From: Kathryn Carlsson
This is a list of local Summer Camps for 2009. We get this question alot the Cummings desk:)
· Animals
Horses, Horses, Horses: Western speed events, English and horsemanship. choycepartyponies.com. Choyce Party Ponies, 4734 S.W. Ranchwood St., Palm City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June 8-Aug. 22. Ages Kindergarten-10th grade. $175-250. Register: (772) 485-1903; choycepartyponies@yahoo.com.
Horseback Riding Camp: Learn to groom, tack and ride horses. Crafts and other activities, water games. Learn responsibility while having fun. Palm City Equestrians, 2944 S.W. Boat Ramp Ave., Palm City, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 15-July 17. Ages 5 and older. $300. Register: (772) 219-9129; BDoneth@aol.com.
Marasco Ranch: Family-oriented camp offering horseback riding, caring for baby farm animals, swimming, canoeing, archery, roping, arts and crafts, more. One counselor per six children. 6704 S.W. 39th St., Palm City, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 8-Aug. 14. Ages 5-13. $ 175. Register: (772) 708-1879; marascoranch.com.
Sunlight Summer Camp: Includes English riding lessons, trail rides, general horse care, games. Sunlight Saddle Club, 6650 S.W. Kanner Highway, Indiantown, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8- Aug. 21. $180-$295. Register: (772) 781-5429; SunlightSaddle@wildblue.net.
Sunny Time Stables: Learn horseback riding on safe, well-trained horses. 4976 S.W. Leighton Farms Road, Palm City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 14. Ages 5-15. $155-$275. Register: (772) 621-0067; sunnytimestables.com.
Arts/Music
Camp Earth: Summer art camp. The Lighthouse Center for the Arts, 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, June 8-Aug. 14. Ages 4-12. Register: lighthousearts.org; (561) 748-8737.
Dance Academy of Stuart Dance Camps: Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, pointe and lyrical. Qualified and experienced instructors. Low student teacher ratios. The Dance Academy of Stuart, The Dance Academy of Stuart, Stuart, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8 to Aug. 7. Ages 3 to 18. $130 to $165. Register: (772) 220-9440; danceacademyofstuart.com.
StarStruck’s Sensational Summer Camp: Music Theater program teaching singing, dancing, acting in creative environment. Performance at the Lyric. StarStruck Performing Arts Center, 500 S.E. Dixie Highway, Suite 3, Stuart, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Prices vary. Register: (772) 283-2313.
Other
Crafty Camp!: Hands-on activities such as sculpting, painting, papier-maché, tie dye, mosaics, sock puppets. Stuart Ceramics Painting Studio, 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stuart, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 8-Aug 4. $90-$180. Register: (772) 287-7000; stuartceramicsstudio@yahoo.com.
Elliott Museum Summer Camps: Focusing on creativity and ingenuity. Art, circus, cartoon and inventors camps. Elliott Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., June 13-Aug. 21. Ages 6-16. $175. Register: (772) 225-1961 ext. 110; elliottmuseumflorg.
Fun With Languages: Exposure to French, Spanish and Italian language through arts and crafts, games, movies and language lessons. The Center For Foreign Languages, 39 S.W. Monterey Plaza, Stuart, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. Grades 1-6. $135 per week. Register: (772) 288-4200; foreignlanguages@att.net.
Harry Potter Summer Camp: Unity Church of Martin County, 211 S.E. Central Parkway, Stuart, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 15-26. $350. Grades 3-8. (772) 286-3878; unityofmartincty@bellsouth.net.
Little Prodigy Summer Music Camp: Private vocal, piano, guitar, chorus, musical theater classes, keyboard labs, practice rooms, recording studio and recitals. Stuart Center for the Arts, Stuart, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 15-July 24 (two sessions). Ages 5-13. $115 per week. Register: (772) 336-3496.
Outdoors
Aqua Camp: Snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, other water fun. YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Stuart YMCA, Stuart, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday June 15-19, 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 13-17, 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 17-21. $150-$180. Register: (772) 286-4444.
Coastal Discovery Summer Camp 2009: Aquatic, terrestrial ecosystems, science experiments; interact with marine animals. Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, Stuart, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. $135-$210. Register: (772) 214-8904.
Environmental Studies Center Summer Day Camp: Water-oriented program where campers experience fishing, cast-netting, seining, beach trips, snorkeling, and many other hands-on activities. 2900 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 15-July 24, Monday-Friday. $170. Register: (772) 219-1887.
Fishing Camp: Learn the basics of fishing. YMCA, 1700 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. $150-$170. Register: (772) 286-4444.
