Best Florida Adventure Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CircleFDudeRanchCamp.com to learn more or schedule a tour today!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Pathway Program (Leadership in Training)

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 - June 8th - June 21st, 2025 - $3900
Session 2 - June 22nd - July 12th, 2025 - $5200
Session 3 - July 13th - August 2nd, 2025 - $5200
Session 3A - July 20th - August 2nd, 2025 - $3900
Session 3B - July 13th - July 19th, 2025 - $1950

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp location is a beautiful 27-acre campus with grassy playing fields, a running track, 2 indoor lounges, an art bunk, and an air conditioned dining hall. Camp Gan Israel has an on-site outdoor swimming pool, monitored by trained and licensed aquatics professionals.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Gan Israel is part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish day camps in the world. Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities.

Our weekly program is enhanced with music, dance, acting, woodcraft, food decoration, cooking, Olympic type games, police and fire demonstrations, drama, ballet, carnivals, dress-up days, overnights, color war, hiking, bunk competition, Challah baking, and .. oh... so much more. Under the direction of our experienced crafts director, campers will have the opportunity to design and take home some wonderful Judaica projects.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a Teen camp, where the teens have their own schedule, and also enjoy a C.I.T. program to train and experience leading the younger campers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship Applications available, please contact the camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS:

Please see our year round website at Our Camp Website Link: www.JewishOrlando.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Gan Israel prides itself on its exceptional staff. All staff come with prior camp experience and a desire to work with kids. Bunk sizes are kept small and well staffed. Our camper to counselor ratio is better than 1 to 5 campers, and this does not include our wonderful C.I.T.’s. Each elective is run by professional instructors.

Our Camp Director has many years of day camp experience. She is the leader of our top staff and takes great pride in our on-going, comprehensive staff training program. Her extensive experience with pre-schoolers through teenagers makes her a valuable friend and administrator to our camp throughout the summer.

We take great pride in our commitment to recruiting, training and keeping the highest quality staff in the camping profession. Over the years, Camp Gan Israel of Orlando has always been dedicated to small groups with exceptional staff supervision. This ensures the best possible care, instruction and supervision for our campers. Our counselors are highly trained, dedicated, and experienced.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ilovegi.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: KidTown has been serving the community since 1999 in USA and been awarded with Gold Seal child care Florida center.

As we are working under the guidelines of Gold Seal Quality Care Program we maintain the most scientific child education system.

To lean more browse Our Camp Website Link: www.mykidtown.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our top decks can currently accommodate 144 students a week in our junior officer state rooms, which house six students each. Our virtual aircraft carrier, AMBITION, also has a deck where all the learning facilities are located, and another deck where we house our flight simulators.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The National Flight Academy offers one of the most exciting and immersive learning experiences in the world- inspiring 5-12th graders to take an interest in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), in an aviation-themed adventure aboard a massive virtual aircraft carrier, AMBITION (CVT-11). This four-story 102,000 square foot facility is designed scenically and theatrically to simulate a modern aircraft carrier.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Unfortunately, scholarship funds through the National Flight Academy are not available for our 2016 season. In the event that something does become available, updates will be posted on our website and social media platforms. As availability is not guaranteed, we strongly encourage students to reach out to local STEM education or civic leadership organizations in their community, such as American Legion posts, JROTCs, and schools, who may be interested in student sponsorship opportunities or group rates.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The National Flight Academy is open year-round, and accommodates group tours, overnight adventures, and various events. Call for further details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Refer to our website for available dates for 2016 programs.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Check our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.NationalFlightAcademy.com for any job openings.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our packages include:

Friendly DSE staff to help you set up a trip of a lifetime

Professional training sessions held by licensed professional club coaches

Excellent accommodations at the Center of Training

Three nutritious meals daily provided by the club's nutrionists

Local ground transportation including airport pick-up and drop-off

English speaking superviser 24/7 Games against some of the top youth teams in Brazil

Attendance at professional games Full medical assistance

Free laundry

Free Wi-FI Access to all of the club's facilities
Portuguese lessons (optional)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Individual intensive training
Customized team tours
High school, club, and college team pre-season training
Professional pre-season training
Coaching courses
Friendly games and tourism
Assisting team participation in international tournaments

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: SOCCER TOURS

Founded under the experience and expertise of soccer ambassador Miguel de Lima, DSE offers customized trips to Brazil to suit your team’s objective. Join the 10,000 male and female players who have experienced the trip of a lifetime. High school, club, and college teams. All levels. Quality, safety, and competitive soccer guaranteed.

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.delimasoccer.net (850) 525-1960.

ACADEMIES AND CAMPS:
DSE offers elite players exceptional training experience in Division 1 professional clubs in Brazil.
Improve your physical, technical, tactical, functional, and physical conditioning while training in a Division 1 professional club in Brazil. Elite male players, 15+ Open February-November.

OTHER CAMP INFO: WHY CHOOSE DSE?
DSE has partnerships with five of the top clubs in Brazil for youth development: Desportivo Brasil, Atletico Paranaense, Cuzeiro Esporte Clube, Oscar Inn Soccer Academy, and ABC Futebol Clube. These clubs have an expert coaching staff and excellent facilities.

Players and teams participating in the DSE Intensive Training Camps can expect to follow the professionally designed training schedules created for the top Brazilian club youth teams.

Areas of training covered during the intensive training camps are:

Physical Conditioning Flexibility, endurance, speed, acceleration, agility, coordination, and strength

Technical Refinement of skills including ball control, passing, dribbling, receiving, crossing, finishing, etc.

Tactical Improving vision, speed, and quality of decision making within the demands imposed by the high quality Brazilian training environment.

Functional Practicing all functions of defensive and offensive aspects of play (e.g. defensive heading, midfielders switching the field of play, outside backs and midfielders overlapping and crossing, forwards finishing, etc.).

Trips are arranged according to your team's needs. Intensive team training, individual training, friendly games, touring, beach soccer, indoor soccer, or donating to an orphanage YOU DECIDE!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
February-November.
Contact us for fees. delimasoccer[AT]bellsouth.net

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camp 2017.

