swimming, crafts, science workshops, and bonfires where you made lasting memories with good friends. And now as parents, it’s fun to think through ways to provide similar experiences for our own kids. 

Camps are a great way to make summer memorable.

For families who want a summer camp option for their children, we have compiled this helpful guide to summer camps in and around Miami to make planning a little easier for you! This comprehensive list covers everything from discovery and exploration to dance, crafts, theater, music, and more. We hope our Summer Camp Guide serves as your one-stop resource for planning your summer calendar. Here’s to making 2024 the best summer yet here in The Magic City!

Making other summer plans? We’ve got you covered with these summer theme week ideas, our Florida Staycation Guideall things Disney and so much more!

And if you’re planning a road trip, be sure to check out our Road Trip Series and tips. We’re here for you all summer long.

Miami Mom Collective wants to remind parents to do their due diligence when looking for safe summer camps and programs for their children. The Florida Department of Children and Families provides some helpful resources about choosing safe summer camps.

The Real Food Academy’s Cooking With Kids Summer Camp is the BEST in Miami. It’s the only camp where kids learn to EAT healthy while learning to COOK! Learning to cook is very important, but children learning to EAT healthy is most important. We teach your child to develop cooking skills, experiment in the kitchen, improve math and reading skills – all in a really fun way. Oh, and we will throw in our beautiful venue for free! Get info here.

570 NE 81st Street
Miami, FL 33138

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Embrace an unforgettable summer adventure at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Camp Discovery

Participants will enjoy thrilling outdoor activities, fluttering about with exotic butterflies, experimenting with plants that feed astronauts, tinkering in our new state-of-the-art Innovation Studio, and have the chance to form lasting friendships. 

Secure your camper’s spot now to make lifelong memories!

10901 Old Cutler Rd
Miami, Florida 33156

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Camp STEAMology, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Give your child a SCIENTASTIC experience at MODS’ Camp STEAMology, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. We’ve crafted the ultimate STEM experience for children ages 5-10 (grades Kindergarten through 4th). Campers will have interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment, including a weekly IMAX immersion! Awesome themes abound from Maker’s Faire to Survival of the Slowest and Padawan Academy to LEGO® Creation Explosion and more. Click here for themes, dates, pricing, and registration.

401 SW Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Summer Camp Fun!

Hope for Miami has several fun summer camps for your kids with special themes at each location. Each site includes field trips, arts, fitness, daily meals, and the opportunity to make new friends.

Site locations with space available:
Estrella de Belen – 510 East 41st St. Hialeah, FL 33013
West Flagler Park – 5911 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL 33144
Pinelands – 10201 Bahia Dr. Miami, FL 33189
Wayside – 7701 SW 98th St. Miami, FL 33156

Click here or scan the QR code for details and application forms. If you have any questions, please call 786-388-3000.

Enroll your child before April 15th and receive a $50 discount.

Locations: Dadeland, Cutler Bay, Hialeah, Flagler St.

Image: Graphic for Miami Volleyball Academy's 2024 Summer Camp Program

Dive into a summer of fun and skill-building at Miami Volleyball Academy’s exciting summer camp! Whether you’re a pro or just starting, our camp is perfect for everyone ages 4-17. Get ready for awesome coaches, new friends, and tons of games. Come have a blast, learn new skills, and make this summer the best one yet with the Miami Volleyball Academy!

1500 NW 108th Ave Miami FL 33172 and 5001 NW 72th Ave Miami FL 33166

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Miami’s only foiling-specific summer camp! Foling is the fastest-growing water sport and is already in the Olympics.

In this exclusive weekly camp, kids will become proficient at the sport of foiling as they will learn various skills such as e-foiling on an electric board, wing foil using sailing skills, wake foil behind the boat, as well as learning the basics of kitesurfing! Our camps are small in order to provide the best experience to our future foilers. We are located in the heart of Coconut Grove and our camp takes place in the beautiful Biscayne Bay.

June 10th-14th is SOLD OUT with availability beginning June 17th. Register today to secure your spot and use code MOMSC at checkout for a $99 discount!
 

US Sailing Center
2476 S. Bayshore Dr
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

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Summer Camp at the Frost Science Museum!

Unleash the power of science this summer at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami! Open to children ages 5-15, our Summer Camp is designed to spark a sense of curiosity and excitement in children through week-long camps themed around the amazing science featured at the museum, including astronomy, technology, marine biology, and chemistry.

