In addition to the Fit-to-Play, Green-it-Up general program camp, Miami-Dade Parks offers a variety of specialty camps including Arts Education camps at African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, Raices Cultural Arts Center, and at the Women's Park; camps for Children with Disabilities; EcoAdventures™ Nature camps, and numerous Sports camps such as golf, tennis, cheerleading, football, basketball, and soccer, as well as camps at The Deering Estate at Cutler and Miami MetroZoo. 

Miami-Dade Parks also offers Learn-to-Swim programs at all of its parks with pools, taught by American Red Cross-certified water-safety instructors.

General and specialty camps also feature exciting field trips to sites such as Miami MetroZoo, Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, Deering Estate at Cutler, Pelican Island, and Joseph Caleb Auditorium for theatre and film programs.  Campers will also enjoy an end-of-summer "bash" with games, contests and lunch, scheduled for July 27-30 at Tropical Park Equestrian Center.  There will be guest appearances by Billy the Marlin and the Marlin Mermaids on July 29 and 30.
Several discounts are available.  The public can choose a discount for the Fit-to-Play general program camp and Arts Education program camps only (specialized camps excluded). 

• 10% Discount off the Full Price - For kids that enrolled in the 2009/2010 Miami-Dade Parks After-School Programs, Winter Camps or Spring Break Camps.
• 25% Discount off One Week - For kids that enrolled in our 2009 Fit to Play Summer Camps or the 2009/2010 After-School Program, bring a friend that registers along with you and you'll receive this discount.
• 50% Discount off Week #5- Available for all registrants, pay for four weeks in advance and get 50% off the fifth week.
• And for all those who attended spring camp, the cost for re-registration for a Miami-Dade Parks' general and arts education summer camp will be waived.

*Discounts may not be combined.  All existing accounts must be in good standing.

Most of our camps have rolling registration, so parents can enroll their child for one week or for several weeks at any time throughout the summer, but they must register at least one week prior to the desired start date, in some cases. 

Prices for summer camps vary.  Children with disabilities are welcome in all Miami Dade Parks programs.  Call the program of interest or 305-365-6706 for inclusion information.

To register for a Miami-Dade Parks Summer Camp, parents must call the individual camp/park of interest.   A full listing of summer camps follows below.  For more information, patrons are encouraged to visit the Miami-Dade Parks website at www.miamidade.gov/parks, call their local park, or call 311. 

Miami-Dade Park and Recreation is funded in part by The Children's Trust.  The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.   

Miami-Dade Parks, a three-time National Gold Medal Award (AAPRA and NRPA) winner, Florida Governor's 2009 Sterling Award winner, and an accredited agency, is the third largest park system in the United States, consisting of 262 parks and more than 12,668 acres of land.  It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the nation.  Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises after-school, sports-development and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; arts and culture programs and events; environmental restoration efforts; Miami MetroZoo and Deering Estate; Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; and more.  The Miami-Dade Parks mission is to create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations.

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List of summer camp sites with addresses and phone numbers follow below:

Parks are listed by address going from north to south Miami-Dade County.

North

• Amelia Earhart Park, 1680 NW 87 St., 305-685-8389
• Arcola Park, 1680 NW 87 St., 305-835-7987
• Arcola Lakes Park, 1301 NW 83 St., 305-836-5095
• Country Village Park, 6550 NW 188 Terr., 305-622-2594
• Greynolds Park, 17530 W Dixie Hwy., 305-948-2891/305-944-6111
• Gwen Cherry Park (Y.E.T.), 7090 NW 22 Ave., 305-694-4889
• Highland Oaks Park, 20300 NE 24 Ave., 305-932-2164
• Little River Park, 10525 NW 24 Ave, 305-694-5121
• M. L. King, Jr. Park, 6100 NW 32 Ct., 305-633-2044
• Marva Y. Bannerman Park, 4830 NW 24 Ave., 305-633-4064
• Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7898 NW 176 St., 305-823-2414
• North Glade Park, 17355 NW 52 Ave., 305-621-2461
• Oak Grove Park, 690 NE 159 St., 305-944-8670
• Olinda Park, 2101 NW 51 St., 305-633-4066

