Ready or not, here Summer comes! Yes, summer is just around the corner and we are here to save the day yet again with a list of camps and things to keep the kids busy this summer.
Remember to check back often as we will continue to update our Summer Camp Guide.
Theater/Musical Camp

Wayne Densch Performing Arts Summer Camps
Wayne Densch Theater. 201 S Magnolia Ave -407.321.8111
Junior Musical Summer Camp
June 27th-July 1st 2022 | 9am – 2pm
$185
Target Camper Age: Grades 1-5
This elementary musical theater camp introduces your child to theater basics! They will learn songs and dances from popular shows like Disney’s Frozen Jr., Footloose, Legally Blonde, and more! All students get a camp t-shirt.
Senior Musical Theater Camp
July 11th- 29th, 2022 | 9am – 3pm
$385
Students will work together to produce the popular musical Xanadu Jr.! Students will learn the process all the way through auditions, rehearsals, technical assistance and final performance! All students get a camp t-shirt.
Sign up and Pay Online Here
Scholarships are available thanks to our partners at Helpful Hands and Sanford Porchfest.
To qualify, the student must live in Seminole County and qualify based on the Florida Income Eligibility Guidelines used by the Seminole County Public School System.
Scholarships are awarded on a first come-first serve basis. Please here to apply.

Theater West End Camps
Theater West End. 115 W 1st St. (407) 548-6285
Welcome to West End Prep, a wholistic education program designed by industry professionals to prepare students for the arts and for life!
Encouraging artists to explore, engage and express!
West End offers a variety of camp/classes for all ages. Please visit their website for all camp/class options.
Lochwood Academy Summer Camps 2022
Lochwood Academy Performing Arts. 109 W Commercial Street. 321.355.3757
Browse the multiple summer camps that are available at Lochwood Academy during Summer 2019 and click through for more information!
Lochwood Academy is a performing arts studio serving the Sanford, Heathrow, Seminole County area. At Lochwood Academy, we thrive on being a step above the norm and we encourage our students to do the same. Through educating and nurturing our students in a caring, professional environment, we see our students build their confidence and become inspired for their future in the arts.
For registration and pricing visit, https://www.lochwoodacademysummer.com/
Art Camp

Summer Art Camp
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art. 211 E 1st St. (407) 323-2774
Parents and friends will be invited to the Summer Camp Student Art Show on Thursday 6/16, at 11:45am. Guests will enjoy refreshments and a chance to view their children’s art mounted in the gallery.
Dates: June 14-16 (Tuesday-Thursday) @ 9am-12pm/ Student Art Show: Thursday 6/16, 11:45am
Pricing: $150 (cost of tuition includes all three days of class and all supplies) Sign up today!
Summer Art Camp – Middle Grade
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art. 211 E 1st St. (407) 323-2774
Dates: June 21st-June 23rd @ 9am-12pm/Show on Thursday 6/23, at 12pm
Pricing: $150 (cost of tuition includes all three days of class and all supplies) Sign up today!
History Camp
Museum of Seminole County History Camp
Museum of Seminole County History. 300 Eslinger Way – (407) 655-2489.
Dates: July 12th – 15th @ 9th, 9am-3pm
Pricing: $100 per child for all four days, please pack lunches. Reserve your spot HERE or call 407-665-2489
Nature and Animal Camp
RHR 2022 Summer Camp
Red Horse Ranch. 280 Cadillac St. Sanford, FL 32771
Red Horse Ranch is currently in open enrollment for our 2022 summer camps!
To discuss your child’s enrollment, call or text 407-620-9175.
?Adult to Child Ratio: 1:6
Activites
In our program, campers will get to experience both the joys and rewards of building a relationship with the animals and the satisfaction of hands-on work on the ranch.
Activities at camp are completely dependent on weather, animals, and availability.
Possible activities are not limited to this list, but can include:
– Learn about Day to Day Animal Care
– Bottle Feed Baby Goats
– Cleaning Stalls
– Learn to Saddle and Ride Horses
– Hunt for Fresh Eggs
– Play Farm Games
– Grooming Horses
– Bathing Farm Animals
Snacks are provided daily such as fresh fruit, water, and pre-packaged goods.
?What to Bring:
– Sunscreen
– Water
– Comfortable, Closed-Toe, Athletic Shoes
– Barn Ready Clothes
Dates: June 6th-10th (Monday through Friday) @ 8am-12pm (Four Hours)
Pricing: $250 per camp enrollment, Enroll you child TODAY
Myersville Farms Summer Camp
Myersville Farms. 6053 Lake Ave, Sanford, FL 32773
Hands on learning experience at a real working farm! Campers will learn all aspects of animal care including milking goats and bathing our friendly cow, Darla. Campers will also learn about our farm ecosystem, and participate in a guided hike to learn about our diverse eco terrains. We will also be cooking, composting, cleaning and harvesting. This camp is intended to be a unique experience that provides education and lots of fun!

