Summer Camp GuideThe Adventure Begins with a planYour go-to resource for the best camps in St. Johns and the surrounding areas!
From adventure and sports to arts and STEM, we connect local families with unforgettable summer experiences for kids of all ages. 
Ancient City Road Runners
Summer Running Camp for Middle and High Schoolers held at historic Trinity Parish downtown St. Augustine.With Coach Josh Morton Head Track and Field & Cross-Country Coach ASCM Certified Personal Trainer* Limited Spots Available *Each day we will have a warm-up and run through historic Lincolnville. St. Augustine Art Associaton
Students will explore a variety of mediums and techniques to encourage art appreciation and critical thinking, as well as allow students to experiment with their own creativity. For more information visit www.staaa.org/summer-art-camp Camp Hope Haven
Enjoy fun camp activities: • arts and crafts • music • skits • cooking demonstrations • meaningful skills development for campers Camp Hope provides a weekly summer camp enrichment program for kids and young adults ages 3–22 with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Siblings are welcome to sign up, too. link St. Johns County 4-H
Camps are for ages 5-18. Archery, sewing, science and gardening are just a few of the camp topics that will be offered. To register or find out more information about the summer day camps go to: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/stjohns/4-h-youth-development/4-h-events-and-activities First Coast YMCA
Summer is a critical out-of-school time when children benefit from enriched learning and unique adventures. That’s why YMCA camps offer activities that engage both the body and mind. Our goals are to eliminate summer learning loss, nurture self-confidence and sound values, and encourage healthy lifestyle habits. link Apex Theatre
CAMP APEX A summer experience which encourages young theatre artists to discover what we already know: they are amazingly creative, endlessly curious, passionate human beings. link St. Augustine Surf School
St. Augustine Surf School is dedicated to teaching safety, proper technique, and HAVING FUN!!! We are a family owned and operated surf camp with the most experienced and professional instructors around. link Peak Level Performance
At Peak Level Performance, we love teaching kids that fitness is fun and are driven to help them build a passion for staying active. Our mission is to inspire the younger generation to live healthy, active lifestyles as they mature. Let us keep your kids active and engaged this summer. link Beat Pac Drama Camp
10 Day Performing Arts Camp at Creekside High School for children ages 6-14 BeaTPAC is where St. Johns County's vibrant performing arts scene comes alive! Connecting passionate artists and educators with eager students, igniting creativity, and making pure magic happen! To register: https://www.beatpac.com/2025registration Riverside Presbyterian Church Choristers Camp
The Camp will feature distinguished faculty, including the Organ Scholar from Westminster Abbey in London. The camp is open to children entering grades three through eight, and will not only encourage students to develop their vocal skills, but will also help them look at their day-to-day musical preferences with fresh eyes. https://www.rpcjax.org/choristercamp Notes Behind the Scene theatre camp
NOT YOUR TYPICAL PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER SERIES After over 10 years of successful summer programs in Virginia and Colorado, Notes Behind the Scenes is excited to bring their unique brand of theatre/film focused summer camps to St. John’s County thanks to the generosity of Heather Loveland Dance Academy! With two locations in Fruit Cove and the Beachwalk area NYT-PASS offers a variety of 1 week and 1 week camps for students heading into 4th-12th grade for the 2024-25 school year. Focusing on creativity and collaboration while creating original works using its students amazing ideas - the camps are truly like nothing else in the Jacksonville/Saint Augustine area! notesbehindthescenes.com/summer-programs-2024/ https://notesbehindthescenes.com/summer-programs-2024/ St. Augustine Create A Cook
