Summer Camps at Parks

Children will have their swimming abilities tested by certified safety instructors in a water safety experience that will be educational, fun and lifesaving.

Our camps are inclusive to children with disabilities. Our Disability Services Camps are exclusively for children with disabilities. 

We are pleased to now offer Fit2Lead camps for children ages 12-14. Fit2Lead camps are marked F2L below.

South Miami-Dade

• Devon Aire Park*, 10411 SW 122nd Avenue
  Phone: 305-270-4951
• Eureka Villas Park, 14301 SW 180th Street
  Phone: 305-254-5856
• Hammocks Community Park, 9885th Hammocks Blvd.
  Phone: 305-380-6917
• F2L: Modello Park, 28450 SW 152nd Avenue
  Phone: 305-247-1553
• F2L: Sgt.  Joseph Delancy Richmond Heights Park, 14450th Boggs Drive
  Phone: 305-235-4503
• South Dade Park, 28151 SW 164th Avenue
  Phone: 305-247-9453
• F2L: West Perrine Park, 10301 SW 170th Terrace
  Phone: 305-235-2053

Central Miami-Dade

• Continental Park, 10000 SW 82nd Avenue
  Phone: 305-274-9666
• Kendale Lakes Park, 7850 SW 142nd Avenue
  Phone: 305-385-4750
• North Trail Park, 780 NW 127th Avenue
  Phone: 305-207-2420
• Rockway Park*, 9460 SW 27th Drive
  Phone: 305-223-8769
• F2L: Ruben Dario Park, 9825th W. Flagler Street
  Phone: 305-222-2194
• Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24th Street
  Phone: 786-315-5295
• Tropical Estates Park, 10201 SW 48th Street
  Phone: 305-226-5782
• Westwind Lakes Park, 6805 SW 152nd Avenue
  Phone: 305-388-4771

North Miami-Dade

• F2L: Arcola Lakes Park, 1301 NW 83rd Street
  Phone: 305-836-5095
• Country Village Park, 6550 NW 188th Terrace
  Phone: 305-622-2594
• Country Club of Miami South, 6801 NW 186th Street (Inclusive F2P Camp)
  Phone: 305-93-2164
• Highland Oaks Park, 20300 NE 24th Avenue
  Phone: 305-932-2164
• F2L: Jefferson Reaves Park, 3090 NW 50th Street
  Phone: 305-635-2081
• F2L: Little River Park, 10525 NW 24th Avenue
  Phone: 305-694-5121
• F2L: Marva Y. Bannerman Park, 4830 NW 24th Avenue
  Phone: 305-633-4064
• F2L: North Glade Park*, 17355 NW 52nd Avenue
  Phone: 305-621-2461
• Olinda Park, 2101 NW 51st Street
  Phone: 305-633-4066

Explore the wild side of parks at a Miami-Dade Parks nature-based camp. Develop your child's interest in nature and the environment through exploration and adventure.

Camp Manatee at Greynolds Park Boathouse
Campers will perform scientific experiments, go on weekly environmental field trips, enjoy pool days and engage in activities like kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing and campfires.

• Ages: 6-14
• Dates: June 8 - Aug. 21
• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; early drop off from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and late pick up from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Address: Greynolds Park Boathouse, 18501 NE 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33160
• Price: $125 per week, plus a one-time registration fee of $15; early drop off/late pick up is included with camp.
• Phone: 305-948-2891 or 305-944-6111
• Online Registration: bit.ly/MiamiEcoAdventures

Camp Black Bear at A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park
Campers will perform scientific experiments, go on weekly environmental field trips, enjoy pool days and engage in activities like kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing and campfires.

• Ages: 6-14
• Dates: June 8 - Aug. 21
• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; early drop off from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and late pick up from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
• Address: A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center, 3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
• Price:$125 per week, plus a one-time registration fee of $15; early drop off/late pick up is included with camp.
• Phone: 305-662-4124 or 305-666-5885
• Online Registration: bit.ly/MiamiEcoAdventures

Adventure Camp at A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park
Marine science, south Florida ecology and aquatic adventures are the focus of this unique camp. Your child will learn about coastal habitats and off-shore coral reefs through snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboard activities.

