Summer Camps at Parks
Turn off the screens and turn up the fun.
This summer, treat your child to fresh air, exciting outdoor adventures and the chance to make new friends and lifelong memories at one of the amazing Summer Camps offered by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department.
Kids will jump into a summer packed with adventure, creativity and learning. Campers will enjoy hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity, exciting field trips, recreational games that keep them active and plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors and make new friends.
Camps run Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., giving children a safe, fun and engaging full-day experience all summer long.
Let’s make this the best summer ever.
For more information and to register, please visit miamidadeparks.com
Summer Camp Dates
June 8 – July 31 (Closed on June 19 and July 3)
Online Registration Opens April 1 at 9:00 a.m.
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Summer camp is split into four two-week sessions. Participants may only attend sessions they are registered for. Registration in one session does not guarantee a space in another.
- Session 1 - June 8 - June 18 (closed June 19)
- Session 2 - June 22 - Jul 2 (closed July 3)
- Session 3 - July 6 - July 17
- Session 4 - July 20 - July 31
Fees and Discounts:
- One-time $15 registration fee per child
- 10% sibling discount for each additional child in the same household
- 10% discount if all four sessions are purchased together
North Region
- North Arcola Lakes Park (ages 6-14), 1301 NW 83 Street, 305-836-5095
- Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park (ages 6-14), 11525 NE 14 Avenue, 305-895-0220
- Country Club of Miami South (ages 6-14), 6881 NW 179 Street, 305-820-8439
- Country Village Park (ages 6-14), 6550 NW 188 Terrace, 305-622-2594
- Highland Oaks Park (ages 6-14), 20300 NE 24 Avenue, 305-932-2164
Central Region
- North Trail Park (ages 6-14), 780 NW 127 Avenue, 305-207-2420
- Rockway Park (ages 6-14), 9460 SW 27 Drive, 305-223-8769
- Tamiami Park (ages 6-14), 10901 SW 24 Street, 786-315-5410
- Westwind Lakes Park (ages 6-14), 6805 SW 152 Avenue, 305-388-4771
- Continental Park (ages 6-14),10000 SW 82nd Avenue, 305-274-9666
South Region
- Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park (ages 6-14), 14445 SW 122 Avenue, 305-234-1660
- Devon Aire Park (ages 6-14), 10411 SW 122 Avenue, 305-270-4951
- Eureka Villas Park (ages 6-14), 14301 SW 180 Street, 305-254-5856
- Hammocks Community Park (ages 6-14), 9885 Hammocks Boulevard, 305-380-6917
- Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park (ages 6-14), 14450 Boggs Drive, 305-235-4503
- South Dade Park (ages 6-14), 28151 SW 164 Avenue, 305-247-9453
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Deering Estate
- Deering Estate: 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL. 33157
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- For more details, please call 305-235-1668 or 305-666-5885
- Register online
- Summer Camp Dates:
- Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 (No camp on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026-Observed)
Camp Black Bear- Location: A.D. Barnes Park Nature Center: 3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL. 33155
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- For more details, please call 305-662-4124 or 305-666-5885
- Register online
- Summer Camp Dates:
- Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 (No camp on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026-Observed)
Camp Manatee- Location: Camp Greynolds - 18601 NE 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33180
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- For more details, please call 305-944-6111 or 305-666-5885
- Register online
- Summer Camp Dates:
- Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 (No camp on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026-Observed)
Camp Hummingbird- Location: Castellow Hammock Park, 22301 SW 162 Ave., Miami, FL. 33170
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- For more details, please call 305-242-7688 or 305-666-5885
- Register online
- Summer Camp Dates:
- Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 (No camp on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026-Observed)
Fish Camp- Location: Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center, 17555 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay, FL. 33157
- Ages: 8-15
- Time: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- For more details, please call 305-255-4767 or 305-666-5885
- Register online
- Summer Camp Dates:
- Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 (No camp on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026-Observed)
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If your child has dreams of being an athlete, let them get started on the path with one of these sports camps.
