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Category: Ages: Teens (Middle/High)

Summer Camps for Teens Lakeland Winter Haven (2)

Summer Camps for Teens (12+) in Lakeland + Polk County 

We are here to help you find summer camps for those hard to find age groups, including preschoolers and TEENAGERS!

It seems there are plenty of camps for elementary age kids, but we’ve also tracked down local camps for the older age group in middle school and high school to help you find summer camps for teens near you.

If you’re looking for a summer camp in the Lakeland or Winter Haven area for your son or daughter age 12 and older, this list is for you. There is no set theme for these camps, other than the ages they cover – summer camps for teenagers and summer camps for pre-teens.

**Be sure to check the listed ages for each camp. Some summer programs for teens only include a portion of the middle school and high school age group**

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Bass Fishing Summer Camp Winter Haven
Big Bass Fishing Winter Haven Summer Camp
Big Bass Guide Winter Haven FL Fishing Camp
Updated for 2024
Big Bass Guide - Florida Bass Fishing Camps for Kids

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!!!

Dates:

Weekly Sessions from May 28 – July 18, 2024

Ages:

Age 6 & up

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8am-noon

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
1505 Lake Shipp Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880, USA
Florida Southern Soccer Camp Near You
Florida Southern Soccer Camp (1)
Updated for 2024
Soccer Camps at Florida Southern College - AH Elite Camps

This is a fun soccer environment for boys and girls of all skill levels. If your new to the sport or an advanced player, our coaches will provide a fun learning environment for all.

This camp is specifically designed for players who want to learn the fundamental skills of soccer. Emphasis on correct technique is maximized by small group instructions. There will also be small-sided games, providing more touches on the ball and a ‘World Cup’ format competition to allow players to compete in a competitive environment.

Dates:

Monday, June 10 – Thursday, June 13, 2024

Ages:

4-13

Hours:

9am-2pm for ages 7-13 (Junior Mocs)
9am-11am for ages 4-6 (Mini Mocs)

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
2024 Civics Leadership Academy Polk State Flyer
Updated for 2024
Civics Leadership Academy (CLA) at Polk State College

Join the Civics Leadership Academy (CLA) at Polk State College and experience hands-on learning at the leadership level. At the Civics Leadership Academy, students will work in teams to identify an issue they are passionate about within their school, community, or city and then create a solution for the issue.

Dates:

June 24-28, 2024 Lakeland Campus
July 8-12, 2024 Winter Haven Campus

Ages:

Grades 6-9

Hours:

8:30am – 3:00pm

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
3425 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881, USA
Family Martial Arts Center Lakeland After School Care
Family Martial Arts Center Lakeland (2)
Family Martial Arts Center Lakeland (2)
Updated for 2024
Family Martial Arts Center Day Camp

Our school strives to instill the basic life virtues of discipline, respect, integrity, and confidence. These qualities have been the foundation of the martial arts student since the beginning. The staff of Family Martial Arts Center helps reinforce each quality trait through Leading by Example. Our staff takes pride in the personal relationship that we have with all our students. We believe in offering programs that meet the needs of the community, provide quality instruction, and fair prices that everyone can afford.

Summer Day Camp Activities include games, crafts, movies, and martial arts classes. Our optional field trips include theme parks, bowling, Family Fun Center, swimming, laser tag, and skating just to name a few. These field trips are an additional cost and students not attending the day’s activity will enjoy a fun day at the school.

Weekly TaeKwonDo Classes are optional but are included with tuition.

Dates:

Entire summer – Can register daily, weekly, or entire summer

Ages:

Entering PreK4 & Up

Hours:

M-F 7am-6:30pm

Registration type:
Full Summer, Weekly Sessions, Daily Registration
4525 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Nova Athletics Gymnastics Summer Camp 2024
Nova Athletics Gymnastics Summer Camp 2024
Updated for 2024
Nova Athletics Academy - Supernova Summer Camp

Supernova Summer Camp at Nova Athletics is a perfect way to ensure your child has an AMAZING Summer. We are NOT an ordinary summer camp, we are a Gymnastics, Tumbling, and Hip-Hop Dance summer camp. Whether your child is brand new to the sport or has been doing the sport for years, our camp has much to offer. So don’t forget to sign your child up for an AWESOME Summer!

