The Best Outdoor and Sports Summer Camps in Tampa Bay
If your child is obsessed with sports or maybe you just want them to experience the great outdoors this summer, a summer camp focused on outdoor and active fun may be just for them!
We’re pulling together the best outdoor camps and sports camps in Tampa Bay from our 2022 Summer Camp Guide to help your child experience the best summer ever!
We’ll be adding to the list, so be sure to check back often.
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Academy of the Holy Names Summer on Bayshore
3319 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa 33629
813-839-5371; holynamestpa.org/summer
Fun-loving kids ages 3 and up may choose from themed day camps, STEM, sports and enrichment camps at Academy of the Holy Names’ Summer on Bayshore! From Legos to lacrosse and cooking to coding, there is something for everyone. Full and half-day weekly sessions run from June 6 – July 22 and include complimentary extended care.
Cost: $160 (half day) to $375 (full day specialty camps)
Dates/Times: Weekly June 6 – July 22, 9 a.m. to noon or 4 p.m.
Ages: Pre-K3 to grade 9; Coed
Adventure Camp Tampa
2020 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa 33612
813-963-2242; adventurecamptampa.com
Each morning children aged 18 months – 10th grade will get their fill of STEAM activities. As well as hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, language, sports and math projects, afternoon recreational activities will give children the opportunity to explore, experiment and make life-long friendships!
Cost: Starts at $236/week
Dates/Times: June 6 – July 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. *extended care available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: 18 months to grade 10, Coed
Berkeley Preparatory Summer Programs
4811 Kelly Road, Tampa 33615
813-885-1673; berkeleyprep.org/summer
With over 120 camps and classes on a beautiful 80-acre campus, Berkeley has an enormous summer catalog of swim lessons, tech camps, fine arts, baseball, chess, volleyball, football, LEGO, basketball, rock climbing, skateboard design, reading skills, lacrosse, tennis, debate, math review and so much more! There’s something for everyone at Berkeley Summer Programs!
Cost: prices vary per camp
Dates/Times: June 6 – July 29, times vary *Extended care available
Ages: 4-17, Coed and single sex camps
Best Horse Camp at West Coast Morgans
17126 Boy Scout Road, Odessa 33556
813-920-9870; westcoastmorgans.com
JUMP for JOY! The BEST Horse Camp is back! We continue to encourage social distancing, have more riding and outside time and disinfection protocols to protect everyone as best as possible. WCM horse camp experience is amazing with half and full days, single weeks and bulk weeks over summer and winter breaks and family discounts. Beginners through advanced riders can enjoy different weekly themes and days filled with tons of hands-on horse activities as well as guest speakers and MORE!
Cost: $80-$100/day, $400-$500/week
Dates/Times: May 31 – Aug. 5, half and full day options, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: 6+, Coed
Camp CUBBER at Palm Harbor UMC
1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor 34683
727-781-6343; cubber.org
Provide your child with the best summer possible in a safe, family-friendly environment. Weekly campers enjoy a field trip and special onsite activity plus daily activities like science, art, creative writing, reading, music, game room, active play and much more! It’s almost too much fun to fit into one summer!
Cost: $160-$170/week + one-time registration fee
Dates/Times: June 6 – July 29; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *free extended care 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: Rising K-8, Coed
Camp IDS
12015 Orange Grove Drive, Tampa 33618
813-961-3087; corbettprep.com/campids
Ace your audition with tips from a professional vocalist. Cook like a chef. Train with conditioning coaches. Play chess, race robots, try calligraphy or code apps – with more than 100 half- and full-day camps, CAMP IDS has something for everyone! Weekly sessions run June 13-July 22. Students entering PreK3-8th grade will find engaging options in STEAM, sports, academics, arts and recreation. Take field trips across Tampa Bay or enjoy archery, canoeing, fishing and outdoor games on Corbett Prep’s lakeside campus. Free morning drop-off at 7:45 a.m. After-care from 4-6 p.m. ($75) and bus transportation available for a fee.
Cost: $135-$350/week
Dates/Times: June 13-July 22, Half Day 8:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30-4 p.m.; Full Day 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: PreK3 – grade 8, Coed
Camp J at the Tampa JCC on the Cohn Campus and the Bryan Glazer Family JCC
13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa 33625
522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa 33606
813-264-9000; jcccohncampus.com/camp and bryanglazerfamilyjcc.com
Camp J offers a variety of specialty camps and a traditional day camp experience. Campers enjoy art, sports, daily swim, music and dance, gaga, archery, canoeing, woodworking, zip lining and ropes course, field trips, overnights and more! Our goal is for each child to have a meaningful and memorable summer camp experience.
