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Every spring, the question hits my DMs like clockwork: "Do you have a summer camp guide?!" And I get it, summer camp season in South Florida is basically its own sport. Spots fill fast, prices vary wildly, and figuring out which camps are worth it for your kid can feel overwhelming.
So I did the work for you. I've rounded up every summer camp I could find across Miami-Dade, from budget-friendly $100/week city parks programs to full-day performing arts intensives and overnight adventures. Whether your kids are into horses, coding, theater, basketball, or just need somewhere cool and fun while you work, there's something on this list for every family.
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Before You Book: A Few Mom Tips
Register early. The best programs, especially zoo camps, museum camps, and anything with lunch included, sell out weeks before summer starts. If you see something you love, register now and ask questions later.
Look for lunch included. It sounds small, but lunch included can save you $50–$100/month in packing time and groceries. I've noted it for every camp below.
Check aftercare hours. Most day camps end at 3 PM, which doesn't always work for working parents. Camps with aftercare (usually until 5–6 PM) are gold, and I've flagged those too.
Know that budget-friendly gems exist. Miami-Dade Parks runs basketball and girls arts camps for $100/week. The Roller Rink does $50/day. You don't have to spend $500+ to give your kid an amazing summer.
Best Budget-Friendly Camps (Under $250/Week)
Miami-Dade Parks Basketball Camp | Tamiami Park, Miami | Ages 6–14 | $100/week
Miami Roller Rink Summer Camp | NW Miami | Ages 6–13 | $50/day | Aftercare The most flexible option on the list. Perfect for a week here and there when you need coverage.
Camp Manatee | Greynolds Park, North Miami Beach | Ages 6–14 | $136–$170/week | Aftercare One of three Miami-Dade County nature camps. Beautiful park setting, real outdoor time, and easy on the budget.
Camp Black Bear | A.D. Barnes Park, Miami | Ages 6–14 | $136–$170/week | Aftercare
Camp Hummingbird | Castellow Hammock Park, Homestead | Ages 6–14 | $136–$170/week | Aftercare
City of Coral Gables Summer Camp | Coral Gables | Ages 5–13 | $165/week Swimming, sports, and arts, a solid all-around program run by the city.
Deering Estate Eco Nature Camp | Palmetto Bay | Ages 6–8 | $225/week | Aftercare
Bill Sadowski Fish Camp | Palmetto Bay | Ages 8–15 | $185/week | Aftercare Kids learn to fish in one of South Florida's most beautiful parks. A uniquely South Florida summer experience.
STEM, Tech & Coding Camps
Got a future engineer, game designer, or robot builder? These camps channel that tech energy into real skills.
Pinecrest Parks Tech & Coding Camp | Pinecrest Community Center | Ages 8–14 | $295/week
Bricks 4 Kidz & Teknik LABS | Kendall | Ages 5–14 | $275/week LEGO plus robotics equals the perfect combo for the kid who builds with everything they touch.
Code Ninjas Summer Camp | Aventura, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City & Weston | Ages 5–14 | $240–$599/week
iD Tech Camps at University of Miami | Coral Gables | Ages 7–17 | $649/week
Lavner Tech Camp at University of Miami | Coral Gables | Ages 6–14 | $749–$999/week | Lunch On-campus at UM with lunch included. Great for kids ready for a more immersive, college-campus tech experience.
Zaniac STEAM Camps | South Miami | Ages 5–14 Kids build and program robots and drones, code games and apps, and 3D print. Learning 21st century skills in a way that feels like play.
Sylvan Learning STEM Camps | Multiple Miami-Dade Locations | Ages 7–14 Robotics, coding, and engineering programs that are great building blocks for school and in life.
Summer Institute for the Gifted | University of Miami, Coral Gables An academically rigorous summer program for gifted students on the UM campus.
MDC Summer Camps | Miami Dade College | Multiple Locations A range of enrichment programs offered across Miami Dade College's campuses.
The Stormont Kings Chess Camps | South Miami | Ages 5+ A dedicated chess camp for kids who want to sharpen their strategic thinking and competitive game.
Arts, Theater & Music Camps
For the kid who's always performing at the dinner table, these camps will channel that energy into something magical.
MTC Miami Musical Theater Summer Camp | Miami Shores | Ages 5–17 | $425/week
FTF Theater Arts Summer Camp | Miami | Ages 5–17 | $350/week Top-notch instruction in theater, music, dance, and art, plus a camper showcase at the end.