Our camp age is 5 and up. Every child will be trained on all the gymnastics apparatuses, tumbling equipment, and learn new dance techniques. There will be rope climbing, fitness, obstacle courses, and so much more.

Dates:

Weekly Sessions from June 3 – August 9, 2024

Ages:

5 -18

Hours:

7:00am – 5:45pm | Half Day 8am – 12pm

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions, Daily Registration
2250 Heritage Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Snapology Summer Camp
Snapology Summer Camp
Snapology Summer Camp
Updated for 2024
Snapology Summer Camps

We are gearing up for a full season of awesome STEAM-themed Summer Camps! Our STEAM themed camps are so much fun, your child with not even know they are learning a little something too! Demand for camps is high and capacity is limited so don’t delay, enroll your child today!
Lakeland Camps – First Presbyterian Chuch on Lake Hollingsworth
Winter Haven Camps – Location Coming Soon

Dates:

Weekly Sessions from June 3 – August 2, 2024

Ages:

Ages 5 – 14
Plus select weeks for Preschoolers ages 3-6

Hours:

Half Day: 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm | Full Day: 9am – 4pm

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
Discounts:

Use discount code LMOM24 at checkout for 10% off Summer Camps

175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Summer Fun Programs Lakeland Camps
Lakeland Christian Preparatory School Summer Camps (2)
Lakeland Christian Preparatory School Summer Camps (2)
Updated for 2024
Summer Fun Programs

The main focus of our Summer Fun Program is to provide a place where children can be in a safe environment, have fun, and make summer memories that will last a life time! Our Summer Camps Ages are from 3 – 15.

Our staff consists of professional caregivers that love spending time with children and help them have fun! We have great activities, water fun days, movie time, weekly field trips, chapel, and so much more!

Dates:

Weekly Sessions June 3 – August 2, 2024

Ages:

3 – 15

Hours:

8am – 2:30pm with extended care available 6am – 6pm for an additional cost

Registration type:
Full Summer, Weekly Sessions
Discounts:

$25 off with code LKLDMOMS24

3151 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
XP League
XP League
Updated for 2024
XP League Lakeland Summer Camps

XP League Summer Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so much more.

Dates:

Weekly Sessions – June 3 – Aug 2, 2024

Ages:

7 – 17

Hours:

9am – 4pm

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
Discounts:

LALMOM10 for 10% off Summer Camps

YMCA Lakeland Summer Camp (3)
YMCA Lakeland Summer Camp (3)
YMCA Lakeland Summer Camp (3)
Updated for 2024
YMCA of West Central Florida Summer Camps

The YMCA is one of the nation’s largest providers of out-of-school programming and has a long, rich history of over 100 years in providing top-notch summer camps to parents across the country. All camps are a full day camp unless otherwise noted. Visit the website and check out the PROGRAM BROCHURE for more info on each camp.

Lakeland Family YMCA (South Lakeland)
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland
• Day Camp (ages 5-12)
• Pre-K Camp (ages 4-5)
• Aquatics Camps (ages 3-12)
• Sports Camps (ages 6-11)

Fontaine Gills Family YMCA (North Lakeland)
2125 Sleepy Hill Road, Lakeland
• Day Camp (ages 5-12)
• Aquatics Camp (ages 6-12)

YMCA Par 3
• Golf Camp (ages 5-16) – separate listing – see details

HOW TO REGISTER – You can register online or at any location.