Cost: $275-$365/week
Dates/Times: June 6 – July 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Extended care available
Ages: Entering grades K-10, Coed
Camp Osprey
18050 US Highway 301 S., Wimauma 33598
941-928-6860; camposprey.com
Camp Osprey Kid’s Day / Overnight Adventure Camp is located on 204 acres that meander along the Little Manatee River. Horseback riding, zipline, giant swing, paintball, BB guns, archery, kayaking, paddleboards, swimming, fishing and art and crafts are offered in a Christian-based environment of family fun. Make a lifetime of memories in just one summer.
Cost: Day Camp $325/week, Overnight $645/week
Dates/Times: Day Camp M-F, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Overnight Camp Sun. 4 p.m. to Sat. 9:30 a.m.
Ages: 7-15, Coed
Circle C Ranch Academy
6204 Interbay Blvd., Tampa 33611
813-831-8429; ccranchacademy.com
Circle “C” Ranch Academy: the country, only closer. We have summer camp and summer VPK available with many activities! Camp activities include horseback riding, swimming, art, sports (including archery) and outdoor exploration. We also have a canteen snack hut and bounce house. Come join us for all the outdoor fun!
Cost: Half day $200, Full day $265
Dates/Times: June & July, full day 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., half day 8 a.m. to noon
Ages: 1-12, Coed
City of Largo Summer Camps
201 Highland Ave., Largo 33770
727-587-6720; largocamps.com
The City of Largo Summer Camps offer full-day and part-day options for ages 5-18 starting in May. Campers will have the chance to go on field trips, play sports, create art, learn about nature and more! The Central Park Performing Arts Center also offers Theatre Camps for kids ages 9-18 who are interested in theatre and performing. Are you over 18 and interested in summer camps? We are offering cooking and art camps for adults! Visit LargoCamps.com to learn more about all our offerings.
Cost: $25-$450
Dates/Times: May 31 – Aug. 5, Weekly, Times Vary
Ages: 5-18; Coed
Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay
1490 N. Belcher Road, Suite H, Clearwater 33765
727-461-0098; danceandcircusarts.com
Our Circus Summer Camps include aerial silks, trapeze, acrobatics, aerial hoop, Spanish web (rope), stilt walking and juggling. What will you experience? Absolute fun, hard work, exhilaration, getting stronger, achieving better flexibility, making new friends and mastering amazing skills you never thought you could do. Come run away to the Circus with us this summer!
Cost: $275-$350/week, *Family/Friends and multi-week discounts
Dates/Times: June 13 – Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Age: 5-8 and 9-adult, Coed
Earth Immersion SCUBA Summer Camp
180th St., Live Oak 32060
352-641-0350; earthimmersion.com/scuba-diving-summer-camp.html
Earth Immersion is a scuba, adventure and outdoor education camp for teens (13-17) looking for an unmatched experience exploring North Florida’s crystal-clear springs. Activities include earning SCUBA certifications, snorkeling, canoeing, hiking, fishing, tubing, community service hours and learning about freshwater/marine biology. We offer 7- or 13-day overnight coed programs.
Cost: $2,050-$3,650
Date/Times: June 12 – Aug. 7, 7- or 13-day overnight programs
Ages: 13-17, Coed
Eckerd College Summer Watersports Camp
4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg 33711-4744
727-864-8288; eckerd.edu/waterfront/camp
The Eckerd College Summer Watersports Camp offers classes in Exploring Watersports, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, wakeboarding, saltwater fishing, Little Mariners, and Exploring Marine Life and more for students ages 5-17. This camp is taught in the perfect environment for learning watersports and gives campers exciting and unforgettable experiences!
Cost: $180-$295 *10% off of each class for multiple classes
Dates/Times: June 6 – July 29, Weekly, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 5-17, Coed
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 33602
813-273-4000; flaquarium.org
Equal parts excitement and education, summer camps at The Florida Aquarium foster creativity and critical thinking. Weekly themes provide adventure for students of all ages; including animal interactions, day trips and so much more. Expect early drop-off and late pick-up at no extra cost, lunch options and guaranteed fun!
