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. Each 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 and is designed for kids aged 6-12.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 4-6th. Email [email protected] for more info.
Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy
Join Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy this summer for fun, week-long morning and afternoon camps. We offer a variety of summer camp classes in STEM, STEAM, Making, Robotics, Coding, 3D Printing, DIY Building and more! Our small-group summer camp programs are project-based and very hands-on, because we believe that kids learn best when they are actively involved in projects that really interest them.
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.
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 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.
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 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
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, Wicked, Swiftie Camp, Fashionista, World Traveler, 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 2025! Both half and full-day programs will run from June 2nd through the week of July 25th 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: Kindergarten through 14 years
Dates: June 2nd – July 25th
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
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.
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.
