The Munchkin Fun Blog: Miami News, Events & Trends
2012 Summer Camp Guide
Camp season is upon us! Here’s a roundup of camps happening around town…

- A Painting Fiesta welcomes kids 3-12 to 10 weeks of summer art camp. Enroll weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. 730 NE 79 St, Miami Shores; 305-301-2333.
- Actor’s Playhouse offers a summer theatre camp for kids 7-12. 305-444-9293; actorsplayhouse.org
- Adventure Biscayne Camp at Miami Rowing Club treats kids to swimming, fishing, kayaking, field trips and a floating trampolines. $395 city of Miami residents, $495 non-Miami residents. 3601 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscyane; 305-361-1505
- Alexander Camp treats campers 1.5-12 to new activities and skills weekdays from 9am-3:30pm. Locations & hours vary by age group, call for info. 305-969-3974
- The Alper JCC offers kids 15 months through high school eight weeks of fun including swimming (kids 3 and up), computers, adventures, nature, science, sports & music. Sessions run June 18-August 10 and daily hours are 9am-4pm. 11155 SW 112 Ave, Kendall; 305-271-9000 x271
- Alliance Francaise gives kids 3-17 a dose of French “Je ne sais quoi’’ from June 11-Aug 10. Activities include art workshops and language immersion.
- Bambini Art Academy introduces kids to theater, dance & music through its specialty camps running June 14 - July 20. 300 NW 28 Ave, Miami; 786-222-9601
- Beaux Arts Children’s Pavilion is treating munchkins 5-11 to an artful experience from June 11 – August 11. Campers will explore a variety of media, including ceramics, paper mache, watercolors, pastels & acrylics. 1301 Sanford Dr, Coral Gables; artampinfo@beauxartsmiami.org
- The Biltmore Culinary Academy welcomes kids 8-16 into its kitchen for a hands-on cooking camp from June 11- August 3. The day runs from 9am-2pm and subjects include kitchen safety, baking & techniques & ingredients of Italian and French cooking. 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables; 305-913-3131
- Bridgepoint Preparatory offers kids 5-14 recreational, creative and educational activities from May 17-June 1. 12001 Sunset Dr, South Miami; 305-595-5488
- The Broward Center for the Performing Arts treats kids 6-18 to two months of Summer Theatre camp. Months will explore on and off stage work and culminate in a live performance at Amaturo Theater. 201 SW 5 Ave, Fort Lauderdale; 954-765-5821
- Cooking With Kids Miami treats kids 3-13 to cooking, baking, yoga, zumba & arts and crafts from June 18-Aug 17. 9612 NE 2 Ave, Miami Shores; 786-395-0355
- Fairchild treats campers 6-12 to a natural adventure from June 11-July 20. Broken into two sessions & age groups (6-8 and 9-12), each camp explores experiments, garden crafts, nature games and scientific exploration. 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org
- Grow With Us offers a Conscious Kids camp focusing on teaching kids to connect with others and feel empowered during arts & crafts, yoga and other activities. Kids 3-6 are invited to four four-day sessions held June 18 to July 19 from 9am to noon. 8854-B SW 129 Terr, Kendall; 305-256-0333
- Le Petit Studio treats kids 3-6 to Princess Academy Camp from June 4 - Aug 17. Camp hours run from 9:30am-2:30pm and activities include dance, ballet, tap, jazz, cooking, tea parties and arts & crafts. 2246 NE 123 St, North Miami; 305-321-0919
- The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens treats kids 5-12 to a free environmental arts camp blending dance, music, games, math, science & craft projects from June 13-Aug 8. 2000 Convention Center Dr, MiamI Beach; 305-305-9141; Free but requires advance resgistration.
- Miami Children’s Museum offers campers 3-11 a “fun-filled learning experience” featuring museum exploration and themed weeks. Camp runs June 11-Aug 31 from 9am-3pm. A summer enrichment program is also available. $220 per week. 305-373-KIDSx112 or yant@miamichildrensmuseum.org
- Miami Children’s Theater offers two camps for munchkins from June 11-Aug 3. Little Stars at Pinecrest Gardens caters to kids 4-6 and Creative Camps in Kendall, Coral Gables and Miami Beach caters to kids 5-12. In each, campers work together for four weeks on a main stage production with costumes, sets, sound and lighting. Miamichildrensthater.com; 305-274-3595
- Miami Dade College treats kids 7-12 to assorted specialty camps covering sports, music, technology, art, robotics and dance at its various campuses. Click here or call 305-237-0651 for details.