Session #1: June 19th - July 14th

Session #2 : July 17th - August 11th

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Live Oak is a children's day camp working in a cooperative effort with Florida’s State Park System to provide an environmental experience. We offer a unique opportunity for kids to experience the wonder and joy of curiosity, discovery and new knowledge in regards to nature in general and unique ecosystems in the Ft. Lauderdale and Dania beach.

In addition to our wonderful summer camp programs, we offer winter and spring camp experiences. Exciting adventures include hands-on marine and environmental science programs, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, media/photography program, archery, hiking, mountain biking, surfing, photography, paddle boarding, sports, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving camp (Ft. Lauderdale location only), pottery, arts and crafts, field trips, onsite special weekly activities (rock wall, water slides) Teen travel trips to the Florida Keys and much more!

We are proud of the fact that Camp Live Oak is one of only a few American Camping Association (ACA) accredited camps in Broward county for the past 25 years. We meet and often exceed over 300 standards of health and safety, programming, staffing and accountability set by ACA and meet the ideal adult/camper ratio of 5 to 1. Our staff is comprised of highly qualified and certified teachers, counselors, specialists, scientists, state guides, ecologists, environmentalists, and water safety instructors, which ensures your child will be safe and well cared for. Bus service available. Weekly & session rate options with sibling discounts. South Florida Parenting Magazine Kids Crown Award -Best Summer Camp, Best Environmental Camp 2002,2007,2008 Broward Family Life Favorite Summer Camp Award 2014, 2015, 2016

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: This teen program features wide variety of activities and fantastic field trips that your teen is sure to love! We offer a multitude of different programs which are flexible with your teens busy summer schedule. The teen summer program is now a weekly program. Register for 3 weeks (regular weeks) or more and receive a Multiweek discount! Discount does not apply to any of the Specialty weeks, including Ocean Quest.

Weekly Options all Summer Long! – Teens can participate in weekly programs all summer long. This program will be a combination of volunteer work within the assigned cabin groups and activities or field trips designed specifically for teens. Teens will be assigned to a camper group (ages 5 – 9) which they will work alongside certified teachers and college students guiding campers through a series of outdoor activities. The time that they work with the groups they earn community service hours for high school. In addition, they will come together with the Teen Eco coordinator and participate in a variety of activities or field trips.

Please visit our website for full details and rates.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Live Oak allows your child to explore the world around them here in South Florida, enjoying the many aspects of our beautiful environment! Each Camp Live Oak session and week is centered around a theme, with activities and programs built around that theme. Understanding the local natural environment and developing a respect and stewardship for that environment is vital to our program. The integration of science and art into each week allows for creativity and enthusiasm for learning and doing.

Campers enjoy swimming, canoeing, science, kayaking, arts and crafts, sports, surfing, fishing, paddle boarding and archery every week that they are at camp, with different activities rotating on various days. Exciting and educational field trips, guest speakers and specialty programs are scheduled regularly to give your child an extremely well rounded day camp experience!

Remember, you may register for as many, or as few, weeks as you’d like, there is no minimum number of weeks.

We highly recommend children attend for at least two weeks so they are able to have a full camp experience, but we are flexible as we know your summer schedule may be full of fun activities.

Have a child that is 14 – 16 years of age? Check out our Teen Eco Experience, specially designed for high school age campers. This program combines community service hours as well as fun group activities, day field trips, overnight travel excursions throughout Florida and more!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Offer single fun camp days during Broward county school days off.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for detailed information and registration, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campliveoakfl.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Positions Available: Lifeguards/Paddleboard/Surfing Instructors Teen Eco Leader, Mt. Biking Instructors, Science Teachers (Dania Beach location only) Art Teachers (Ft. Lauderdale only) Head Counselors/Substitute Teachers/Jr. Counseling staff - Both locations (Ft. Lauderdale/Dania).

Please visit our website for detailed descriptions at Our Camp Website Link: www.campliveoakfl.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers are housed in two cabin units and a platform tent unit. Please visit our website for more information on our camp facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Core programs include sailing, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, tubing and wake boarding. Certified lifeguards and instructors ensure safety on the lake, while counselors provide creative encouragement and excitement on land.

All campers can play on the lake bouncer with its inflatable slide and log; go for a daily swim; and choose electives such as numerous lake activities (e.g. tubing, sailing, kayaking), fishing, outdoor cooking, creative arts and archery.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.gswcf.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 classrooms open for the summer. We have a gym, grocery store, teen lounge and multipurpose room.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Super School was founded to assist students with varying disabilities in reaching their utmost potential, in a supporting and nurturing environment.

Please refer to our website to see more information Our Camp Website Link: www.superschool.org

The first half of the day is structured like a typical school day. We will will focus on the maintenance of skills and concepts they have acquired throughout the school year. Our afternoon activities will be based around each session's theme, giving your child the opportunity to explore fun, new concepts, while focusing on the areas of motor skills, sensory integration, communication, social and functional life skills. With our unique 1:4 ratio, campers will receive the individualized attention needed to thrive throughout the summer!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): At the end of each two week sessions their will be a showcase to show what the children have been working on. All are welcome to come!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round we are a special needs private school. We want you to be actively involved in your child's education. It's a collaborative effort. Each child has a personalized education program set up for success. We want our families to look past the diagnosis and regain focus on what your child is capable of achieving.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session One:
June 17th – June 21th
Theme: Science
Showcase: Science Museum
$380 per session*

Session Two:
June 24 - 28
Theme: Baking Wars
Showcase: Pizza bake off
$475 per session*

Session Three:
July 1st – July 3rd
Theme: Party in the USA
Showcase: Fireworks
$285 per session*

Session Four:
July 8 - 12
Theme: All things Water
Showcase: Water
$475 per session*

Session Five:
July 15 - 19
Theme: express yourself
Showcase: Art gallery
$475 per session*

Session Six:
July 22-26
Theme: Wildlife conservation
Showcase: Art gallery
$475 per session*

Session Seven:
July 29 - Aug 2
Theme: Summer Olympics
Showcase: the GAMES
$475 per session*

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful new classrooms, playgrounds, soccer field, and multi-sports court.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camp programs include exciting, active field trip schedules along with many interesting guest speakers. DCF License No. C09OR0170

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: StarChild Academy provides the highest quality children's programs for those parents who want the very best in education, personal development, and safety for their children. For infants through after-schoolers, StarChild Academy provides it all at convenient locations with extended hours and affordable tuition rates. One look and you will see why StarChild Academy is the best decision for your child's future and your own peace of mind. Highlights include: open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; structured programs based on traditional values and proven curricula; full-day and part-time programs; programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years including infants, toddlers, preschool, Pre-K, before-school, and after-school; hot meals and snacks served daily in our dining rooms; and, monthly Parent's Night Out programs.