Summer Adventures at the Central Florida Zoo!
Central Florida Zoo. 3755 NW Hwy 17-92 -407.323.4450 x123
Click Here to be taken to the Central Florida Zoo Summer Camp Website Page
AGE LEVEL BREAKDOWN
The Zoo’s summer camps have been designed to provide our campers with a fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate program. To promote teamwork and provide the best experience for all campers, please register children according to the age they will be while participating in summer camp. The Zoo reserves the right to move campers into camps appropriate for their age level. We encourage campers to experience a variety of camps. Repeating camps are the same.
For more information call 407.323.4450 ext. 123 or email education@centralfloridazoo.org.
Dates: WEEKLY June – August 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Before care starts at 8:00 a.m. Aftercare runs until 5:30 p.m. Before/Aftercare is not included in the price of camp.
Before care & Aftercare: $30 per week, 5 Day Camps and $24 per week, 4 Day Camps.
Please note that a late fee of $1.00 per minute per camper applies after 5:30 p.m.
Pricing: Click Here to be taken to the Central Florida Zoo Summer Camp Website Page
Summer Horse Camp 2022
J & A Equestrian Center. 5950 Feather Lane Sanford, FL 32771

Dates: June 13-17 & June 27- July 1 @ 9 AM- 4PM
Pricing: $425 for the week
Entomology Camp

4-H Teen Entomology Camp
UF IFAS Extension Seminole County 4-H. 250 W County Home Rd Sanford, FL 32773. 407-665-5560
Click Here to be taken to the Camp Facebook Page
Tuesday- In person at Soldier’s Creek
Wed.- in-person at UF/IFAS Extension Seminole
Thurs.- in-person at UF/IFAS Extension Seminole
Friday- Fieldtrip to Black Hammock Bee Farms
After completing payment through Eventbrite, you will receive an email regarding additional information about the camp and how to register your teen in 4-H Online. Additional materials for camp will be available for pickup at your local UF/IFAS Extension Office- details will be emailed after registration.
Dates: June 28th-July 1st @ 8:30AM- 12PM
Pricing: $75
Farm to Fork 4-H Food Prep Camp- Summer 2022
UF IFAS Extension Seminole County 4-H. 250 W County Home Rd Sanford, FL 32773. 407-665-5560
Click Here to be taken to the Camp Facebook Page
If accommodations are needed, they must be received in writing 14 days prior to the first day of the day camp, in writing to Karen Henry: khenry@seminolecountyfl.gov.
If you need to cancel, please do so, in writing to Karen Henry: khenry@seminolecountyfl.gov by June 1 to guarantee a full refund.
Recreational Camps

City Church Academy Summer Camp
City Church Academy. 650 E. Airport Blvd. 407.321.9690. https://citychurchacademy.com/camp/
We are a camp that offers breakout times for Bible, Sports, Art, and Fine Arts. Students will be given the opportunity to grow both spiritually and in a variety of skills.
Sign your child up for an unforgettable summer at City Church Academy! Ages 5-11
Camp activities include:
- Bible Curriculum
- Art and STEM
- Sports
- Outdoor games
- Field Trips
- and more!
Dates: May 31st-July 29thh
Pricing: Weekly Rate: $150/week. (Registration: $110/per student; $165/per family), Sign up HERE!