• Ages: 10-15
• Dates: June 8 - July 17 and Aug. 17 - Aug. 21
• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; early drop off from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and late pick up from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
• Address: A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center, 3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
• Price: $160 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off/late pick up is included with camp.
• Phone: 305-666-5885 or 905-255-4767
• Online Registration: bit.ly/MiamiEcoAdventures

Fishing Camp at Tropical Park
Developed in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, this camp is designed for kids who love fishing and want to improve their fishing skills. Learn about fish biology, safe boating practices, fishing tips and lots and lots of FISHING.

• Ages: 9-14
• Dates: July 20 - Aug. 14
• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; early drop off from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and late pick up from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Address: Tropical Park, Lakeside Pavilion, 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155
• Price: $160 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off/late pick up is included with camp.
• Phone: 305-666-5885 or 305-255-4767
• Online Registration: bit.ly/MiamiEcoAdventures

Deering Estate: Eco Explorers
Your child will hike, play and discover how to protect natural areas.

• Ages: 6 - 8
• Dates: June 8 - Aug. 21
• Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; daily sign in from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. and daily sign-out from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
• Address: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue
• Price: $175 per five-day session; register online
• Phone: 305-235-1668, ext. 233

Deering Estate: Expedition Deering
This camp's activities include hiking, kayaking, science experiments and arts & crafts.

• Ages: 9 - 14
• Dates: June 8 - Aug. 21
• Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; daily sign in from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. and daily sign-out from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
• Address: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue
• Price: $200 per five-day session; register online 
• Phone: 305-235-1668, ext. 233

Junior Naturalist Camp at Deering Estate
This five-day training course encourages your child to take an active role in environmental stewardship and education, and helps prepare them to serve as peer mentors. The program includes certifications in American Red Cross First Aid and Adult/Child CPR as well as an introduction to basic canoeing, South Florida ecosystems, and Leave No Trace. This counselor-in-training program provides service learning hours and prepares the child for experiences, internships, and other opportunities in environmental studies, natural sciences, nature based recreation, and volunteerism.

• Ages: 15 - 17
• Dates: June 8 - 12; June 15 - 19; June 22 - 26
• Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Address: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue
• Price: $225 per five-day session; register online. 
• Phone: 305-235-1668, ext. 233

Explorers
Your child will participate in traditional camp games, crafts, swimming, sports and experience activities such as trail biking, archery, science, rockets, cooking, reptiles and caves.

• Ages: 6 - 7
• Dates: June 11 - Aug. 17 (no camp on July 4)
• Time: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; early drop off and late pickup is available.
• Address: Camp Owaissa Bauer, 17001 SW 264th Street
• Price: $125 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off and late pick up available for $10 per camper per week.
• Phone: 305-247-6016

Adventurers
Your child will participate in traditional camp games, crafts, swimming, sports and experience activities such as trail biking, archery, science, rockets, cooking, reptiles and caves.

• Ages: 8 - 9
• Dates: June 11 - Aug. 17 (no camp on July 4)
• Time: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; early drop off and late pickup is available.
• Address: Camp Owaissa Bauer, 17001 SW 264th Street
• Price: $125 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off and late pick up available for $10 per camper per week.
• Phone: 305-247-6016

Challengers
Your child will participate in traditional camp games, crafts, swimming, sports and experience activities such as trail biking, archery, science, rockets, cooking, reptiles and caves.

• Ages: 10 - 12
• Dates: June 11 - Aug. 17
• Time: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; early drop off and late pickup is available. 
• Address: Camp Owaissa Bauer, 17001 SW 264th Street
• Price: $125 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off and late pick up available for $10 per camper per week.
• Phone: 305-247-6016

2020 Summer Camp at Zoo Miami
Summer is a stampede of fun at Zoo Miami! Campers will learn about wildlife and conservation through animal encounters, keeper interaction, nature activities, games, crafts and more. Your child will grow into an eco-warrior in this wild camp adventure.

• Time – 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
  (includes free after care until 5:30 p.m.)

