Kids in the Lower Keys have an array of camp options to fill their days this summer. Pirates, superheroes, dancers, artists, musicians — there’s something for everyone.
COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS | SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS
Weekly from June 5 to July 21
Registration is open for the College of the Florida Keys’ Summer Adventure Camps. Designed for 7- to 15-year-old children, the one-week sessions provide opportunities to learn, create and have fun. CFK Summer Adventure Camps run Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 60-minute lunch break. Camps will begin June 5 and run each week through July 21. Weekly camp sessions are grouped by ages, ages 7-11 or ages 12-15. More at cfk.edu/summer-camps or by emailing summercamp@cfk.edu.
KEY WEST GOLF CLUB | SUMMER JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM
June 5-9
Please sign up early, limited to 40 kids in each age group.
Free golf privileges after completing the golf program.
Group 1 | ages 6-10 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Group 2 | ages 11-15 | 10 to 11 a.m.
Registration Fees
Single $80 | Family of 2 $140 | Family of 3 $180
Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on June 2.
Sign up in person at the Key West Golf Club Pro Shop or call 305-294-5232.
MAY SANDS MONTESSORI | ACTION/ADVENTURE CAMPS WITH KEVIN LISINSKI
May Sands Montessori School hosts four 1-week Action/Adventure Camps with Kevin Lisinski for ages 6-12, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the school campus, 1400 United St., Key West. Students will need to bring lunch, snack and a reusable water bottle. For information and registration go to maysandsmontessori.com/camps or email Christina@maysandsmontessori.com
Themed weeks include:
Final Frontiers Sci-Fi Camp – June 5-9 – $250 first child, $225 additional sibling
Space, the final frontier. Create your character and form a crew exploring the far distant stars and planets of untold galaxies. The choices are yours to help make and shape the future of humanity among the stars. Students encouraged to bring their own Nerf-style toys for the camp.
Shattered Seas Pirate Camp – June 19-23
Form a pirate crew to explore the Caribbean. Will you work for the various governments running the Spanish Main or go pirate and seek your own fortune? Compete in the pirate Olympics and seek out other famous pirates on your quest to be the best pirates the Caribbean has ever known.
Cardboard Creation Camp – July 3 & July 5-7 – $200 first child, $175 additional sibling
Unlock the creative possibilities and potential of cardboard. Create board and arcade games as well as toys, art and even costumes all using the universal shipping component known the world over. Students are encouraged to bring their own cardboard.
Hard Times LARP Camp – July 17-21 – $250 first child, $225 additional sibling
Troubles have struck the realm. With the death of the King, civil war erupted, adding to the limitless ranks of undead. Bolstered by the chaos, the King of the Dead, Khel Hajaj, has seized power. Can the heroes break free from the prison they now find themselves in and restore power to the land of the living? Join us and be the hero of your own story.
FRINGE THEATER | BRAVO THEATRE SUMMER CAMP
May 30-June 29
The Fringe Theater presents Bravo Theatre Summer Camp for kids at The Studios of Key West. For grades 3-12, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Time to sing, dance and perfect your drama skills this summer with a performance of Disney’s “Newsies Jr.” Bravo Theatre Summer Camp offers partial scholarships to families with limited resources. Go to Bravotheatrekeywest.com to register or email bravotheatrekeywest@gmail.com for information.
SUMMER DANCE AT THE COFFEEMILL
May 30-July 29
New summer dance classes for children of all ages (toddlers to teens) and skill levels will be offered. Classes are designed to build strength, coordination, flexibility, performance ability, self esteem, fitness and friendships while offering practical technique in dance fundamentals. Register for ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hiphop, lyrical, conditioning, mini dance camps and more with instructors Joseph Goodman, Kara Querio and Tori Gregg. Great for new students just discovering dance, or for students wishing to increase and perfect artistry and technique through the summer. Call 305-296-9982, email coffeemilldance@aol.com, or drop by The Annex Studio at 804 White St. to register.
ISLAND GROOVE STUDIO | WEEKLY CAMPS ALL SUMMER
Camps are available all summer at Island Groove Studio on Big Pine Key.
Purchase 5 full day camps & get the 6th camp free. (Excludes Week 5.)
All camp prices are for the entire week. Full days are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; half days are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Full day is $265. Half day is $200.