Dates:

June 3 – August 2, 2024 – weekly sessions

Ages:

Vary by camp – see description or website

Hours:

7am-6pm for most camps, some 1/2 day options available

Registration type:
Full Summer, Weekly Sessions
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
2125 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, USA
1740 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA
All Saints Summer Camps - Copy 2
All Saints Academy Summer Camp
All Saints Academy Summer Camp (2)
Updated for 2024
All Saints Academy Summer Programs

All Saints Academy has 60 programs to choose from this summer during Saints Summer Palooza! All camps are open to the public. Visit the ASA Camp Website for dates and times for each camp.
RECREATION + INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS:

  • 3rd Grade Math and Reading Readiness (Rising 2nd-3rd Grade)
  • A Bug’s Life (Preschool 2-1st Grade)
  • Ahoy Matey! Pirate Camp (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)
  • American Girl Doll Camp (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
  • Animal Safari (Rising Preschool 2-Preschool 4)
  • Beginner Dance (Preschool 2-Kindergarten and 1st-5th Grade)
  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo (Preschool 2-2nd Grade)
  • Camp Fun Continues (Preschool 3-5th Grade)
  • Circus Camp (Rising Kindergarten- Rising 5th Grade)
  • Construction “Junk”-tion (1st-5th Grade)
  • Cooking Around The World (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
  • Creativity Camp (1st-5th Grade)
  • Dance (2nd-12th Grade)
  • Field Trip Camp (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
  • Film Culture Camp (Rising 1st-Rising 3rd Grade)
  • Full STEAM Ahead (1st-5th Grade)
  • Gearing Up for Middle School (Rising 6th Graders)
  • Harry Potter Camp (Kindergarten-6th Grade)
  • Just Add Water (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
  • Kaleidoscope of Colors – Fun With Water (Preschool 2-1st Grade)
  • Lego Camp (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
  • Little Saints (Rising Preschool 2- Preschool 3)
  • Math Camp (1st-3rd Grade)
  • Once Upon a Time…Fairy Tale Camp (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)
  • Rising Stars (Rising Kindergarten-2nd Grade)
  • STEM and Robotics Camp (K-6th Grade)
  • Summer Fun (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
  • Under the Sea Week (Rising 1st- Rising 3rd)
  • Young Explorers (Preschool 3-Kindergarten)

SPORTS CAMPS:

  • Baseball/Softball Camp (Kindergarten-6th Grade)
  • Better Way Skills Basketball Camp (1st-12th Grade)
  • Cheer Camp (Preschool 2-Kindergarten and K-5th Grade)
  • Lacrosse Camp (Kindergarten-8th Grade)
  • MVP Camp (Kindergarten-3rd Grade and 1st-8th grade)
  • Outdoor Games (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
  • Saints Volleyball Fundamentals Summer Camp (4th-12th Grade)
  • Soccer Camp (Kindergarten-8th Grade)
  • Sports Camp (Preschool 3-2nd Grade and 1st-5th Grade)
Dates:

Vary by Camp – see website

Ages:

Entering PreK3 – 12th Grade

Hours:

9am – 3pm (before/after care available)

Registration type:
Two Week Sessions, Weekly Sessions
5001 FL-540, Winter Haven, FL 33880, USA
Destination Aviation Summer Camp Lakeland FL
Destination Aviation Summer Camp Lakeland FL (4)
Destination Aviation Summer Camp Lakeland FL
Updated for 2024
Destination Aviation Summer Camp

Destination Aviation will engage campers in a variety of hands-on activities, including building a wing rib and launching model rockets. Campers dive deep into flight through experiential learning opportunities, hands-on demonstrations, and flight simulations. Destination Aviation allows campers to learn and engage in ALL aviation-related career fields. Campers will attend field trips to surrounding aviation industries, participate in a local exploration flight and hear from guest speakers.

Destination Aviation: Air Power allows campers to explore design, construction, and maintenance of airframe, powerplant, and electronics systems within aircraft.

Visit the Aerospace Center for Excellence website for 4 different summer camps for ages 6 – 17.

Dates:

June 17 – 21 (Ages 10 – 12) – Destination Aviation
June 24 – 28 (Ages 10 – 12) – Destination Aviation: Air Power
July 8 – 12 (Ages 12 – 14) – Destination Aviation
July 15 – 19 (Ages 12 – 14) – Destination Aviation: Air Power

Ages:

Ages 10 – 14 (ages vary by week)

Hours:

9am – 4pm (Friday at 1:15 PM)

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
Learning Resource Center ACT Prep Course Lakeland FL
Learning Resource Center SAT Prep Course Lakeland FL
2023 Info - Check back soon
Learning Resource Center - High School Summer Test Prep (SAT/ACT)

Learning Resource Center offers both an ACT Preparation Course and SAT Preparation Course to assist students who are preparing to take the ACT or SAT. These courses build confident successful students through an efficient and effective 1-week, 23-hour course by engaging in problem-solving strategies for analyzing and answering test questions, reinforcing skills through interaction and review, and building confidence while reducing test anxiety through test-taking strategies.