To register: https://www.sacreateacook.com/summer-camps This summer, Create a Cook St. Augustine will be hosting 9 exciting weeks of culinary adventures for kids! Chef Maria and Chef Bethany will take their junior chefs all over the globe to explore the cuisine and culture of different lands. There will be themed weeks such as Disney Delights, A Taste of the Big Screen, Pastry Palooza and a Christmas in July themed pastry camp. This summer we are also excited to offer an Advanced Camp for our junior chefs with more experience, ages 10-15. Each week will culminate in a celebration of our work by hosting a meal for a member of our Junior chef’s family. Camps are for children ages 8-14 and will be held each week at St. John’s Technical High School’s Culinary class room, which features a real commercial kitchen! Camp will run Monday-Thursday from 9-12 and the tuition is $300 per week. Drama Kids of Clay & South St. JOhns County
Experience the magic of drama with our exciting camps. At Drama Kids, we believe that every child deserves the chance to shine on stage. Our camps are designed to ignite creativity and confidence in young performers, providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore singing, acting, and dancing. Through engaging activities, students will develop essential performance skills, such as pitch, projection, stage presence, and character development. UNF Story Sparks
Story Sparks! June 9–13, 2025 Ignite your imagination! Explore the art of creative writing, from developing dynamic characters to visualizing memorable plots, and let your stories shine through fun, interactive writing exercises. Story Sparks! is part of Skybound, our youth summer camps, where creativity soars! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! This camp is designed for participants aged 12 to 16. Register: https://www.campusce.net/unf/Course/Course.aspx?c=2186
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St. Augustine Art Association
Join the St. Augustine Art Association for this year’s Summer Art Camps! Students will explore a variety of mediums and techniques to encourage art appreciation and critical thinking, as well as allow students to experiment with their own creativity. For more information visit www.staaa.org/summer-art-camp/
Contact the St. Augustine Art Association with questions: [email protected] or (904) 824-2310 M-F. The Art Association is located at 22 Marine Street in historic downtown St. Augustine. 22 Marine Street in historic downtown St. Augustine |
Summer Running Camp for Middle and High Schoolers held at historic Trinity Parish downtown St. Augustine.With Coach Josh Morton Head Track and Field & Cross-Country Coach ASCM Certified Personal Trainer* Limited Spots Available *Each day we will have a warm-up and run through historic Lincolnville. All camp participants will receive a t-shirt and other goodies! Because ACRR's Mission is to promote running/walking as part of a healthy lifestyle, we strongly encourage families to run together. Because of this, we are including a family membership to Ancient City Road Runners!
Trinity Parish, 215 St George Street, Saint Augustine, FL US 32084.
Register for Camp https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintAugustine/ACRRSummerCampattheAmp
We will also cover the following topics:
- Run safety, nutrition, conditioning
- Types of running: track, road, and trail
- Yoga, flexibility, stress relief
- Injury prevention and recovery
- Parents are free to join workout sessions
Camp Hope Haven
Camp Hope at Hope Haven is The summer place to learn, play and grow! Register today for Camp Hope, weekly day camps. On campus at Hope Haven: 4600 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 Advance reservations strongly encouraged. Enjoy fun camp activities: • arts and crafts • music • skits • cooking demonstrations • meaningful skills development for campers Camp Hope provides a weekly summer camp enrichment program for kids and young adults ages 3–22 with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Siblings are welcome to sign up, too.