This science camp includes a new Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for middle school students ages 12-15. CITs will gain leadership in STEM skills, community service hours, and more. Register today!

1101 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

305-434-9518

Alexander Camp

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Alexander Camp is a family-owned and operated program of Alexander Montessori School, which has a long tradition of serving South Miami-Dade families since 1963. Gearing the activity to the child, we develop and encourage your child’s individuality and natural curiosity to explore and learn–all while having a fantastic time.

6050 SW 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33143

305-665-6274

iD Tech

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Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL 33146

888-709-8324

Imago Art

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Imago’s summer camp is a Spanish-based program in a dynamic space where children delve into the world of creativity through immersive art classes, hands-on cooking experiences, musical exploration, pottery workshops, and captivating science experiments, ensuring a summer filled with learning and laughter. Fosters a supportive environment where children build lasting friendships while being guided by experienced and caring professionals.

4028 SW 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33155

954-404-3584

The Children’s Voice Chorus

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Come sing with us this summer!

We invite boys and girls in grades 3 and up who love to sing to our exciting camp! Singers will participate in immersive activities that will improve their musicianship skills while building lasting friendships. The CVC camp experience includes choral rehearsals and final performance, music theory, sight-singing, songwriting workshops, masterclasses, and clinics with some of Miami’s top artists.

Registration fee is $800 and applicants can save $100 before May 10th.

FREE for families who qualify. We offer camp scholarships, before and aftercare, and transportation from select locations.

Old Cutler Presbyterian Church
14401 Old Cutler Rd. Palmetto Bay, FL 33158

786-216-7003

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

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A 9-week arts intensive program, the Summer Arts Conservatory (SAC) provides students with a strong foundation in a multi-disciplined visual and performing arts program for children ages 5-16.

Combining theory, life skills, and talent, the comprehensive schedule is designed to instruct students in an arts-structured environment. Students ages 5-10 have a prescribed schedule set for them in all of the disciplines while students ages 11-16 can choose specific classes to match their interests and talents.

At the end of the program, students will apply what they have learned through participation in an art exhibition, fashion show, and recital.

6161 NW 22nd Avenue Miami, FL 33142

305-638-6771

Taste Buds Kitchen

Image: A group of children participate in a cooking demonstration at Taste Buds Kitchen

Our kids cooking camp is the perfect recipe for gaining kitchen confidence, learning essential skills & making friends. Our half-day camps feature three recipes daily, savory and sweet. Ages 4-teen.

14740 SW 26th Street, Suite 207
Miami, FL 33185

786-999-8629

Fantasy Theatre Factory

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Fantasy Theatre Factory is thrilled to present the most spectacular summer camp in Miami-Dade County! Our exciting new program includes immersive courses, professional performances, and a camper showcase at the Sandrell Rivers Theater. Our campers are exposed to top-notch artists and instructors who teach them performance exercises, dancing techniques, diverse cultures, music genres, and more. The entire team at Fantasy Theatre Factory is so excited to welcome your child to our next camp!

6103 NW 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33127

305-284-8800

Adrienne Arsht Center

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This summer, bring your squad goals to the Adrienne Arsht Center’s musical theater camp as we present #SQUADSOFBROADWAY. Musical theater fans between the ages of 10 and 17 will learn to act, sing, and dance while celebrating the music from some of Broadway’s favorite besties as seen in High School Musical, Mean Girls, and West Side Story. Classes will be taught by South Florida-based choreographers, musicians, and directors. No musical theater experience is required.

1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL, 33132

Hurricane Tennis Camp at the University of Miami

Image: Campers at Hurricane Tennis Camp pose for a group photo

The HURRICANE SUMMER TENNIS CAMP at the University of Miami is a fun camp for all current and aspiring tennis players. The entire morning sessions are spent working on technical aspects of the camper’s strokes while the afternoon sessions are utilized to implement the tasks they have learned in the morning into their match play. If your child is a beginner and does not quite have the ability to play a match, we will spend time with them working on rallying, learning to keep score, and progressively working towards a match environment. We are committed to providing a great learning experience for all participants, without compromising the PLAYFUL AND FUN nature of a summer camp.

Neil Schiff Tennis Center at the University of Miami

305-301-6863

Davis Fencing Academy

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Fencing, Archery, and Historical Swords. This summer… Prepare for BATTLE! 

