Best Florida Adventure Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Keshet provides a safe, warm, nurturing and FUN environment with developmentally appropriate activities and facilities, our program is specifically designed to meet the individual needs of each young Camp Keshet camper.

Campers enjoy their very own magical and self-contained part of the Bnai Torah campus where groups are kept small and staffing is extensive. Our youngest campers participate in a great blend of age-appropriate activities that are led by trained specialists and are designed to develop their physical, social and creative skills.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Keshet offers a CIT program for 13-15 year olds. Please call the office or email us for an application & interview.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Keshet offers FREE VPK for students entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Please call the office for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates & Rates can be found on our website.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer VPK teachers can send their resume and teaching certification to Debbie.Fried[AT]bnai-torah.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Before and after school program
VPK program
Preschool

CAMP FACILITIES: SOAR has two major Base Camp facilities: one in Balsam North Carolina where we have rustic cabins, a dining pavilion, on site showers/bathrooms, high and low ropes course, as well as several gathering campfire locations. The other is in Dubois Wyoming, where we have similar amenities as above except, this base camp is a working horse ranch!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Philosophy: SOAR believes all individuals identified with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit disorder (ADHD) possess inherent talents and gifts. These abilities can mean incredible success in adulthood once these students negotiate the challenging obstacles of childhood, adolescence, and a traditional education system, usually unable to respond to individual learning styles.

SOAR's programs are designed to allow students the opportunity to increase their independence while away from home. Independence is gained through self-motivation and life skills instruction. With this in mind, we involve our students in many decision making processes, such as setting individual goals, developing group guidelines, as well as trip and meal planning. Please view our website for further information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.soarnc.org or call our Admissions Office at 828-456-3435! Thanks, SOAR Admissions Team

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We begin our summer in early June and run through late August Please see our website for program dates at Our Camp Website Link: www.soarnc.org

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: We are a equestrian center, with two barns, a horseback riding arena, camp lounge, and plenty of shade. We have access to Pinellas Parks local horseback riding trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are all highly trained equine professionals, who will be teaching campers about looking after and riding horses. the program includes daily horse back riding lessons, hands on horse activities such as carriage rides, equine yoga, trail rides, as well as hours of fun horse related arts, games and demonstrations. This is the perfect chance for children to become involved with horses in a fun interactive environment focus around safety and learning about horses.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Horseback Riding Lessons, Equine Yoga, Carriage Rides, Youth Riding Program, Day Camps, Pubic Horseback Tral Rides

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our 2014 Summer Camp runs Monday through Friday from June 2nd to August 15th. Visit our website to down load camp flyer and get more information

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for individuals, with prior horse experience to work through the summer, at both our farms running summer camps and guiding trail rides.

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 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 SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Girl Scouts of Citrus Council registered girls are eligible for camperships

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round camping for troops and camporees
Outside User Groups can also reserve facility for camping, retreats, banquets etc

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: 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 FACILITIES: Accommodations may be arranged privately if desired, but most participants use our provided accommodations at The Courtyard by Marriott.

Rooms include mini fridge, microwave, coffee machines, scenic views of the waterways, and in some cases a private balcony. Laundry facilities are available on site, as well as a small fitness studio, pool, and jacuzzi. Access to the white sands of Madeira Beach is just a short walk down the street.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Weight Crafters uses the True Fire Fitness System (developed in-house exclusively for us) to help our participants lose weight, build muscle, gain stamina and endurance, and reduce stress. Our weight loss results are dramatic and more powerful than many other non medical weight loss programs available.

Participants complete a daily regimen of fitness activites, workouts, and sports. They receive three healthy and delicious meals per day, along with snacks and other necessities. Nutritional counseling and guided shopping trips to learn more about healthy food decisions are available.

Our goal is to change peoples' lives!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Certified Personal Trainers with years of experience in the field

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We provide private, single-occupant rooms - so your spouse or another family member can optionally come along and stay with you in Madeira Beach at no additional cost. Some restrictions apply. We also provide shared lodging arrangements at a discount for couples or friends who participate together in the program.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Weight Crafters is open year-round! Come during the colder months and enjoy our pleasant mild weather while you work off the holiday indulgences - or during the summer, when rates are cheaper and let your family paint the town red while you get back in shape. The options are endless - call us today for more information!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Call us toll free at 888-983-3835, or contact us via our website, at Our Camp Website Link: www.weightcrafters.com to find out what dates are available for reservation, discuss pricing, or simply to discuss whether or not Weight Crafters is the right destination for your life.

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: We rest on 167 acres and 3 lakes. We have 2 lodges and 10 cabins and multiple meeting areas. We also have a dining hall with av/audio equipment built in and ready to use.

We have an open pavilion for recreation and sound system needs.

Our field allows for groups to do many different outdoor events.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are own by the St. Augustine Presbytery. We are Presbyterian by nature and we accept all different denominations. We have been around since 1957 and are accredited by American Camp Association (ACA).

For our summer camp, we have a staff of 24 young adults that are all trained in counseling. They are also First Aid and CPR certified. We have a core of lifeguards on staff as well along with Challenge Course Facilitators.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a Counselor-In-Training camp. Our campers during their first week at camp will learn how to be a camp counselor at Montgomery Center. They will return a second week in the summer and counsel their own group of kids with our staff.

