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JaxParks Summer Camp Programs

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JaxParks summer camp logo of a tennis court with sports balls and a sun JaxParks Summer Camp offer activities and experiences for all interests. Programs include Summer Enrichment Camp, Teen Power, Kids Camp, Art Camp, Kidz Creationz, Performing Arts, Florida Outback, Fitness Camp, Outdoor Sports and Fitness Camp, Sports, Nature and Fitness Camp, Youth Basketball Camp, Youth Volleyball Camp, Youth Soccer Camp, Surf and Sandcastle Camp, Junior Lifeguard Camp, and Junior Tennis Camp.
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Summer Camp Enrichment - various locations
$50 per two-week session, $10 for extended day. Ages 6 - 12; *13 - 15
Participants may enjoy a wide variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, swimming, board games and field trips. Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended day avaiable from 7 - 8 a.m. and 5 - 6 p.m.
Teen camp for 13 - 15 year olds will be offered at Emmett Reed Center.

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JaxParks Teen Power - various locations
$10 per two-week session.
Teens ages 13 through 15 may take part in the JaxParks Teen Power Junior Counselor Program, where they are exposed to job skills, responsibility and networking. Teen Power participants are selected through an interview process. All participants must apply online. Please check back for the date online applications will be available. Requests for an interview will be fowarded to the camp director. If selected following the interview, participant's parents may then pay applicable fees.
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Kids Camp, Robert F. Kennedy Center, 1133 Ionia St., 630-0933
$50 per two-week session, $10 extended day; ages 4 - 5
The younger ones will enjoy this camp with loads of activities for active bodies and inquisitive minds. NOTE: Campers who attended this camp in 2008 and have turned six-years-old may pre-register at one of JaxParks' other camps for ages 6 - 12.
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Art Camp - Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St.
$50 per two-week session, extended day not available.
Youth are introduced to multi-art mediums such as clay works, painting, drawing and printing paper materials. Three sessions offer art experiences for different age groups.
  • Session 1: ages 8 - 9
  • Session 2: ages 10 - 12
  • Session 3: ages 13 - 17
  • Session 4: ages 13 - 17
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    Kidz Creationz - Windy Hill Community Center, 10540 Anders Blvd., 565-2669

    $50 per two-week session; $10 for extended day.Ages 6 - 12
    Participants are exposed to a variety of creative activities to engage their creative side. Arts, crafts, photography and multi-media creations, and field trips are all part of the fun.
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    Performing Arts -
       Balis Center, 1513 LaSalle St.. 306-2148
       Edith Brown Ford Center, 2839 W. Beaver St., 388-2640

    $50 per two-week session; $10 for extended day.Ages 6 - 12
    Campers enjoy creative opportunities to experience the fun of music, drama and visual arts, as well as eight field trips to great locations
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    Florida Outback - McGirts Creek Center, 8453 118th St., 573-3183

    $50 per two-week session; $10 for extended day.Ages 6 - 12
    From Native Americans to native Florida animals and plants, campers will enjoy this program packed with great activities and fun field trips.
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    Fitness Camp - Carvill Center, 1302 Carvill Ave., 764-0513

    $50 per two-week session; $10 for extended day.Ages 6 - 12
    Campers will enjoy activities that will keep them moving and create lots of fun. Activities will have an emphasis on active recreation and nutrition.
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    Outdoor Sports and Fitness Camp - Burnett Center, 3740 Burnett Park Road, 268-7510

    $50 per two-week session; $10 for extended day.Ages 6 - 12
    Campers will enjoy activities centered around team sports and fitness. Field trips will also be included.
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    Sports, Fitness and Nature Camp - Sports, Nature and Fitness -
      Cuba Hunter Center, 3620 Bedford Road, 858-1366
      Dinsmore Center, 7126 Civic Club Drive, 924-5330
      Julian Barrs Center, 10151 Crystal Springs Road, 693-4909
      Mary Lena Gibbs Center, 6974 Wilson Blvd., 573-3153

    $50 per two-week session; $10 for extended day.Ages 6 - 12
    Participants will have the opportunity to experience team sports, learn how to stay fit and explore Northeast Florida's more natural side.
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    Youth Basketball Camp - Cecil Gym and Fitness Center, 13531 Lake Newman St. (Registration begins May 1)

    $35 per one-week session.
    Basektball drills and skills for youth ages 8 through 15. Program hours are 9 a.m. to noon.

  • Ages 10 - 10; June 22 - 26
  • Ages 13 - 15; July 3 - 10
  • Ages 10 - 12; July 20 - 24
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    Youth Volleyball Camp - Cecil Gym and Fitness Center, 13531 Lake Newman St. (Registration begins May 1)

    $35 per one-week session.
    Volleyball drills and skills for youth ages 10 through 15. Program hours are 9 a.m. to noon.

  • Ages 10 - 12; July 13 - 17
  • Ages 13 - 15; July 20 - 24
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    Youth Soccer Camp at Cecil Recreation Complex, 13611-A Normandy Blvd. (Registration begins May 1)
     
    $35 per one-week session.
    Soccer drills and skills for youth ages 8 - 10. Program hours are 9 a.m. to noon. One sessions offered.

  • Aug. 3 - 7
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    Surf Camp - Surf and Sandcastle Camp, 500 Wonderwood Dr.
    Cllick here for 2009 Surf Camp Registration form.

    $150 per one-week session
    Ages 8 - 15 will develop surfing techniques, study ocean and beach life, participate in strength training and flexibilty activities assocated with surfing techniques, meet the local surf community and learn about careers in the surfing industry. Camp hours are 8 a.m - noon.

  • Session 1: June 15 - 19
  • Session 2: June 22 - 26 
  • Session 3: June 29 - July 3
  • Session 4: July 6 - 10 
  • Session 5: July 13 - 17
  • Session 6: July 20 - 24  
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    Junior Lifeguard Camp at the Cecil Aquatic Center - 13611 Normandy Blvd. (Registration now open)

    $150 per two-week session, $25 for extended day.
    Ages 11 - 14 will engage in activities to develop teamwork, self-respect, responsibility, leadership and professionalism while learning environmental sciences and emergency skills. Program hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended day available 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

  • Session 1: June 15 - 26
  • Session 2: June 29 - July 10
  • Session 3: July 13 - 24 
  • Session 4: July 27 - Aug. 7

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    Junior Junior Tennis Camp -
    Boone Tennis Complex, 3700 Park St., 384-8687
    Southside Tennis Complex, 1539 Hendricks Ave., 399-1761

    $20 per student per four-day session. 
    Ages 7 - 13 will engage in instructional activities for beginning and advanced-beginning skill level. Participants will develop motor skills and become familiar with the rules of short and full court play. Registration for Junior Tennis Camp begins 9 a.m., May 19. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Beginner Level Players: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., T, Th
  • Session 1: June 16, 18, 23, 25
  • Session 2: June 30, July 2, 7, 9
  • Adanced Level Players: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., M, W
  • Session 1: June 15, 17, 22, 24
  • Session 6: June 28, July 1, 6, 8   ;

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