Summer Nature Camps Near You: Lakeland + Polk County
Your child will get to explore the great outdoors at these nature-based summer camps and outdoor camps. Learn about plants, wildlife, nature, survival skills, and much more as kids use their imagination and get dirty at these nature camps near you.
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Enroll now in a summer kids fishing camp and learn boat safety, fishing techniques and enjoy bass fishing on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven. This hands-on camp also includes education regarding fishing with different types of bait, seeing different animal species in their habitat and even stopping in the sandbar to take a swim and cool off.
The goals of the camp are to take each camper and improve their knowledge and their skills as they relate to freshwater fishing. The instructors make sure each camper improves their abilities whether they are a beginner or a veteran fisherman.
Spots are limited, reserve your week now!!!
Weekly Sessions from May 28 – July 18, 2024
Age 6 & up
Mon-Thurs 8am-noon
Are you ready for the best summer of your kid’s life?! At WonderHere, we believe childhood is something to be cherished, preserved, and enjoyed. Our summer camps will leave your children FILLED with wonder. This is our NINTH year of summer camp, and we have fun down to a science! Each thematic week, children will experience hands-on activities, exposure to new hobbies and skills, weekly movie day and water day, and team competitions! Campers will get to interact with nature and farm animals. And daily free play, of course!
Elementary Camps (AGES 5-12)
Your elementary-age child is sure to have a blast at summer camp. Hands-on activities, free play, cooking, games, team competitions, time at the gardens and with farm animals (can you say Alpacas?!)… and so much more. And best of all, they get to learn, play, and create friendships… all in a safe, caring environment.
Minis Camps (AGES 4-5)
Minis camps are perfect for 4-5 year olds who love to wonder! Week after week, children will get to experience the same camp themes as their elementary friends, on a smaller scale. Smaller child-to-camp-counselor ratios. More free play and less structured activities. Calmer afternoons with fewer transitions. All the things you love about camp… but Mini-fied!
Additional Summer Camp Options: Evening Summer Camp Dates, WonderHeroes Summer Camp specially designed for children with varying needs, and a Summer Camp DAY PASS on Mondays – visit camp website to learn more
Weekly Sessions from June 3 – August 2, 2024 (closed July 1-5)
Elementary Camp – Ages 5-12 | Minis Camp – Ages 4-5
8am – 3pm
Use the code WHLKLDMOM at checkout for a $10 discount
We are excited to announce Summer Camp for ages 3-8. We will be exploring nature with new themes every week. Activities include: art/crafts, science experiments, investigating, trips to the gym on campus, and outside time. Plan your experience by the week or for the whole summer!
Weekly Sessions June 10 – 28 and July 8 – August 2, 2024
Ages 3-8
9am-3pm or 9am-12pm (full day and half day)
Vary by Camp – see website
6th – 12th Grade
Vary by camp – visit website for details
Varies by camp – visit website for details. Overnight camps begin on Sunday afternoons and end on Friday. Commuter Camps run Monday – Friday.
K-12th Grade – ages vary by week
Overnight Camp is Sunday 4pm – Friday 4pm
Commuter Camp is Sun 4-9pm, Mon-Th 7:30am-9pm & Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
2024 Dates:
6/10 – 6/14 – Rising 4th/5th graders
6/17 – 6/21 – Rising 6th/7th graders
6/24 – 6/28 – Rising 8th/9th graders
7/8 – 7/12 – Rising 4th/5th graders
7/15 – 7/19 – Rising 6th/7th graders
Rising 4th grade through rising 9th grade
10 AM to 3 PM
June 3 – 28 and July 8 – Aug 2, 2024 – weekly sessions
Campers are divided into 2 age groups for developmentally-appropriate programming.
-Watermelon Kids: Ages 4 and 5. Must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year and turn 5 by Sept.1, 2024.
-Blinky’s Kids: Ages 6 to 9. Must have completed Kindergarten, first, second, or third grade in the 2023-24 school year.
8am – 5 pm. Curriculum runs from 9 am to 3 pm.
June 12-16, 2023
Ages 10-12
8am – 5pm
Weekly Sessions – June 10 – July 26, 2024
Grade 3 – 9 (as of Feb 2024) – varies by week, check website
8:30am – 4pm (3pm on Friday)
June 3 – June 27 – Weekly Sessions
4-10 years old
9am – 12pm