The Bass Museum Summer Art Camp | Miami Beach | Ages 5–12 | $390/week | Lunch + Aftercare Art camp inside a world-class museum, only in Miami. Lunch and aftercare make this one incredibly convenient.
KE Art for Kids Summer Camp | Pinecrest | Ages 5–9 | $350/week Local artists visit each week and guide campers through their unique style while showing them original works.
ArtShack Creative Summer Camp | Doral | Ages 4–14 | $325/week
Live! Modern School of Music Summer Camp | North Miami & Hallandale | Ages 9–18 | $295/week
Scratch DJ Camp | Miami (NW 28th Street) | Ages 8+ Kids learn to DJ, mix, and scratch with professional equipment. One of the most unique creative camps on this list.
Nature, Outdoor & Eco Camps
Get the screens away and the kids into the wild. South Florida has some of the most incredible natural ecosystems in the country, and these camps make the most of it.
Deering Estate Expedition Camp | Palmetto Bay | Ages 9–14 | $225/week | Aftercare Kayaking through South Florida's natural preserves. A true gem.
Circle C Ranch Summer Camp | June 1–July 24 | Ages 3–14 | $225/week | Lunch Included
Fairchild Tropical Garden Camp Discovery | Coral Gables | Ages 7–12 | $275/week Learning science in a stunning tropical garden setting. Great for kids who are curious about the natural world.
Zoo Miami Summer Camp | Miami | Ages 5–12 | $275/week | Aftercare Camp at the zoo is literally what childhood dreams are made of. Book early, this one fills up fast.
Camp La Scuola | South Miami | Ages 3–12 | $325–$375/week Nature, ecology, and arts on the Sunset Drive campus.
Camp La Llanada Day Camp | Southwest Ranches & Miami locations | Ages 4–16 | $495/week | Aftercare Outdoor adventures including kayaking and horses across two South Florida locations.
Sports Camps
Jr. HEAT Summer Camp | SLAM Miami, Kaseya Center & Cooper City HS | Ages 7–17 | $420–$620/week | Lunch An official Miami HEAT-affiliated basketball camp. If your kid is a Heat fan, this is a bucket-list summer.
Hurricane Tennis Camp | University of Miami, Coral Gables | Ages 5–17 | $415/week On-court at UM's beautiful tennis facility. Great for beginners and competitive players alike.
Neighborhood Tennis | Miami (NE 2nd Avenue) | Ages varies A community tennis program offering instruction for all levels.
Gulliver Prep Athletic Camps | Pinecrest | Ages 6–17 | $450–$650/week
First Tee Miami Summer Golf Camp | Miami Lakes | Ages 7–17 | $395/week Golf plus a life skills curriculum. First Tee is a nationally respected program and this Miami chapter is excellent.
Tumblebees Gymnastics Summer Camp | Miami | Ages 3–14 | $265/week | Aftercare Perfect for little ones with tons of energy. Great for building coordination and confidence.
IKGym Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camps | North Miami | Ages 3+ Kids as young as 3 can join this rhythmic gymnastics camp. Campers are divided by age and skill and enjoy fitness games, dance classes, and arts and crafts alongside their gymnastics.
Aelita Creative Gymnastics Camp | North Miami | Ages varies Artistic or rhythmic gymnastics classes combined with hands-on creative activities and weekly themed fun.
Miami Multilingual Sports Camp | Westchester | Ages 5–13 | $275/week Soccer and sports taught in multiple languages, only in Miami.
Sun Blazer Soccer Camp | Miami | Ages varies A dedicated soccer skills camp with a focus on fundamentals and competitive play.
Miami Hoops Basketball Camp | Hialeah | Ages 6–14 | $175/week | Aftercare
Nike Basketball Camp at FIU | Miami | Ages 8–18 | $499/week
Mini Canes Recreational Sports Camp | University of Miami, Coral Gables | Ages 6–12 | $299/week
Adventure Links Summer Day Camp | Multiple Miami-Dade Pickup Locations | Ages varies A well-organized day camp with convenient pickup locations across Miami-Dade. Great option for families who need flexibility.
United Martial Arts Camp | Doral | Ages varies Martial arts instruction in a fun, structured summer camp environment.
Hero Martial Arts Summer Camp | Palmetto Bay | Ages varies A martial arts-focused camp for kids looking to build confidence, discipline, and physical skills over the summer.