Campers are grouped by age, maturity, and need. For children K-6th grade, we offer a combination of academics (reading, math, and language arts) and recreation camp, which helps bridge the gap between school years to ensure success. All applications are reviewed to ensure we can meet your child’s needs. Campers may also elect to engage in other services while on campus (i.e., mental health counseling, therapy from Great Strides, etc.). Camp Hope maintains a 1:5 ratio and is under the supervision of a master's level manager. All program costs are included in a single weekly fee and no registration fees apply: Learn more and register: hope-haven.org/camp • Bring the completed application and cash, check or credit card payment to the Hope Haven office. •
Payment must be received no later than the Friday before the next camp week starts. • Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Space is limited. Financial Assistance may be available: apply online. Please contact Destiny Stokes, Out of School Programs Manager, for more information. [email protected], 904-346-5100, ext. 303. Hope-Haven.org
Campers are grouped by age, maturity, and need. For children K-6th grade, we offer a combination of academics (reading, math, and language arts) and recreation camp, which helps bridge the gap between school years to ensure success. All applications are reviewed to ensure we can meet your child’s needs. Campers may also elect to engage in other services while on campus (i.e., mental health counseling, therapy from Great Strides, etc.). Camp Hope maintains a 1:5 ratio and is under the supervision of a master's level manager. All program costs are included in a single weekly fee and no registration fees apply: Learn more and register: hope-haven.org/camp • Bring the completed application and cash, check or credit card payment to the Hope Haven office. •
Payment must be received no later than the Friday before the next camp week starts. • Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Space is limited. Financial Assistance may be available: apply online. Please contact Destiny Stokes, Out of School Programs Manager, for more information. [email protected], 904-346-5100, ext. 303. Hope-Haven.org
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St. Johns County 4-H Summer Day CampsCamps are for ages 5-18. Archery, sewing, science and gardening are just a few of the camp topics that will be offered. To register or find out more information about the summer day camps go to: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/stjohns/4-h-youth-development/4-h-events-and-activities 4-H is a youth development program that enables youth to develop life skills, leadership and citizenship. . Youth members ages 5-18, as of September 1st, 2024 interested in joining a 4-H Club can enroll in the St. Johns County 4-H program ONLINE on August 1st by going to: https://florida.4honline.com . Please contact the 4-H Office at 904 209-0430 for more information. The St. Johns County 4-H Program is an equal opportunity institution.
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Apex Theaterwww.apextheatrejax.com
CAMP APEX A summer experience that encourages young theatre artists to discover what we already know: they are amazingly creative, endlessly curious, passionate human beings. We offer weekly day camps (ages 8-14) during the summer in Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Stage Combat, and Comic Books. Our upper division (ages 14-21) presents a complete summer season of musicals and plays at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. For more information please visit our programming schedule at www.apextheatrejax.com. Please take a moment to look over our programming schedule at www.apextheatrejax.com. Or stop by the studio on Saturdays in May to meet our staff and participate in a mini-class. Camps meet every Monday thru Friday from 9:30am -1:00pm (Monday-Friday) www.apextheatrejax.com |
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Peak Level Performance
Youth Fitness Summer Camp - Empowering Youth Through Activity! At Peak Level Performance, we love teaching kids that fitness is fun and are driven to help them build a passion for staying active. Our mission is to inspire the younger generation to live healthy, active lifestyles as they mature. Let us keep your kids active and engaged this summer. Open to Ages 6-12 with Fitness Designed to Improve: hand-eye coordination, stability and control, functional strength. 5-Day Camp: Monday through Friday/ Half-Day Morning: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM More information and enrollment links can be found at https://www.peaklevelperformance.com/cam
[email protected] 904-675-1516
1111 Durbin Creek Blvd, Fruit Cove, FL (Southside/Mandarin)
https://www.peaklevelperformance.com/camps
https://www.facebook.com/beginyourclimb
: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA12tSdBDHE
[email protected] 904-675-1516
1111 Durbin Creek Blvd, Fruit Cove, FL (Southside/Mandarin)
https://www.peaklevelperformance.com/camps
https://www.facebook.com/beginyourclimb
: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA12tSdBDHE
St. Augustine Surf School
staugustinesurf.com
St. Augustine Surf School is North Florida’s #1 Surf School. Don’t just take our word for it....Check out our 5 star reviews on tripadvisor.com, and see what everyone is saying about us. St. Augustine Surf School is dedicated to teaching safety, proper technique, and HAVING FUN!!! We are a family owned and operated surf camp with the most experienced and professional instructors around. Our camps consist of fun games and activities, daily organic and fresh snacks, a week ending surf contest with a trophy presentation and pizza party. Each student gets a t-shirt and certificate of completion at our trophy presentation and mellow mushroom pizza party. We look forward to sharing our surfing stoke with you! 904-206-SURF
St. Augustine Surf School is North Florida’s #1 Surf School. Don’t just take our word for it....Check out our 5 star reviews on tripadvisor.com, and see what everyone is saying about us. St. Augustine Surf School is dedicated to teaching safety, proper technique, and HAVING FUN!!! We are a family owned and operated surf camp with the most experienced and professional instructors around. Our camps consist of fun games and activities, daily organic and fresh snacks, a week ending surf contest with a trophy presentation and pizza party. Each student gets a t-shirt and certificate of completion at our trophy presentation and mellow mushroom pizza party. We look forward to sharing our surfing stoke with you! 904-206-SURF
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Marine Science Camp
Did you know St. Johns County offers a Summer Marine Science Camp -
Shainna's account of her experience gives you a little idea about how much fun it is.... read her story here....