Select StarChild Academy locations offer private Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Elementary School programs with individualized attention and proven curricula. StarChild Academy's state-of the facilities feature: bright, open classrooms with tempered glass walls in all rooms so all activities are visible to everyone; video cameras in all classrooms so that you can watch your child from your home or office via the Internet; telephones in every classroom that allow you to talk directly with your child's teachers; separate playgrounds for each age group with safe, age-appropriate equipment; and, extensive safety features throughout our schools.

StarChild Academy maintains a credentialed, caring, and nurturing staff of professional teachers. All staff members are CPR and first aid certified. StarChild Academy is a place where your child will grow academically, mentally, physically, and socially.

StarChild Academy's strong academic curriculum includes: phonics-based reading and writing including the Open Court Phonics and A Beka Phonics programs; math including the Saxon Math program; science; social studies; foreign languages such as Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, and American Sign Language; arts & crafts; and, music.

StarChild Academy schools offer additional extra-curricular activities such as: dance, karate, gymnastics, computers, art, soccer, keyboard piano, violin, and guitar. StarChild Academy's school-age programs include before-school care, after-school care, and programs during school breaks and holidays.

Our programs include transportation to and from local public schools, nutritious after-school snacks, homework club in a quiet area, planned arts & crafts, video games, computers, and large playgrounds with sports.

StarChild Academy has seven conveniently located schools in the Orlando, FL area including Hunter's Creek, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Waterford Lakes, Wekiva, Windermere, and Winter Garden. In addition to the communities just mentioned, our student population includes children from: Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Casselberry, Forest City, Geneva, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, Longwood, Maitland, Mount Dora, Ocoee, Sanford, Windermere, and other Central Florida communities.

StarChild Academy is much more than just a day care or child care center ... we have developed a reputation for having the strongest academic preschool program in Central Florida! StarChild Academy now offers child day care franchises in Florida. StarChild Academy ... "Where Your Child Is a STAR!"

OTHER CAMP INFO: Fun-filled field trips and exciting guest speakers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 2019 to August 2019. Tuition includes all field trips, snacks, and other activities. Visit our website for more details including prices and schedules.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a huge gymnasium with lots of individual classroom space for indoor activities. We have a 10 acre campus with lots of shade and room to run and play.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Paideia is a classical, Christian, organic and green school. Our model is classical to enhance learning. We are certified as a Green Apple School. This is our third year having the school and summer camp. Each week we have a unique theme that will keep your children engaged.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have a year round private school on the same property.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp is $150 per week with a 50% sibling discount.

CAMP FACILITIES: Ninja Lounge is a state of the art sports and recreational facility located in the heart of North Miami. We feature several challenging and exciting attractions 10,000 square feet of trampoline space with 2 dodge ball courts, 3 basketball hoops, elevated rope courses, wall climbing, and a Tumble Trak for jumping and flipping. Ninja Lounge is also a certified Ninja Warrior training facility with obstacle courses for all ages.

CAMP FACILITIES: Doral Legacy Park has amazing facilities. A College type indoor basketball and multi use gym; different classrooms to keep our campers easily separated by age groups, a professional auditorium for our morning virtual presentations, outdoor basketball courts for little and older ones, a splash pad for the campers to cool off during summer time, football, baseball, tennis, track and field courts and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Unbeatables is the only Life Skills Training and Multi sports summer program in USA, created especially for children ages 5 to 14. We have a perfect combination between sports and fun activities with education in the 6 most important areas of the children's life: fitness and nutrition, social environment, family life, school success, interest exploration and emotional life. Our campers end their summer well equipped with : 1) effective tools to manage the most common situations that they may confront at their age 2) instruction and practice in the most popular and likable sports and 3) Having had lots of fun doing the most innovative camp activities.

We have an impeccable trajectory of 12 years, and on 2013 we were awarded as the Educational Program of the Year by the Minority Chamber of Commerce of USA.

Our staff members are selected through carefully handled interviews in where we meet with the potential staff member and get to know them as an individual. Our qualifications for members differ depending on the job positions. Supervisors, Counselors, and Volunteers each have their own list of qualifications they must fulfill. In order to be part of our camp, all our staff goes through National recognized certifications, second-degree background checks and a very comprehensive training.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have the only Life Skills Training in USA especially created for children 5 to 14 years old. We offer leadership and public speaking training to the group of age of 12 to 14 and the volunteers that work at the camp.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): As a part of our Unique Life Skills Training Camp Program, on weekly basis, we send parents information for them to continue reinforcing at home the information we offer to the children at the camp.
We also have our online platform for parents where they can find important articles related to parenting and child development written by the Camp Director (Gaby Casanas) who is a Marriage and Family Counselor as well as the creator of the Life Skills Training Program for Children and Families: The Unbeatables Academy

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Very soon we will be opening Camp Unbeatables at other locations in the Miami Area.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The Spring Break Camp 2022 will go from March 21 to March 25

The camp goes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The cost per week is $165 per residents of Doral/ $198 per non residents of Doral
Registration: $40 per camper

The cost per week for Pinecrest is $230 per camper
Registration: $40 per camper

Summer Camp info available soon!