John & Marge Bolton Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County: Field trips, sports, games, community service projects. Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, 4731 S.E. Flounder Ave., Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $25 per child or $200 if paid in full. Register: (772) 283-5900.
Cole-Clark Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County: Field trips, sports, games, community service projects. Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, 11500 S.E. Lares Ave., Hobe Sound, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $25 per child, $200 if paid in full. Register: (772) 545-0054.
East Stuart Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County: Field trips, sports, games, community service projects. Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, 724 E. 10th St., Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $25 per child, $200 if paid in full. Register: (772) 634-1543.
Indiantown Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County: Field trips, sports, games, community service projects. Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, 14555 S.W. 174th Court, Indiantown, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $25 per child or $200 if paid in full. Register: (772) 597-5088.
Martin County 4-H Foundation: 2009 Martin County 4-H Day Camps schedules and themes. Martin County Extension Office, 2614 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart , 8 a.m.-5 p.m., July 13-17, Aug. 3-7. $90 per child. Ages 8-12. (772) 288-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.
Palm City Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County: Field trips, sports, games, community service projects. Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, 1150 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $25 per child, $200 if paid in full. Register: (772) 220-9160.
SCAMPS (School-age Children And Many Places to See): Positive, Christian atmosphere, field trips, activities. The Grace Place Community Church, 1550 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. $125/week, field trips included. Register: (772) 287-1779.
Summer Environmental Camp: Native wildlife presentations, nature crafts, games, netting. Hobe Sound Nature Center, 13640 S.E. Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, 9 a.m.-noon, June 15-July 24. 75. ($70 for additional siblings). Register: (772) 546-2067.
Sports
Basketball Camp: Teaches individual and team skills and how to improve skills. YMCA, 1700 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. $200-$220. Register: (772) 286-4444.
Beginner Junior Summer Tennis Camps: Evening beginner junior tennis camps for ages 11 and older. Martin County Parks & Recreation, Halpatiokee Regional Park, Stuart, 6- 8 p.m., June 15-July 31. $120 per week. Register: (772) 221-1418.
Beginner Junior Tennis Camps: Indoor tennis camps for ages 10 and younger using the “QuickStart” teaching method. Martin County Parks and Recreation, Anderson Middle School Gymnasium, Stuart, 10 a.m.-noon, June 15-July 31. $120. Register: (772) 221-1418; www.martin.fl.us.
City of Stuart Baseball/ Sports Camp: Will include other major team sports. Bring a lunch. Sailfish Park, Stuart, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June 15-Aug. 7. Ages 8-13. $85. Register: (772) 288- 5335.
Gymnastics Full Day Camp — YMCA SportsWorld: Combines gymnastics environment with general camp. Includes: instruction, playtime, arts and crafts, games, skating, field trips. YMCA SportsWorld, 2700 S.E. Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 8-Aug. 21. $129 members, $159 nonmembers. Register: (772) 223-1606; amariz@ymcatreasurecoast.org.
Gymnastics Half Day Camp — YMCA SportsWorld: For children ages 3 and older, a morning filled with gymnastics activity, games and sports. Potty-trained children only. YMCA SportsWorld, 2700 S.E. Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. Per day: $15 members, $18.60 nonmembers. Register: (772) 223-1606; amariz@ymcatreasurecoast.org.
The Junior Golf Club of The Treasure Coast: Golf Camp for Treasure Coast junior golfers ages 10-17. Activities include weekly golf clinics. The Junior Golf Club of The Treasure Coast, Indian Hills Golf Course, Fort Pierce, 8:30-10:30 a.m., June 9-July 19 (two days/week plus optional play day). $95 total for six-week program. Register: (772) 465-8110.
Martial Arts Kid’s Camp: Fitness-based program including kung fu and jiu-jitsu basics, martial Olympic games, abduction awareness, F.I.T. Kid’s Club and yoga for health. U.S. Kung Fu Academy and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 1064 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 15-19. $100. Register: (772) 225-1959.
Martin Downs Sports Resort Sports Camp: Half or full days. Multi-sports camp for all ages. Swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball and soccer. Martin Downs Sports Resort, Martin Downs Sports Resort, Palm City, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Ages 4-18. Register: (772) 232-3228; dkernan@martindownssportsresort.com.
Martin Downs Sports Resort Tennis Camp: Tennis, lunch, swimming, sports. Martin Downs Sports Resort, Palm City, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost varies. Register: (772) 232-3228; april@martindownssportsresort.com.
MCHS Cheerleading Camp: Martin County High School cheerleaders will teach girls to cheer, dance and jump. The final day includes a performance. Martin County High School Gym, Stuart, 9 a.m.-noon, June 8-12. Ages 4-12. $85. Register: (772) 219-1800, ext. 32441; thumant@martin.k12.fl.us.