We also have a 2 week Leaders-In-Training camp, where our campers will go through group initiative and other challenges to help foster community, leadership and responsibility. They also participate as campers in most activities but have class sessions. They become leaders in our camp programs and will take day trips to serve in our communities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship is available based on a financial need criteria. Contact our office to receive information and a document about scholarship.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We provide a Family Camp session over the 4th of July weekend. Where family can come and enjoy a retreat/vacation camp experience.

Also we have a camp for future campers and their parents. The parents are experiencing a 2 day adventure with their young ones to see if summer camp later that year or next summer is right for their young ones.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer 6 week long sessions starting from June 22nd till August 1st. Our programs are ran by age; Explorers, entering 2nd grade and existing 3rd. Discovery, entering 3rd grade and exiting 6th grade. Challenge, entering 7th grade to existing 10th grade. We have specialty camps, such as, Rustic Camp, Culinary Creation, 10 Day-Camp, Power and Light, Leaders and Counselor in Training camp.

Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.montgomerycenter.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Currently looking for summer camp counselors and life guards. We require our staff to be one year out of high school and to perform a level 2 background check.

Application can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.montgomerycenter.org

Contact Christian Antwi at christian[AT]montgomerycenter.org or (352) 473-4516

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: 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 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 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: 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: 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 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

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 SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 2 dorms, complete with air conditioning and showers, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, outdoor chapel, main lodge for activities and gatherings, a field for sports, and a sand volleyball court. Lake Howell provides a place for canoes and paddleboats.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: San Pedro Catholic Camp is staffed by qualified young men and women who are active in Church ministry and have a deep sense of God in their own lives. All staff members have been screened by the State of Florida, fingerprinted by the Diocese of Orlando, and are well trained for their positions, including certification on working with young people in a safe environment through the American Camp Association.

Overnight and Day Camp participants are offered an opportunity to unplug from distractions and take a step back from everyday life to create important lasting relationships. Our goal is not only to provide a wholesome outdoor life, but to also assist youth in true character and faith formation through the celebration of Mass, daily prayer services, as well as the sacrament of reconciliation.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All staff participate in a week long training session to prepare them for the upcoming camp sessions. First aid/CPR/AED training is included. Staff will also complete ACA courses online prior to attending camp training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available on a case by case basis.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): August 1st-2nd- Experience a night of camp as a family!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Complete listing of camp weeks, themes and rates are listed on our website.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Hiring Head Counselors and Counselors. See website for more info.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All our summer camps are taught by pre-med, pre-health, pre-vet, and pre-education students and educators. All our curriculum is developed by board-certified physicians and educators.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also provide pop-up classes and after-school enrichment programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run summer camps at many different times throughout the summer, you can check out our website to see the exact dates and rates. Summer camp prices are usually $250+

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Learn to surf or improve your surfing skills this Summer Break with Living Water Surf School, presented by Quiksilver and professional surfer William “Skeeter” Zimmerman. Skeeter and his staff of accomplished instructors will help you enjoy and appreciate the ocean and experience the supreme pleasures of The Sport of Kings. Skeeter has shared his passion for surfing and knowledge of the sport with thousands of students during his 12years as a surf instructor. His expertise is strengthened by his friendship with other professional surfers who will make guest appearances at the camp and assist Skeeter and his staff of CPR certified and life guard trained instructors.

Instruction will focus around Ocean Awareness and Surfing Fundamentals. In addition, students will learn firsthand about such topics as waves and tides, marine biology, coastal ecology, and beach profiles. Students may also participate in skimboarding, snorkeling, beach games, and towed tubing or wakesurfing (Wave runners driven by instructors only).

Each week will culminate with a surf contest, complimentary pizza party, and giveaways from Quiksilver,Roxy, and area surf shops.

Remember, the best surfer is the one having the most fun!!!

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 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 FACILITIES: Our cabins are all climate controlled and modernized. We have a junior Olympic sized pool, three lakes, ropes course and rock wall, acres of play space, multiple archery ranges, our beautiful dining hall and pavilion, art center, and so much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wewa prides itself on two things...fun and safety. We encourage all campers to leave the cell phones and the video games home, you won't be needing them here at camp. Your day will be filled from wake up to lights out with fun activities throughout the day and evening. Our staff are all mature, well trained leaders that are here because they love camp. Each staff member participates in a through background check and staff training process before campers arrive, and many of our staff are in fact returning Wewa alumni. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships are in fact available for Camp Wewa. Please reach out to our office for further details.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Wewa doe sin fact offer special events and Family Camp Weekends through the year. Please refer to our webpage for schedules, dates, and rates.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wewa is open 52 weeks of the year and is available for school groups/outdoor education, Church Retreats, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Corporate Events, and so much more. Contact our office today for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for dates and rates at Our Camp Website Link: www.apopka.net

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently hiring in all areas for the summer of 2022.  Positions include general counselors, Arts & Crafts, Lifeguards, Sports Specialists, Kitchen Staff, Dance, Nature.