Central

• Bird Lakes Park, 14365 SW 48 Lane., 305-207-1730
• Brothers to the Rescue Park, 2420 SW 72 Ave., 305-666-5883
• Continental Park, 10000 SW 82 Ave., 305-274-9666
• Kendale Lakes Park, 7850 SW 142 Ave., 305-385-4750/305-388-4771
• McMillan Park, 6125 SW 133 Ave., 305-382-6407
• North Trail Park, 780 NW 127 Ave.
• Rockway Park, 9460 SW 27 Dr., 305-223-8769
• Ron Ehmann Park, 10995 SW 97 Ave., 305-271-3853
• Ruben Dario Park, 9825 W. Flagler St., 305-222-2194
• Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24 St., 786-315-5295
• Tropical Estates Park, 10201 SW 48 St., 305-226-5782
• Westwind Lakes Park, 6805 SW152 Ave., 305-388-4771

South

• Cinco de Mayo Park, 19351 SW 384 St., 305-242-7930
• Colonial Drive Park, 10750 SW 156 Terr., 305-233-3045
• Devon Aire Park, 10411 SW 122 Ave., 305-270-4951
• Eureka Park, 18320 SW 119 Ave., 305-235-2151
• Eureka Villas Park, 14301 SW 180 St., 305-254-5856
• Goulds Park, 11350 SW 216 St., 305-255-2399
• Hammocks Community Park, 9885 Hammocks Blvd., 305-380-6917
• Leisure Lake Park, 29305 Illinois Rd., 305-248-1527
• Modello Park, 28450 SW 152 Ave., 305-247-1553
• Naranja Park, 14150 SW 264 St., 305-258-1945
• Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, 14450 Boggs Dr., 305-235-4503
• South Dade Park, 28151 SW 164 Ave., 305-247-9453
• Southridge Park, 11250 SW 192 St., 786-293-4549
• West Perrine Park, 10301 SW 107 Terr., 305-235-2053
• Wild Lime Park, 11341 SW 147 Ave., 305-386-0227

Sports Camps
Cheerleading/Dance Camp (ages 6-14)
Learn jumps, chants, and modern and jazz dance techniques. Program includes field trips.

• Arcola Park, 1680 NW 87 St., 305-835-7987
• Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24 St., 786-315-5295/305-222-2128
  

Basketball Camp (ages 8 - 14)
Trained staff will teach team and individual play using defensive and offensive drills to improve skills and knowledge of the game. Program includes field trips and tournaments.

• Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24 St., 786-315-5295/305-222-2128

Football Camp (ages 9 - 17)
This is an intensive camp on football fundamentals, including position skill drills, film sessions and 7-on-7 games.

• Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 St., 305-226-8316

Soccer Camp (ages 8 - 14)
Trained staff will teach team/individual play using defensive and offensive drills to improve skills and knowledge of the game.

• Cinco de Mayo Park, 19351 SW 384 St., 305-242-7930

Golf Camp (ages 7-17)
Learn the basics of golf or sharpen your game and enjoy playing in tournaments. Program includes field trips and awards.

• Greynolds Golf Course, 17530 W Dixie Hwy., 305-949-1741
• Briar Bay Golf Course, 9375 SW 134 St., 305-271-3853/305-235-6667
• Palmetto Golf Course, 9300 SW 152 St., 305-235-1069
  

Tennis Camps (ages 6-15)
Learn the fundamentals of tennis. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Ives Estates Park, 1475 Ives Dairy Rd., 305-652-7260
• Continental Park, 10000 WS 82 Ave., 305-271-0732
• Tamiami Tennis Center, 11201 SW 24 St., 305-480-2099
• Crandon Tennis Center, 7300 Crandon Blvd., 305-365-2300
   

Camps for Children with Disabilities (ages 6 - 21)
Children and teens with disabilities will find enriching camp experiences, including sports, swimming, arts and crafts and field trips.

