Summer Camps in the Miami Lakes area

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Camp Wannado 

June 12 - Aug. 11 

For kids in Voluntary Pre-K - 7th grade. Sports; weekly field trips; arts and crafts, video games and more. 

Session 1: June 12 - June 30; Session 2: July 3 - July 21; 

Session 3: July 24 - Aug. 11.

Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Pack lunch Monday - Thursday; a pizza lunch is provided on Friday. Camp is $45 to register, $135 per week. Camp Wannado at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St.

www.campwannado.com 

Camp Y 

June 12 - Aug. 4 

Presented by the YMCA. 

Campers ages 4 – 12 can enjoy dance and soccer, enrichment activities and get support while learning core subjects such as math, reading and science. 

$135 per week for residents/$160 per week for non-residents; $50 registration fee. To sign up for Camp Y at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave., visit 

https://bit.ly/3UErNH2. 

Children’s Theater Workshop June 12 - Aug. 4  Ages 7-14

Join the Main Street Players for their annual kid’s theater workshop where campers learn everything from acting to theater history. Students will create a production while at camp. 

Session A: June 12 - July 7;

Session B: July 10 - Aug. 4. 

Weekdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

$1,000 per student per session. 

To register for the Children’s Theater Workshop at Main Street Players, 6812 Main St., visit 

www.mainstreetplayers.com

First Tee Miami 

June 12 - Aug. 16 Ages 7 - 18

All abilities are welcome to learn and hone skills at First Tee 

Miami’s summer golf camp. 

Campers will hone skills based on First Tee’s Nine Core Values and Nine Healthy Habits program. 

Weekdays, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

$395 per week. $275 per week for Miami Lakes residents with proof of residency or children of first responders. Campers will receive a T-shirt, a hat and player book. Students should bring their own lunch. First Tee Miami Camp at Miami Lakes Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.
https://bit.ly/40gScMw

Mater Lakes Academy Bears Summer Camp

June 12 - Aug. 4  Ages 6 - 13

Weekdays, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Program includes field trips; pool day; indoor/outdoor games; sports and fitness; arts and crafts; dance and music and movies.  $160 per week, $60 registration fee. Campers get a shirt, bag and water bottle. Breakfast and lunch included. For information about Bears Summer Camp at 17300 NW 87th Ave., call 305-698-8000, ext. 241 for visit https://bit.ly/4436Aeq

Miami Lakes Athletic Club Summer Camp and Tennis Camp

June 12 - Aug. 11 

Summer Camp Ages 5 - 12.   

Tennis Camp ages 5 to 17, 

Summer full day for ages 8 - 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Tennis half day for ages 5 - 17, 

9 a.m. to noon. 

Both camps are Monday - Friday.

Enjoy a variety of sports-related activities at the annual summer camp, including water days. Tennis players can enjoy daily tennis practice. Prices vary. Miami Lakes 

Athletic Club, 15150 Bull Run Road, 305-820-8025 or email MarisolS@MiamiLakesAthletic Club.com.

Miami Lakes Optimist Summer Camp 

June 12 - Aug. 4  

Six weeks of Optimist baseball camp. 

Week 1: June 12 - 16

Week 2: June 19 - 23

Week 3: July 10 - 14

Week 4: July 17 - 21

Week 5: July 24 - 28

Week 6: July 31 - Aug. 4

Ages 6 – 12 will do hitting drills, field balls and learn the proper throwing mechanics, among other technique. Each child should bring their own bat, glove, helmet, cleats, turf shoes, sneakers, T-shirt, baseball pants and shorts. $180 per week, $165 per week for town residents or returning players. Weekdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Early drop off at 8:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. pickup costs an additional $10. For more information call Camp Director Ernie Sainz, 305-527-5131. 

My Gym Summer Camp

June 12 - Aug. 11  Ages 3 - 10

Weekdays. Two week minimum, $189 per week, 10% discount for siblings. Bring lunch; snacks provided. 6763 Main St. 305-790-9266.

Snapology at the Miami Lakes Youth Center 

June 13 - Aug. 19  Ages 7 – 16. 

Campers learn about STEAM and enjoy hands-on experiences in robotics; movie making; drones and video game design. 

There is a new preschool camp, ages 4 - 6. 

Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Two weeks: $500 for residents/$540 for non-residents. Four weeks: $1,000 for residents/ $1,080 for non-residents. 

Discounts for siblings are available. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, visit https://bit.ly/43n55XU

Summer Camp at Miami-Dade County Parks 

June 12 to Aug. 4 

Ages 6 – 14. A full day at the park, with arts and crafts, sports and other activities. 

Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early drop off is available at 7:30 a.m., late pick-up until 6 p.m. $45 per week, with a $15 registration fee. 

Miami-Dade County Park at Country Club of Miami South, 6881 NW 179th St., visit https://bit.ly/3GSVCyi