For more information, please visit our page: Our Camp Website Link: www.campunbeatables.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have some open staff positions for the Spring Break and Summer camp at Doral We are looking for camp counselors and volunteers. The requirements are:
* 15 years of age or older for volunteers
* 18 years of age or older for paid staff
* Seriously engaged in a sport for a minimum of 4 years
* Experience with children (preferable)
* Residing close to Doral or with a reliable transportation
* Available all summer

For more information, please contact Gabriela Casanas at info[AT]campunbeatables.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Some of our on-site activities include but are not limited to: baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, kickball, football, capture the flag, water sports, boating, fishing, horseback riding and more! Special Events: Color War, Night Dances, Talent Shows, and more! Field Trips include: Theme Water Parks, Roller Skating, Art Museums, Science Museums, Ice Skating, Indoor Gymnasiums, Bowling, Arcades, Swimming Pools, Movies, Fun Educational field trips & much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Cardinal is focused on providing your child with a safe place to have fun this summer and many more to come! We encourage our campers to challenge themselves physically and mentally. This Summer Camp Cardinal has the opportunity of creating a mural project titled “New Beginnings” in honor of the community, new friendships, and family, Camp Cardinal seeks to build in the making. The mural project is strictly for the campers of Camp Cardinal 2017.”We would like our campers to join in the creation of a cultural arts project that will undoubtedly leave an everlasting impression within the community”.

Every camper that has a desire to be creative will have input towards completing our mural this summer of 2017.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CITS: Counselors in Training, Assist head counselors with day to day activities, is a camper but a CIT first.

A CIT also receives 1/2 off tuition!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The Cardinal Parent’s Association (CPA)
Designed to allow the parents of campers a chance to
be a part of the activities at Camp Cardinal. A C.P.A members is essentially a parent counselor, assisting with various field trips and activities on a day to day basis.

Requirements
1. Every family is Eligible Parents must sign up within the program’s
set deadlines (C.P.A DOES NOT discriminate against race, creed, and /or religion) This program is strictly based upon a first come – first serve basis. (There are only three C.P.A positions available per session)

2. Must be a biological parent and/or rightful guardian of child.

3. Willing to work with children other than your own.

4. Must be physically active and able to participate in all activities.

5. Last but not least, Willing to have fun!

Rules and Regulations
1. A C.P.A member will act as a head counselor to his/her assigned group.

2. A C.P.A member cannot be a head counselor over his/her child’s group.

3. A C.P.A member must Chaperon various field trips and activities
such as (Late nights).

Agreement
1. Regarding your child’s itinerary you are required to commit
to a certain number of hours per session.

Benefits
1. Members receive 50% off child’s tuition.

2. Free lunch will be provided daily.

3. Members receive a free C.P.A T- Shirt.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Cardinal is a summer day camp focused on providing your child with a safe place to have fun and explore during the summer. We opened our doors to all campers in 2004 at Tree Tops Park. We are now based out of T.Y Park, located at 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, FL 33021 We are back and ready to serve south Florida with excellence in child day care.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Cardinal Summer Sessions 2017
Session I June 13th – July 1st
Session II July 5th – July 22th (July 4th Holiday)
Session III July 25th – August 19th Last day (4 weeks including “On the Go”)

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcardinal.com for more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Chameleon at Markham Park is located at Shelters 5 & 7 in a beautiful lakefront area. The park has model airplane fields, nature trails, disc golf course, volleyball, racquetball, tennis courts and playgrounds for the children to enjoy in a wonderful natural setting!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Experienced, caring counselors are fully background screened. Many of the staff work as substitute teachers and after care counselors in local Broward County schools.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Training program (CIT) available for campers entering 9th and 10th grades. Ability to earn community service hours needed for high school graduation.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit us at Our Camp Website Link: www.campchameleon.com for information about our dates and rates.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Teens travel to numerous fun-filled facilities throughout Broward and Dade counties as well as participate in many fun and exciting activities.

Here’s just a few of the highlights that about Homestay Florida’s ESL Summer Adventure Camp that makes it THE place to be:

Homestay Florida Sponsored Group Welcome Dinner

Homestay with Local Host Family: Homestay with an experienced, local host family to include all meals and camp transportation. Students will each have own bed in single or shared bedroom.

ESL Instruction: 10 hours of customized group instruction per week.

Daily Fun Activities, Sports, Trips, and Special Events:

– Water Sports: Swimming, Waterslides, Tubing, Boating, & Fishing.

– Creative Arts: Arts & Crafts, Dramatics, Cheerleading, Talent Shows, Dances & Music.

– Special Events: Color War, Carnival, Dances, Olympic Games, Bahama Festival, Talent Shows, Community Service Projects, Breakfast in the Park, & much more!

– Field Trips: Campers also travel on numerous field trips throughout the week, such as: Water Theme Parks, Ball Games, Whirly Ball, Bowling, Ceramics, Arcades, Ice-Skating, Movies, Roller Skating, Indoor Gymnasiums, Airboat Rides, & Fun Educational Tours.

Homestay Florida Sponsored Group Farewell Dinner

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp offers many fun activities at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, FL.

WATER SPORTS: Free-Swim, Waterslides, Boating, & Fishing.

SPORTS: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Kickball & more!

Emphasis is placed on improvement & development of athletic skills. Sports are non-competitive so everyone is a winner!

CREATIVE ARTS: Arts & Crafts, Dramatics, Cheerleading, Talent Shows, Dances, Music.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Color War, Carnival, Dances & more!