These are two different courses with separate registration required for each one.

Dates:

ACT Preparation Course: June 19 – 22, 2023
SAT Preparation Course: July 17 – 20, 2023

Ages:

9th – 12th Grade

Hours:

Vary by subject – check website

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
1628 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Summer Coding Video Game Workshop Learning Resource Center Summer.2023
Study Habits of Successful Students Summer Academic Camp (2)
2023 Info - Check back soon
Learning Resource Center - Middle School Summer Programs

Summer Coding Workshop – LRC’s Summer Video Game Design & Coding Workshop is led by a STEM educator to help students discover the fundamentals of code in an exciting and productive learning domain. For rising 6th and 7th grades (completed 5th or 6th grade).

LRC Mid Math Camp – The Learning Resource Center’s Mid Math Camp will aid students who have fallen behind in math due to the effects of COVID, virtual schooling, or other reasons and will reinforce important skills specific to grade-level math topics in middle school. For Students entering 7th-9th grade or repeating 6th-8th grade.

Study Habits of Successful StudentsThe Learning Resource Center’s Study Habits of Successful students is designed to build confident, successful students through-time tested best practices. This interactive study skills program helps motivate and prepare middle school students to become effective learners in school and beyond. For rising 6th-8th grade students.

*Fee reduction available based on family income. Please ask about LRC’s Sliding Fee Scale or scholarships for deserving students in need.

Dates:

Vary by Camp – Check description

Ages:

Entering 6th – 9th Grade – Check description for ages for each camp

Hours:

Vary by camp

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions, Other
1628 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
STEM Summer Camp for Girls She Can Fly (1)
Aviation Summer Camp for Girls She Can Fly (2)
ACE Summer Camp Ad 2022
Updated for 2024
She Can Fly Summer Camp

Our She Can Fly Summer Camp is intended for girls interested in aviation. Summer Campers will experience a one-of-a-kind summer camp that will introduce them to the world of aviation. Campers will learn about different aerospace career pathways from our very talented group of all female guest speakers. They will be taken on field trips and tours to local flight schools and various aerospace companies. Campers will participate in hands-on activities such as Redbird Flight Simulations, Aircraft Mechanics, and a local exploration flight!

**Both weeks offered are the same camp.

Visit the Aerospace Center for Excellence website for 4 different summer camps for ages 6 – 17.

Dates:

July 8 – 12 (Ages 10 – 11)
July 15 – 19 (Ages 11 – 12)

Ages:

Girls ages 10 – 12

Hours:

9am – 4pm

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
Take Flight Summer Camp Lakeland FL
Take Flight Summer Camp Lakeland FL
Take Flight Summer Camp Lakeland FL
Updated for 2024
Take Flight Summer Camp

Take Flight Summer Camp is intended for those who are seriously interested in earning their glider license or private pilot’s license. After participating in ground school sessions, campers will get to apply their newly obtained knowledge in our Redbird Flight Simulation Lab. They will be taken on field trips and tours to various aerospace companies. Campers will engage in aviation workshops, learn flight planning, aviation weather, and the basic systems of an airplane. Campers will also have the opportunity to fly in a general aviation aircraft with a certified FAA flight instructor and log their flight time in their very own logbook. Think of this summer camp as a much-shortened mini-ground school.

**Both weeks offered are the same camps.

Visit the Aerospace Center for Excellence website for 4 different summer camps for ages 7 – 17.