• Greynolds Park, 17530 W Dixie Hwy., 305-945-3425
• Coral Estates Park, 1405 SW 97 Ave., 305-226-1622
• Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24 St., 786-315-5295/305-222-2128
• Westwind Lakes Park, 6805 SW 152 Ave., 305-388-4771
• Camp Matecumbe, 11400 SW 137 Ave., 305-752-4966
• Goulds Park, 11350 SW 216 St., 305-255-2399/305-234-1673

Cultural Arts Camps 
The Miami-Dade Parks Cultural Arts Camps are funded in part by the Children's Trust.  The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County, and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (ages 6-16)
The Summer Arts Academy provides instruction in the visual arts, dance, fashion design, musical theatre, drama, instrumental and vocal music. Students take six classes daily taught by experienced arts professionals. At the conclusion of the ten-week program, a grand recital is held at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium to showcase students' newly acquired arts accomplishments.

• African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22 Ave., 305-638-6771
  

Raices Cultural Arts Center (ages 6-14)
The Summer Arts Camp is structured to cultivate the tradition of valuing culture within the Hispanic communities through classes in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and traditional arts. Students select from a variety of classes that introduce the arts of Hispanic culture in an interesting and exciting way and taught by a distinguished staff of arts professionals. Students will present their artistic talents in a culminating recital.

• Raices Hispanic Cultural Arts Center at Miller Drive Park, 5510 SW 94 Ct., 305-271-0812

Women's Park (ages 11-18)
A new pilot project at Miami-Dade Parks is the all-girls camp, GEM (Girls Empowerment and Mentoring), at Women's Park, July 5 to August 13, focusing on the role of women in the development of our community and the arts using a multimedia approach to research and documentation. Camp activities will include classes and workshops in the visual and performing arts, multimedia (film, computers) and women's history.

• Women's Park, 10251 W Flagler St., 305-480-1717

EcoAdventuresTM
Camp Manatee (ages 6-14)
Boys and girls have fun exploring the South Florida environment. Activities include canoeing (ages 9 and older), hiking, swimming, games, arts and crafts, field trips, and hands-on nature studies. Environmental themes change weekly.

• Greynolds Park, 17530 W Dixie Hwy., 305-948-2891 (meet at Boathouse)

Camp on the Sea (ages 12-16)
Camp on the Sea is a unique adventure camp focusing on Marine science, South Florida ecology, and aquatic adventures. Campers explore the wonders that South Florida has to offer on daily field trips. Camp will run for two, 2 week sessions. Session 1: June 14 - June 25. Session 2: June 28 - July 9.

• A.D. "Doug" Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center, 3401 SW 72 Ave., 305-662-4124
  

Camp Cutler (ages 9-12)
At Camp Cutler, our goal is to promote environmental stewardship through field trips, presentations, hands-on learning activities, games, arts & crafts, and much more. Campers' eyes will be opened up to a whole new world as they are introduced to South Florida's natural environment while participating in fun activities and adventures.

• Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79 Ave., 305-255-4767

Camp Silver Palm (ages 6-12)
Campers will develop a deep love and appreciation for nature as they explore nature trails, make crafts, share stories, go on fieldtrips and play games. Each activity is selected to teach something new about South Florida's ecosystems in a fun, friendly environment.

• Castellow Hammock Park, 22301 SW 162 Ave., 305-242-7688

Eco-Explorers (ages 6-12)
Children can experience a fun environment in which they can explore history, nature, and wildlife studies by taking part in a series of hands-on activities at the Nature Center of A.D. Barnes Park. Camp activities include: nature hikes, educational environmental projects, canoe trips, and much more.