Included in the weekly schedules are 4 FIELD TRIPS OR MORE per week (more for teens)

FIELD TRIPS include Water Theme Parks, Swimming Pools, Bowling, Ceramics, Arcades, Ice Skating, Movies, Roller Skating, Indoor Gymnasiums, Airboats, Fun Educational Tours, & much more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Dates:

Session #1: June 15 – June 26
Session #2: June 29 – July 10
Session #3: July 13 – July 24
Session #4: July 27 – August 7

Please email us for pricing and availability.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACA Accredited Summer Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Session Dates and Fees visit Our Camp Website Link: www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com

CAMP FACILITIES: The campgrounds include a junior Olympic sized pool, equestrian barn with two lighted riding arenas, challenge course, climbing wall, nature center, homestead program, compass & geo cashing courses, off road biking on miles of biking/hiking trails, archery, game field and canoes. Campers stay in cabins, platform tents or dormitory style buildings. Please visit our website for more information on the camp's facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wildwood is an ACA-accredited Girl Scout camp, part of the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida council. Please visit our website for more information on staff, certifications, history, etc.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gswcf.org for more information!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp incorporates fun crafts, activities, and games all to help make the planet a better place while fostering a life-long love for the Florida environment. Each day will focus on one of the following areas: energy, water, food, waste, & ecology!

By the end of this camp, your child will learn:
- Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems
- Water Conservation & Saving Our Local Waterways
- How to Grow Food & Where Our Food Comes From
- Recycling & Zero Waste Practices
- The Florida Ecosystem: Plant & Animal Identification & More!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 18th - 22nd: K - 2nd Grade July 25th - 29th: 3rd - 5th Grade *9 am - 3 pm (with optional 3 pm - 5 pm after-care)

Sign up to save the planet! Our Camp Website Link: www.savetheplanetsummercamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We use facilities provided by Camp Suwannee. There are 14 cabins all with air conditioning, a large indoor pavilion, swimming pool and several athletic fields. Meals are served family style in a dining hall. Cabin sizes are kept at 7 campers or fewer.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: LOSCC is staffed by adult volunteers who view LOSCC as a ministry to the campers who attend. We are an interdenominational Christ-Centered camp desiring to 'change lives forever, one camper at a time.'

This is our 33rd camp year.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A Camper In Leadership program is offered for high-school aged campers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited partial scholarships and other discounts are available

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parent Child Weekends in September:

Mother-Son Weekend is October 7-9, 2016
Father-Daughter Weekend is October 14-16, 2016

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.loscc.org for locations, fees/discounts and other event information.

Summer Camps 2017:
Boys'-Girls' Week 1 - June 18-24
Boys'-Girls' Week 2 - June 25-July 1
(grades 3-12)

Spring Weekend 2017: March 31-April 2
Boys/dads/male adult church leaders
Girls/moms/female adult church leaders
(grades 1-12)

Parent-Child Weekends 2017: see LOSCC.ORG for dates
Mother/son weekend
Father/Daughter weekend
(grades 1-12)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We use volunteer staff exclusively.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Illahaw’s “Cow-Town” Look. Camp Illahaw sports the theme of “Old Florida”. Our Mess Hall, Bathhouse, Counselor Cabin, and Recreation Room are the beginning of Main Street. Boys and Girls Dorm

Set in the style of an old-Florida cracker-town from the 1800′s, our dormitories and activity rooms serve as the perfect home base for the week’s activities. We have a boys dorm and a girls dorm each with 32 camper capacity. Counselor to camper ratio is 6:1 at night so counselors stay in the dorm with campers all night. With so much to do, campers can stay for multiple weeks with no additional charge for overnights between sessions and we also offer laundry service free of charge!

The Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida Visitor Center is home to the Cypress Restaurant, the Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida Marketplace and serves as the departure point for fun safaris offered through Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Illahaw is owned and operated by the Allen Broussard Conservancy, a non-profit organization established in 1991. Since 2005, Camp Illahaw has offered campers the chance to experience all Florida has to offer with a diverse selection of fun activities from Horseback Trail Rides; Arena Activities; Florida History/Heritage; Low Ropes Challenge Course; Hiking; Kayaking; Archery; Shooting; Swimming, Paintball*; and our “unique” Outdoor Survival Activity*. We are home to Central Florida’s longest zipline and a full Eco Park Safari which includes the first roller coaster zipline in the United States!

At Camp Illahaw, not only do we concentrate on camper activities but also their social interactions under the guidance of camp directors and counselors assuring a safe and fun experience for everyone. All camp employees are certified in CPR and First Aid annually. As required by Florida State Law they are also fingerprinted and verified through the FBI and Child Protective Services.

Camp Illahaw hosts campers from all over the world from as far away as Spain, France, Germany and Russia! Many of our counselors also come from around the world England, Scotland, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, Iceland, Turkey, Australia and South Africa. They are sponsored by Camp America

Camp Illahaw offers eight (8) one week overnight sessions beginning June 8th thru August 2nd for summer 2014. Boys and Girls ages 10 to 15 are eligible to attend. The camp is owned and operated by the Allen Broussard Conservancy, a nonprofit organization.

We are located in St. Cloud, Florida on a 4700 acre ranch known as Florida Eco Safaris at Forever Florida. Campers get to experience life on a real Florida ranch and explore Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida’s 9 diverse ecosystems while they are learning horseback skills, enjoying indoor and outdoor activities. It is a place where friendships and memories are made for a lif

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ages 16 to 17

The CIT Program seeks to teach young people about responsibility, authority, and hard work that will prepare them to be counselors and leaders in the future, or to prepare them for college life. Being a camp counselor is a great summer job for college students. Our CIT program is a great way for young adults to gain the necessary experience and qualities needed to secure a job. Many camps look for past camp experience or CIT program experience. We prefer our CIT’s be past Camp Illahaw campers but it isn’t required.

You will also earn 50 community hours per week!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Kayaking, Archery, Target Shooting, Skeet Shooting, Horsemanship, Heritage, Paintball

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
8 Weekly Sessions Beginning June 7, 2015!

Just $575 Per Session!

Session 1 – June 7 ————> Full Payment due by June 3
Session 2 – June 14 ————> Full Payment due by June 10
Session 3 – June 21 ————> Full Payment due by June 17
Session 4 – June 28 ————> Full Payment due by June 24
Session 5 – July 5 ————> Full Payment due by July 1
Session 6 – July 12 ————> Full Payment due by July 8
Session 7 – July 19 ————> Full Payment due by July 15
Session 8 – July 26 ————> Full Payment due by July 22

CAMP FACILITIES: Busch Gardens/Adventure Island

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our day campers will make new friends, try new things, come face-to-face with a giraffe and challenge North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower! For more than 25 years we've provided children with inspiring, exciting, and educational camp experiences and we look forward to having your child join us this year.