Campventures
Kiddie Academy. 92 N. Oregon St..
About our Ages 5 to 12 Summer Camp in Sanford, FL
When schools out and its summer break, you can rely on Kiddie Academy’s® CampVentures® for your summer childcare. Our summer daycare programsturns your child’s ordinary summer into a summer of exciting exploration. Through hands-on activities, field trips and themed events, we make our kids summer camp fun, yet educational by expanding on our Life Essentials® curriculum and helping them make connections to the world around them.
CampVentures inspires imagination through hands-on activities, field trips and themed events, while balancing individual needs and interests.
Call today to reserve your spot: (407)732 -0080 or click HERE for more info.
City of Sanford Summer Camp
City of Sanford. 407.688.5120.
School’s out, bring on the summer fun! Fill their summer with games, crafts and more!
Dates: Day Camps June 6th-July 29th | Specialty Camps: June 13h-July 29th, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm
Pricing: Sanford Residents Day Camp: $70/week per child | Specialty Camp: $50/week per child, Sign up HERE!
Inventors Camp
Wunderkid Camp
Wunderkid Academy. 730 Upsala Road, Sanford, Florida 32771
Wunders Of The World
Our Wunders of the World Camp is a great opportunity for parents and guardians looking for a fun summer camp for their young ones. In this camp activity, your young ones will be exposed to the different cultures around the world. Through arts and crafts, we seek to foster curiosity, a love for exploration, and a sense of respect for other ways of life. Furthermore, also facilitate expert-supervised activities, like soccer, taekwondo, and puppetry
Every week, your young ones will get to explore and learn more about a new country. They can learn about the real-life baby dragons in Slovenia, discover the amazing Yellowstone Supervolcano, explore the deep see to search for Krakens, reenact the world’s largest food fight in Spain, find out more about the Mud Festival in South Korea, beat the summer heat knowledge about the Water Festival of Thailand, and indulge in the festivities of the Brazilian Carnival, the Indian Festival of Colors, and more.
In this summer camp, we will lead your child through a fun and immersive learning experience. We will put their creativity into action by inspiring them to create, discover, and delve into the different countries of the world and their unique cultures.
Wunders of the World incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Dates: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Pricing: $75 (One-time non-refundable fee to hold a spot for your K-5 child)|Tuition
Full Week (5 days): $130
Partial Week (less than 5 days): $30-DAILY FEE for each day child attends Weekly tuition to be charged the FRIDAY BEFORE UPCOMING CAMP WEEK, Sign up HERE!
Lego Camp

Bricks for Kidz Summer Camps
Bricks for Kidz. Sanford – Seminole Community Church, 5070 Orange Blvd
Join us this summer for a fun-filled Bricks 4 Kidz Camp! Inspire your child to dive into their own imaginations and demonstrate their creativity with awesome, educational builds and activities. We’ll take a thrilling journey through different camp themes, building interesting and fun models. Bricks 4 Kidz provides your children with the tools they need to discover their inner architecture and engineering skills in an exciting learning environment. Don’t miss out on this summer camp opportunity!
To view the full list of camps offered in Sanford from Bricks4Kids, click HERE!
Stay at Home Camp
Check out Macaroni Kid ideas for creating your own camp right at home… Click HERE!
Activities and Things to Do

Fort Mellon Park, Splash Pad. 600 E. 1st Street. 407.688.5103
The Splash Pad located at Ft. Mellon Park:
March 1st-October 31st (In March and October, only opens Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-6PM & Sunday: 12PM-6PM
Admission: $2 per person (Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the Splash Pad.)
Freebie Friday: No admission charge from 11AM-8PM on the 1st Friday of each month.
Group Days: Tuesday & Thursday: 10AM-2PM (Groups need to pay in advance at City Hall Parks & Grounds Operation Office (Monday-Thursday). Payment can be made by calling the Parks & Grounds Office at 407-688-5000 Ext. 5415.

Black Bear Wilderness Area. 5298 Michigan Ave. (407) 349-0769
Go for a Hike and enjoy nature!
There are several options for hiking at Black Bear Wilderness. Don’t forget your water, snacks and bug spray!!
For hiking options visit FloridaHikes.com
Airport Lanes. 190 E Airport Blvd. (407) 324-2129
North Branch Library. 150 N. Palmetto Ave. 407.665.1620
Books, Books and More Books! Keep cool indoors and visit Sanford’s Library, don’t forget you can also check out DVDs!!


Altitude Trampoline Park. 1810 Rinehart Road Sanford, FL 32771
Become a member and jump your way through Summer!
Become a member TODAY!

Elev8 Fun Sanford. 320 Towne Center Cir Sanford, FL 32771
Offering a fun and inspiring place for the community, the Elev8 Fun concept offers over 125,000 square feet of entertainment, games and experiences for the entire family. Attractions include hundreds of state-of-the-art and retro arcade games, full-sized bowling, a multi-level go-kart track, an interactive mini-golf experience, ropes courses, laser tag, and food and beverages.
Learn More HERE!
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a 116-acre zoo and botanical garden located north of Orlando, Florida in Sanford. As a not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in conservation, providing experiences that inspire actions on behalf of wildlife.
Learn More HERE!