Junior Golf Camp
Trained PGA Professionals will teach beginner and elite golfers alike, using swing analysis and the latest instruction techniques. Three locations are available:
Palmetto Golf Academy
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Address: Palmetto Golf Course, 9300 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL, 33157
- Price: $350 per week, half day (9 a.m.-noon); $350 per week, Elite Camp (1 p.m.-3 p.m)
- Contact: Derrick Payne, Director of Instruction, 786-897-7533, [email protected]
Country Club of Miami Golf Academy
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 9 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Address: Country Club of Miami, 6801 NW 186th Street; Hialeah, FL
- Price: Half Day Camp $300
- Full Scholarships are available (Limited spots)
- Contact: Fred Glasser, Director of Instruction, 305-450-5542, [email protected]
Crandon Golf Academy @ Crandon Golf Course
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: Half Day 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Full Day 9 a.m-4 p.m.; Elite Full Day 8 a.m-4 p.m
- Address: Crandon Golf Course, 6700 Crandon Boulevard., Key Biscayne, FL
- Price: Half Day Camp $400; Full Day Camp $800; Full Day Elite Camp $1000
- Contact: Alex Fernandez, Director of Instruction, 786-253-2548, [email protected]
- Register at Crandon Golf Academy
Cheerleading/Dance Camp
Participants will learn jumps, chants, and modern and jazz dance techniques. Field trips are included.
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24 Street
- Price: $200 per session, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15 non-refundable
- Phone: 786-315-5295
Basketball Camp
Participants will learn the game of basketball. Field trips are included.
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24 Street
- Price: $200 per session, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15 non-refundable
- Phone: 786-315-5410
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Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) Arts Camp for Girls
Surrounded by the natural beauty of The Women's Park, the Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) Summer Arts Camp exposes girls to a variety of artistic experiences (dance, music, painting, theater, arts and crafts, journalism and women's studies) with the goal of encouraging each participant to find her creative voice.
- Ages: 6-14
- Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Address: The Women's Park, 10251 W. Flagler Street
- Price: $100 per week, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15; early drop off (8 a.m. - 9 a.m.) and late pick up (4 p.m. - 5 p.m.) is available at no charge.
- Contact: 305-480-1717 or [email protected]
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Free programs with limited capacity. One-time, non-refundable $15 registration fee.
- Demps Park (ages 6-14), 11350 SW 216 Street, 305-255-2399
- Gwen Cherry Park (ages 6-14), 7090 NW 22 Avenue, 305-694-4889
- Oak Grove Park (ages 6-14), 690 NE 159 Street, 305-944-8670
- Live Like Bella Park (ages 6-14), 29305 Illinois Road, 305-248-1527
- Little River (ages 6-11), 10525 NW 24 Avenue, 305-694-5121
- Martin Luther King Park (ages 6-11), 6101 NW 32 Court., 305-633-2044
- Naranja Park (ages 6-11),14150 SW 264 Street, 305-258-1945
- Ruben Dario Park (ages 6-14), 9825 West Flagler Street, 305-222-2194
- Sidney Wynn at Arcola Park (ages 6-11), 1680 NW 87 Street, 305-835-7987
- Wilbur Bell Park (ages 6-11), 10301 SW 170 Terrace, 305-235-2053
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For individuals with disabilities. Free programs with limited capacity. One-time, non-refundable $15 registration fee.
- Camp Matecumbe (ages 12-22), 13841 SW 120 Street, 305-752-4966
- Demps Park (ages 12-22), 11350 SW 216 Street, 305- 234-1673
- Highland Oaks (ages 6-22), 20300 NE 24 Avenue, 305-466-9269
- Kendale Lakes (ages 6-12), 7850 SW 142 Avenue, 786-405-7239
- Tamiami Park (ages 6-22), 11201 SW 24 Street, 305-222-2128
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- Zoo Miami
Kids can enjoy wild summer camp programs at Zoo Miami - Deering Estate
Your child will hike, play, and discover how to protect natural areas like those around Deering Estate
- Zoo Miami
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Spend the summer exploring 114 acres of protected Pine Rockland Hammock. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities such as: games, crafts, swimming, and sports. Campers will also experience participating in other activities such as trail biking, science, cooking, archery, air riflery, sling shots, reptiles, drama, woodworking, hiking, caves, gardening and so much more.
