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Children posing for photo wearing sunglassesJaxParks makes summer time the best time for youth with a bevy of camp experiences packed with sports, arts, adventure and friends. It's all about creating special memories that will make your summer the best.

Registration

Registration begins Tuesday, May 2nd at 12:00 pm (noon) for Summer Camp (Day-Enrichment) and May 12th at 9 am for Tennis Camp.

Registration is required to attend and you must create or update your profile in the JaxParks registration system.

Click here to set up your profile and register for camp.


Select links below to go to specific program and information categories:


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Summer Camp 2023

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JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) is offered in three (3) sessions and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Campers will explore a variety of activities including STEM themed enrichment, sports, arts and crafts, games and field trips. 

Ages: 6 - 12
Fee: $95 ($20 non-refundable)
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Extended Care Hours: Before Camp 7:00 am - 8:00 am and/or After Camp 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Extended Care Fee: $20 per session
Registration: Begins at noon on May 2nd and will be available online at jaxparks.coj.net or contact the Summer Camp staff at (904) 255-7932.

  • Session I: June 20th - June 30th (No camp on Monday, June 19th Juneteenth observed)
  • small boy holding basketballSession II: July 3rd - July 14th  (No camp on July 4th)
  • Session III: July 17th - July 28th
Technology
  • Balis, 1513 LaSalle St., 32207   (904) 255-6633
  • Legends, 5130 Soutel Dr., 32208 | (904) 255-4050
  • Mary Lena Gibbs, 6974 Wilson Blvd., 32210  (904) 255-6636
Nature:
  • Cecil Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd, 32221 (904) 255-4270 or (904) 255-4271
  • Henry T. Jones, 3856 Grant Rd., 32207   (904) 255-6899
  • Oceanway,12215 Sago Ave, 32218 (904) 255-6850
Sports: 
  • Emmett Reed, 1093 W. Sixth St., 32209   (904) 255-6960 or (904) 255-6913
  • Julian Barrs,10151 Crystal Springs Rd, 32221 (904) 255-6881
  • Robert  F. Kennedy, 1133 Ionia St., 32206   (904) 255-6860

Please note these are not specialty camps. The STEM themes will only be part of the educational component of the camps.
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Summer Camp Info
Summer Camp Voucher Lottery Info
Summer Camp FAQs
Summer Camp Parent Handbook

Financial Assistance

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Financial assistance is available to qualifying families for summer camp (day enrichment). To register for financial assistance online visit: jaxparks.coj.net. Voucher lottery registration can be done in two ways: online and in-person. Vouchers are limited and will be awarded through a lottery system. The lottery will be drawn on April 28th and award recipients will receive a notification email no later than May 1st. Duval county residents only.

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JaxParks-Junior-Tennis-Camp-2023-8-5x11-Flyer_FRONT-(1).jpgTennis Camp 2023

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Campers will participate based on age and skill level. Ten (10) and Under Tennis for ages 6 - 11 utilizes age-appropriate equipment and is played on a smaller sized court. Advanced Beginners for ages 12 - 14 emphasizes serving techniques and game play situations.

Locations:

  • Boone Park Tennis Complex, 3700 Park St., Jax, FL 32205; (904) 255-6915
  • Southside Tennis Complex, 1539 Hendricks Ave., Jax, FL 32207; (904) 255-6870
  • 9A/Baymeadows Tennis Complex/Fort Family, 8000 Baymeadows Road E., Jax, FL 32256; (904) 255-4214

Ages: 6 - 14
Fees: $20 per camper; per weekly session
Registration: Begins Friday, May 12, 2023 at 9:00 am. You must register in person at the tennis center of your choice or online here

small girl playing tennisNet Generation: Ages 6 - 8 

  • Week 1: June 12 - 15
  • Week 2: June 20 - 23
  • Week 3: June 26 - 29
  • Week 4: July 3 - 7
  • Week 5: July 10 - 13
  • Week 6: July 17 - 20

Net Generation: Ages 9 - 11
Two 2 hour clinics per session
Tuesday and Thursday - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
60' & Full Court Orange & Green Dot Ball

  • Week 1: June 13 & 15
  • Week 2: June 20 & 22
  • Week 3: June 27 & 29
  • Week 4: July 6 & 7
  • Week 5: July 11 & 13
  • Week 6: July 18 & 20
Full Court Ages: 12 - 14 
Two 2 hour clinics per session
Monday and Wednesday -  9:30 am - 11:30 am
Yellow Ball ONLY
  • Week 1: June 12 & 14
  • Week 2: June 21 & 23
  • Week 3: June 26 & 28
  • Week 4 July 3 & 5*
  • Week 5: July 10 & 12
  • Week 6: July 17 & 19

Friday is weekly makeup day in case of inclement weather conditions. Times to be determined.
No class on June 19th or July 4th.

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Ocean Camp 2023

DATES ARE TO BE DETERMINED

Participants explore the waters and shoreline at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. Activities include surfing, sand castle creation, beach art, beach volleyball and environmental adventures. Campers must pass a pre-registration swim test administered by JaxParks staff.

Ages: 10 - 14
Fee: $150 per participant per two-week session, extended day is available for $25 per two-week session
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive 32233
Registration: Will be announced by JaxParks Aquatics Office, 4012 University Blvd. N.  32277.

For more information, call 904-744-5557

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Rec N' Roll 2023

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Rec’N Roll Program for ages 6 - 17. This urban parks initiative provides free, structured and non-structured activities in 12 parks from 10:30 am—6:30 pm beginning Monday, June 6th through Friday, July 29th. Young children should be accompanied by a teenager or guardian. No registration required.
This is a drop in program where children in the neighborhood can engage in games and other activities to keep them entertained. This is not a day camp

Locations:

  • Adolph Wurn Park, 2115 Dean Rd, 32216
  • Brooklyn Park, 1201 Jackson St, 32204
  • Bruce Park, 6549 Arlington Rd, 32211
  • Grunthal, 1660 West 13th St, 32209
  • Henry L. Brown Kooker Park, 1400 East 20th St, 32206
  • Johnnie Walker, 2500 West 20th St, 32209
  • Lewis Cobb Community Center Park, 4511 Portsmouth Ave, 32208
  • Panama Park, 6912 Buffalo Ave, 32208
  • Simonds-Johnson Park, 3730 Moncrief Rd, 32209
  • Warrington Park, 325 North Bowlan St, 32216 
  • Woodstock Park, 2839 West Beaver St, 32209
  • Yancey Park, 3352 Soutel Dr. 32208
For questions, contact 904-255-7937

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Teen Nights 2023

SNL-2022-Rack-Card_FRONT-jpg.pngAges: Teenagers 13 - 17
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This program provides impact programming for teens in an effort to reduce crime and offer alternative solutions for youth during the evenings. They will enjoy a game truck, snacks, prizes, dancing, basketball, a field trip, talent showcase, and lessons on finaincial literacy.

Locations: 

Fridays & Saturdays
  • Emmett Reed, 1093 W. 6th St., 32209
  • Mary Lena Gibbs, 6974 Wilson Blvd., 32210
  • Cuba Hunter, 4380 Bedford Rd., 32207
Fridays Only - Family Site
  • Johnnie Walker/The Spot, 2500 W. 20th St., 32209
Saturdays Only
  • CT Brown, 4575 Moncrief Rd., 32208                                                                                                                                        Teen Nights flyer

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