Shainna's account of her experience gives you a little idea about how much fun it is.... read her story here....
I have always loved the ocean so when I heard about our school’s Marine Science Camp, I decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did.
It was amazing! Every day was a new adventure exploring salt marshes and wave energy, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, finding plankton in the water, fishing, paddle boarding. That and all of the grades go on a trip to a spring somewhere in northern Florida.
Upcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders can do the camp. There are 3 sessions for the camp spread out over the summer. The camp offers experiences in a lab or on the field in a day, sometimes both. During the camp you have 2 day rotations with different teachers.
A Typical Day at Marine Science Camp
Waking up bright and early! (Not very fun 6:00 am to be exact) Then you pack your bag for the day if you haven't already. Some things that you would have to put in your bag for the day would be an extra pair of clothes because you will almost always get wet. A big lunch because you will be hungry! SUNSCREEN you will get burned if you don’t use it, also a towel. The last important thing would be paper or a journal because when you get back from what you did that day they have you write a journal entry.
Personal Highlights
There were many highlights to the camp but my personal favorite was going to Blue Springs State Park located near Deland, Florida. For me the springs visit was on the last day of the camp. At the park you can go tubing, snorkeling or just plain swimming. There are many fish and also manatee. We used snorkels to look under the water and we were able to see the manatee and swim with them. Don’t be scared but the same is true with alligators (they don’t really come in the swim zone though).
Another thing I did that was really cool was go fishing at the Pellicer Creek Estuary with seine nets. We canoed from Favor Dykes Park to Princess Place where we saw marshes, mud flats and oyster beds up close. My friend and I caught a baby puffer fish and a lot of other cool stuff.
Wind surfing was pretty cool but not easy to get up in the air. We were at Anastasia State Park, at an estuary behind the barrier islands. I also learned how to use a Hobie Cat, or a catamaran which is a small sail boat.
If you are a middle schooler, you should definitely try Marine Science Camp – There is nothing quite like the experience!
It was amazing! Every day was a new adventure exploring salt marshes and wave energy, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, finding plankton in the water, fishing, paddle boarding. That and all of the grades go on a trip to a spring somewhere in northern Florida.
Upcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders can do the camp. There are 3 sessions for the camp spread out over the summer. The camp offers experiences in a lab or on the field in a day, sometimes both. During the camp you have 2 day rotations with different teachers.
A Typical Day at Marine Science Camp
Waking up bright and early! (Not very fun 6:00 am to be exact) Then you pack your bag for the day if you haven't already. Some things that you would have to put in your bag for the day would be an extra pair of clothes because you will almost always get wet. A big lunch because you will be hungry! SUNSCREEN you will get burned if you don’t use it, also a towel. The last important thing would be paper or a journal because when you get back from what you did that day they have you write a journal entry.
Personal Highlights
There were many highlights to the camp but my personal favorite was going to Blue Springs State Park located near Deland, Florida. For me the springs visit was on the last day of the camp. At the park you can go tubing, snorkeling or just plain swimming. There are many fish and also manatee. We used snorkels to look under the water and we were able to see the manatee and swim with them. Don’t be scared but the same is true with alligators (they don’t really come in the swim zone though).