Camp OB Summer Camp offers three summer camp experiences with age-appropriate activities. For more information, please call 305-247-6016 or email: [email protected]
Camp Dragonfly: For our youngest campers, they will have six scheduled activities per day. Activities include Archery, swimming, water slide, slingshots, wheels, caves, reptiles, cooking activities, nature activities and science, drama and crafts, large group games and theme-specific activities. Check out the calendar of weekly highlights for more specific activities.
- Register Online
Location: 17001 SW 264th Street Homestead, FL 33031
Ages: 6–8
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Early and aftercare are available for an extra fee)
Dates: June 9 through Aug.13
Operation Outback: Operation Outback campers will have four scheduled activities per day such as sports, theme-specific activities, archery, air riflery, cooking, swimming and large group games. The beginning of the day will start with Campers Choice where each camper is able to select two activities they are interested in out of a few choices. Campers’ Choice activities include water slide, advanced archery and air riflery, caves, Green Hub, swimming, trail bike riding, cooking, crafts, dance and cheer, Gaga ball, outdoor rec, court sports, science, woodworking and more.
- Register Online
Location: 17001 SW 264th Street Homestead, FL 33031
Ages: 9-10
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Early and aftercare are available for an extra fee)
Dates: June 9 through Aug. 13
Tweens and Teens: Campers in the teen camp will have three morning scheduled activities and three Campers' Choice activities in the afternoons. Campers’ Choice activities include water slide, swimming, advanced archery and riflery, caves, trail bike riding, green hub, cooking, dance and cheer, sports, science, crafts, Gaga ball and select theme-specific games/activities.
- Register Online
Location: 17001 SW 264th Street Homestead, FL 33031
Ages: 11-13
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Early and aftercare are available for an extra fee)
Dates: June 9 through Aug. 13
Leaders in Training (LIT’s): The LIT program is designated for campers who are interested in a two-week session focused on leadership. LIT’s will have the opportunity to participate in some core activities such as shooting sports, pool/ water slide and theme-specific activities. Much of their day will be spent learning and implementing leadership and life skills that they will be able to carry back to school, future employment, and leadership opportunities through sports and school clubs. Included in each two-week session: LITS will be responsible for imagining, planning, and hosting a special event for younger campers from the budgeting stage, set up and debrief. Throughout the week, LIT’s will keep a notebook for journaling, weekly goals, ideas, and thoughts.
- Register Online
Location: 17001 SW 264th Street Homestead, FL 33031
Ages: 14-15
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Early and aftercare are available for an extra fee)
Dates by Sessions: June 9 through Aug. 1
Included in each two-week session: LIT's will be responsible for imagining, planning, and hosting a special event for younger campers. Keeping a notebook for weekly goals, notes, ideas and thoughts. Daily briefings and debriefings. Teambuilding activities, archery, air riflery, swimming, waterslide, and other large group activities.
Session 1 (June 9 – June 20): Goal Planning and Setting, Critical Problem Solving and Effective Listening Skills
Session 2 (June 23 – July 3): Relationship Building, Effective Conflict Resolution and Managing Responsibility
Session 3 (July 7 – July 18): Communicating Effectively, Public Presenting/ Speaking and Leading Games and Activities.
Session 4 (July 21 – August 1): Decision Making, Leadership Versus Following and Summer Wrap Up.
LIT end of the summer Red Carpet Awards Banquet for ALL sessions - August 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Camp OB Dining Hall. LIT’s should come dressed to impress.
Counselors in Training (CIT’s): The CIT program is a volunteer program for teens 16 years. All CIT’s will attend a 1 day training prior to the start of summer camp and will be placed in Camp Dragonfly to assist with younger campers. CIT’s are able to earn up to 7 hours a day for school graduation requirement volunteer hours.
- Register Online Location
17001 SW 264th Street
Homestead, FL 33031
Ages: 16
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dates: June 9 through Aug. 8
- Register Online
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