Options for every interest
It's time to start making plans for summer. Now that we know public schools will begin the fall term on Aug. 20, local day camps are finalizing their schedules. There are so many options that fit a wide range of activities, schedules and prices. Where to begin?
If you have little ones entering preschool in the fall, you might see whether the school offers a summer program. That can be a good way to ease them into the new environment. (Several offer the voluntary prekindergarten program in the summer; get a list in the BocaParent blog.)
For older kids, there are options tailored to almost every interest. Do you want an enriching experience, where they hone a sports skill or a talent in performing? Or do you want a strictly recreational summer?
Here are some of the options. We'll keep updating as we get more info. Camp operators, submit your information through the form below.
Academic
Summer Youth College at Palm Beach State College
Kids age 8 to 14 take classes in music, arts, math, computer, dance, reading, pottery, sports, language, leadership and more. Classes run Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26-Aug. 2. Before and after care
available. Palm Beach State College, 3000 Saint Lucie Ave. Register by June 24.
Call 561-862-4730 or visit the SYC website
$69 a class.
Arts
Sol Children Theatre Troupe
Kids age 7 and up will work to stage a full-length, fully staged production in each of two sessions: Guys and Dolls, June 11-July 6; and Legally Blonde, the Musical, July 9-Aug. 3. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; before and after care available. Olympic Heights Community High School, 20101 Lyons Rd.
Call 561-447-8829 or visit Sol's website
$1,200 a session, or $2,160 for both ($1,020 if paid in full by Feb. 28)
Showtime Performing Arts Camp
Kids in kindergarten through 12th grade gain performance skills and experience, as well as confidence, self-esteem and a love of theatrical arts. Students will learn to audition, act, sing, dance and perform from such hits as Cinderella, Legally Blonde, Godspell and two mini-camps inspired by the hit TV show Glee. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; before and after care available. Session 1 runs June 11-July 6; Session 2 runs July 9-Aug. 3. Glee mini-
camps run Aug. 6-10 and 13-17. Showtime Performing Arts Theatre at Royal Palm Place, 503 SE Mizner Blvd.
Call 561-394-2626 or visit www.showtimeboca.com
$900 for four-week session; $250 for one-week sessions; sibling and other discounts available
Storytime Drama Mini-Camp at Sunflower Creative Arts
Kids age 5 to 7 focus on physical, social, and artistic development, exploring creativity, vocalization, and movement through stories, improvisation, role-play, masks, puppetry, and theatre games. The primary goals include encouraging free expression and fun ways to use the imagination. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Four one-week sessions: July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3. Sunflower Creative Arts, 2601 Saint Andrews Blvd.
Call 561-482-3412 or visit www.sunflowercreativearts.org
$125 a week
Theatre Workshop Mini-Camp at Sunflower Creative Arts
Kids age 7 to 12 produce short skits and creative improvisations emphasizing public speaking and creative movement. The children not only learn the dynamics of performing and acting, but how to be caring citizens and why teamwork is so important. The students will enjoy high-energy rehearsals with theatre games, pantomime, and improvisation. A family-friendly performance will be held at the end of each week. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Four one-week sessions: July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3. Sunflower Creative Arts, 2601 Saint Andrews Blvd.
Call 561-482-3412 or visit www.sunflowercreativearts.org
$125 a week
Recreational
City of Boca Raton camps
The city of Boca Raton offers active recreational camps for kids entering kindergarten through eighth grade. They include six-week sessions offering field trips, sports and arts and crafts. The city also handles the registration for camps at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, the Boca Raton Children's Museum and the science camp at Sugar Sand Park. Mail-in registration begins April 16 for city residents; May 7 for non-residents. Watch the city website for applications.
Camp Grandview with Coach Roudy
Kids age 3-15 participate in a structured, health-centered day, beginning with a morning workout. Campers then spend the day with a rotation of classes, including music, yoga, martial arts, science, arts and crafts, sports and swimming at Grandview Preparatory School, 336 Spanish River Blvd. NW.
Call 561-416-9737, ext. 370 or visit camp website
Camp Yeladim at B'nai Israel
Kids age 2-5 run and play, cut, sort and count, sing songs, dance and explore art. Literature will be explored and vocabulary expanded as children’s imagination is celebrated. Plus, they'll splahs in the water park playground, do cooking, sports, arts and crafts and field trips. 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; before and after care available. Congregation B'nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Rd. Sessions run June 11-29, July 2-20 and July 23-Aug. 10.
VPK and Bridge to Kindergarten offered.
Call 561-241-1484 or visit the camp website Prices vary by program and schedule.
Camp Keshet at B'nai Torah
Kids age 2-6 enjoy a water park, sports, art, science, Hebrew conversation, cooking and more. Offering free summer VPK, as well as a 6-year-old program for children entering first grade. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 11-July 27 (through Aug. 6 for VPK) at B'nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St. Before and after care available.