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities:

- Air-conditioned gymnasium - 15,000 sq. ft.
- Age-appropriate playgrounds
- Beautiful boating lake with canoeing & remodeled dock
- Computer lab
- Two indoor racquetball courts
- Fully equipped art and ceramic studio
- Outdoor Jr. Olympic-size pool
- Professional theater
- Seven hard surface tennis courts
- Six baseball fields
- Teaching kitchen
- Two fully mirrored dance studio

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

MACCABI
Sports Camp
Campers Entering 2nd-9th Grades
SPORTS CAMP is an in-depth, state-of-the-art athletic experience designed for boys and girls. Under the guidance of our certified, professional staff, campers participate in a wide variety of sports using the Alper JCC’s outstanding facilities. Campers are grouped according to age and participate in activities with their bunkmates.

What's Exciting In SPORTS CAMP:
- Daily instructional American Red Cross Swim Program is led by fully trained Water Safety Instructors in the Jr. Olympic-size pool. - Baseball - Basketball - Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking - Field trips - Fitness/Cardio-Vascular & Strength Training (6th - 8th grades) - Football - Hobby Hour (over 40 choices) - Late night (optional each session) - Martial Arts - Rocketry - Soccer program run by Super Soccer Stars - SPINNING® (6th - 8th grades)

HABIMAH
Performing Arts Camp
Campers Entering 3rd-9th Grades
What's Exciting In HABIMAH
Lights, Camera, Action! HABIMAH campers expand their horizons and artistic potential in dance, drama, art and music. Under the guidance of our highly trained and talented staff, campers are immersed in a high level, 4-week production schedule filled with rehearsals, set designing, and a final musical performance at the end of each session.

In addition to the arts, campers will participate in fitness activities, an instructional water games program and expanded Hobby Hour choices.

Staff
- Camp Director Elyse Molk & Co-Camp Director Dave Madden and their talented and fun-loving staff
- Camp units have adult supervisors (Chaverim, Sabra, etc)
- Full-time camp nurse
- High return of staff each year
- JCC Fitness Center professionals
- Low camper to counselor ratio
- Specialists - highly trained professionals instruct nature and science, visual and performing arts, and sports
- Staff are trained in group dynamics, child development,
building self-esteem and peer relationships
- Staff members have completed Miami-Dade County
background checks

Hobby Hour Activities
- 3-D Multi Media Art - Adventures in Art - Artistic Accessories - Arts and Crafts - Baseball- Basketball - Canoeing and Fishing - Cardio Fitness/Nutrition - Cardio Fitness - Aerobics/ SPINNING® - Cardio Vascular Training - Ceramics or Wheel throwing - Cheerleading - Chess - Computers - Drama or Summer Stock - Field Games - Football - Gourmets in the Kitchen - Hip Hop/Jazz - Jewelry Making - Kids Cuisine - Martial Arts - Nature - Painting and Drawing - Robotics - Rocketry - Science Wizardry - Soccer - Spinning - Swim/Pool Games - Tennis - Water Polo - Watercolor - Woodworking -

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: HADRACHA
Leader In Training- LIT
Entering 9th Grade
HADRACHA combines leadership training with a fun camp experience. LITs will work with campers and travel on field trips or participate in leadership and team building programs for 2 days. LITS will participate in mitzvah ("good deed") projects and trips. Additionally, one day will be spent at the JCC working on camp wide special events programming, and spending time with campers. An interview process and acceptance is required for admission into the LIT program. 25 Community Service hours will be awarded for each 4-week session.

MADRICH
Counselor In Training- CIT
Entering 10th Grade
Madrich CITs assist in camp groups and learn hands on skills as well as knowledge gained in leadership training sessions. A $100 stipend is given and 160 Community Service hours are awarded for each 4-week session. An interview is required for admission into the CIT program. Please contact Lene Saeger, x271, to schedule an interview. CIT staff requirement: 8 weeks preferred. Consideration will be given to 4-week applicants on an availability basis.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For questions or more information about Summer Camp and financial aid please contact the Camp Office at 305-271-9000 x271

OTHER CAMP INFO: K'TANIM: 13 months-3 years
CHAVERIM: 3-4 years old by August 31
KADIMA: Campers Entering Kindergarten
SABRA (and JR. MACCABI SPORTS CAMP): Campers Entering 1st Grade
BONIM: Campers Entering 2nd Grade
HALUTZIM: Campers Entering 3rd Grade
TSOFIM: Campers entering 4th-6th Grades
RISHONIM: Campers Entering 7th-9th Grade
HABIMAH - Performing Arts Camp: Campers Entering 3rd-9th Grades
MACCABI - Sports Camp: Campers Entering 2nd-9th Grades

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2014 Camp Dates
Session 1:
1A: June 16 - 27
1B: June 30 - July 11
No camp Friday, July 4

Session 2:
2A: July 14 - 25
2B: July 28 - August 8
You can attend for 2,4,6 or 8-week intervals.

Camp Hours:
9am to 4pm
Early & Late Care Available

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.alperjcc.org for Fees and Registration forms or call 305-271-9000 x 271