• Dates & themes: June 8 – Aug. 21, 2020
  • Week 1 (June 8 - 12): Dynamite Dino’s
  • Week 2 (June 15 - 19) & 7 (July 20 - 24): Habitat Invaders!
  • Week 3 (June 22 - 26) & 8 (July 27 - 31): Operation Going Green
  • Week 4 (June 29 - July 3) & 9 (Aug. 3 - 7): Strive to Survive
  • Week 5 (July 6 - 10) & 10 (Aug. 10 - 14): Artful Antics
  • Week 6 (July 13 - 17) & 11 (Aug. 17 - 21): Zoo Boss

• Price: member - $180; non-member - $225

 Jr. Zookeeper Camp

• Ages: 11-15
• Dates: Registration opens March 2020
• Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. free after-care until 5:30 p.m.
• Address: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd Street
• Price: 
• Phone:

If your child has dreams of being an athlete, let them get started on the path with one of these sports camps.

Junior Golf Camp
Trained PGA Professionals will teach beginner and elite golfers alike, using swing analysis and the latest instruction techniques. Three locations available:

Palmetto Golf Academy

• Ages: 6 - 14
• Dates: June 8- Aug. 14
• Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Address: Palmetto Golf Course, 9300 SW 152nd Street Miami, FL 33157
• Price: $250/week half day (9-12) $500/week full day (9-3)
• Phone: 786-897-7533

Crandon Golf Academy @ Country Club of Miami

• Ages: 6 - 14
• Dates: June 8- Aug. 14
• Time: Half-day camp (9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.); full-day camp (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Address: Country Club of Miami, 6801 NW 186th Street; Hialeah, FL
• Price: Half-day ($250); full-day ($500)
• Phone: Paul Blockoms; Dir. of Instruction 708-552-8584

Crandon Golf Academy

• Ages: 6 - 14
• Dates: June 8- Aug 28
• Time: Half-day camp (9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.); full-day camp (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Address: Crandon Golf Course, 6700 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL
• Price: Half-day ($275); full-day ($550); elite camp ($650)
• Phone: Alex Fernandez, Dir. of Instruction 786-253-2548

Basketball Camp
Trained staff will teach team and individual play using defensive and offensive drills to improve skills and knowledge of the game.

• Ages: 6 - 14
• Dates: June 8 - Aug. 7
• Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Address: Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24th Street
• Price: $100 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15.
• Phone: 786-315-5295

Cheerleading/Dance Camp
Girls will learn jumps, chants, and modern and jazz dance techniques. Field trips are included.

• Ages: 6 - 14
• Dates: June 8 - Aug. 7
• Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Location: Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24th Street
• Price: $100 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15.
• Phone: 786-315-5295

Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) Arts Camp for Girls
Surrounded by the natural beauty of The Women’s Park, the Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) Summer Arts Camp exposes girls to a variety of artistic experiences -- dance, music, painting, theater, arts and crafts, journalism and women’s studies -- with the goal of encouraging each participant to find her creative voice.

• Ages: 6 - 14
• Dates: June 8 - Aug. 7
• Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Address: The Women's Park, 10251st W. Flagler Street
• Price: $100 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off and late pick up is available at no charge.
• Phone: 305-480-1717

Raices Specialty Visual & Performing Arts Camp
Your child will explore several styles and forms of visual and performing arts: painting and drawing, photography, acting, fashion design and more. Your child will also play tennis, basketball and learn swimming safety. Field trips destinations include art galleries, museums and the movies.

• Ages: 6 - 12
• Dates: June 10 - Aug. 9
• Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Address: Miller Drive Park, 5510 SW 94th Court
• Price: $100 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off and late pick up is available at no charge.
• Phone: 305-271-0812

The Children's Trust after-school & summer camps

After-school camps run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m for students in grades 6-12. Summer camps run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs are free but have a $15 registration fee.

TCT funded: 

• Camp Matecumbe, 13841 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL
  Contact: 305-752-4966; dbonet@miamidade.gov
  Ages: 6-22
• Goulds Park, 13841 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL
  Contact: 305-234-1673, jsantia@miamidade.gov
  Ages: Grades 6-12
• Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 
  Contact: 305-222-2128; arleneB@miamidade.gov
  Ages: Grades 6-12

Fee Based: 
After-school camps run from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. for students in ages 6 - 12. Summer camps run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs are: $45 per week (summer camp) and $35 (Afterschool), plus a $15 registration fee.