Fit Club Summer Camp | Miami (Bird Road) | Ages varies An active, fitness-forward camp keeping kids moving and healthy all summer long.
Cushman Sports Camps | Upper East Side | Ages varies Athletic development camps run by The Cushman School's experienced coaching staff.
Museum & Enrichment Camps
Miami Children's Museum Explorers Camp | Watson Island | Ages 5–14 | $350/week | Lunch
Frost Science Museum Summer Camp | Downtown Miami | Ages 5–11 | $529/week | Lunch + Aftercare
Taste Buds Kitchen Cooking Camp | Doral Area | Ages 4–17 | $229/session The most delicious camp on the list. Kids learn real cooking skills, and you might actually get a good dinner out of it by August. 😄
The Real Food Academy Culinary Camp | Miami (NE 81st Street) | Ages varies The only camp where kids learn to eat healthy while learning to cook. A truly unique culinary experience focused on whole, real food.
My Family Summer Camp | Miami | Ages 3–12 A Spanish enrichment camp that celebrates the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Now also offering a soccer camp option.
Ransom Everglades Discovery Camp | Coconut Grove | Ages 10–14 | $625/week One of the most respected academic summer programs in Miami on a gorgeous Coconut Grove campus.
Ransom Everglades Junior Camp | Coconut Grove | Ages 7–10 | $525/week
Ransom Everglades Early Explorers | Coconut Grove | Ages 5–7 | $450/week
PBA Schools Bright/Gifted/2E Camps | South Miami | Ages varies Summer mini-camps specifically designed for bright, gifted, profoundly gifted, and twice-exceptional kids. Half-day and week-long options available.
Camps Worth Knowing About
Camp J at Michael-Ann Russell JCC | North Miami Beach / Aventura | Ages 4–15 | $400/week | Lunch + Aftercare
Miami Country Day School Summer Camp | Miami Shores | Ages 3–15 | $450/week | Lunch + Aftercare
Riviera Schools Summer Camp | Coral Gables | Ages 3–16 | $455/week | Lunch + Aftercare
The Cushman School Summer Programs | Upper East Side | Ages 4–18 | $395/week | Aftercare
Alexander Montessori Summer Camp | South Miami / Palmetto Bay | Ages 2–14 | $350/week | Aftercare
St. Kevin Summer Camp | SW Miami | Ages 2–13 | $200/week | Aftercare
KLA Academy Summer Camp | Brickell | Ages 3–11 | $500/week | Lunch + Aftercare
Davis Fencing Academy Summer Battle Camp | Miami | Ages 7–18 | $350/week
Fire Boys Camp | Kendall | Ages 5–14 | $275/week | Aftercare
Spirit Girls Camp | Kendall | Ages 5–14 | $275/week | Aftercare
Casa Campo Girls Camp | Greater Miami | Ages 4–11 | $350–$375/week
Wise Choice Summer Camp | Miami, Coral Gables & Doral | Ages varies An all-inclusive program that covers an educational hour, field trips, swimming, outdoor sports, and mini-electives including art, chess, fitness, music, taekwondo, and video games.
Scleranthus Aerial Yoga | Coral Gables | Ages varies A unique aerial yoga camp for kids looking for something totally different this summer.
Camp Urbie | Kendall & Coral Springs locations | Ages varies Urban Air-based camp with active, indoor adventure activities perfect for energetic kids.
Overnight & Sleepaway
Camp La Llanada Night Camp | Southwest Ranches | Ages 7–11 | $1,150/week A local overnight option so they're not too far from home. Great entry point for kids who aren't ready for full sleepaway.
Camp La Llanada Sleepaway | Lake Wales, FL | Ages 7–16 | $1,735/week The full sleepaway experience, a real rite of passage.
Ones to Watch: Already Waitlisted
Belen Jesuit Summer Camp (West Miami) is officially on the waitlist for 2026. If this is your top pick, get on that list now, spots sometimes open up in late spring.
Camp Arsht at Adrienne Arsht Center | Downtown Miami | Ages 10–17 | $475/week | Lunch One of the most prestigious performing arts camps in South Florida, held at one of Miami's most iconic venues. If your tween or teen loves theater, this is it.
Did I miss your family's favorite? Message and I'll keep updating this guide all season long! And if you want first dibs on new camp spots, last-minute openings, and summer deals, make sure you're on the Mom Approved Miami newsletter 💕
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