Resident Campers get to actually live and work at Busch Gardens® Tampa or SeaWorld®Orlando! You will spend a week working side-by-side with veterinarians, trainers and other animal care experts. You will help to feed, interact with and care for the animals that make your favorite park amazing. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and more. From fifth grade all the way through college, you can enjoy an immersive and unique experience that has brought us animal-loving guests from across the U.S. and around the world.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS:
Group Camps
September 2015 - May 2016

Zoo Apprentice: Grade 9-12
Zoo Journeys: Grade 4-12
Animal Adventures: Grade 6-8

Throughout the year, group camps can learn about the over 12,000 amazing animals that call this renowned zoological facility home. Work alongside zookeepers to care for lions, zebras and many of our other stars!

Visit our state-of-the-art zoo hospital and travel behind the scenes to encounter exotic and endangered species such as lemurs and black rhinos on habitat.

At day's end, there's still time to enjoy the amazing rides, shows and attractions of Busch Gardens® and Adventure Island®.

OTHER CAMP INFO: At Busch Gardens, we have a proud tradition of providing campers unforgettable programming that combines fun, education, and animal connections. Our nationally accredited programs help campers connect to the natural world and inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and wild places. It's also about making memories with new friends while enjoying the awesome rides and shows that you can only find at our parks.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camps: June 2016-August 2016.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Resident Camp Counselor Click on the following link for more information and to apply: Our Camp Website Link: careers.seaworldparks.com  

CAMP FACILITIES: Sunset Lakes has three lakes with slalom courses and jumps, with a variety of choices for housing, either bunk style with main dorm with four campers to a room with private bath or 8 campers to a cabin with bath. All cabin heated and air conditioned. Main dorm has a full recreational area with TV/ games and air hockey. Full internet service in entire camp including study area and dinning hall. Gazebo and docks on each lake with hot tubs for cold weather or sore muscles. Full pro shop with demo gear and new gear to purchase. Beach volley ball, basketball, ping pong, slack line fire pit for roasting marshmallows. For families and adults who wish to join the fun suites, 1-2-3 bedroom villas are available. Full meal service.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sunset Lakes offers one to nine week sessions with programming that no other camps offer, waterskiing slalom, tricking, jumping as well as wake boarding, wake skating, wake surfing, and paddle boarding. As well as off time activities of beach volley ball, basketball, slack line, ping pong, and air hockey.

In the evening students are taken for bowling, movies, go karting, miniature golf, shopping, and ice cream.

For multiple week campers the weekends are planned for one of the parks ( Disney, Universal, Sea World, Wet and Wild, tubing down a Florida river or spring, wake surfing on local large lake, trip to a Florida beach.

Our philosophy is to treat every camper as if they are the only one at camp. Every session is with a personal coach. All of our coaches have been hand picked out of our own seasoned campers . Each coach carries a coaching certificate has been trained in emergency programs, CPR and first aide. All of our staff strive to be great mentors in the cabins and on the water.

Our program is managed by Jack and Christopher Travers both level three USA Coaches. both multiple times United States Water Ski Team Coaches as well as U. s. Olympic Water Ski Coaches of the Year. Jonathan and Natallia (Berdnikava) Travers both elite international water skiers and U.S. and Belarus National Waterski Team Members and World Champions and Record holders round out the lake management team.. All four of the above can be found coaching both beginners and elite skiers in our programs.

Lelani Travers a Purdue University graduate and prior school teacher is in charge of all the house keeping booking and kitchen staff and is our first contact person for first aide.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families are welcome at sunset and we have 1-2-3-4 bedroom villa available for rent to accommodate every size family and group.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: All of our programs are available year round, with the same quality care and coaching.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For those campers staying more than one week, a full schedule of activities are planned for the weekend with full time supervision:
Beach trips, Universal, Sea World, Disney, Wet and Wild, rafting and canoe trips in springs or river ,Go karting, bowling, shopping

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We are open year round all of our rates and programs are found on our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.jacktravers.com or feel free to call Lelani at the office for more information: 352-429-9027

Campers can choose form 1-10 week sessions to suit their needs.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp will be taking place on 100 acres of natural learning opportunities. There are over 50 separate garden displays, several waterfalls, koi ponds, many nature trails, pavilions, and animal friends throughout the gardens.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Solutionary Heroes Summer Camp is designed and directed by Jenna Bardroff, a humane educator with a Master of Arts degree in Education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Animal Biology. Camp programs are also facilitated by Dale Bardroff, M.A., an educator who has taught a wide population of special needs students. Camp educators are qualified outreach educators for compassionate studies and are committed to teaching participants solutionary skills. All camp educators are CPR and Frist Aid certified.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and financial aid will likely be possible for future programs depending on grants and funding for Solutionary Species. While financial aid is not available for this year's summer camp, we strive to make our programs as affordable as possible. Please contact team[AT]solutionaryspecies.org with any financial concerns.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): On Friday of each session, we welcome parents to come celebrate their child's camp success at our solutionary camp party. Participants will have the opportunity to share what they learn and to feel proud of what they accomplish.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Solutionary Species will be offering free or affordable educational outreach programs year-round. Please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.solutionaryspecies.org to stay updated on new information or like us on Facebook!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Solutionary Heroes Summer Camp is Williston's most exciting nature camp! Participants will not only learn team building, leadership, social, and solutionary skills, but they will also learn how to save the world through safe and practical activities. This year's summer camp will be one your child will never forget. In fact, participants can take what they learn home with them and continue saving the world each and every day!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: July 11th - 15th
Session 2: July 18th - 22nd
Session 3: July 25th - 29th

Half-Day: 9a.m. - 1p.m. $135 (only $125 for pre-registering)
Full-Day: 9a.m. - 5 p.m. $270 (only $250 for pre-registering)

CAMP FACILITIES: Our campus features swimming pools, Marleen Forkas Splash Pad, tennis courts, athletic fields, archery range, trapeze, gymnasiums, playgrounds, science lab, ceramics studio, auditorium, theater stage and a three-level indoor play center.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp at the J is all about kids having the freedom to learn and grow in an informal and nurturing setting while developing skills that prepare them for future success. Our camp culture is built on universally accepted moral ideals as well as strong Jewish values. We incorporate respect, honor, good sportsmanship and teamwork into all that we do.

