Cheapest summer camps: Affordable summer camps in Miami-Dade
Affordable summer camps in Miami-Dade
Public school will be out soon (June 7 to be exact) and for parents, that means keeping the kids busy with summer camp. Whether your kids are artistic, outdoorsy or creative, we’ve got an inexpensive option for your consideration.
The City of Miami and Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Departments, as well as those in individual cities around Miami are some of the cheapest summer camp options. But, there are also camps for youngsters interested in theater, art even the circus!
Circus Summer Camp – World-renowned circus artists teach kids acrobatics, tumbling, trapeze, aerial skills, lyra and jazz/ballet. Open to students ages 5 to 16 years old. Camp runs June 12 to Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $385 a week plus a $50 registration fee. Scholarships are available, e-mail [email protected] to apply.
Miami-Dade County Parks – General Camps, Nature Camps, Performing Arts and Fine Arts Camps and Children’s Trust Camps June 12 through Aug. 4. General program camps run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and open to kids ages 6-14. Prices vary by camp. Click here to find locations for all four types of camps and check back regularly as more may be added.
MOCA Summer Art Camp – There are two 10-week sessions from June 12 through Aug. 18. Studio Art Camp, a well-rounded studio based art program of discipline-based hands-on learning is open to kids ages 6 to 9. Dynamic Design Camp, is a design immersion program including applied arts of architecture, graphic and textile design and digital art is open to kids ages 10-13. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with early drop-off at 8 a.m. and pick up until 4 p.m. Members $150 per week, non-members $175 per week. $10 for extended care 8-9 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Click here for full details and to register. For more information about scholarships available, please email [email protected].
The Children’s Voice Chorus – The camp is open to students from third grade up and runs from July 10 to Aug.
4. Camp is daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes music theory, sight-singing, songwriting, audio and film production, choral rehearsals, a cultural field trip and masterclasses and clinics with some of Miami’s top artists. $800 for a four-week session. Before and after care available for an additional fee. Scholarships available for qualifying families on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is July 3. Click here for more information and to register.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – Camp Discovery! Six weeks of weekly summer fun for kids ages 7 to 12 years old, from June 12 to July 28. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. when campers explore the tropical oasis of Fairchild and learn about Appreciating Pollinators, Animals in Our Environment, being Scientists in Training, Weathering the Storms and the importance of Plants. No camp on July 5. $225 a week for members, $275 a week for non-members, $50 a week for aftercare from 3-5:30 p.m. Click here for info and to register.
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center – Their Summer Arts Conservatory runs from June 12 to Aug. 11 early drop off begins at 7:30 a.m., classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and camp ends at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open to kids ages five to 16 years old, they’ll participate in sewing, ballet, animation, voice and piano. Click here for more info. $512, registration $12, $50 fee includes all supplies, but fee is included if registered by May 26 and paid in full.
City of Miami Beach – Offering week-long summer camp from June 12 to Aug. 11. Class offerings include archery and laser tag, basketball, culinary, fishing and aquatic exploration, Junior Firestation, Police and Lifeguard, science and soccer plus much more. Residents weekly fees begin at $100 and non-residents at $150. Click here for info and links to register.
Greater Miami Youth Symphony
Greater Miami Youth Symphony – Moving with Music 2023 Summer Camp open to students from grades K-12 from June 12 to July 28.
Choices include six-week beginning/intermediate Band & Strings K-12 June 12 to July 21; four-week beginning String Camp K-8 from July 5 to July 28 and two-week Intensive Band & Strings Camp for grades 6-12. Scholarships are available Click here for full details and to register or call 305-667-4069 for information.
2023 Animation Gets Real Miami Summer Boot Camp – Open to students ages 13-22 with autism and related disabilities with an in-person Beginners Session June 12-24 at West Kendall Regional Library and virtual Intermediate/Advanced Session June 26-30. Campers will learn about animation, writing and editing, storyboarding and music making. $100 for Miami residents, $400 for non-residents. Click here for information and registration.