Ohanna Surf Camp: Water safety, environmental awareness, ocean conservation, surf, skim, paddle board. Stuart Beach and Ohanna Surf Shop, Stuart, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 15-Aug. 7. Ages 5 and older. $150. Register: (772) 287-0041.
PBI Tennis Camp at Harbour Ridge: Tennis camp for all levels. Supervised swimming and games during break time. Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club Tennis Center, Palm City, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 9-July 30. $130-$145. Register: (772) 336-8911.
Martin County Sailing Camp: Develop sailing skills; beginners-intermediate. U.S. Sailing Center, 1955 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8-Aug. 14. $100-$230. Register: (772) 334-8085; usscmc.org.
Rinker Junior Golf Academy: Beginning-advanced golfers. Eagle Marsh Country Club, Jensen Beach, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. Ages 9-18. $125-$225. Register: (772) 335-1337; lrggolf@aol.com.
Soccer Skills at the Pine School: Varsity soccer coach Nathan Washer will lead a series of camps for boys and girls in soccer. Pine School Campus, Hobe Sound, 8:30 a.m.-noon, June 22-26, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7. $95. Register: (772) 675-7005; nwasher@thepineschool.org.
Surf Camp: Beginners and those looking to improve skills. Boards provided. YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Stuart YMCA, Stuart, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 22-26, July 6-10, 27-31, Aug. 10-14. $150-$180. Register: (772) 286-4444.
Other
Baby-sitting Camp: Teaches age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, cooking skills, diapering and feeding. Infant and child CPR certification included.. YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Stuart YMCA, Stuart, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 15-19; July 20-24; July 27-31; Aug. 10-14. $145-$175. Register: (772) 286-4444.
Camp Adventure 2009: More than 45 trips planned, including Wanna-Do City, rapids, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking. Little Prodigy, three locations in Port St. Lucie and Stuart, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. Ages 5-15. Full-time $135, part-time $98. Register: (772) 336-3496.
Camp Barn Theatre 2009: Study of theater fundamentals. Production-Laugh-In, Barn Theatre, Stuart, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 6-31. Grades 5-10. $475. Registration: (772)408-3554; barn-theatre.com.
Camp Gan Israel of Martin/St. Lucie: Golf, science, tae kwon do, sports, mini-chefs, yoga, juggling, trips, art, Jewish themes. Chabad Jewish Community Center of Martin/St. Lucie, Pine School Campus, Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 29-July 24. Ages 2-13. $143-$190. Register: (772) 288-0606; CGIMSL.com.
Camp Team Teen: Teen sports, swimming, field trips, special events. YMCA, 1700 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. $95-$125. Register: (772) 286-4444.
Camp Invention: Discover: Science enrichment camp with five modules, hands-on exploration, creative thinking, problem solving. Invent Now Kids, Felix A. Williams Elementary, Stuart, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., July 13-17. Entering first grade through entering sixth grade. $225. Register: (800) 968-4332; campintvention.org.
Camp Teddy Bear: Crafts, field trips, sports, swimming, games. YMCA, 1700 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. $115-$135. Children entering kindergarten. Register: (772) 286-4444.
Felix Williams Extended Day: Activities and field trips, including bowling, swimming. School Board of Martin County, Felix Williams Elementary, Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 7. Kindergarten-fifth grade. $80 per week. Register: (772) 219-1645; sbmc.org/schools/extended-day-summerreg.php.
Flagler Summer Camp: Field trips, events, guests, parties, dances, cooking classes, water days. Stuart Parks and Recreation, 201 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. Ages 5-12. $70-$80 week. Register: (772) 288-5335; tpezzino@ci.stuart.fl.us.
Hobe Sound Child Care Center: Field trips, swimming, entertainment, weekly themes, water play and activities; three meals provided. Hobe Sound Child Care Center, Hobe Sound, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 9-Aug. 19. Ages 2-5. $50 registration fee; $140-$130. Register: (772) 546-5462.
Hobe Sound Extended Day: “Hands-on” experiences with daily activities and field trips, including bowling, swimming. School Board of Martin County, Hobe Sound Elementary School, Hobe Sound, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 7. Ages: K-fifth grade. $80 per week. Register: (772) 219-1545; sbmc.org/schools/extended-day-summerreg.php.
Jensen Beach Extended Day: “Hands-on” experiences with daily activities and field trips, including bowling, swimming. School Board of Martin County, Jensen Beach Elementary School, Jensen Beach, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 7. Ages: K-fifth grade. $80. per week. Register: (772) 219-1560; sbmc.org/schools/extended-day-summerreg.php.
