Miami Shores Summer Camps - UPDATED

I cannot believe we have less than one month left of school! Planning for summer camps for the kids can be very stressful because you don't even know where to begin.

Since we do have 3 kids of different ages, we have done lots of research on summer camps in or close to Miami Shores for our own children and wanted to share this information to make it easier for local families to find activities for their kids. Please keep in mind that we are not sponsoring any of these camps and do advise that you do your own additional research. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us either, our kids have attended a lot of these camps, and we can give you the "kids' perspective".

*** MIAMI SHORES SUMMER CAMPS - (organized by The Miami Shore Recreation Department). These include a series of camps offered throughout the summer for different ages including:

• Shores Spectacular Summer Camp - ages 5-13 (contact 305-758-6701 or philpotts@MiamiShoresVillage.com)
• Adventure Sports and Aquatics Camp - ages 12-15 (contact 305-758-8103)
• I Can Dance Ballet Camp - for ages 4-6
• Jumping Jelly Beans Camp - for ages 3-5
• Break Dance Camp for boys - ages 6 and up
• Little Cleats Camp - ages 3 and 4
• Cheer, Dance and Tumble Camp - ages 6-12
• A La Art - ages 8-12
• BF Basketball Academy Camp - ages 5-16
• All American Baseball Camp - ages 5-16
• Stars and Stripes Softball Camp - ages 8-14
• Go Long Flag Football Camp - ages 7-14
• Challenger British Soccer Camp - ages 5-16

*** THE MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS, GOLF & AQUATIC SUMMER CAMP- great junior camp with quality tennis and golf instruction, country club lunch as well as "free-swim and play" at the Miami Shores Aquatic Center. Contact Tennis Pro Howie Orlin at 305-795-2375, howieorlin@email.com.

*** BARRY UNIVERSITY hosts a series of Summer Camps:

• BUCkids Summer Camp - this is a complete camp full of activities including academics as well as recreational activities.
• Baseball: "Best of the South Summer Baseball Camp"
• Science Camp
• Basketball Camp- coached by Cesar Odio 305-899-3557

*** MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP - for children between the ages of 4 and 11. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from June 11th to July 20th - Activities include: Arts & Crafts • Computers • Fishing • Swimming • Canoeing • Indoor & Outdoor Games • Music • Field Trips.

*** MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SIMPLE SOCCER CAMP- ages 6-17 - directed by Jeff Watson and Kyllene Weiss.

*** MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SOCCER SOLUTION CAMP- organized by Soccer Solution Futbol Club and coached by Jeff Watson and Diolette F.C. - practices held on weekends.

*** MIAMI SHORES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL CAMP - ages 18 months to entering 1st grade.

*** BAPTIST CHURCH ARTS IN PRAISE MUSIC CAMP - offers theory and vocal technique, drama and sacred dance. Combines instruction with recreation and crafts. The finale includes a musical program starring the children.

*** SWIM GYM AQUATIC SPORTS CAMP - This camp is THE BOMB! My kids had such a blast the year we did this one. It has every water sports activity imaginable from sailing to water skiing, instructional swimming, canoeing, snorkeling, water polo...... Even if it's a bit far from you, find someone to car-pool with, your kids will LOVE IT!

*** CAMP LIVE OAK - ages 5-13 - This camp is located in Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach. It is a nature's extreme camp that is very complete and full of all kinds of outdoor activities including canoeing, archery, swimming and more. They even have a Star-light Sleepover in air conditioned cabins! The director is very "safety" oriented and will give you all the information you need.

*** THE CUSHMAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP - The Cushman School has a variety of Summer Camps including academic as well leisure camps for different ages.

*** PACE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL CAMP- contact Zeida Davila at zdavila@msgr-pace.com

So there you have it - a very complete list of local Summer Camps in the area. Please contact the camps directly for more information or feel free to give us a call if you have any questions. We do work the Miami Shores Real Estate Market, but have a family ourselves and love to hear about your experiences. If I missed any camps, please feel free to comment below and leave the pertinent information. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

**PLEASE LOOK AT THE COMMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL CAMPS SUGGESTED BY READERS**