• Bird Lakes, 14365 SW 48th Lane, Miami, FL
  Contact: Belinda Phillips, 786-635-9657; BPhilli@miamidade.gov
  Ages: 6-22
• Highland Oaks Park, 20300 NE 24th Avenue, Miami, FL
  Contact: Ashley Herrera 305-466-9269 or Thera Johnson 305-935-4588
  Ages: 6-22

EXPLORE Exceptional People Learning through Outings and Recreation Education
For children, ages 6 - 14, with intellectual disabilities. Program focuses on developing leisure interest as well as social and community skills through recreational experiences. First and third Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost $15 per session, plus food or entrance fee depending on outing.

• Highland Oaks Park, 20300 NE 24th Avenue, Miami, FL
  Contact: 305-935-4588; Thera.Johnson@miamidade.gov

LEAPS Leisure Education and Planning Skills
Social outing program for teens and young adults, ages 15 - 25, with intellectual disabilities. Group activities and outings focus on developing independent living skills, social skills and community skills. Events are held the first and third Friday of the month from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Programs are $20 per session plus cost of food or entrance fee depending on outing.

• Bird Lakes Park, 14365 SW 48th Lane, Miami, FL
  Contact: 786-635-9657; BPhilli@miamidade.gov

Adapted Aquatics
Learn to swim group lessons and for competition. For children 6 and older, with physical or visual disabilities. Call for appointment.

• Palm Springs North Pool
  Dates: April through June
  Cost: $40 for a group session of 8 classes, plus $15 annual registration fee
  $150 for 8 Individual classes plus $15 annual registration fee
  Contact: 305.935.4588 or jthera@miamidade.gov
• A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park
  Dates: April through June. Central Area, October- May
  Cost: $40 for a group session of 8 classes, plus $15 annual registration fee
  $150 for 8 Individual classes plus $15 annual registration fee
  Contact: 786.635.9657 or belinda.phillips@miamidade.gov

Paint the Town Blue Program
A social events and activities program for young adults ages 18 - 35 with Autism and other Intellectual Disabilities. Program participants must meet program criteria in order to participate. Saturdays, once a month. $15 plus the cost of any activities.

• Goulds Park, 13841 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 
  Contact 305.234.1673 or Jsantia@miamidade.gov

S.T.A.R.S Skills
Training for Autism Recreational Sports For individuals ages, 6 - 19, with Autism. Session runs October through May. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (ages 6-12) and 11 a.m. – noon (ages 13 -19).
Cost $40 for 8 group sessions plus $15 annual registration fee.

• Central: Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL
  Contact: 305.222.2128 or ArleneB@miamidade.gov
• North: Ojus Park, 18995 W Dixie Highway, North Miami, FL
  Contact: 305.935.4588 or jthera@miamidade.gov

The Children's Trust after-school & summer camps

Youth Art in the Park
This program is an inclusive, socially-oriented arts program for children and youth, ages 6 - 17, with and without disabilities. This fun, educational program teaches visual arts in a social setting, led by professional art teachers and disability experts. Camps will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m and cost $35. For more information, contact 305-576-1212 or email DIA@a4lmiami.org. 

• Camp Matecumbe
• Highland Oaks Park
• Miller Drive Park

Leisure Access Center
These programs are for adults with developmental disabilities who are 21 years and older at A.D. "Doug" Barnes Park. For more information, contact 305-665-5319 or email giselp@miamidade.gov.

• Adult Day Training 
  Enjoy a rotating schedule of activities in fitness, arts & crafts, community trips, life, safety and independence skills, decision making, nutrition and more
  Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Cost: $120 weekly
• Sports Training Program
  Learn a variety of sports like basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, bowling and track & field
  Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  Cost: $80 month, $15 annual registration fee
• Fun on Friday
  Participate in social programs with field trips and indoor activities, work on life and safety skills
  Fridays, 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  Cost: $25 weekly, $15 annual registration fee
• Saturday in the Park 
  Participate in social programs with field trips and indoor activities, work on life and safety skills
  Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Cost: $30 per week, $5 - $15 annual registration fee

Adaptive sports

Handcyling for Youth and Adults with Physical Disabilities
Physical conditioning and training using adapted handcycles. Staff and volunteers will coach athletes on this exciting sport! Equipment provided.

• Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami FL
  Contact 305-222-2128 or arleneb@miamidade.gov

The Leisure Access Foundation was created in 1991 to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in quality leisure programs, both recreational and competitive.