• A.D. "Doug" Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center, 3401 SW 72 Ave., 305-662-4124

Turtle Camp (ages 6-8)
Campers are encouraged to use their senses to explore the wonders of South Florida's natural ecosystems through hands-on activities, games, crafts and so much more. Live animal presentations and hikes on the nature trail are just some of the fun activities campers will enjoy as they develop a love for nature and make new friends.

• Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79 Ave., 305-255-4767

Other Nature Camps
Bill Graham Farm Village Summer Camp (ages 6-14)
City kids get a taste of rural life in this camp, which includes farm activities, agricultural studies and interaction with livestock.

• Bill Graham Farm Village Summer Camp, 11900 NW 42 Ave., 305-685-8673

Miami MetroZoo
Miami MetroZoo Bank of America Zoofari Summer Camp (ages 4-10)
Miami MetroZoo offers children a fun and recreational camp based on animal science. Activities include zookeepers' talks, interaction with small animals, animal treat creation, arts & crafts and more. Camp runs June 15 - July 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with 8:30 a.m. drop-off. Extended care available to 5:30 p.m.

• Miami MetroZoo, 12400 SW 152 St., 305-251-0400

Deering Estate at Cutler 
Deering Discovery Camp (ages 6-11)
Children will learn about history, archeology, and nature by taking part in a series of hands-on activities at the Deering Discovery Camp. Camp activities include: nature hikes, educational environmental projects, a canoe trip to Chicken Key, and participation in an exciting archeological dig along with other enrichment and recreational activities. Five, 10-day sessions are available from June 8 - August 14 and one five-day session from August 17-21.

Deering Creative Eco-Art Camp (ages 6-11)
Children can experience a non-competitive environment in which they can explore a balance of fine and traditional craft art, and enrichment and recreational activities. Our Creative Art Camps use art students, teachers and Artists in Residence to engage campers in fun art-based activities such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. The program makes use of the many advantages within the archeological, natural, and historic setting of the Estate, including interactive exhibits, our Artist Village and technology lab. Five, 10-day sessions are available from June 8 - August 14 and one 5-day session from August 17-21.

Camp Ikana Okee (ages 11+)
Camp Ikana Okee, which means sea and land, is an adventure camp for youth ages 11 and
up. Science, education and adventure are the focus as campers explore the wonders of the natural and marine world. Camp Ikana Okee offers unique and innovative recreational activities where the mysteries of the oceans are revealed through hands-on activities, above, beside and below the water's surface. Five, 10-day sessions are available from June 8 - August 14 and one 5-day session from August 17-21.

• Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., 305-235-1668 ext. 233

Aquatic & Learn-to-Swim Programs 
Learn-to-Swim
Boys and girls are taught to swim by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Various levels of courses are offered for children and adults. For more information or to register, contact the pool of your interest.

Tiny Tots - For ages 3 to 6. This is a water adjustment program where a parent or guardian is required to be in the water, too.

General Learn-to-Swim - For ages 6 years and older.

Adult Classes - Ages 18 and older.

Above programs are open to qualified children and adults with disabilities.

*Pools that are accessible to people with disabilities.

• *A.D. Barnes, 3401 SW 72 Ave., 305-665-1626
• Arcola, 1680 NW 87 St., 305-691-5104
• *Goulds, 21840 SW 114 Ave., 305-233-0537
• *Helen Sands (South Dade), 16350 SW 280 St., 305-248-1386
• Little River, 10525 NW 24 Ave., 305-696-7651
• *Marva Y. Bannerman, 4829 NW 24 Ave., 305-635-2461
• Naranja, 14150 SW 264 St., 305-258-4534
• *Palm Springs North, 7901 NW 176 St., 305-558-3762
• Rockway, 9460 SW 27 Dr., 305-223-8742
• Richmond (Sgt. Delancy Park), 14450 Boggs Dr., 305-238-5692
• *Tamiami, 11201 SW 24 St., 305-223-7077
• Tropical Estates, 10201 SW 48 St., 305-221-5041