Use coupon code “KEYSWEEKLYPROMO” for $20 off per camp for a limited time only.
Week 1 – Ages 3-8
June 5-9
Theme: Dino Safari Camp
Each day of camp involves a fun, creative storyline that will incorporate opportunities for the kids to exercise their muscles, their imaginations and their cooperation skills while working together. Each Super Kid-osaurus will experience prehistoric adventures using big body play, role-playing games, directive activities and creative crafts.
Week 2 – Ages 3-8
June 12-16
Theme: Paw Patrol Pawty
Looking for fun this summer? Just yelp for help from the Paw Patrol. Join us in Adventure Bay, where your kids will explore dance and creative movement while helping their favorite pups on different rescue missions. Exciting games and obstacle courses will encourage teamwork while pretending to be on new adventures will spark the imagination. End each day with a dance “pawty” to celebrate a successful mission, because the Paw Patrol always saves the day.
Week 3 – Ages 3-8
June 19-23
Theme: Disney Fan Favorite Week
Come “Let It Go” with us and find out what dancers do “iiin suuuummer.”Let your kids explore fun new dances, activities, crafts and movies all themed around their favorite Disney pals, including “Toy Story,” “Frozen,” “Encanto,” “Little Mermaid,” “Finding Nemo” and more.
Week 4 – Ages 3-8
June 26-30
Theme: Calling All Superheroes
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dancing superhero. This non-stop, hip-hop-inspired summer camp is catered toward the unmatched energy of a hero or heroine. Superheroes will get to show off their hip-hop dancing powers in this summer dance camp that includes dance class, art projects, a superhero skit and games like scavenger hunts and obstacle courses. Here is your superhero’s chance to save the day.
Week 5 – Ages 6-13
3-day camp
July 5-7
Theme: Mermaids & Pirates, Ahoy Ye!
Ahoy ye pirates and mermaids. All aboard for this Mermaid & Pirate themed dance camp. Hit the high seas soaking up the sun, searching for treasure and rocking the boat as you dance across the ship deck. Each day, campers will read about pirates and mermaids and engage in themed crafts. Have fun painting seashells, decorating pirate masks and even walking the plank. On Friday, bring your bathing suit, towel and a change of clothes because we will be splashing around in the sprinkler with the mermaids.
Week 6 – Ages 3-8
July 17-21
Theme: Ninja Turtle Power Camp
Cowabunga dudes! It’s time to shell-ebrate summer with new ninja defense and tumbling skills. Ninjas will get to explore creative Ninja Turtle-inspired obstacle courses while improving strength, flexibility and hand-eye coordination. Mix all that in with crafting, games and movies for a fun turtle time. At the end of the week, students will earn a medal and showcase their skills virtually for parents.
Week 7 – Ages 7-14
July 24-28
Theme: Acro Tumble & GLOW Gymnastic Camp
Come tumble, tuck and roll in our week-long AcroDance & Gymnastics Camp. Students will focus on improving strength, flexibility and technique during this week of active learning. Students will experience 5 days of acro training, specializing in tumbling, limbering, balancing, contortion, partner work, Acro Dance progressions & choreography as well as fun with crafts, games, movies and more. At the end of the week, students will earn a medal and showcase their skills virtually for parents to see.
Week 8 – Ages 3-8
July 31-Aug. 4
Theme: Dino Safari Camp
Let the adventure begin. Triceratops, velociraptors, and dinosaurs of all kinds come alive in our Jurassic Groovy world. Each Super Kid-osaurus will experience prehistoric adventures using big body play, role-playing games and directive activities. They will make their way through the muddy wetlands, dig for fossils and follow the massive footprints to discover the beauty of these prehistoric creatures. Each day of camp involves a fun, creative storyline that will incorporate opportunities for the kids to exercise their muscles, their imaginations and their cooperation skills – working together.
ISLAND GROOVE STUDIO | 8-WEEK SUMMER COURSES & INTENSIVES
Starts June 5
- Acro fundamentals & dance combo classes
- Acro tumble progressions classes
- Lyrical, leaps and turn training classes
- Choreography master classes
Phone: 305-509-3115
Email: info@islandgroovedance.com
Location: Island Groove Dance Studio, 31109 Ave. A Unit 5, Big Pine Key