Fantasy Theatre Factory – Their summer camp programming is open for kids ages 7-12 years old and includes two sessions June 12 to July 7 and July 10 to Aug. 4. Beginner through advanced level. Campers will learn performance exercises, dance techniques, music genres and about diverse cultures from top-notch artists.
Camp day is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before care from 8-9 a.m. and after care from 4-6 p.m. $499 per four-week session. Click here for info on registration and scholarships.
Miami Theater Center – Musical Theater Summer Camp open to kids ages 6-15 daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with two sessions June 12 to July 7 and July 17 to Aug. 12. MTC’s staff will guide the kids through classes teaching them about musical theater and honing their performance skills. Newcomers with no experience are welcomed and all will participate in the end of camp shows after each four-week session. Camp is $1,075 for the month, $35 registration fee. 5 percent sibling discount offered. Click here to register.
MusicReach Summer Institute – The Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program at the University of Miami Frost School of Music has a free program for students in grades 7-12 from June 12 to Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers will learn about music technology, music theory, digital media, production planning and even college application prep from guests artists and faculty.
Click here for more info and to register.
Speak Up Camp! – Online creative writing camp for teens hosted by the Miami Book Fair. The camp runs July 24-29 and includes six daily virtual sessions including masterclasses with a live Q&A, interactive workshops, one-on-one mentorship and meditation exercises. The camp is free and deadline is May 31. Click here to register.
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Posted on May 15, 2023 | Updated June 19, 2023
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Affordable summer camp options in Charlotte for 2023
Dr. Gregory Monroe, second from left, joins kids in going down an inflatable water slide at a summer camp at St. Matthew Catholic School in 2022.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez
The cold of winter will soon give way to summer, which means it’s already time for Charlotte parents to start thinking about where their kids will go once school is out.
If an expensive sleep-away camp isn’t in your family’s budget, there are numerous local options for keeping your kids, tweens and teens entertained during the day through sports, STEM classes, music lessons and more.
But spots can fill up fast, so it’s best to get things scheduled early to make sure you’re in. You may even save some money through early-bird discounts.
Here are some summer camp options that might not break the bank to consider for kids of all ages in and around Charlotte for summer 2023:
Aerial CLT
What to know: Aerial CLT will hold three weeklong camps through June, July and August for kids ages 8-14. Prior experience is not required.
Cost: Weeklong camps are $350.
How to register: Register online at aerialclt.pike13.com/courses/52245. The registration deadline is three days before the first day of camp.
Boys and Girls Club
What to know: Boys and Girls Club Charlotte-area locations will host summer camps that include STEAM activities, arts and crafts, field trips and more. Meals and snacks are provided.
Cost: Camps cost $60 per week. There is also a $25 non-refundable registration fee required when you apply.
Need-based scholarships are available.
How to register: Sign up for camp online at southernusa.salvationarmy.org/bgc-charlotte/summer-day-camp.
Central Piedmont Community College
What to know: Central Piedmont hosts a variety of summer camps for students of various grade levels at its different campuses. Camp themes are related to science and technology, forensics and law, the arts and more.
Cost: Fees vary depending on the camp.
How to register: Register for camps online at youth.cpcc.edu/camps.
Charlotte Chess Center
What to know: The Charlotte Chess Center runs multiple summer camp sessions for players ranging from beginners to rated tournament players.
Cost: Camps range in price but start at $195. Price is lower for Chess Center members.
How to register: Sign up for sessions online at charlottechesscenter.org/camp.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
What to know: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte offers multiple one-week and multi-week camps for kids ranging from preschool through high school.
Camps include public performances.
Cost: Camps range from $185 to $650.
How to register: Families can register for camps online at ctcharlotte.org/Online/default.asp.
Clayworks
What to know: Clayworks offers five-day camps designed for kids ages 6-10 and five-day camps for kids ages 11-15. There are multiple sessions of both camps throughout the summer.
Cost: Camps cost $190 per week. There is a sibling discount.
How to register: Register online at clayworksinc.org/summer-camps or by calling 704-344-0795. You must register by phone to get the sibling discount.