Call 561-750-9665 or visit www.bnai-torah.org
Prices vary by program and schedule.
Adventure Camp at Temple Beth El
Kids age 2-4 use their imaginations to go on faraway adventures - to the Wild West, the circus, the farm, the rainforest, Israel and many other places. Kids participate in music and movement, water and outdoor play, arts and crafts, gardening, science, zumba, physical education and Shabbat sing-a-longs. Special activities include a petting zoo, a teddy bear picnic, carnival day, live animal shows, and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.; or 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two-week sessions run from May 21-Aug. 10 at Temple Beth El Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd.
Call 561-391-9091 or visit the temple's website
Prices start at $250 a week.
Camp Adventure at Kiddie Academy
Kids age 1-8 will explore how things work, travel to faraway places on "Vacation Adventures", have some "Wild & Wacky Fun" and compete in sports games for medals. Kids will participate in music and movement, water and outdoor play, arts and crafts, gardening, science, and cooking. Special activities include Kiddie Academy Olympics, a petting zoo, bounce house fun day, fire truck & firefighters, a clown, and more. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 11-Aug. 17 at Kiddie Academy, 2240 NW 19th St., Suite 703-709.
Call 561-392-7474 or visit www.KiddieAcademy.com/BocaRaton
$200-260 a week; register by May 31
Gymnastics Plus
Kids age 5-13 do gymnastics, plus activities including rock climbing, dance, cheerleading, arts and crafts, games and karaoke. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; before and after care available. June 10-Aug. 17 at Gymnastics Plus, 9793 Glades Rd. Sibling discount available.
Call 561-353-1974 or visit www.gpboca.com
Prices start at $199 a week
Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Camps
Kids age 2 to 14 participate in a host of activities, including team sports, fine arts, performing arts, circus arts, the flying trapeze, guitar, tennis, cooking, zumba and science, plus field trips. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; before and after care available. June 18-Aug. 10 at Levis JCC, 9801 Donna Klein Blvd.
Call 561-852-5090 or visit www.levisjcc.org/camp
$387 to $550 a week. Register by May 1.
Sports
Camp Nageela at Boca Prep
Jewish children of all backgrounds age 5-13 participate in swimming, basketball, soccer, football, arts and crafts, field trips and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; before and after care available. June 25-Aug. 3 at Boca Prep
International School, 10333 Diego Dr. South.
Call 561-544-2854, ext. 7, or visit www.campnageelaboca.org
$150 a week
Dragons Fastpitch Softball Camp at Don Estridge
Kids age 7-15 interested in improving their softball skills can practice fastpitch softball - pitching, catching, hitting, bunting, slapping. Camp instruction is led by Don Estridge Head Softball Coach Mark Stansell, who also coaches at West Boca High School. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-10 at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School, 1798 NW Spanish River Blvd.
Call 561-236-0938 or visit www.dragonssoftballcamp.com
$150
L3 Basketball Academy
This girls-only basketball camp for ages 10-15 will focus on fundamental basketball skills and character development. The camp is founded on time-tested techniques and positive attitudes, with a goal of guiding young athletes in the development of proper fundamentals and healthy nutritional habits. 6 to 9 p.m., offered three sessions: June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, at Grandview Prepatory School, 336 Spanish River Blvd. NW.
Call 561-302-4984 or visit http://www.l3basketball.com/
$150 a session
RunFastCamps at FAU
Kids age 12-18 focus on running, drills, strength training, swimming and hear lectures, plus take field trips. 7 to 11:30 a.m. One-week sessions in June, July and August at Florida Atlantic University. Discount for siblings.
Call 561-579-8428 or visit www.runfastcamps.com
$199 a session.
Technology
Digicamp at Don Estridge
Kids age 8-14 can learn photography, PhotoShop, video production, television production and video game programming, plus field trips. Weeklong sessions run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11-Aug. 3 at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School, 1798 NW Spanish River Blvd.
$220 per week, plus onetime $50 registration fee. Early and late care available at no extra charge.
Call 561-236-0938 or visit www.digicamp.com
Various themes
Pine Tree Camp at Lynn University
Kids 3-14 can choose from a variety of camp experiences, including traditional day camp, sports camp, circus camp, creative arts camp, magicamp, space and science camp, game tech and half-day camps, plus field trips. Three sessions: June 11-29; July 2-20; July 23-Aug. 10 at Lynn University, 3601 Military Tr. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; after care is available. Call 561-237- 7310 or visit www.pinetreecamp.com.
$999 - $1,045 a session for day camp; $2,130 for overnight camp.YMCA of South Palm Beach
Kids 3-15 can participate in a variety of specialty camps and traditional camp. Themed camps include arts, aquatics, sports, preschool, teen, special needs and “Leaders in Training.” June 6-Aug. 17 at the YMCA, 6631 Palmetto Cir. South. Hours vary by program.
Price varies by program
Call 800-798-4531 or visit ymcaspbc.org.
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