We have created this local resource for summer camps, however, some of the links may not yet have the current camp information. You can usually check out the camps from the prior year to give you an idea of what camps are offered. We will continue to add camps and update links as we learn of them. If you want to be added to our list or provide some updated information just email us a link. We don’t endorse any particular camp, we just wanted to compile a list of local camps for our local readers.
ADVENTURE and SPORTS CAMPS
Odyssey Adventure Camp. You will find this camp also under our Stem Camp category. At this adventure camps, weather permitting, kids go kayaking, paddle boarding and even rock climbing. http://www.odysseyadventureclub.com
Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center. Known for their Enviro camps. Kids will learn about the environment by going outdoors. They also have use of the discovery center for learning opportunities and camp activities, that might even include kayaking this year. https://www.ormondbeach.org/730/Environmental-Discovery-Center
Learn to sail this summer. http://www.halifaxyouthsailing.org
Marine Discovery Center in NSB almost always includes getting your week wet, whether exploring, snorkeling or kayaking. http://fun4daytonakids.com/Camps/Water-Sports-Camps/Marine-Discovery-Center-Summer-Camps/View-details.html
Various sports camps offered at Embry Riddle – tennis, volleyball, soccer and basketball. http://summercamps.erau.edu/camps/index.html
STEM CAMPS
Odyssey Adventure Camp. A certified teacher, who also offers an adventure camp, takes the kids during this week of class into the classroom for some technology fun. http://www.odysseyadventureclub.com
Various technology, math, and robotics camps at Embry Riddle. http://summercamps.erau.edu/camps/index.html
Minecraft, Space, Video Game Design and more offered at IBuild. https://www.ibuildacademy.com/summer-camp
CyberCamp for Teens at Daytona State – https://www.daytonastate.edu/summercamps/
ART CAMPS
Whim Wham Art Studio. Always offers a variety of camps over the summer to entice the little artist in everyone, including learning on the pottery wheel. http://www.whimwhamartstudio.com/camps.html
Gretchen Neal – She offers a variety of classes using different mediums. Camps are usually held at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach. http://gretchenneal.com/?page_id=263
Ormond Memorial Art Museum offers various summer camps for kids, including a fashion camp. https://ormondartmuseum.org
Art Rageous – Offers both single or multi-day art classes in a multitude of techniques. http://artrageousfl.com/kids/
All things are in DeBary – http://www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org/summer-camps/
MUSIC and DRAMA
Millenium Musicians – Band camp, choir and drama all are offered at Stetson Baptist in Deland, FL. http://www.millenniummusicians.com/camps.htm
Athens Theater – This quintessential theater offers summer drama camps for kids, also monthly workshops. http://www.athensdeland.com/youththeater.htm
Freed Performing Arts – Located in Daytona Beach offering many options of classes from ballet and tap to musical theater, acting and gymnastics. You never know what you might find at this location. Make sure to check it out. http://www.freedperformingarts.com
SURF CAMPS
http://www.surfarisurfshop.com
http://daytonasurfingfirst-best.homestead.com/index.html
LINK TO VOLUSIA COUNTY RUN CAMPS
County program: https://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/parks-recreation-and-culture/recreational.stml
Volusia County Schools: http://myvolusiaschools.org/summer-programs/Pages/default.aspx
Junior Life Guard Program – https://www.volusia.org/services/public-protection/beach-safety/lifeguard-corps/junior-lifeguard-program.stml
All about fish – https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/5949/urlt/Summer-Camp-Update-2-06-18L.pdf