ClubSciKidz
What to know: ClubSciKidz offers multiple summer camps for kids ranging from preschool to middle school age. Themes include “Grossology,” Minecraft and emergency veterinary care.
Cost: Camps range from $325 to $395.
How to register: You can register for camps online at charlottenorth.clubscikidz.
com.
Discover Place
What to know: Discovery Place will hold summer camps at multiple locations. Discovery Place Science will offer camps for kids in pre-K through rising sixth graders. Discovery Place Nature and Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville will offer camps for kids in pre-K through rising second graders. 2023 camp themes include superheroes, ocean habitats, spy games and animal architects.
Cost: Half-day camps are $175 for members and $200 for the general public. Full-day camps are $350 for members and $390 for the general public.
How to register: Book camp spots by calling 704-372-6261, ext. 300.
Leadership Martial Arts
What to know: Leadership Martial Arts offers an 11-week camp for kids ages 4-11. Different weeks of camps have different themes, including “Shark Week,” “Harry Potter Week” and more.
Cost: Camps are $220 per week. That cost is discounted to $195 for each additional child. There is also a one-time registration fee of $65 per student, and there is a $30 per child per week deposit required to reserve a spot, “which will be credited to the weeks your child will be attending.
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How to register: Register for camps online at leadershipma.com/summer-camp.
McColl Center
What to know: The McColl Center is hosting multiple weeklong summer camps for kids ages 7-16. Camps will provide lessons on a variety of topics including fashion, ceramics and watercolors.
Cost: Camps are $185. There is a $30 per camper charge for extended care.
How to register: Register online for camps at mccollcenter.org/programs/creativitycamps.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
What to know: The parks department offers a variety of summer camps at locations throughout Mecklenburg County. Different camps with different themes are available for kids, tweens and teens of various ages.
Cost: Prices vary by camps. Rates are lower for Mecklenburg County residents.
How to register: Registration opens March 1 for Mecklenburg County residents and March 3 for non-residents.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
What to know: NASCAR Hall of Fame summer camps include engineering lessons, experiments and special access to the museum.
Cost: Camps are $275 per week for members or recurring campers. For others, camps are $300 per week. Extended care is an extra $100.
How to register: Register for camps online at nascarhall.com/plan-a-visit/camps.
Queen City Sports Camp
What to know: Queen City Sports Camp, run by Life Church, is a sports program for kids ages 6 to 14. The 2023 session will run June 26-June 29, with camp daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
How to register: Families can pre-register at lifechurchclt.com/queencitysports.
Rock University
What to know: Rock University will host multiple one- and two-week camps for musicians of different degrees of proficiency.
Cost: Camps range in price from $200 to $450.
How to register: You can enroll in camp online at rockucharlotte.com/campenrollment.
UNC Charlotte
What to know: UNC Charlotte offers a variety of summer camps for elementary, middle and high school students.
Topics range from app development and musical theater to financial literacy and agriculture.
Cost: Camps range from $95 to $395.
How to register: Register elementary school students at /continuinged.charlotte.edu/camps/scheduler/cool. Register middle school students at continuinged.charlotte.edu/camps/scheduler/minors. Register high school students at continuinged.charlotte.edu/camps/scheduler/academy.
YMCA
What to know: YMCAs in and around Charlotte offer a variety of camps for kids, tweens and teens, including sports camps, swim lessons and “traditional” day camp.
Cost: Prices vary by camp. Costs are lower for YMCA members.
How to register: Register for camps online at ymcacharlotte.org/programs/day-camp.
This story was originally published February 23, 2023, 6:00 AM.
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Camps in Samara for teenagers with a discount
Great place. The child was 110% satisfied. Planning to return! Thanks to the organizers!
Yandex.Maps
20 July 2023
Now my favorite camp, where I am going to go for as many shifts as possible. A pleasant composition of the administration, counselors and wonderful masters make a complete immersion in the game world. Even if you don’t go to the workshops, don’t run with other people in the forest and don’t look for adventures, being relatively on the sidelines of everything, it will still be quite interesting. I recommend to everyone.
