Summer Day Camp
Ready for adventure? Spend your summer exploring 114 acres of protected Pine Rockland Hammock. Campers will participate in traditional camp games, crafts, swimming, sports and experience activities such as trail biking, science, cooking, archery, air riflery, reptiles, drama, woodworking, hiking, caves and so much more!
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Camp Dragonfly
Ages 6 – 8
Activities
- Archery & Sling Shots
- Swimming, Water Slide & Slip-n-Slide
- Sports / Games
- Crafts / Projects
- Cooking, Drama, Nature, & Gardening
- Caves, Reptiles, & Woodwork
- Wheels on Wednesday – Bring a bike, scooter, skates, skateboard, and don’t forget your helmet
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Operation Outback
Ages 9 – 12
Weekly rate $125 – Registration fee $15
Activities
- Archery & Riflery
- Swimming, Water Slide & Slip-n-Slide
- Sports / Games
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Campers Choice
- Crafts / Projects, Go Green (Nature, Gardening)
- Cooking, Drama, Dance
- Caves, Reptiles, & Woodwork
- Geo Cache, Science, Woodwork, Photography
- Outdoor Recreation: Basketball, Volleyball, Gaga Ball, Horseshoes, Ping Pong
- Trail Bikes, & Wheels on Thursday – Bring a bike, scooter, skates, skateboard, and don’t forget your helmet
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LIT (Leaders In Training)
Ages 13 – 14
Leadership Skills
- Teamwork, Responsibility, Handling Conflicts, Problem Solving, Innovation, Goal Setting
- Planning, Designing, and Running Special Events for the younger campers
Such as: Water Carnivals, Beach Parties, and Challenge Courses
Also participating in activities
- Archery & Riflery
- Swimming, Water Slide & Slip-n-Slide
- Sports / Games
- Trail Bikes, & Wheels on Thursday – Bring a bike, scooter, skates, skateboard don’t forget your helmet
Limited Space: 10 LIT’s per week
Any camper turning 15 before June 12, 2023 is not eligible for camp. Proof of age is required.
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Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Early Bird 7:30 am – 8:00 am – $10
- After Care 5:00 pm – 6 pm – $10
- Regular camp drop off begins at 8:00 am
- Curb Side Pick Up Service begins at 4:30 pm
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Facilities:
- Bath house with separate men’s, women’s and ADA accessible showers
- Large air conditioned dining hall and kitchen
- Recreation patio with ping-pong tables and benches
- Arts & Crafts room
- Swimming pool, basketball courts, volleyball courts, softball field, open field space, horseshoe pits and tether ball
- Archery and air rifle range
- Nature trails and caves
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Age Ranges:
- 5 year old campers must be 6 by Aug. 18, 2023 in order to attend. Proof of age is required.
- Any camper turning 15 before June 12, 2023 is not eligible for camp. Proof of age is required.
Themes for 2023
- Week 1, June 12 – 16 Summer Vacation
- Week 2, June 19 – 23 Survivor
- Week 3, June 26 – 30 Sports-a-Thon
- Week 4, July 3 – 7 Cowboys & Campouts
- Week 5, July 10 – 14 CSI – Conservation, Science & Investigation
- Week 6, July 17 – 21 Extreme Summer Games 2023
- Week 7, July 24 – 28 NASA & Beyond
- Week 8, July 31 – August 4 Greatest Show on Earth
- Week 9, August 7 – 11 Raider of the Lost Artifact
- Week 10, August 14 – 16 Awesome Endings
Program Fees
Program Fees
- Registration Fee: $15, non-refundable, annually per camper.
- Tuition: $125 weekly per camper.
- Sibling Discount of 10%
- Deposit 25 % Payment for the first week camper will attend must be paid in full
- Early Bird Drop Off: $10/week/camper
- Late Pick Up: $10/week/camper
Initial Registration/Deposits
Initial registration is processed through online registration at www.miamidade.gov
Registration is based on a First Come, First Serve Basis. Limited space is available. You are highly encouraged to pay in full for all weeks needed.
Summer Camp 2023 Registration begins, March 27, 2023
Deposits
Deposits are an easy way to secure your child’s spot, provided the remaining balance is paid on or before Wednesday, prior to the week attending. For example: If registered for week of June 19 – 23, 2023, your remaining balance is due on or before Wednesday June 14, by 6 pm. At this time, deposits are NOT available online. Deposits must be paid through the camp office. The remaining balance can be paid online at any time, you don’t have to wait to pay the balance.
Weekly Payments
If a camper is enrolled with a deposit for a particular week(s), a payment of the remaining balance must be made to complete the registration and maintain their spot. Payment is required on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the camper is scheduled to participate.
Late Payment
Late payments result in a loss of deposit and spot for that week. Your camper will be placed at the end of the waitlist. Waitlist will be called beginning at 9 am on Thursday mornings. If space becomes available, a full weekly payment is required. Deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable.
Please download the Parent Handbook for camp rules and procedures. We thank you for your patience as we strive to provide a fun and safe camp experience for your camper. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Parks sponsored program or meeting, contact Gisel Pardo, 305-755-7848 or Gisel.Prado@miamidade.gov at least 7 days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service)