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.
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.
Collage Summer Programs
Collage Summer Programs offer a summer of discovery, creativity, and fun for children ages 3 and up! With a variety of weekly themes, hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and specialty programs—including art, science, and nature exploration—every child finds something to love. Whether it’s their first camp experience or a summer tradition, Collage Camps provide a safe, engaging environment where friendships grow and learning never stops.
Girls Warrior Summer Camp
Hosted by the Women’s Defense Company, girls ages 7-17 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 22-26 and another July 13-17.
Gogh Create Summer Arts Camps
Gogh Create Summer Art Camps offer a vibrant, hands-on creative experience for young artists all season long. June features Mixed Media–themed camps, while July is dedicated entirely to clay-focused camps, giving campers exciting opportunities to explore, create, and have fun. Camps are held at two inspiring locations: CORK Art Studio and Atlantic Beach Arts Market. Sibling and multiple-week registration discounts are available, making it easy to enjoy a summer full of art.
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.
Mandala Summer Enrichments
Mandala Summer Enrichments provide a meaningful summer experience where children can grow, explore, and connect. Designed to support the whole child, our camps blend fun activities with opportunities for emotional growth, hands-on learning, and confidence building. From equine programs to creative arts and nature-based play, every camp is thoughtfully designed to nurture each child’s unique strengths in a safe and supportive environment.
Ozzie’s 2026 Playful Computing Camp
The University of North Florida’s NEFSTEM invites young learners to Ozzie’s 2026 Playful Computing Summer Camp, an engaging, hands-on experience for students entering 1st through 6th grade. Campers will explore coding, robotics, and game design using Scratch, LEGO® Education, and fun “unplugged” computing activities that make learning active, creative, and accessible.
Designed with movement and imagination in mind, the camp blends interactive instruction in UNF’s STEP Lab with collaborative, off-screen activities that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking. This balanced approach keeps students engaged throughout the day while giving them opportunities to move, reset, and learn in different ways. With a 6:1 camper-to-instructor ratio, licensed computer science teachers provide personalized attention in a supportive, playful environment where beginners and experienced coders alike can thrive.
Ages: Students entering 1st–6th grades
Dates: June 8–12 | June 15–19 | June 22–26
Cost: $800–$1,050
Pinspiration DIY Summer Camp
Voted Best Summer Camp in JAX by Folio Weekly in 2024 & 2025, 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 Squishmallow Mania, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Swiftie Camp, Fashionista, Animal Lovers, Resin Camp and MORE!
The Knight School Chess Summer Camp
The Knight School Chess Academy of Jacksonville will be hosting summer camps at Bolles San Jose/Ponte Vedra, The Discovery School in Jax Beach, Jewish Community Alliance San Jose Blvd, J. Allen Axson, Jax Country Day, and St Augustine. 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 26th – August 7th. Camps are Monday thru Friday with Half and Full day options available.
Costs: Vary per location and are listed on the website
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.