The territory is vast and everywhere you can find people who are ready to help you if you want to know some non-role information.
The food is good, but for those who eat a lot – you have to stand in line for a supplement. The evening snack idea is also a good one.
Yandex.Maps
July 20, 2023
In general, the child was satisfied (although he said that he was unlikely to go next time). He spoke enthusiastically about activities (in particular, about lessons, battles). The photographs show that the theme was well sustained.
He did not complain about living conditions. He said that the counselors and masters are good. I liked the quality of the food, but did not like that it was not a buffet (there are not at least a few dishes to choose from).
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE AS A PARENT:
– when booking the camp, they offered to choose a faculty (Gryffindor, etc.), but in fact it turned out that children under 10 years old generally fall into a certain preparatory squad, and they do not have any common activities with the rest. For example, they do not have allocation to faculties with the help of a hat.
Maybe this would not affect the decision to go, but I would like to know
– it took 4 hours to get to the camp (although according to the navigator it was about 2)
– It rained for 3 days in the first week, and because of this, the planned compulsory lessons were canceled, since the classes are in another building. I don’t really understand how it is possible not to find an opportunity to organize a transition to another building in 3 days. Instead of classes, some optional activities were organized in their building (tabletops, etc.), but it turned out that the child had been sitting in the room for 3 days, as the roommates had phones … (they don’t take away the phones from children if you don’t ask. And even if you ask about your own, the roommates will have them). As I understand it, the counselors did not insist on activities. On the penultimate day before departure, there were no classes! (like the day of the gathering) And there was no solemn closing (they simply issued diplomas and showed a video).
That is, out of 13 days, 4, in fact, the child was not actively involved in anything.
– The child once became ill (sick). The counselors did not call, did not report.
– In the camp, you can give things to wash. Things were not immediately washed and dried for several days.
-We came to the child for parental day (Sat-Sun). On Sunday morning we asked in advance if there were any important events, we were told that there were none. When we arrived, it turned out that right now there was a photo session. As a result, the child missed it, as it was necessary to wait half an hour.
Yandex.Maps
20 July 2023
Great role camp! My daughter has already gone to 4 shifts in the Legend and Hoggwarts, and this summer she is going to Elinor (Stormwind). Squeaks with delight. The masters are excellent counselors and teachers, the very atmosphere of a fairy tale and adventure is fascinating. Why am I an anxious mother, but, seeing the burning eyes of the child and her expectation of new shifts, I let go to the camp without a doubt.
Would recommend to parents of teenagers!
Yandex.Maps
July 20, 2023
My daughter is 11 years old, she was here that summer in July, she liked it, she talked about great counselors, a lot of games, in general, she didn’t get bored. I appreciated the lessons, as I understand it, she even liked it. Well, the organization in the camp is convenient, it is easy to sign up, administrators are in touch for any questions, etc.
Website kidsincamp.ru
20 July 2023
Single platform for trips to children’s camps – “Perm holidays”
Single platform for tickets to children’s camps – “Perm holidays”
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A group of children was sent home due to violations of the organization of their stay at the facility
07/18/2023
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Last minute trips to the camp “Solnyshko”
07/14/2023
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Results of the VIII Spartakiad of children’s camps in the Perm Territory 2023
07/14/2023
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Be careful! There is no information about the camp in the register of IP Gubanov S.
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11 teams will take part in the Spartakiad of children’s camps
07/06/2023
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Corrected the notification form for organized transportation of a group of children by buses
07/06/2023
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Sino-Russian meeting on the exchange of experience in children’s camps
06/29/2023
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On July 12, the VIII Spartakiad of children’s camps will be held
06/29/2023
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The opinion of the professional community on the plot of the Rossiya-1 channel about children’s camps
06/23/2023
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Suspended the activity of ZDOL “Vostok”
06/22/2023
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Camp.ru – second issue
06/15/2023
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Participate in the “Ecology is Everyone’s Business” Award
06/01/2023
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On May 29, a seminar was held for medical workers of children’s camps
06/01/2023
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Program “Morning Guest” – Children’s country camps
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