Winter Camps at Parks

Week 1 - Dec. 20 - Dec. 23

Week 2 - Dec. 27 - Dec.30

7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.; Early Drop off (No Additional Cost)

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Regular Camp Hours

After 6 p.m., late pick up charges will apply

Activities Include:

Spark Games, Arts & Crafts, Recreation Games, and Special Events

In observance of the Holidays, Winter Camps will be closed on:

• Friday, December 24, 2021
• Friday, December 31, 2021

Central Miami-Dade

• Continental Park
• Kendale Lakes Park
• North Trail Park
• Rockway Park
• Ruben Dario Park
• Tropical Estates Park
• Westwind Lakes Park

North Miami-Dade

• Country Village Park
• Highland Oaks Park

South Miami-Dade

• Deerwood Bonita Lakes
• Hammocks Community Park
• South Dade Park

Dates: Dec. 20 - 30

Ages: 4 - 12

Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm(Free aftercare until 5:30 pm)

Winter Camp Week 1 (Dec. 20-23): Winter Slumber Party
Let the hibernation begin! Learn all about how plants and animals prepare for the limited resources available in the colder season by taking a long winter nap.
 
Winter Camp Week 2 (Dec. 27-30): Hide and Seek
Climates vary all over the world! Some habitats are always cold, while others are only cold seasonally. Explore how predator and prey animals both adapt to living in the cold. If the cold is seasonal, how does their winter routine differ from their summer routine? Let’s find out!

Camp Meal Plan
Provided by Zoo Miami's Taste of the Wild catering service! Meal Plan includes a main dish and two sides.
 

Camp Adopt-an-Animal
Bring home all the fun of Camp and support the Zoo's wildlife enrichment by adopting an animal! Each week will feature a different animal based on the week's activities. Discounted package includes plush animal, certificate of adoption, fact sheet, and animal photo by Ron Magill that will be sent home with your child at the end of the day.

Camp Hummingbird at Castellow Hammock Park and Nature Center:

• Ages: 6-14
• Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Address: Castellow Hammock Park and Nature Center – 22301 SW 162 Ave, Miami, FL 33170
• Price: $110 per child, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15
• Phone: 305-666-5885 or 305-242-7688
• Camp Dates and themes:
  • Week 1: Monday, Dec. 21 – Friday, Dec. 24: The Great Migration (Register here)
  • Week 2: Monday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 31: Season’s Greetings (Register here)

Camp Manatee at Arch Creek Park and Nature Center

• Ages: 6-14
• Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Address: Arch Creek Park and Nature Center – 1855 NE 135, North Miami, FL 33181
• Price: $110 per child, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15
• Phone: 305-666-5885 or 305-944-6111
• Camp Dates and themes:
  • Week 1: Monday, Dec. 21 – Friday, Dec. 24: Winter in South Florida, Pt. 1 (Register here)
  • Week 2: Monday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 31: Winter in South Florida, Pt. 2 (Register here)

Camp Black Bear at AD Barnes Park and Nature Center

• Ages: 6-14
• Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Address: AD Barnes Park and Nature Center – 3401 SW 72, Miami, FL 33155
• Price: $110 per child, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15
• Phone: 305-666-5885 or 305-662-4124
• Camp Dates and themes:
  • Week 1: Monday, Dec. 21 – Friday, Dec. 24: Florida: Ice Age to Hot Tropic, Pt. 1 (Register here)
  • Week 2: Monday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 31: Florida: Ice Age to Hot Tropic, Pt. 2 (Register here)

Camp Bluegill at Bill Sadowiski Park and Nature Center

• Ages: 6-14
• Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Address: Bill Sadowiski Park and Nature Center – 17555 SW 79, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
• Price: $110 per child, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15
• Phone: 305-666-5885 or 305-255-4767
• Camp Dates and themes:
  • Week 1: Monday, Dec. 21 – Friday, Dec. 24: From Pole to Pole, Pt. 1 (Register here)
  • Week 2: Monday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 31: From Pole to Pole,, Pt. 2 (Register here)

The Deering Estate offers a winter break camp, which aligns with Miami Dade County School’s scheduled winter break.

Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science.

• Dates: Dec. 20 – 23; Dec 27 - 30
• Ages: 6 - 14
• Camp hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Drop off: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
• Pickup: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Rates: $160 per four-day session

For more information, visit Deering Esate or call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne

• Week 1: Dec. 20-24
• Week 2: Dec. 27-Dec. 31
• Half-Day Sessions: $400 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Full-Day Session: $800 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Contact Crandon Golf Academy Director of Instruction Alex Fernandez at 786-253-2548.

Country of Miami

Contact Country Club of Miami Golf Academy for more information at 305-829-8456.

Palmetto Golf Course

Contact Palmetto Golf Academy Director of Instruction Derrick Payne at 786-897-7533.

Participants will have an enriching camp experience that that includes sports, movement, arts & crafts, and field trips. All camps are managed by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Call for more information. Transportation will not be available

Bird Lakes Park

• Ages: 6-22
• Dates: Dec. 20-24 and Dec. 27-31
  23 - half day, Dec. 24 - no camp, Dec. 30 - half day, Dec. 31 - no camp
• Location: 14365 SW 48 Lane
• Rate: $15 registration fee + $45/week (limited spots available)
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• For details and to register please call 786-635-9657 or email [email protected].

Highland Oak

• Ages: 6-22
• Dates: Dec. 20-24 and Dec. 27-31
  23 - half day, Dec. 24 - no camp, Dec. 30 - half day, Dec. 31 - no camp
• Location: 20300 NE 24 Avenue
• Rate: $15 registration fee + $45/week (limited spots available)

• For details and to register please call 305-935-4588  or email [email protected]