Another thing I did that was really cool was go fishing at the Pellicer Creek Estuary with seine nets. We canoed from Favor Dykes Park to Princess Place where we saw marshes, mud flats and oyster beds up close. My friend and I caught a baby puffer fish and a lot of other cool stuff.
Wind surfing was pretty cool but not easy to get up in the air. We were at Anastasia State Park, at an estuary behind the barrier islands. I also learned how to use a Hobie Cat, or a catamaran which is a small sail boat.
If you are a middle schooler, you should definitely try Marine Science Camp – There is nothing quite like the experience!
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Both the chorister program and the chorister camp are affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), which was founded in 1927 to train musicians at a high level in the sacred music tradition. Currently, the RSCM has affiliates around the globe, providing curriculum and support to church musicians across denominational lines.
New singers will build basic music skills that open up worlds of experience, even if they’re just singing along to their favorite Spotify playlist. Experienced musicians, even those with little vocal training, will benefit from musical cross-training in ways that enhance their weekly piano, violin, or trumpet lessons.
Chorister Camp begins each day at 9:00 am, with breakfast available at 8:30. Pickup is at 3:00 pm. Fees includes all instructional material, lunch, and two snacks each day. Scholarships are available. No faith background or musical experience is required. Sign up soon, as space is limited and spots are filling quickly.
For more information, please contact Matt Bickett at [email protected].
New singers will build basic music skills that open up worlds of experience, even if they’re just singing along to their favorite Spotify playlist. Experienced musicians, even those with little vocal training, will benefit from musical cross-training in ways that enhance their weekly piano, violin, or trumpet lessons.
Chorister Camp begins each day at 9:00 am, with breakfast available at 8:30. Pickup is at 3:00 pm. Fees includes all instructional material, lunch, and two snacks each day. Scholarships are available. No faith background or musical experience is required. Sign up soon, as space is limited and spots are filling quickly.
For more information, please contact Matt Bickett at [email protected].
Saint Augustine Create-a-Cook
@ St. Johns Technical High School 2970 Collins Ave. St. Augustine, FL32084 www.sacreateacook.com |
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Drama Kids of Clay & South St. Johns County
Experience the magic of drama with our exciting camps. At Drama Kids, we believe that every child deserves the chance to shine on stage. Our camps are designed to ignite creativity and confidence in young performers, providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore singing, acting, and dancing. Through engaging activities, students will develop essential performance skills, such as pitch, projection, stage presence, and character development.
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UNF Story Sparks
June 9–13, 2025
Ignite your imagination! Explore the art of creative writing, from developing dynamic characters to visualizing memorable plots, and let your stories shine through fun, interactive writing exercises. Story Sparks! is part of Skybound, our youth summer camps, where creativity soars! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! This camp is designed for participants aged 12 to 16.
Register: https://www.campusce.net/unf/Course/Course.aspx?c=2186
Ignite your imagination! Explore the art of creative writing, from developing dynamic characters to visualizing memorable plots, and let your stories shine through fun, interactive writing exercises. Story Sparks! is part of Skybound, our youth summer camps, where creativity soars! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! This camp is designed for participants aged 12 to 16.
Register: https://www.campusce.net/unf/Course/Course.aspx?c=2186
Sylvan Learning St. Johns
Sylvan Learning Summer Camps provide an engaging and enriching way for students to keep learning during the summer break. These camps combine academic support with interactive activities, focusing on essential skills like math, reading, and writing. For older students, Sylvan also offers specialized SAT and ACT prep programs to help them build test-taking confidence and improve their scores. Designed for students from elementary through high school, Sylvan’s camps ensure kids stay sharp, motivated, and ready for the upcoming school year in a fun and supportive setting. For more information - visit: https://www.sylvanlearning.com/courses-camps/academic-camps/ or follow on instagram.
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