2025 education summer camps in Central Florida

Check out the education camps available in Winter Garden, Windermere, Horizon West, Ocoee, Oakland, Dr. Phillips and beyond.


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BRICKS 4 KIDZ SUMMER CAMP
West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden

Details: These Lego-themed camps offer themed weeks, including Star Wars Galaxy, Bat League: Heroes and Villains, Remote Control Mania, and Mash-Up Camp.

Camp dates: Throughout the summer Tuition: Varies; early care and after care available for extra fee Registration: Online at us.bricks4kidznow.com Ages: Varies Contact: Call (407) 603-5439

CAMP INVENTION: DISCOVER
Pluris Academy, 11520 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando

Details: Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. 

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 23-27 Tuition: $275 Registration: Online at bit.ly/41CqUmr Ages: Rising kindergartners through sixth-graders Contact: (407) 420-0038

CAMP ROAR RISING GRADE LEVEL CAMPS
The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando

Details: Weeklong day camps, half-day camps, specialty camps and rising grade-level camps are offered.

Camp dates: Varies Tuition: Varies Registration: thefirstacademy.org/student-life/summer-camps Ages: Rising K-Prep 4 through sixth-graders Contact: camproar@thefirstacademy.org

CHILDREN’S LIGHTHOUSE XSTREAM SUMMER ADVENTURE  
220 Windermere Road, Winter Garden

Details: Get ready for 14 weeks of fun, exploration and learning with this xSTREAM Summer Adventure! Designed to ignite curiosity, creativity and adventure, this school-age summer program offers an exciting mix of science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and math (xSTREAM) — all in one unforgettable experience.

Camp dates: All summer Tuition: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 993-2564 or visit ChildrensLighthousePOF.com

CODE NINJAS ORLANDO
12484 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando (Waterford Lakes)

Details: Summer caps cover engaging topics from electronics to creative design with themes such as Roblox, Digital Game Art, Minecraft and Lego. 

Camp dates: Starting May 29 Tuition: Starts at $126 Registration: codeninjas.com Ages: 7-14 Contact: (855) 563-2633

CRANIUM ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP
Cranium Academy, 4068 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Winter Garden

Details: The program offers fun and learning for students with a wide range of interests in the arts, humanities, sciences and STEM. Camps include advanced learning technology, hands-on exploration, and active indoor and outdoor play.

Camp dates: Weeklong sessions Tuition: Call for information Registration: Online at camps.endeavorschools.com/camp Ages: 5-12 Contact: (407) 391-3780

DISCOVER AFTER SCHOOL
456 Oakland Ave., Oakland

Details: Schools Out, Scream and Shout! Summer camp offers a structured opportunity for children to grow. Summer camp is another way students can grow and allows students to become independent and self-confident, while socializing and making new friends from all around. Themed days take place every week, and each week has its own theme and activities that correlate with it. 

Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2 through Aug. 1 Tuition: Varies Registration: discoverafterschool.com/discover-camps Ages: 4-11 Contact: (407) 395-3553

FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL SUMMER DAY CAMP
Foreign Language Immersion School, 1550 Celebration Blvd., Suite 103, Celebration

Details: Students will participate in a fun and educational experience. They will have the opportunity to learn about science through interactive, hands-on science activities — all in the Spanish language. Classes will allow students to become junior scientists for the summer and embark on a series of adventures, all facilitated in the Spanish language by educators who are native speakers. 

Camp dates: May 27 through Aug. 1 Tuition: $253 per week plus materials fee Registration: Ongoing Ages: 5-10 Contact: (321) 939-4177 or contact@languageimmersionschool.com

FOUNDATION ACADEMY SUMMERFEST
Foundation Academy

Details: Foundation Academy offers a variety of camps to meet the needs of all children, from physical science to mystery sleuths to sports to language.

Camp dates: Throughout the summer Tuition: Varies Registration: foundationacademy.net/summerfest Ages: K5 through 12th grade Contact: (407) 877-2744

HI-LITE X YOUNG FOUNDERS INSTITUTE ENTREPRENEURSHIUP PROGRAM
Ocoee,  Winter Garden, Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere and Clermont

Details: Ignite your teen’s entrepreneurial spirit this summer! In this hands-on program, middle and high school students will go from idea generation to market launch, guided by expert coaches. 

Dates: Varies Tuition: Free Registration: funnels.hilitecoaching.com/young-entrepreneurs Ages: Sixth- through 12th-graders

Contact: (321) 236-2053, success@hilitecoaching.com or hilitecoaching.com

ID TECH CAMP
Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park

Details: Kids and teens will engage in weeklong programs in coding, game development, robotics and design in an inspiring, collegiate setting. 

Camp dates: Weekly from June 9 through July 18 Tuition: Starts at $1,079 per week Ages: 7-17, beginners to advanced Contact: (888) 709-8324 or idtech.com

KIDS’ COLLEGE BY LAKE SUMTER STATE COLLEGE
On the Clermont and Leesburg campuses

Details: Kids’ College, sponsored by Lake-Sumter State College, is provided as an academic and enriching summer experience where school age children can begin “discovery” while using their imagination to explore new areas of interest and creativity. Aides-in-training and program aide opportunities are available as well for 10th through 12th grades and recent high school graduates 

Camp dates: Weeklong camps June 16 through July 31. Full- and half-day options Monday through Thursday Tuition: Varies Registration: Ongoing Ages: Rising first- through ninth-graders Contact: (352) 365-3556 or lssc.edu/kidscollege

MAD SCIENCE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee

Details: Mad Science Lab WEST will host a variety of camps that will satisfy scientific curiosities for elementary- and middle-school-age children, from “Boom, Splat, Fizz!” to Science of Art to Robotics and Coding. 