Dates:

June 17 – 21 (Ages 14 – 16)
June 24 – 28 (Ages 15 – 17)

Ages:

14 – 17

Hours:

9am – 4pm

Registration type:
Weekly Sessions
4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
2023 Info - Check back soon
A Touch of Drama Summer Performance Program
Dates:

June 5-30, 2023 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week

Ages:

5 – 17

Hours:

9am – 2pm

50 Westridge Rd, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
2023 Info - Check back soon
All Saints Academy Girls Volleyball Summer Camp
Dates:

July 10-July 13 and July 17-July 20, 2023 (Monday-Thursday)

Ages:

4th-12th grade

Hours:

9am-12pm

5001 FL-540, Winter Haven, FL 33880, USA
Updated for 2024
Auburndale Parks & Recreation Summer Camp
Dates:

Weekly Sessions June 10 – July 26, 2024

Ages:

Kids Grades K-5 / Teens Grades 6-8

Hours:

7:30am – 5:30pm

109 W Park St, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
243 E Lake Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
2023 Info - Check back soon
Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Summer Program
Dates:

June 5 – July 28, 2023

Ages:

Ages 6 – 18

Hours:

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1525 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
950 Pinewood Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA
920 Lowry Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
2400 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33881, USA
305 NE 1st Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860, USA
704 Ave C, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
1869 E Gibbons St, Bartow, FL 33830, USA
Updated for 2024
Brandon Giles Skills Camp - Basketball
Dates:

July 8 – 11, 2024

Ages:

1st Grade – 12th Grade. Campers are split into 3 division based on grade level.

Hours:

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881, USA
Updated for 2024
Broadway Beginnings Musical Theatre Summer Camp
Dates:

Session 1 (ages 11+): June 3rd-7th
Session 2 (ages 11+): July 8th-12th
Session 3— BEGINNERS EDITION (ages 7-10): July 29th-Aug. 2nd

Ages:

Ages 7-10 (beginner) and Ages 11+

Hours:

9am – 4pm | Beginner Edition 9am-1pm

6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
Updated for 2024
C.U.E. Kids Drama Camp
Dates:

June 3- August 2, 2024 (closed the week of July 4th)

Ages:

Ages 5-15

Hours:

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM Monday – Friday

209 Palmetto St, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
Updated for 2024
Camp Fire: Camp Ignite Summer Day Camp (Entering 5th-6th)
Dates:

Weekly from June 3 – August 2, 2024

Ages:

Entering 5th & 6th Grade

Hours:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm with early and late care available (7:30am – 6:00pm)

2600 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Updated for 2024
Camp Fire: Summer Teen Programs & Camps (6th-12th grade)
Dates:

Vary by Camp – see website

Ages:

6th – 12th Grade

Hours:

Vary by camp – visit website for details

2600 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Updated for 2024
Camp Frontier
Dates:

1, 2, and 3 week sessions all summer

Ages:

7 – 17

Hours:

Overnight Camp

5000 Firetower Rd, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
Updated for 2024
Camp Gilead Summer Camp
Dates:

Varies by camp – visit website for details. Overnight camps begin on Sunday afternoons and end on Friday. Commuter Camps run Monday – Friday.

Ages:

K-12th Grade – ages vary by week

Hours:

Overnight Camp is Sunday 4pm – Friday 4pm
Commuter Camp is Sun 4-9pm, Mon-Th 7:30am-9pm & Fri 7:30am-4:00pm

1445 Camp Gilead Dr, Polk City, FL 33868, USA
Updated for 2024
Camp Wingmann
Dates:

Weekly sessions

Ages:

Incoming 3rd-12th grade

Hours:

Overnight Camp

3404 Camp Wingmann Rd, Avon Park, FL 33825, USA
2023 Info - Check back soon
Carlson Gracie Summer Camp
Dates:

Full Summer

Ages:

5 & up

Hours:

7am – 6pm

921 Shadow Dr, #10 Lakeland, FL 33809, USA
5285 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
622 Ave O SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880, USA
Updated for 2024
Cedarkirk Summer Camp
Dates:

Vary by camp – check website for details

Ages:

Completed 1st – 12th Grade, plus family programs

Hours:

Overnight Camp

1818 Streetman Dr, Lithia, FL 33547, USA
Updated for 2024
Circle F Dude Ranch
Dates:

June 9 – August 3, 2024 – 7 days, 2 week & 3 week sessions

Ages:

Ages 6 – 16

Hours:

Overnight

5301 Dude Ranch Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898, USA

Summer Camp Guide