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Summer Camp Guide of Coral Springs-Boca Raton-Parkland

By G.Pridgen June 15, 2020


If you're looking for local Summer activities to keep your kids active this summer, Macaroni Kid Coral Springs & Boca Raton-Parkland 2020 Summer Guide is a great place to start! We have compiled a list of local programs to provide options to enrich and educate your child! If you're interested in registering your child, don't wait! Secure your child's space as early as you can because camps fill up quickly.  Please remember to tell them you found them on Macaroni Kid!  If your camp or business is not listed and you would like to be added, please email gillianp@macaronikid.com  for more information.

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Mad Science The Best of the Best (Mind Games, Mad Science, Abby’s Performing Arts, Fun Chefs, and Drama Kids SPBC) have come together to offer this interactive virtual summer camp! T.E.A.M. CAMP aims to SPARK the excitement of young people, ages 6-13, for SCIENCE, MATH, COOKING, DRAMA, YOGA, ETIQUETTE and MORE in a setting that allows them to explore, create, question, and experiment with fascinating facts, projects, and activities. Through discovery-based learning, campers carry out experiments, create artistic masterpieces, engage in team activities, and gain the confidence to be leaders in the real world.

www.ourteamcamp.com

Ages: 6-13

Tuition: $185 per child 

Dates: June 1 - July 27



Petite Designers Sewing & Fashion Camp is a place where kids explore creativity through the art of sewing and fashion. In our camp, they spend an unforgettable summer learning a new skill and sharing this experience with their new friends. Great for kids who have never done any machine sewing or those who have sewing experience. Sewing themes consists of: Beach Time, Organizers & Accessories, Stuffed Animals & Pillows, and American Girl Outfits. Kids take home all the lovely bags, pillows, and accessories that they sew throughout the week. Kids work together with friends to design fabulous fashion collections. On Fridays, campers have a fashion show where they can show projects they made to their friends on a real runway.

www.PetiteDesigners.com

Ages: 6-14

Tuition: From $169/ week

Dates: June 1 - August 14


The Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Camps known for providing children of all ages with unforgettable summers since 1986, offers 8 weeks of virtual camp for children ages 5 and up. Campers will enjoy a summer filled with some of the most-loved Camp at the J activities led by the camp team and specialists. The sessions will be held via Zoom and supply kits will be provided weekly so that each camper has all he or she needs for their fun-filled activities.

www.levisjcc.org/camp/virtual

4-H Palm Beach County Need a replacement for camp? How about a Camp to Go kit keeping your summer-bound students busy with enriching, hands-on, healthy living, and STEM-based, screen-free activities throughout the summer.

Free Camp to Go kits, stuffed with more than 20 activities in each bag, are being assembled just for Palm Beach County youth ages 5-18. All parents need to do is register online by June 8 on the following link (https://forms.gle/7o61NiPo6d7MYGMm8). Parents will pick up the kits at one of two designated drive-thru locations on designated dates that they select during the online registration process. Pick up dates are limited to June 12 in the Belle Glade office and June 13 in the West Palm Beach office.

The City of Boca Raton

561.393.7888

https://www.myboca.us/1328/Camp-Locations

Summer camp program available to children in grades 1 - 8. Camp takes place at various locations: Boca Raton Community Center; James A. Rutherford Community Center (located inside Patch Reef Park); Boca Raton Elementary School; and Boca Raton Community Middle School. For complete details on program fees and activities please visit the city website.

Gumbo Limbo Environmental Camp

561.544.8611

https://www.gumbolimbo.org/camps

Gumbo Limbo camp staff have planned an adventure filled interactive experience. Register your child for our very first Virtual Environmental Camp! We have created interactive sessions with activities designed to get your child outdoors. Campers will attend five sessions, once a week. Please call Christie at 561-544-8611 to register your camper. For more information regarding content and requirements contact Christie Collins at ccollins@myboca.us.

The City of Parkland

954.757.4105

www.cityofparkland.org/summercamp

Specialty summer camp programs will be offered at the P-REC and the Tennis Center at Quigley Park this year due to COVID-19. The following camps are being offered: Athletic Republic Sports Camp, Dance Camp, Basket Ball Camp, Volley Ball Camp and Tennis Camp. Costs varies. For more information, call 954-757-1910 or you can reach Rob Nickels Tennis Academy at (786) 443-3477.

American Heritage School Online Summer Program American Heritage School is providing the unique opportunity for students to catch up on what they may have missed plus get an educational edge with its world-renowned private school curriculum. American Heritage School Online Summer Program is a unique program offering over 100 live, interactive, online classes all taught by the same teachers who also teach in the school's traditional classrooms. The classes are available to students in Pre-K3 through grade 12. One-on-one live online tutoring from AHS teachers is also available. 

https://online.ahschool.com/


Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation (available at three different locations). For all park locations and details head to: http://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Pages/Summer-Camp.aspx. Palm Beach County offers a variety of summer activities with family-friendly camp counselors and support staff to help your child have the best summer with memories that last. Due to COVID-19 Camps are limited but are running per CDC guidelines and by the order of Governor DeSantis. For more information please e-mail: SummerCamp@pbcgov.org.


Broward County Parks and Recreation (available at six neighborhood parks) - DEEMED ALLOWED TO OPERATE. To read the complete Emergency Order, visit bit.ly/376qIPR per CDC requirements. Indoor and outdoor activities include arts and crafts fishing clinics, SWIM Central instruction, nutrition information, game-room activities, special events, field trips, exercise, Broward Star Time talent competition, guest speakers, and more. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.

Ages: 5 to 12
Tuition: Weekly Cost: Varies. Please contact venue.
Dates: June 9 - August 8
Times: They vary but generally start at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Various locations throughout Broward.

 www.broward.org/parks


Broward County Public School Camps The District will not host any activities during the summer in school buildings. 

  • Extended School Year (ESY) Services
    During the summer of 2020, Broward County Public Schools will provide ESY services utilizing a remote platform due to the COVID- 19 Pandemic.
  • Mindfulness Activities
    The Mindfulness in BCPS Canvas portal is designed to ensure all students, families and staff have access to high quality online mindfulness-based education, support and resources.
  • Summer Digital Learning Playground
    Learning Never Closes, especially during the summer. On this page, you'll find engaging and fun activities that students can do alone or with their family members. Go have some summer fun in our Summer Digital Learning Playground!
  •  Third Grade Summer Academy for eligible third grade students will begin on Monday, June 15, 2020, and end on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Virtual instructional days are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All students enrolled are expected to participate in video conferencing and complete daily assignments in the virtual learning environment. Email: elementarylearning@browardschools.com

City’s Virtual Recreation Center 

Offers Yoga, Line Dancing, Zumba and More! Fort Lauderdale’s Virtual Recreation Center offers free, fun, and educational activities and resources for the entire family. The Virtual Recreation Center offers instructor-led virtual classes in yoga, line dancing, Zumba, and more! To view the current weekly schedule, visit bit.ly/2T3Pjib. To sign up for a class, visit bit.ly/2WsRPAD.

Children’s Services Council (CSC) 

CSC-funded summer programs provide a safe, positive environment for elementary school children from economically-disadvantaged areas in Broward County and for children and youth ages 3-22 with behavioral health and other special needs. High quality and enriching activities expose children to art and culture, music, science and community service while boosting academic achievement, supporting social and physical development and strengthening children’s relationships with adults and peers within their families, schools and communities. Sliding fee scale. To find a CSC-funded MOST program, call 2-1-1.  Camps take place at various locations throughout Broward County

www.cscbroward.org 


Special Thanks to:  Summer Guide Sponsor, USA TRUST REALTY, INC.!