Palm City Extended Day: “Hands-on” experiences with daily activities and field trips, including bowling, swimming. School Board of Martin County, Palm City Elementary, Palm City, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 7. Ages K-fifth grade. $80 per week. Register: (772) 219-1571; sbmc.org/schools/extended-day-summerreg.php.
Pinewood Extended Day: “Hands-on” experiences with daily activities and field trips, including bowling, swimming. School Board of Martin County, Pinewood Elementary School, Stuart, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 7. Ages K-fifth grade. $80 per week. Register: (772) 219-1602; sbmc.org/schools/extended-day-summerreg.php.
Techno Camp at the Clark Advanced Learning Center: Learn digital media skills, experiment with emerging technologies. CALC at Indian River State College, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 8-11. Grades 8-9 in Martin County with 2.0 GPA. Free. Register: (772) 419-5750; irsc.edu.
TCM Summer Camp 09: Weekly themes, activities, museum exploration. The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. $150-$175. Register: (772) 225-7575 ext. 201.
YMCA Cooking Camp: Learn all aspects of cooking, dining etiquette. 1700 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8-Aug. 21. $200-$220. Register: (772) 286-4444.
Pine School Summer Camps: Camp Invention, Power Up for Learning, volleyball, soccer, dance and theater, sewing, yoga, travel America, field trips, teambuilding. 300 E. 10th St., Stuart campus, Stuart or Hobe Sound, 9 a.m.-noon or 3 p.m., June 8-Aug. 7. $95-$200. Register: (772) 283-1222; rvermillion@thepineschool.org.
Community Christian Academy: Arts and crafts, water play, food experiences, gymnastics, Red Cross presentations, science experiences, nature walks. 777 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 1-Aug. 14. $125. Register: (772) 288-7227.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Animals
Sandi Trails Summer Horse Camp: Daily riding, swimming, games, movies, crafts. Professional, organized program for all ages. Sandi Trails Equestrian Ecotours of the Palm Beaches, 1701 S.E. Ranch Road, Jupiter, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31. $75-$450. Register: (561) 373-3952; sandijohnsonn@aol.com.
Arts/Music
Atlantic Arts Academy: Dance camp, ages 7-13. Acting camp, ages 8-14. Pre-Dance camp, ages 3-6. Evening classes, age 13-adult. Atlantic Arts Academy, 6743 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 8-July 17. $99-$199. Register: (561) 575-4422; info@atlanticartsacademy.com.
Eissey Campus Theatre Teen Summer Theatre Program: Training in acting and technical theater; students will write and produce their own original show. Palm Beach Community College, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 22-July 3. $400/two weeks. Register: (561) 207-5905; denholmn@pbcc.edu.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Conservatory of Performing Arts: Summer conservatory. Session I: “West Side Story.” Auditions 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16; rehearsal 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 8-25; performance June 25, 26; ages 13-20. $600. Session II: July 13-31; ages 7-20. 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. (561) 575-2672, ext. 2.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory of Performing Arts: Students take classes in dance, voice, acting and musical theater. 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (varies), June 8-26; July 31-Aug. 1. $45-$600. Register: (561) 575-2672 ext. 2.
Sports
Scuba Works’ Summer Scuba Camp: For ages 10-14. Students will receive PADI’s junior open water certification. Scuba Works, 351 S. U.S. 1 No. 103, Jupiter, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 28. $350. Register: (561) 575-3483.
Tommy Hutton Baseball Academy at Roger Dean Stadium: Developing and honing fundamental skills, students work with instructors and professional guests in a fun and safe environment. Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. $185 lunch and aftercare included. Register: (561) 799-9596; thuttbaseball@rogerdeanstadium.com.
Other
Food, Fitness and Fun: Various Jupiter locations, 4580 Donald Ross Road, Suite 105-96, Palm Beach Gardens, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 8-July 13. Grades Kindergarten-fifth grade. $275. Register: (561) -626-7392; caradebock@me.com.
Fun Chefs Cooking Camp: Learn the art of cooking. Whole Foods Market Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 9 a.m.-noon, June 8-July 24. Ages 6-12. $175. Register: (561) 744-8555; Funchefs.com.
Lighthouse Center for the Arts Camp Earth: Art with the Earth in Mind. Help the Earth while making art with recyclable things. 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Ages 4-5, 9 a.m.-noon; ages 6-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; aftercare 3-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 14. Ages 4-5, $100 member, $125 nonmember weekly; ages 6-12, $175 member weekly, $200 nonmember; aftercare $75 weekly or $20 daily. Youth annual membership $35, family annual membership $100. Register: (561) 748-8737; info@lighthousearts.org.