Camp dates: June 23 through 27 and July 14 through 18 Tuition: Starting at $189 Registration: Online at cfl.madscience.org Ages: 4-12 Contact: (386) 898-4570

MEAD BOTANICAL GARDEN YOUNG NATURALIST CAMP
1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park

Details: Campers will have fun interacting with nature in the beautiful and unique setting of Mead Botanical Garden. They will make discoveries about wildlife, wetlands, plants, the environment and our ecosystem. 

Camp dates: Weekly camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9 through July 25. Extended care available for an additional charge. Tuition: Starts at $1285 Registration: Ongoing Ages: 5-12 Contact: (407) 622-6323 or camp@meadgarden.org

OAKLAND NATURE PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER CAMP
Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland

Details: This week-long experience will give students the opportunity to enjoy environmental fun in a safe, small-group setting.

Camp dates: Limited spaces available: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 7-11 and July 14, Adventures at Frogwarts Tuition: $205 Registration: Available online at oaklandnaturepreserve.org Contact: (407) 905-0054 or information@oaklandnaturepreserve.org

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Orange County Public Library locations

Details: Fun, educational and free events and activities will be available for all ages. In 2024, the Summer Program will be Color Our World.

Camp dates: June 1 through July 27 Tuition: Varies Registration: Opens May 1 Ages: Varies Contact: ocls.info/summer-at-your-library-save-date

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER ADVENTURES IN HISTORY CAMPS
65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando

Details: The fun learning environment combines cool historic facts with STEAM content through hands-on activities. Camp themes include Order in the Court!, Moon Walkers & Ocean Trekkers, Artstory, Globetrotting History, Creature Feature, Florida Digs, Trailblazing Tourism, Fear Fighters!, Community Force and History Hoopla.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 through Aug. 8; before- and after-care is offered Tuition: $275. Orange County Government employees eligible for member discount. Tuition includes early- and after-care, an off-site field trip or special guest, and a camp T-shirt. Registration: Ongoing at thehistorycenter.org/camps Ages: 6-11 Contact: (407) 836-8580

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER SUMMER CAMP
Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando

Details: These STEM camps provide a nurturing environment that promotes hands-on learning while fostering excitement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Themed weeks include Robot Revolution, Puzzling Science, Wizards 101, Construction Junction, 4Roots and Dino-Mite.

Camp dates: Weekly May 29 through Aug. 8 Tuition: Starting at $185, varies depending on age, program and membership status Registration: Online osc.org/learn/camps Ages: Preschool through sixth grade Contact: (407) 514-2112 or osc.org

PARK MAITLAND SUMMER CAMP
Park Maitland School, 1450 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland

Details: Embrace the Advcenture 2025: Summer programs include day camps, academic camps, specialty camps and sports camps

Camp dates: Throughout the summer Registration: parkmaitland.com Tuition: Varies according to program. Before- and after-care is available Ages: Rising K4 through eighth-graders Contact: (407) 513-1941 or (321) 385-8289

SEAWORLD ORLANDO SUMMER CAMPS
SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando

Details: SeaWorld Orlando’s summer day camps combine education and entertainment to connect people to the sea and sea life.

Camp dates: Varies Tuition: Weekly costs vary depending on program Registration: Ongoing Ages: Preschool through rising 12th-graders Contact: (407) 545-5550 or seaworld.com/Orlando/educational-programs

STARCHILD ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS
StarChild Windermere, 11815 Silverlake Park Drive, Windermere; StarChild Winter Garden, 1324 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Winter Garden

Details: Programs feature fun with arts, humanities and science with themes such as  Aquatic Adventures, Artistic Inspiration, Blowing Off STEAM, Plant Power, Game Masters and Crazy Contraptions.

Camp dates: June 2 through Aug. 8 Tuition: Varies Registration: Fill out application at starchildacademy.com Ages: 4-12 Contact: StarChild Windermere, (407) 876-7827, or email info@starchildwindermere.com; StarChild Winter Garden, (407) 877-0345, or email info@StarChildWinterGarden.com

UCF STEM CAMP CONNECT
4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando

Details: Multiple camps, including Camp Connect I, II and Advanced

Camp dates: Various one-week camps Tuition: Varies Registration: ucf.edu/summercamp Ages: Middle- and high-school students Contact: ucf.edu

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS
Downtown Orlando YMCA, 433 N. Mills Ave., Orlando; Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando; Lake Nona YMCA, 9055 Northlake Parkway, Orlando, Roper YMCA, 100 Windermere Road, Winter Garden

Details: Full-day summer camp and half-day specialty camps include Surfin’ Into Summer, Fitness Friends Frenzy, Time Travelers, Swamp Things, YMCA Got Talent and Treasure Hunters.  

Camp dates: Starting June 2 Cost: Varies Registration: ymcacf.org/programs/camps/summercamps Ages: Varies Contact: camp@cfymca.org

YOUNG INNOVATORS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP
1297 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Winter Garden

Details: Young Innovators Academy combines fun-filled, hands-on, quality educational experiences with superior safety standards. Our caring, well-trained counselors help ensure an action-packed week of laughing and learning with unique weekly themes, field trips and adventures.

Camp dates: All summer Tuition: Call for information Registration: Online at younginnovatorsacademy.com Ages: Varies

Contact: (407) 904-0746 or yiawintergarden@younginnovatorsccn.com