Summer camps may have nothing to do with tents but everything to do with days of action-packed fun, learning and leisure for children ages 5-18. Stock up on must-have sunscreen, lip balm, hats, sunglasses, snacks and a reusable water bottle in a waterproof pouch for the best grab-and-go summer camp bag ever! You packed yet? Grab your child’s immunization records and birth certificate, and camp away!
1. Edison Sailing Center Summer Programs
Practice Site: 13019 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, 33903. 239-454-5114
Ages: 10-18, some under 10.
Dates, Times: Varies 8:30 a.m.-noon or 1:00-4:00PM*
Programs: Boating, nature
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim. Advanced Sailing sessions require having already taken sailing and being able to sail independently. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators license required for some courses.
Camps:
Session 1, 6/13-17 and 6/20-24: Sailing; Basic Powerboat; Windsurf/Paddleboard; Marine Adventures
Session 2, 6/27-7/1: Sailing ages 6-7; US Powerboat Training*; Advanced Sailing*
Session 3, 7/11-15 and 7/18-22: Sailing; Adventure Powerboating* (Tu-Th, 9AM-4PM); Advanced Sailing*; Marine Adventures
Session 4, 7/25-29 and 8/1-5: Sailing; Basic Powerboat; 420 Sailing for middle and high school students; Marine Adventures, July 25-29
Costs: $100-$200
2. Paddleboard SWFL Summer Camp
Telephone: 239-826-2676, Email: [email protected]
Ages: 12 and up
Programs: Paddling, snorkeling, exploring, seine fishing, surfing, cleaning up, exercising, learning about the environment and habitats encountered for beginners and experienced paddleboarders. May see marine life and wildlife.
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Dates: Weekly 6/16-8/11
Times: 9:00a.m.-Noon
Costs: $250/week includes paddleboards, paddles, small dry bag.
3-11. Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camps
Nine+ Locations:
Alva Community Center, 239-728-2882
Boca Grande Community Center, 941-964-2564
Estero Recreation Center, 239-498-0415
Lakes Park Camp Tahini Hatchee, 7330 Gladiolius Drive, Fort Myers, 239-533-7575
Matlacha Community Center, 239-283-4110
North Fort Myers Recreation, 239-533-7200
Olga Community Center, 2325 South Olga Drive, Fort Myers, 33905; 239-728-2882
Veterans Park Recreation Facility, 55 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, 33936; 239-369-1521
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, 33908; 239-432-2154
Programs: Indoor and outdoor activities, swimming, games, and field trips foster leadership, integrity, and citizenship skills.
Unless otherwise noted*:
Dates: weekly, 6/20-7/29
Times: 7:30 a.m.-6:00PM
Costs: $75/week. Preregistration and one-time membership required for Estero, North Fort Myers, Veterans Recreation Center, or Wa-Ke Hatchee facilities.
Traditional Camps: ages 6-13, all nine locations
Teen Camps: ages 12-16. Estero, North Fort Myers, Veterans Park, Wa-Ke Hatchee locations.
Special Needs Camps or Inclusion in Traditional Camps: Ages 6-12, Camp Sunshine; Ages 11-21, Camp Allstar
Location: Karl Drews Special Needs Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers, 33967; 239-267-2181
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.*
Junior Lifeguard Program*: Ages 10-15, Monday-Thursday, 7/4-15, 10AM-4PM*; $125*
North Fort Myers Pool, 5170 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers, 33903; 239-652-4520
Specialty Camps*
- Adventure Camp* – ages 11-15. 6/27-7/1. 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. $100*. Boca Grande Community Center, 239-229-0569
- Eco-Detectives – ages 9-11. 6/20-24. 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Manatee Regional Park, Fort Myers. 239-690-5030
- Teen Odyssey – ages 12-17. 7/18-22, 7/25-29. 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Alva. 239-694-0398
- Naturalist and Wilderness Camps – ages 8-9, 7/5-8; 10-12, 7/18-22 and 7/25-29; 12-16, 6/20-24. 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers. 239-533-7550
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12. Florida Eels Hockey Summer Camp 2016
Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway, Fort Myers, 33901. 941-400-9023
Program: Individual and team concepts for power skating, stick handling, passing, shooting, puck control, and goaltending techniques and style.
Dates: 6/13-17, 7/18-22, 8/1-5
Times: 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
Costs: $250/player
13. Gymnastics World of Fort Myers
15989 Old US 41, Fort Myers, 239-482-4440
Ages: 5-14
Programs: Trampoline, rock climbing wall, tumbling, rope climbing, beams, bars and more.
Dates: 6/13-8/5
Times: 7:30-6:00
Costs: Five-day, three-day, and daily rates available.
14.-15. 28th Annual Summer Arts Camp and Musical Theater Intensive Camp
Alliance For The Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787
Ages: Grades 1-6. Mini camp for ages 4-5. Grades 6-12
Programs: Theater, voice, visual arts, dance. Art exhibition and stage performance on Fridays.
Dates: Arts Camp, eight weeks and themes, 6/14-8/5. Musical Theater Intensive Camp, four weeks, 6/13-7/29.
Times: 9AM-4PM. Extended care available 8AM-5PM for additional fee
Costs/week: $160-$240 for Day Camp. $200-$240 Mini Camp. Deposit required.