Cost: Varies by age/program
Dates/Times: May 31 – Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *free extended care 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: 3-14, Coed
Girl Scout Camp Wai Lani & Wildwood
500 Wai Lani Road, Palm Harbor 34683 & 9583 County Road 223, Wildwood 34785
813-281-GIRL; gswcf.org/summercamp
You’ll have countless opportunities to access your inner go-getter, innovator, risk-taker and leader as you try new things and explore the outdoors. Go paddling in the bay in a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard! Visit the marine science lab, go on a hiking adventure or conquer the climbing tower, all while building friendships that last a lifetime at Camp Wai Lani. Camp Wildwood is the place for girls who want to go on a horseback riding adventure and explore hundreds of acres of forest with miles of beautiful trails. Learn about native plants and animals, travel back to the pioneer times and visit the barn to spend time with our many horses, all while building friendships that last a lifetime.
Cost: $250-$650
Dates/Times: June – August, Times Vary
Ages: 6-17; Female
Girls & Boys With Confidence
Various Locations: Lithia (Main Center), Tampa, Apollo Beach, Lutz
813-571-2002; girlswithconfidence.com
Girls & Boys With Confidence offers the BEST camps in the area for rising K-8th grade girls and boys. Whether your daughter or son is confident or struggles with being shy, all kids LOVE our camps. Every day we focus on a new “confidence building” theme with discussions, activities and indoor and outdoor games, and work on different creative art/science projects.
Cost: Before March 31 $159-$259; April 1-May 15 $179-$279; After May 15 $199-$299
Dates/Times: May 31 – Aug. 5, half and full day, times vary
Ages: 4-14, Girls & Boys
Northside Christian Paradise Summer Camp
7777 62nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg 33709
727-647-0349; nck12.campbrainregistration.com
NCS Paradise Camp is a great opportunity for kids of all ages to experience a wide range of physical, educational, recreational and spiritual activities in an exciting, hands-on creative environment that is sure to be a winner! We have weekly field trips along with chapel on Fridays.
Cost: $225/week early bird rate. Enrichment is available at an additional cost
Dates/Times: June 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24, June 17-July 1, July 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29. Full Day Camp 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enrichments are Monday-Thursday various times.
Ages: rising grades K-6; Coed
Sky Camp at Sky Zone
10137 E. Adamo Drive, #800b, Tampa 33619
813-833-1740; skyzone.com/tampa/programs/skycamp
Sky Camp for ages 5-13 includes days of active play at Sky Zone on our Ninja Warrior Course, Free Climb, Sea of Trampolines and so much more. Accompanied by Sky Zone camp counselors, kids enjoy healthy physical fitness and fun including crafts, movies and science experiments. It’s hassle-free for parents. Drop off the kids and we’ll make sure they have the best time ever. Full-, half-day and full-week options and sibling discounts are available.
Cost: $35.99-$45.99/day, $139.99-$179.99/week
Dates/Times: Every day school is out from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-13, Coed
Soccer Day Camp – TESA at University of Tampa
Pepin Stadium: 417 N. Blvd., Tampa 33606
813-323-3933; tampaelitesa.com; [email protected]
Tampa Elite Soccer Academy offers a summer series of youth day soccer camps at The University of Tampa. Camps are for Boys and Girls ages 5-13 years old. Register and get information online at tampaelitesa.com.
Cost: $235-$285 *Register before April 15 for early bird discount
Dates/Times: May 31 – July 29, M-TH 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to noon
Ages: 5-13, Boys & Girls
St. John’s Episcopal School Eagles Camp
906 S. Orleans Ave., Tampa 33606 and 240 S. Plant Ave., Tampa 33606
813-849-4200; stjohnseagles.org/summer
Join us for a summer of fun at St. John’s Episcopal School! Eagles Camp is open to all students in grades 1-8 in the Tampa area. Full and half day options available for six weeks this summer. Tons of different camp offerings to choose from. Sign up today!
Cost: Prices vary
Dates/Times: June 6 – July 22, M-F, half or full day 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., *After care available
Ages: Entering grades 1-8 for the 22-23 school year, Coed
Summer at Shorecrest
5101 1st Street NE, St. Petersburg 33703
727-409-1668; shorecrest.org/summer
Summer at Shorecrest offers a huge variety of exciting, enriching and FUN summer programs for students in preschool-12th grade with classic summer day camp, STEM camps, performing and visual arts, sports clinics, academic enrichment/college prep and so much more! Each year, Summer at Shorecrest welcomes children from across the Tampa Bay area to learn and play together. Campers do not have to attend Shorecrest Preparatory School to participate. View the full catalog and register at shorecrest.org/summer.