· PSL Camps
· Art Camp: Havert L. Fenn Center , 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 9 a.m. – noon, Aug. 3 - 7. $50. Ages 8 - 12. (772) 462-1521; www.stlucieco.org.
Heathcote Eco-Explorers Summer Camp: Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday; July 6 -10 Eco and Science Discovery; July 13-17 Plants and Environmental Fun; July 20-24 Art and Music in the Garden; July 27-31 Growing Food, Growing Friends. Boys and Girls age 7-10 years. $100-$110 session. Register: (772) 464-4672; heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.
Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie County Kidstop 2009 Summer Camps: Age-appropriate activities offered through theme weeks. Lunch and breakfast provided. Manatee Academy, Morningside Elementary, Port St. Lucie Elementary and Windmill Point Elementary, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 15-Aug. 7. Ages 5-12. $35/$15 per sibling registration fee for nonmembers; $110 per child/$105 per sibling with field trips or $85/$80 per sibling without field trips.(772) 873-2848.
Bug-A-Boo: Learn about insect orders, identification, pinning and labeling. Camp activities include kayaking, hiking and visit to a Disney theme park. St. Lucie County Extension, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 6-10. $150. Register: (772) 462-1660; kasmi@ufl.edu.
Camp Adventure 2009: More than 45 trips planned, including Wanna-Do City, rapids, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking. Little Prodigy, three locations in Port St. Lucie and Stuart, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. Ages 5-15. Full-time $135, part-time $98. Register: (772) 336-3496.
Colonial Country Day School: Summer of Exploration curriculum. Activities and field trips. 2750 S.W. Port St. Lucie, Port St. Lucie, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 11-Aug. 24. $65 plus cost of field trips. Register: (772) 336-1200.
First Step Learning Center Summer Camp: 2401 Sidonia Street, Port St. Lucie, 8 a.m. - noon or 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 22 - July 31. $55 - $85. Ages 4-10. (772) 335-0042.
Fun in the Sun: Sports, field trips, crafts, swimming, bowling. St. Lucie County Parks, Recreation at Westwood High School, Fort Pierce, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 7. Ages 5-12. $20/week. Register: (772) 462-1522.
Health Science Summer Academy 2009 - For Future Health Professionals: Overview of health careers with hands-on activities and field trips. Earn 3 college credits. Indian River State College, Main Campus, Fort Pierce, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 11-25, Monday-Thursday. Selective admission: High school juniors and seniors. $224.22. Free if dual enrollment eligible. Register: (866) 792-4772; www.irsc.edu.
Junior Naturalist Camp: Experience the natural world through activities including hiking, dip netting and more. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 15-19. $80 by May 15. Register: (772) 785-5842.
Golden Rule Preschool: Weekly themes, arts and crafts, on-campus field trips, water play, bounce house. 700 S. 33rd St., Fort Pierce, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. Ages 2-5. $100. Register: (772) 464-2628.
Lakewood Park United Methodist Church Camp: Circus theme arts, crafts, movies, stories. 5405 Turnpike Feeder, Fort Pierce, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., June 15-19, July 13-17. $50. Register: (772) 464-0016.
Ark Academy: Water activities, movies, crafts, games, Bible lessons. First United Methodist Church, 260 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Ages 5-10. $100. Register: (772) 878-3099.
Discovery Club: Hiking, bowling, laser tag, movies, beach, golf, gymnastics, skating and more. Center includes air hockey, video games, art, computers. Discovery Emporium, 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., suite 102, Port St. Lucie, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., June 11-August. $100. Register: (772) 344-3777; discoveryemp@bellsouth.net.
Discovery Emporium, Preschool Camp: Activities include water play, music, arts and crafts, field trips, bounce houses, barbecues, puppet shows, character awareness programs. Discovery Emporium, Prima Vista Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., June 11-August. $120. Register: (772) 344-3777; mom26bow@yahoo.com.
G-Force Super Fun Summer Camp: Arts and crafts, indoor air-conditioned X-box game center, reading, weekly field trips, recreational sports, water play, karate. Golden Rule Academy, 3891 Edwards Road, Fort Pierce, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 14. Grades K-7. $85. Register: (772) 464-1597; igniteyourworld.com.
Smithsonian Ocean Discovery Camp: Discover what lives in the ocean and why this vast, watery world is so important. Smithsonian Marine Station, St. Lucie County Marine Center, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon, June 15-19. $85. Ages 6-8. Register: (772) 465-3271.