All staff members are thoroughly screened and trained to provide a safe, fun and memorable summer. A registered nurse is on the premises to provide care and medical attention if needed.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Program: Entering 10th Grade

Under direct supervision, teens will develop leadership skills through a hands-on experience engaging with campers, training from local professionals, and social programming to aid in networking with other Madatzim. The goals of this program are to prepare for teens for future work experiences, provide teens with training and skills to become effective leaders and role models, improve self-confidence, assist children in camp groups, and excel at handling responsibility resulting in a fun and productive summer. All this and a great resume builder too!

Theater CIT Program: Age 16
Talented teens explore their creative side and also go behind the scenes to learn lighting and stage techniques, set design, direction, stage management and lighting plots.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance available. Families must demonstrate a qualified need and follow specific guidelines. For information, call 561-852-3267.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: What to do when school is out? Come play at our J! Join us for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks, as well as Pre and Post Summer Camps and No-School Days. Our Camp [AT] the J program features fun filled on campus activities including swimming, sports, dance, crafts and more. Plus, off campus trips put the fun in field trips. School may be out, but FUN is in all day at the Levis JCC! Pre and post care available.

Year-Round • Ages 2 - 8th grade • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

OTHER CAMP INFO: Baby & Me Summertime Fun: 5-27 months old
Our weekly classes encompass playtime, developmental art, music and fine motor activities in our magical Baby & Me classroom.

Early Childhood Camp: Ages 2-4
Instructional swim, sports, music, arts & crafts, entertainment, V.I.P. puppets, H2O zone, Marleen Forkas Splash Pad, yoga, Zumba, space station, Interactive Exploration Experience, Ooey Gooey sensory time.

All Sports Camp: Grades K-4
Basketball, soccer, flag football, fencing, archery and more, plus sports-themed field trips! Led by our trained, professional staff team of sports enthusiasts.

Upper Camp: Grades K-10
Archery, basketball, cheer, fencing, flag football, gaga, go-karts, karate, soccer, tennis, trapeze, yoga, Zumba, ceramics, jewelry, magic, painting, science, woodworking, swimming instruction and free swim; plus electives, road trips and late nights

Theater Camp:Ages 8-11 & 12-15
Campers enjoy learning about every aspect of live theatrical productions - the creation, production and performance of musical theater - in a program tailor-made for elementary and middle school students. Running 60-70 minutes, our shows are abridged but long enough to tell a complete story through script, song and dance. Each 4-week session builds to a rewarding
final production both parents and camper-actors will be proud of!

Manhigim: Grades 7-9
Tailor-made for adventurous, independent teens craving fun and friendship-filled summers. Campers hit the road every week to experience favorites like waterskiing, Rapids and state-of-the-art entertainment parks,
plus new and exciting ones we introduce every summer, in Florida and beyond. Campers also enjoy overnight and day trips to exciting attractions and on campus activities including sports, art, swim, trapeze, archery and more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

June 10 - August 2, 2019 (no camp July 4)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pre & Post Care: 7:30 - 9:00 am; 4:00 - 6:00 pm; available for an additional fee

Complete schedule, rates and options online at Our Camp Website Link: levisjcc.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mustard Seed Camp is offering tickets to fly “AIR TEEN MISSIONS” on the newly constructed (non-moveable) airplane. Enjoy “in flight” snacks and video presentations of Teen Missions ministries around the world. You will have your “passport” stamped for each country you “visit”. Train as a Flight Cadet for Jesus when you memorize Scripture, participate in Bible stories, run the Obstacle Course and work on crafts to earn your Wordless Book badges. At the end of the program, you will know how to share the plan of salvation with others. You will also earn the Mustard Seed Wings when you complete your training.

Teen Missions was founded in 1970 by a group of men and women who were passionate about getting youth involved in missions. The founder and director, Robert M. Bland, spent many years as a Youth For Christ director in Chillicothe, Ohio and recruitment director for the Christian Service Corps. The years he spent in ministry made him aware of several things that birthed the idea of Teen Missions:

There were many young people who wanted to serve the Lord in missions, but were not extremely talented and did not have the required skills.

A young girl once said that everyone had explained to her, “Come back when you have finished college and then you can get involved in the Lord’s work.” She stated, “I want to do something for the Lord now, not five years from now.”
In many mission conferences there were no teenagers present at all. They evidently felt that missions were for older people. Mr. Bland felt there was an obvious need to get teenagers involved since they are the next generation of missionaries and leaders.

The innovative idea of involving teenagers in missions continued to develop and that summer the first Teen Missions team embarked to the country of Mexico. Though it was a meager beginning, the program took off and now boasts of over 40 teams that travel to 30 some countries each year. The goal of Teen Missions is to awaken teenagers to the needs in missions, acquaint them with the reality of life on the mission field and give them an opportunity to serve the Lord through work projects and evangelism. Each team member is required to raise their own support to cover the cost of their summer team, which gives them practical experience in raising finances, similar to what other missionaries must do before they go overseas. The money the teens raise goes towards building costs, plane tickets, food and any other supplies needed for their time overseas.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Total involvement is Wednesday, June 22, 2016 – Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Either a parent/guardian or an adult approved by the parent/guardian, must accompany each Mustard Seed for the entire duration of the program. The adult will sleep in the same tent as the Mustard Seed participant. The adult’s expense is the $30 registration fee plus the $119 project expense.

Each Mustard Seed is provided with a food tray, bowl and international costume to use but not to keep. A sterling silver Mustard Seed ring, ID badge, cup, canteen and T-shirt are yours to take home.