Join Davis Fencing Academy for a summer experience you’ll never forget. During each action-packed week, campers will learn the attacks and defenses of Olympic-style fencing; develop archery skills with a recurve-style bow and arrows; step back in time and practice historical sword-fighting; and have fun playing a variety of camp games.

We finish the week with The Kings Creek Challenge fencing and archery tournament, using electric scoring equipment and ten-ring targets, to put your new skills to the test.

Ages 6-14. Full-day and half-day camp options available. Sign up today!

8080 SW 81st Drive
Miami, FL 33143

305-748-0700

Temple Beth Am & Fantasy Theatre Factory

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Fantasy Theatre Factory is thrilled to partner with Temple Beth Am for Blue J’s Off-Broadway Summer Camp for grades 1-5 and fun activities including movement for the actor, circus skills, musical theatre intensives, and mask-making work. Campers will perform Annie Jr. for their family and friends at The Hub! Register here.

Camp Shemesh at Center for Jewish Life Beth David

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Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer at Camp Shemesh. Camp includes weekly themes, trips, swimming, music, sports, S.T.E.M, gardening, Shabbat and more! For more information contact [email protected] or call (305) 854 -3911 ext 205.

Additional Summer Camps Happening Around Miami

Actors’ Playhouse Summer Camp
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Adventure Links Summer Day Camp
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Ailey Camp
Alexander Montessori
ALM Sports Camps
AquaKids
Area Stage Company
Atlantis Academy
AUA Schools
Ayala Royal Ballet
Belen Jesuit
Bricks 4 Kidz
Camp Carrollton
Camp CTW
Camp Guaikinima
Camp Honey Shine
Camp J Miami
Camp Kesem at UM
Camp Klurman at Miami Beach JCC
Camp La Llanada @ Miami Horse Country
Camp Lingua
Camp on the Key
Camp Roaring Sun
Camp Unbeatables
Camp Urbie
Cause Camps
Centner Academy
Circle F Dude Ranch
Closing the Gaps
Coach Fui Basketball Camp
Coconut Grove Montessori
Coconut Grove Sailing Club
Code Explorers
CodeWizardsHQ
Conchita Espinosa
Continental Park Tennis Camp
Crandon Golf Academy
Creating Me Miami
Dance Unlimited
Davis Fencing Academy of Miami
Deering Estate
Diver’s Paradise
Doral Academy ES
Doral Conservatory of the Arts
Dulces Talentos
E-FoilUSA
Encore Academy of the Arts
Explorers Camp @ Miami Children’s Museum
Fantasy Theatre Factory
Fine Arts Camp @ Doral Fine Arts Academy
Fit Club Summer Camp
Frost Young Musicians Camp
Fun Camps

Fun Dimension
Girls Who Code
Global Connection International School
Greater Miami Youth Symphony
Gulliver Prep Schools
Gym Kidz
Gymagination
Haitian Heritage Museum
Hero Martial Arts Camp
Horse Club Miami
Hurricane Aquatics Swim Camp
Hurricane Tennis Camp
IKGym Summer Camps
Imagine Arts Miami
iSwim Academy
Ivy Camps USA
Jetsetters Summer Camp @ Brickell Heights Preschool
Jollipoli Preschool
JoyLand Kids Camp
Jr. HEAT Camp
Jr. HEAT Dance Summer Camp
Jungle Island Camp
Keybees Camp
KLA Academy
KLA Schools
Kreative Kidz
Kukenam Camp
La Squadra Soccer
Les Ailes du Desir Miami Circus School
Little Champs Play & Learn
Little Medical School
Live! Modern School of Music
Mathnasium
MDC Summer Camps
Miami Art Club @ Mall of the Americas
Miami Beach All-Stars
Miami Capoeira Sol e Lua
Miami City Ballet
Miami Country Day School Summer Camps
Miami-Dade Parks
Miami Dance Project
Miami Ecoadventures
Miami Fit Kids
Miami Heat Basketball Camp
Miami International Riding Camp
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Miami Music Festival Camp
Miami Stars Gymnastics
Miami Volleyball Academy
Miami Wave Volleyball Club
Miami Waves Summer Camp
Minds of Tomorrow
Mini ‘Canes Recreational Sports Camp
Modeling Camp
Modern Martial Arts Headquarters