Smithsonian Ocean Adventures Camp: Learn about marine ecosystems by interacting with the many diverse habitats along the Treasure Coast.. Smithsonian Marine Station, St. Lucie County Marine Center, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 13-17. $125. Ages 9-12. Register: (772) 465-3271.
Smithsonian Ocean Explorers Camp: Experience how scientists study the ocean by spending time in, on and under the water. Smithsonian Marine Station, St. Lucie County Marine Center, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 27-Aug. 1. $145. Ages 13-15. Register: (772) 465-3271.
Lincoln Park Community Center Youth Camp: Arts and crafts and outside games and sports. Bring snacks, water, sun block. Field trips extra. Pre-registration is required. St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation, 1306 Ave. M, Fort Pierce, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $60. Register: (772) 462-1788.
Lincoln Park Community Center Teen Camp: Arts and crafts and outside games and sports. Bring snacks, water, sun block. Field trips extra. Pre-registration is required. St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation , 1400 Ave. Q, Fort Pierce , 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. $60. Register: (772) 462-1788.
Camp Funshine: Arts and crafts and outside games and sports. Bring snacks, water, sun block. Field trips extra. Pre-registration is required. St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation, Havert L. Fenn Center, Fort Pierce, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $60. Register: (772) 462-1521.
Kid Space Summer Camp: Martial arts, dance, art, drama, field trips. Healthy snacks. Kid Space, 600 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. $140. Ages 3-13. Register: (772) 340-2140; info@kidspaceafterschool.com; www.KidSpaceAfterschool.com.
D.R.E.A.M. Teen Camp: Arts and crafts and outside games and sports. Bring lunch, snacks, water, sun block. Field trips extra. Pre-registration required. St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation, Havert L. Fenn Center, Fort Pierce, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. $60. Register: (772) 462-1521.
Long Riders Stables: Horseback riding, swimming, bouncers, skating, games. 725 W. Coker Road, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. Ages 6 and up. $150 per week. (772) 489-2279; longridersstablesllc.com.
McKee Botanical Garden Summer Camp: Art- and nature-inspired activities, scrapbooking, games, treasure hunts, crafts, garden walks to learn and discover. Live animal interaction, pizza-making. McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., July 20-Aug. 14. $200. Register: (772) 794-0601; info@mckeegarden.org.
St. Andrew Christian Academy: June, Ocean Month with days at the pool; July, Dinosaur Month — let’s make a dinosaur; August, Circus Month, become an acrobat. 295 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 7. $50-$100. Register: (772) 343-0007; saca0807@yahoo.com.
St. Lucie County Historical Museum Summer History Camp: “Time Travelers, Florida History Camp.” Learn about the different groups of people that have lived in Florida throughout history. St. Lucie County Historical Museum, 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon, June 15-19. Ages 7-11. $50. Register: (772) 462-1891; batscheb@stlucieco.org.
St. Lucie County Historical Museum Summer History Camp: “Curator Camp.” Learn about different kinds of museums and what goes on behind the scenes. St. Lucie County Historical Museum, 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon, June 22-26. Ages 7-11. $50. Register: (772) 462-1891; batscheb@stlucieco.org.
Summer Dance Classes: St. Lucie Ballet, 884 S.W. Biltmore St., Port St. Lucie, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 4:30-8:30 p.m., Monday-Friday June 22-Aug. 6. $55-$135. Ages 7 years-teen. Registration $10 by June 12. (772) 708-0800; stlucieballet.com.
Swamp Stomp Summer Day Camp: Outdoor adventures, crafts, snacks, and more for kids ages 6-10. Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m, June 22-26. $80/week includes supplies, snacks, and t-shirt. 6-10. Registration required: (772) 398-2779; Tessa.Sheridan@.dep.state.fl.us.
Woodlands Montessori School North: Tour and explore on everyday field trips. On St. James Drive in the River Place Community, Port St. Lucie, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Ages 5-12. $50 application fee, $150 per week. Register: (772) 340-1160; Diane@woodlandsnorth.com.
Summer Academies for Emerging Technologies at IRSC: Learn about careers in drafting, digital media, interior design and civil engineering special topics. Indian River State College, IRSC Kight Center for Emerging Technologies, Fort Pierce, 8:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Drafting and Interior Design, June 22-25; Digital Media, June 29-July 2; Civil Engineering, July 13-16. Grades 11-12. $74.74 Florida resident. Register: (866) 792-4772; irsc.edu.
TCCA Summer Camp: Roller skating, movies, Chuck E. Cheese, Super Play, Kids Adventure Zone, Golf World. Treasure Coast Christian Academy, 590 N.W. Peacock Blvd. Suite 4, Port St. Lucie, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. $50/$100 per week. Register: (772) 343-8088; bnetwig@comcast.net.