Contributions Equal to: $119.00 U.S. plus $30 Registration Fee.

Please visit our website to find more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities and accommodations vary from trip to trip.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Road Less Traveled as an organization was founded by Jim and Donna Stein in 1991, and has been successfully running safe, exciting, life-changing trips for teens ever since. Both Jim and Donna are still the current directors, and are integrally involved in every single aspect of the company. In the summer, they are on call 24/7, available both to parents as well as to our leaders in the field.

We are an ACA accredited organization with an impeccable track record. We believe in the process of accreditation. It allows us to compare our standards to other professionals in the industry. Our accreditation allows us to follow specific standards related to leader screening including use of application forms, reference checks, personal interviews, work history review, and background checks.

Many years ago, we were the first company serving young adults to require that all leaders have a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) medical certification. WFR training is far more advanced than standard first aid or wilderness first aid. In addition to this certification, we carry extensive first aid kits on all of our programs that include antibiotics and epinephrine. Contents, protocols, and standing orders are reviewed and updated every year by our Medical Director who is an MD.

Since our inception, RLT has been on the cutting edge of technological advances in communication. We began carrying Iridium satellite phones on all of our programs as soon as they were available. Today we continue to carry the latest in emergency communication systems. According to geographic location, programs are equipped with satellite phones, ground-to-air radios, and/or cellular phones providing the possibility of 24-hour access to medical help in case of emergency.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer many need-based scholarships and financial aid packages. Visit Geography of Hope's website to learn more: Our Camp Website Link: www.geographyofhope.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Gap Year, custom trips as well as family programs in the winter, spring, and at the end of the summer. Please contact us at 773-342-5200 with any questions.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Flights, travel arrangements, and other trip-specific information is available on our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Program Chart to see all trips, dates, and prices: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Trip Leader/Co-Leader

Travel domestically and/or internationally with a group of high-school and/or middle-school students, monitoring and facilitating community service, language/cultural immersion, and/or wilderness adventure trips

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or in the process of completing a degree. Equivalent experience working with teenagers in related field will be considered if not currently enrolled in school
• Experience Previous program leader experience working with and or teaching young people age ranging in age between 12-19. Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics, teaching or facilitating groups, supervision of meal planning, food preparation and cooking, managing logistics. Ability to teach program specific skills, environmental awareness, and related scientific, cultural, and historical knowledge pertaining to the regions through which you will travel and their relationship to each other.
• Strong Physical Condition
• Current CPR for the professional rescuer
• Current Wilderness First Responder, WEMT or EMT certification
• Current Red Cross lifeguard or Swiftwater rescue certifications preferred but not mandatory
• Current unrestricted valid drivers license with no major convictions during the previous three year period; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, hit and run, homicide or assault with a motor vehicle, drag racing, operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, license suspended or revoked within the previous three year period for accidents and or moving violations. Driving record should reflect no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents during the previous three years

• For Adventure Programs: Knowledge of three or more wilderness travel methods. Whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, international trekking, biking, backpacking, technical rock or ice climbing and mountaineering. Mandatory requirements for adventure trips include: the ability to lead groups of students on backpacking trips of three to eight days, ability to comfortably lead through remote wilderness areas. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacking preparations, backcountry travel, route finding, campsite selection, equipment maintenance, Leave No Trace camping techniques in desert and alpine terrain and proper protocol in dense bear country.

All leaders must possess the ability to make prudent decisions in adverse conditions. International Service Learning and Language Immersion Programs: Leaders and must be highly proficient or fluent in the spoken language of the program country (Spanish, etc.) and have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, and Snorkeling

• International Service learning and Language Exposure Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, Snorkeling

• Service Learning Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, experience managing multiple responsibilities, construction experience preferred. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, PADI Scuba certified
• Ability and experience supervising co-instructors and participants
• Valid Passport
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to communicate and work with teenagers and co-instructors, and provide necessary instruction
• Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and co-instructors
• Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self -control
• Ability to follow written procedures as outlined in the leader-training manual
• Ability to support program philosophy and implement procedures
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability and experience in facilitating groups

Specific Responsibilities/Job Description
1. Plan, coordinate and execute daily activities and trip logistics
2. Monitor co-instructor and participant assignments for the day
3. Monitor groups and supervise co-instructors' responsibilities
4. Act as a positive role model for participants
5. Responsible for the relationships with general public, people of the land, and subcontractors
6. Monitor ongoing safety and provide education for co-instructor and participants
7. Supervise the health and safety of the participants and environment
8. Together with co-instructor and participant, plan and execute the evening program
9. Identify and address inappropriate behavior with participant or with other co-instructor, for actions that put health and safety of a participant at risk
10. Together with co-instructor, plan and implement evening program as needed
11. Management of financials and accounting including monitoring of expenditures, record keeping, advances, bookkeeping and end of trip summary of information
12. Management of gear, vehicles, inventory, storage, documentation and end of trip summary information
13. Evaluate co-instructor and perform reviews and summer end evaluations
14. Evaluate program and current season and make suggestions for following season

Dates of Employment
June through August seasonally - recommend early application.

Remuneration
Salary is commensurate with experience/certifications/qualifications. Your salary with The Road Less Traveled includes all food, lodging and transportation from the beginning through close of your trip. We also offer pro-deals on outdoor equipment from a variety of well-known manufacturers.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Laura Dunmire-Director
2331 N Elston Court
Chicago, IL 60614
employment[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Ithiel's facilities are comfortable, modern and air-conditioned.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Ithiel offers one Adventure Camp for youth ages 12-18. We travel to the North Carolina Mountains for 5 days.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are on a 13 acre marina. With access to boats and other toys. There is a restaurant with an outdoor pool on the property, a secluded cove and plenty of places to fish and play.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The kids dictate what they do, that's what makes our camp so great-it's THEIR camp! We have CPR and lifeguard certified counselors. Visiting camps have voted us the most fun camp 2 years running...

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Paddle board and Kayak rentals year round