Moonlighter’s Summer STEAM Maker Camp
Motivating Minds
My Family Summer Camp
My Gym Kendall
My Time Tots Summer Camp
Neighborhood Tennis
One-on-One Learning
Palmer Trinity School
Paris Saint Germain Soccer School Miami
Pinecrest Dance Project
Pinecrest Gardens
Ransom Everglades
RDCA MMA
Rising Starz
Ritz Carlton Tennis Camp
Riviera Preparatory Academy
Roig Academy
Scleranthus Aerial Yoga
Seminole Theatre
Shake a Leg
Skateboard Supercross
Snapology of Miami Beach
Snapology of Tamiami
South Pointe Academy
Spirit Cheer
St. Kevin Sumer Camp
Stormont Kings Chess
Summer Camp @ The Bass
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Summer Sailing Program & Marine Camp @ KBYC
Summer Theatre Academy at the University of Miami
Sun Blazer Soccer Camp
Super Soccer Stars
Sylvan Learning STEM Camps
Taste Buds Kitchen
Team Paradise Sailing, Inc.
Temple Beth Am Summer Camp
The Art Shack
The Biltmore School
The Children’s Trust
The Code Galaxy
The Learning Experience of Miami
The Learning Spot
The Paper Treehouse
United Martial Arts Camp
Viva el Espanol
Westminster Christian School
White Tiger & Dragon Martial Arts Camp
Wild About Sports Academy
Wise Choice Summer Camp
Wyncode
Young Engineers
Zaniac STEAM Camps
Zoo Miami

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11 COMMENTS

  1. The fact that no effort was put into providing any info about the camps in the list (hyperlink, location??) makes this guide anything but ultimate.

    • Thanks for commenting and we value your opinion. We put lots of effort into making our Camp Guide as comprehensive as possible by providing an organic listing of dozens of camps beyond those that chose to be featured. Our organic listing allows for parents to explore dozens of additional camps on their own. Our sponsors are provided with links and listings above. Thanks for your feedback and we wish you well!

    • Thank you for this list. The extensive list at the bottom of the post is helpful. I know some wanted the hyperlinks, but a simple search with the camp name and adding the city will take you to their website or social media page to get more details. I appreciate this list every summer. Thank you.

      • You’re welcome! We look forward to providing this resource to Miami moms every year, and I’m glad you’ve found it helpful 🙂

    • I feel you. This just looks like an advertisement. The featured camps must’ve paid a fee. The list is just a lazy way to beef up the advertisement. I mean, the list is better than nothing, but let’s not mislead moms by calling this something it’s not. I think this would be more appreciated if it just said, hey, here’s a raw list I’m sharing. It’s the misleading part that I’m not a fan of.

      • Hi there, thank you for expressing your opinion. You’re right, featured camps did pay a fee to be featured in this guide. We receive such encouraging feedback about this guide every year from moms and businesses alike. I’m sorry you did not find the guide helpful for you personally.

        Our mission at Miami Mom Collective is to encourage, equip, and empower Moms. We hope you’ll stick around and find some content, an event, or even a new friend that will lead you to feel encouraged, equipped and empowered in your motherhood journey! Wishing you well!

  2. Hi Lynda, Thank you for providing all the information that’ll guide moms to the resources they may need. I know this took a lot of time and appreciate it.

    I live in California, will be out in Miami for the summer with my 16 year old and would like to put him in a couple of camps, preferably in the Miami Dade area. His interests are cars and basketball. I would like for him to also get involved in possibly nature and/or leadership camps as well. Do you have any suggestions which camps we should look into?

    Thank you ~ Annemarie

    • Hi Annemarie! Thanks for your feedback; I’m glad you found this guide to be helpful 🙂 My kids are a lot younger so I don’t have personal experience with camps that would be better suited to your son, but I think this would be a great question to post in our Miami Mom Collective Community + Connection FB group! I hope you all have a wonderful time in Miami this summer; it would be great to meet you at one of our events while you’re in town!

  3. Hi! Not a mom here, but commenting as the owner and head coach of Davis Fencing Academy of Miami. Seeing some of the comments here, and I wanted to take the opportunity to add the vendor perspective. Hope it is helpful.
    We at DFAM are very thankful to be included on this list, alongside some top-notch other camps in Miami, and we are even considering a bigger presence on this Ultimate Summer Guide 2023. Cierra and her team are diligent, thoughtful, and soooo talented at what they do here at The Mom Collective. Their professionalism puts us at-ease, knowing that our hard work is met with a reciprocal effort to showcase great places to let your kids be kids for summer camps, etc.

    Thank you for reading, and for the team at Mom Collective in doing a very fine job. ~Coach Jeff

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