Summer Camp: Field trips, activities. New Life Kidz Centre, 5555 N.W. Saint James Drive, Port St. Lucie, June 11 through August. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Grades K-8. $80 per week. Registration: $75. (772) 878-1174.
City of Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation: Sites throughout Port St. Lucie, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 22-Aug. 14. $73.60/week. Register: (772) 878-2277.
Horse Summer Camp: Capella Farms, 2140 S. Brocksmith Road, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. $150. Ages 5 years and over. (772) 460-8158; capellafarms@aol.com.
Sports
Academy of Gymnastics Fitness and Dance: Gymnastics, dance (hip-hop, etc.) arts and crafts, theater arts, water play, movie time and more. Ages 3 and older (ages 3-4, 9 a.m.-noon only), St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 15-Aug. 7. Full day $125 (half day $75) Daily: full $30; half $20 (9 a.m.-noon); reg. $25; early drop-off/late pickup available. Register: (772) 343-0006; academygym1@aol.com.
Aqua Sports Camp at IRSC: Swimming, diving, trampoline, aquatic games. Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 8:45 a.m.-noon, June 15-19; June 22-26; June 29-July 3; July 6-10; July 13-17. Grades 6-12. $89. Register: (866) 792-4772; irsc.edu.
Baseball Camp at IRSC: Learn baseball fundamentals and improve skills. Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8-12; July 13-17. Ages 6-12 boys and girls. $120-$130. Register: (866) 792-4772; irsc.edu.
Basketball Camp at IRSC: Learn to shoot, dribble, pass and rebound. Contests, awards ceremony, daily swimming. Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, girls 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., June 9-13, July 14-18; boys ages 6-12, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; boys ages 12-18, 1-5:30 p.m., June 16-20; July 21-25. Ages 6-18. $80. Register: (866) 792-4772; irsc.edu.
Golf Fore Kids Camp: Tailored PGA Golf instructional program targeting junior golfers. Golf, rules, etiquette, manners, respect and more. Jensen Beach Golf Academy’s Mobile Golf Unit, 6201 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie, 8:30 a.m.-noon, June 5-Aug. 10. $35-$149. Register: (772) 486-6483.
High School Basketball League: Havert L. Fenn Center,2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 4 – 7 p.m., July 13 - 21. $56 per week. Ages 14-18. (772) 4621521; www.stlucieco.org.
IRSC Volleyball Camp: Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 9 a.m. – noon, July 13 -31. $100 per session. Ages 8 - 13. (772) 462-1521; www.stlucieco.org.
Middle School Basketball Camp: Havert L. Fenn Center , 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., June 29 – July 10. $70. Ages 12 - 15. (772) 462-1521; www.stlucieco.org.
IRSC Advance Volleyball Camp: Havert L. Fenn Center , 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 6 – 9 p.m., June 15 -19. $100. Ages14 & older. (772) 462-1521; www.stlucieco.org.
John Carroll High School Athletic Camps: Soccer, softball, football, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and lacrosse. Fort Piece. Various ages and skill levels. (772) 464-5200; JohnCarrollHigh.com.
Judo Camp: Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., June 15 – 19. $65 - $10 discount for add’l child . Ages 6 - 16. (772) 462-1521; stlucieco.org.
Kaizen Karate Leadership School: Karate class, eco tours, river cruises, hiking, beach, bowling, skating, museum, parks, movies, lazer tag, paint ball, crafts. Kaizen Karate Leadership School, Port St. Lucie, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 15-Aug. 14. Ages 5-16. 95-$125. Register: (772) 340-3148; kaizenkarateschool.com.
St. Andrew’s Academy Camp: Academic camps for Pre-K to 1st grade, sports camps for 2nd through 8th grades. Sports include basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football and wiffleball. St. Andrew’s Academy, 120 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8-Aug. 8. $125-$150. Register: (772) 461-7689; lvrana@staacademy.org.
The Legacy Tennis and Sports Camp: Tennis is the main activity. Swimming, basketball and other activities enhance the program. The Legacy Golf and Tennis Club, 9000 Clubhouse Drive, Port St. Lucie, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 2-July 2. $135. Register: (772) 466-7888; burgaldo@yahoo.com.
Treasure Coast Youth Sailing: Provides sailing instruction to youths ages 8-13. Forms and general information: www.tcysf.homestead.com. Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation Inc., Jaycee Park, Fort Pierce, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June 15-Aug. 7. $195 (some financial assistance available.). Register: (772)462-0230.