- Miami-Dade Parks is offering camps at 38 parks throughout the county from June 11-Aug 17. Choose between general recreation camps or specialty offerings like fishing, cheerleading, basketball, swimming or Zoofari. Camps run from 9am-5pm with early drop-offs and late pick-ups available. Prices range from $40-$90 per week. Register at your preferred park or online at miamidade.gov/parks
- The Miami Rowing Center offers an Adventure Biscayne Camp for kids 5-17. Munchkins will fish, sail, kayak, swim, build sandcastles & take field trips. Call 305-361-1505 for info.
- The Miami Seaquarium offers aquatic-themed fun from June 11-Aug 17. Hours run from 9am-4:30pm and subjects include Water, Water Everywhere, Animal Olympians & Conservation Crusaders. 305-361-5705.
- The Miami Science Museum offers kids 4-14 8 weeks of the Summer of the Submarine featuring ecology, robotics, engineering and technology. 3280 S Miami Ave, Coconut Grove; 305-646-4222
- Mis Amigos welcomes kids 9 months – 15 years from June 11-Aug 10. 1390 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, 305-418-0353; misamigoslanguages.com.
- My Gym Aventura offers two weeks of games, storytime, music and gymnastics for kids 4-8. 17881 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura; 305-933-0496
- My Gym Doral treats kids 1-10 to gymnastics, arts & crafts, storyime, music & sports from June 8 – Aug 21. Camp hours are 8am-3pm. 7902 NW 36 St, Doral; 305-500-9688
- Peek-a-Book Cafe and Trazos Art Academy are parterning to offer three months of camp fun featuring a small group setting & artwork. 18821 NE 29 Ave, Aventura; 305-974-0189
- Play In offers kids 3 and up full and half-day creation & re-creation camp featuring activities, arts, crafts and movement. The Wynwood center also offers a therapeutic camp for special needs kids. 2501 NW 2 Ave, Wynwood; 305-576-7604
- Playing the Game of Life & Master Sangs TNT Academy are partnering to offer kids 4-12 a Tae Kwon Do-filled camp from June 18-Aug 10. Activities include yoga, fitness, music, dance, art, Tae Kwon Do and Korean culture. 7128 Collins Ave, Miami Beach & 19076 NE 29 Ave, Aventura; 305-864-5237
- Read 2 Succeed brings an academic twist to summer fun with its Fun-N-Learn camp from June 11-Aug 10. Activities include field trips, reading, math, science and arts & crafts. 13418 SW 128 St, Miami; 305-969-7440
- Skipping Stonesinvites kids 2-5 for water play, cooking, crafts, yoga, dancing, gardening, art & dramatic play. Camp runs June 25-Aug 10 from 9am-2pm.
- Smart Starts Day School treats munchkins to summer fun June through August. 7900 Kendall Dr, Miami; 305-595-8822
- Sofia Art Academy provides kids 5 and up with a series of customizable creative workshops. 17070 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles; 305-949-1617
- The Speech Pathology & Educational Center offers kids in kindergarten through 5th grade a "Reading Write" summer boot camp from June 4-Aug 24. Activities include reading fluency, comprehension strategies, vocab development and listening skills. 8510 SW 8 St, Miami; 305-266-5353
- Temple Beth Shmuel treats kids 2-4 to six weeks of water play, arts & crafts, yoga & dance, Kidokinetics and music. 1719 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach; 305-604-9101
- Temple Beth Sholomtreats kids 2-7 to “summer vacation fun” from June 11-Aug 3. Activities include swimming, water play, soccer, Israeli dance, karate, Jewish traditions and art. Camp runs 9am to noon or 3pm. 4144 Chase Ave, Miami Beach; 305-538-7231
- Turnberry Isle hosts its third annual golf & tennis camp for kids 5-14. Sessions run from 9am-3pm June 25-August 10 and include golf & tennis instruction, lunch and swimming. $100 daily, $450 weekly or $725 for two weeks; 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
- Young at Art Museum offers kids 8-13 a range of camps featuring digital cartooning, painting, ceramics, printmaking and dark room photography. 721 SW 121 Ave, Davie; 954-424-0085
- Wellspring Counseling is proving therapy to children who have suffered moderate to severe trauma via its BOUNCE! Trauma-Resolution Camp from July 9-13. Topics include age-appropriate trauma education, group and individual therapy and parent participation. 14401 Old Cutler Rd, Miami; 786-573-7010
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