Summer Camps in Florida Are Fun and Educational for Kids

Give Your Kids a Great Vacation Getaway at Summer Camp

By Nikki, published May 15, 2008
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Summer camp is a great way for your kids to enjoy their summer vacation. Summer camp is a great place for children to relax, have fun, make new friends, or learn something new! So your kids get to have a great summer vacation and you get to have some time for yourself!

Whether you're looking for a traditional, academic, adventure, art, religious, or special needs camp, Florida has a lot to offer.

Camp Dovewood is a summer camp for girls ages 7-16, and is located in O'Brien, Florida. Camp Dovewood is a non-denominational Christian camp for girls who love horses. The cost per week is from $350.00 to $500.00. The camp focuses on a variety of equestrian activities and has programs which feature veterinary care, stable-management, horse shows, trail rides and horseback overnight trips. They also offer other activities such as arts and crafts, photography, dance, pottery, cheerleading, tennis, soccer, and gymnastics. Camp Dovewood strives to create at atmosphere where girls will benefit socially, physically, emotionally, individually, spiritually and intellectually. Call 386-935-0863 or visit their website at http://www.campdovewood.org/ for more info.

Circle F Dude Ranch and Camp is a summer camp for kids ages 6 to 16 and is located in Lake Wales, Florida. The cost per week is from $650.00 to $1000.00. The camp puts an emphasis on teaching kid's leadership skills, respect for their peers, and an appreciation for nature. There are 65 horses for campers to enjoy at the Circle F Dude Ranch and Camp and horse riding lessons and trail rides are a major part of the camp. Other activities for campers to enjoy include paintball, archery, tennis, soccer, sailing, canoeing, dance, tumbling, cheerleading and rock climbing. Call 863-676-4113 or visit their website at http://www.circle-f-duderanch.com for more info.

Did You Know?
The state of Florida has a lot of options for summer camp for kids!
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Great ideas and places, but wow the expense! Great article too.

Posted on 05/21/2008 at 5:05:01 PM

 
Great info. I think the kids get out of school here next week.

Posted on 05/20/2008 at 8:05:36 PM

 
Nice job on this - you know it is as fun for the parents as the kids! LOL

Posted on 05/20/2008 at 10:05:40 AM

 
I wish that I could remember the name of the camp that I went to when I lived in Florida. I think it was in Arcadia. Camp can be a great experience.

Posted on 05/19/2008 at 2:05:26 PM

 
I wish they'd let adults come to some of these, even if just got to watch and not participate :)

Posted on 05/19/2008 at 2:05:13 PM

 
Great job, lots of info

Posted on 05/18/2008 at 11:05:56 PM

 
Excellent article, full of a lot of great info. Hugs Mary

Posted on 05/18/2008 at 7:05:30 PM

 
Great info for Floridians..thanks Nikki!

Posted on 05/18/2008 at 3:05:50 PM

 
This sounds like a ton of fun!

Posted on 05/18/2008 at 1:05:23 PM

 
Ooohhh dude ranch! Nice outline of camps!

Posted on 05/18/2008 at 7:05:37 AM

 
They all sound like fun! Oh, to be a kid again!!!!

Posted on 05/17/2008 at 6:05:32 PM

 
Sounds fun.

Posted on 05/17/2008 at 8:05:09 AM

 
Wonderful job on this one, hunny!!!! :)

Posted on 05/16/2008 at 4:05:59 PM

 
Great information! Thanks! Also, Thank you for your comments!

Posted on 05/16/2008 at 4:05:21 PM

 
What a great list!

Posted on 05/16/2008 at 1:05:02 PM

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