X-treme Sports: Activities include surfing, sumo wrestling, jousting, swimming, soccer, dodgeball and kayaking in the lagoon. St. Lucie County Extension, SLC Extension office, Suite 101, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 22-26. $125. Register: (772) 462-1660; kasmi@ufl.edu.
YMCA Camp Expedition: Activities including field trips, special events, indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts and team sports. YMCA of the Treasure Coast, 1301 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 11-Aug. 21. Ages 4-13. $90. Register: (772) 878-7337; dsexton-wills@ymcatreasurecoast.org.
Theater/Dance/Music
Pineapple Playhouse: Sessions have a production, in which all students are involved. Separate sessions are available for age classes 5 and 6, 7 to 11, and 12 to 16 years old. Mon. Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (772) 340-2590; PineapplePlayhouse.com.
Ballet and Tap Camp: Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 9 a.m. – noon, July 6 - 10. $90 . All ages. (772) 462-1521; www.stlucieco.org.
Indian River State College Summer Band Camp: Develop basic music fundamentals, techniques and appreciation of music. Indian River State College, IRSC Wynne Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., June 15-June 19. Secondary instrumental students (winds and percussion); Grades 6-12. $100. Register: (866) 792-4772; irsc.edu.
Town Square Academy of Performing Arts: Theater, technical theater, music, art, dance, performance. Tradition Square Town Hall, Port St. Lucie, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., June 22-Aug. 15. Ages 6-14. $125/week. Register: (772) 240-8713; apfa@mail.com.
True Crew Performing Arts Camp: Dance: hip-hop, ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, modern, musical theater. Choreography. True Crew Arts and Ed., Port St. Lucie, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., June 15-Aug. 7. Ages 7 and older. $25-$125. Register: (772) 528-1113; ms.toni@truecrew.org
OUT OF AREA
Camp Victory Wilderness Challenge: Campers learn seven core values by being immersed in a three-week, overnight wilderness camp. 5450 Five Mile Ranch Road, St. Cloud. June 14-Aug. 5. Ages 7-11 first camp; ages 12-16 second camp. $400. Register: (772) 879-7181; mollyvch@aol.com.
Critter Camp, Wekiva Youth Camp: Conservation; swimming, crafts, wildlife. Wekiva Springs State Park, Apopka, 1 p.m. July 7-11 a.m. July 9. Kindergarten-second grade. $75. Register: (904) 374-4467; gluegunjan@aol.com.
Global Works: International community service programs for teens. 2342 Broadway, Boulder, Colo., June 26-Aug. 21. $1,000. Register: (303) 545-2202; info@globalworkstravel.com.
Long Lake Camp for the Arts: Performing arts and fine arts; Adirondack Park, upstate New York. 3 and 6 week sessions, June-August, ages 9 to 16. Register: (800) 767-7111; www.longlakecamp.com.
Summer arts camp; Montgomery Presbyterian Center: Bible study, worship, swimming, sailing, archery, arts and crafts. 88 S.E. 75th St., Starke. Overnight camps starting Sunday at 3:30 p.m.-Friday 5 p.m., weekly camps June 14-Aug. 7. $265-$710. Register: (352) 473-4516; montgomerycenter.org.
Rockbrook Summer Camp for Girls: Girls’ sleep-away camp in the NC mountains. ACA accredited. 4000 Greenville Highway, Brevard, all day, June 7-Aug. 13. $2,000-$4,100 per session. Register: (828) 884-6151; office@rockbrookcamp.com.
Wekiva Youth Camp: Nature camp highlighting conservation; swimming, crafts, wildlife study, photography, hiking/biking. Wekiva Springs State Park, Apopka, Sunday afternoon-Saturday morning, June 14-July 25. Third-eighth grade. $315. Register: (941) 351-1103; sueangle@comcast.net.
2009 Martin County 4-H Day Camps Schedules
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Contributed by: Lucinda Harris on 4/8/2009
Dates and Theme
June 8-12 4-H Fun Camp
June 22-26 4-H Nutrition/Cooking
June 29- July 2 4-H Eco-Camp
July 6-10 4-H Fun Camp
July 13-17 4-H Arts &Crafts
Aug. 3-7 4-H Science & Energy
Summer day Camps - Cost is $90 per child - each camp has a different theme, camps will be open to all youth, ages are 8 to 12. All day camps will be held at the Martin County Agricultural Building. The program is 9am to 3pm but arrangements can be made for 8am to 5pm care. There is a limit of 22 children per camp. 4-H is a University of Florida program. For more information and applications, please call 288-5654
Martin County 4-H
2614 SE Dixie Highway
Stuart, FL 34996
We are located at the north end of the Martin County Fairgrounds