Cost: $195-$550; Full-day camps include lunch
Dates/Times: June 6 – Aug. 5; Most camps run 9 a.m. to noon, 1-4 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Before and after care is available 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: Age 4 to grade 12; Coed
Tampa Bay Watch Summer Camp
3000 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde 33715
727-867-8166; tampabaywatch.org/education-main/camps
700 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 33701
727-291-4103; tbwdiscoverycenter.org/summer-camps
Join Tampa Bay Watch for an unforgettable marine science camp! Camp sessions are offered in Tierra Verde and the new Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier. Campers will explore the Tampa Bay estuary by participating in boating trips, snorkeling native habitats, and engaging in marine science activities and labs.
Cost: $350/week *Membership discount available
Dates/Times: June 13 – Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: 6-15, Coed
Tampa Prep Summer Programs
727 W. Cass Street, Tampa 33606
813-251-8481; tampaprep.org/summer
Camp Terrapin is Tampa Prep’s well-known coeducational, sports and fine arts camp for students entering grades 1-8. Structured activities and theme days provide friendship and fun in downtown Tampa. Additional summer programs include a variety of sports camps and courses in robotics, academics and enrichment. This summertime extension of our award-winning day school program offers something for everyone.
Cost: $175-$295 for camps and enrichment
Dates/Times: May 31 – July 15, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Before and after care provided weeks 6/6-7/15
Ages: Various camps, enrichment courses and for-credit courses are offered for students entering grades 1-12, Coed
Web of Wisdom Summer Science Camp
5238 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday 34690
727-389-4750; wowschools.org
At WOW science camp, children will learn about the Florida ecosystem through hands-on science labs and outdoor adventures. Students learn basic skills such as fishing, boating safety and animal identification. Field trip activities include snorkeling, fish sampling, kayaking and more.
Cost: $175/week
Dates/Times: May 31 – July 29, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (camp activities 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Ages: K-8, Coed
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg Summer Camp
Multiple Locations
727-895-9622; stpeteymca.org/childcare/summer-camp
During Summer Camp at the Y, children and teens have the opportunity to make friends, have fun and build confidence. Day Camp at the Y is a 10-week program for ages 5 – 12 that integrates play, STEM-based activities, field trips and more. Children can explore their favorite interests with Specialty Camps featuring sports, outdoor adventures, cooking, dance and more. Pair a one-week Specialty Camp with Day Camp for a unique experience. Teen Camp, for ages 12 – 15, offers field trips, guest speakers and enriching community service activities to keep teens engaged and connected all summer long!
Cost: Starting at $155 (Bardmoor, Jim & Heather Gills Y), Starting at $130 (Childs Park Y, Lealman Exchange)
Dates/Times: May 31 – Aug. 5, times vary
Ages: Day Camp: 5 – 12, Teen Camp: 12 – 15, Coed
YMCA Summer Camp
Multiple Locations
813-224-8622; tampaymca.org
727-467-9622; ymcasuncoast.org
Y Summer Camp offers children a SAFE and FUN summer camp experience! The camp curriculum is full of fun, educational activities infused with the Y’s character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Campers experience a variety of activities including S.T.E.A.M activities, swimming, science, high ropes, outdoor education, nature encounters, horseback riding, canoeing, visual arts, arts and crafts and more! The fun and unique experiences give Y campers an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.
Cost: Starting at $169/week (Tampa). Starting at $95/week (Suncoast).
Dates/Times: Begins May 31, Times Vary
Ages: 6-15 (Tampa), 5-17 (Suncoast); Coed
ZooTampa Summer Camps
1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa 33604
813-935-8552; zootampa.org/summer-camps
Your kids can explore the Zoo like never before! Campers will get VIP behind-the-scenes access to the Zoo, up-close to our amazing animals from across the globe, and talk directly from the teams that care for these animals every day to learn what it takes to become a Zoo veterinarian or animal care expert! Plus, they’ll get plenty of splashes on our water adventure, Roaring Springs! Get ready for a WILD SUMMER at ZooTampa!
Cost: Starting at $299
Dates/Times: June 7 – Aug. 6; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: Grades K-8; Coed
