I cannot believe we have less than one month left of school! Planning for summer camps for the kids can be very stressful because you don't even know where to begin.
Since we do have 3 kids of different ages, we have done lots of research on summer camps in or close to Miami Shores for our own children and wanted to share this information to make it easier for local families to find activities for their kids. Please keep in mind that we are not sponsoring any of these camps and do advise that you do your own additional research. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us either, our kids have attended a lot of these camps, and we can give you the "kids' perspective".
*** MIAMI SHORES SUMMER CAMPS - (organized by The Miami Shore Recreation Department). These include a series of camps offered throughout the summer for different ages including:
- Shores Spectacular Summer Camp - ages 5-13 (contact 305-758-6701 or philpotts@MiamiShoresVillage.com)
- Adventure Sports and Aquatics Camp - ages 12-15 (contact 305-758-8103)
- I Can Dance Ballet Camp - for ages 4-6
- Jumping Jelly Beans Camp - for ages 3-5
- Break Dance Camp for boys - ages 6 and up
- Little Cleats Camp - ages 3 and 4
- Cheer, Dance and Tumble Camp - ages 6-12
- A La Art - ages 8-12
- BF Basketball Academy Camp - ages 5-16
- All American Baseball Camp - ages 5-16
- Stars and Stripes Softball Camp - ages 8-14
- Go Long Flag Football Camp - ages 7-14
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Challenger British Soccer Camp - ages 5-16
*** THE MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS, GOLF & AQUATIC SUMMER CAMP- great junior camp with quality tennis and golf instruction, country club lunch as well as "free-swim and play" at the Miami Shores Aquatic Center. Contact Tennis Pro Howie Orlin at 305-795-2375, howieorlin@email.com.
*** BARRY UNIVERSITY hosts a series of Summer Camps:
*** MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP - for children between the ages of 4 and 11. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from June 11th to July 20th - Activities include: Arts & Crafts • Computers • Fishing • Swimming • Canoeing • Indoor & Outdoor Games • Music • Field Trips.
*** MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SIMPLE SOCCER CAMP- ages 6-17 - directed by Jeff Watson and Kyllene Weiss.
*** MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SOCCER SOLUTION CAMP- organized by Soccer Solution Futbol Club and coached by Jeff Watson and Diolette F.C. - practices held on weekends.
*** MIAMI SHORES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL CAMP - ages 18 months to entering 1st grade.
*** BAPTIST CHURCH ARTS IN PRAISE MUSIC CAMP - offers theory and vocal technique, drama and sacred dance. Combines instruction with recreation and crafts. The finale includes a musical program starring the children.
*** SWIM GYM AQUATIC SPORTS CAMP - This camp is THE BOMB! My kids had such a blast the year we did this one. It has every water sports activity imaginable from sailing to water skiing, instructional swimming, canoeing, snorkeling, water polo...... Even if it's a bit far from you, find someone to car-pool with, your kids will LOVE IT!
*** CAMP LIVE OAK - ages 5-13 - This camp is located in Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach. It is a nature's extreme camp that is very complete and full of all kinds of outdoor activities including canoeing, archery, swimming and more. They even have a Star-light Sleepover in air conditioned cabins! The director is 
very "safety" oriented and will give you all the information you need.
*** THE CUSHMAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP - The Cushman School has a variety of Summer Camps including academic as well leisure camps for different ages.
*** PACE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL CAMP- contact Zeida Davila at zdavila@msgr-pace.com
So there you have it - a very complete list of local Summer Camps in the area. Please contact the camps directly for more information or feel free to give us a call if you have any questions. We do work the Miami Shores Real Estate Market, but have a family ourselves and love to hear about your experiences. If I missed any camps, please feel free to comment below and leave the pertinent information. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
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27 Comments on Miami Shores Summer Camps - UPDATED
Lisa - I'll go check out your post about Port Orange.
Kelly - thanks so much - it is so difficult to look for summer camps because they wait 'till last minute to advertise, and some don't even do that.
great resource!
it is always good to get the kids signed up for some summer fun
I used to do indoor soccer camps in the summer (think big metal buildings, astroturf, fields the size of hockey rinks, no AC, hot humid Ohio Valley summers)
David - it's not only good....it's NECESSARY!! My kids need activities, they need intense physical activities to keep me sane! (The Miami Country Day Soccer CAmp is half in-doors and half in Astro Turf...the only negative about the Art. turf is that it is 15 degrees hotter)
Jeff - I have nooooo clue, what do you want to do?
Monika- the funny story about canoeing is that our oldest was like 7 at the time and took him to the Everglades canoeing right after the Summer (we figured they did some minor Kayaking and canoeing...but we were in shock). He went to the front of the boat and would guide the canoe with perfection and even call out "SWITCH!"....he was only 7!
Matthew- wait 'till he's older, it won't just be one camp - my kids go to soccer camp, tennis and golf, adventure.....and others (it gets kindda hectic!).
**UPDATE**
A friend sent me an e-mail with some camps I had missed, here they are:
1) Barry University - Volleyball - June 4-8 and June 11-15. Times: 9-12 and 1-4. Cost: $200/wk. And boys camps in the evenings 6-10pm the same weeks. Cost: $100. Coach: Dave Nichols 305-899-3563.
2) Barry University - Musical Theater Summer Camp - June 4-29 and July 9-Aug 3. Times: 9-4. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $700.
3) Miami Shores Baptist Church Summer Camp - Ages: 12 months to 3rd Grade. Half days or full days. Two, three or five day week.
4) Montessori School of North Miami - Great Explorations Swim Camp. 8 weeks starting June 11th. Ages: 3-7. Swim Lessons provided by SWIMKIDS swimming school.
5) Mathnasium - June 4-Aug. 17. Time 9:30-12:30. Weekly camps.
6) MOCA Summer Camp- NM Museum of Contemporary Art. Weekly camps June 11-Aug 10. http://www.mocamomi.org/. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $145/wk.
Aimee - since this post was done for the summer of 07 - a lot of the camps removed the sites. This post will give you a good idea of what will be offered for Summer 08, since a lot of them do them every year. If you have any questions or particulars on each camp, I would advice that you contact the particular community or organization offering the camp.
I will do a post like this one again when we get closer to the summer - unfortunately, a lot of them are not ready with dates so far in advance.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, my own kids have attended a lot of these.
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