Does your child dream of becoming a groundbreaking scientist, a successful fashion designer, a Naval aviator or even the next Rembrandt?
Whatever the interest – STEM, music, dance, sewing, crafts, etc. – there’s still time to find a summer camp for your child in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Most camps have multiple sessions, and many are open until early August.
Here’s a comprehensive of the many fun and enriching summer camps and activities available for preschool, elementary, middle and high school students:
STEM camps
June 23-27: Bugs Don’t Bug Me, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
June 23-27: Storybook Science, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18: Lego Robotics: Smart City, grades 3-4, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
June 23-27: Robolab: Innovators in Motion, grades 7-10, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
June 23-27: Eco-Adventure, ages 8-13, hosted by Threads of Learning Academy, 2869 W. Michigan Ave., Pensacola. Details: www.threadsoflearning.com.
July 7-11: Art-chitects, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 7-11: Camp Magic School Bus, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 7-11: Pod Camp, grades 7-8, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 7-11: Spy Kids, , grades 3-4, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 14-18: Jurassic Park, ages 8-13, hosted by Threads of Learning Academy, 2869 W. Michigan Ave., Pensacola. Details: www.threadsoflearning.com.
July 14-18: Animal Planet, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 14-18: Nature’s Laboratory, grades 3-4, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 14-18: Lights, Power, Electrify, grades 5-6, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 20-25, July 27-Aug. 1: STEM Summer Camp, National Flight Academy, Pensacola. Register at nationalflightacademy.com.
July 21-25: Space Expedition, ages 8-13, hosted by Threads of Learning Academy, 2869 W. Michigan Ave., Pensacola. Details: www.threadsoflearning.com.
July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1: Lego Robotics: Great Adventures, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 21-25: Splash Science, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 21-25: Code Crushers, grades 3-4, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 22-25: Escambia County 4-H Heroes of S.T.E.M. Day Camp, ages 8 and older, limit of 20. Register at https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/escambia/4-h/pdf/day-camps/2025-Day-CampRegistration-Form.pdf or call Lina Berry at 850-475-5230.
July 28-Aug. 1: Time Travel Scientist: Curiosity Quest, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 28-Aug. 1: Lego Masters: Block Stars, grades 3-4, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 28-Aug. 1: Mission to Mars, grades 5-6, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
Through Aug. 1: Pensacola MESS Hall Summer Camps 2025, Pensacola. Register https://pensacolamesshall.org/summer-camps/.
Through Aug. 8: Kids College, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola. Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-16. Details: https://kidscollege.pensacolastate.edu.
Art camps (including performing and visual arts)
Through June 20: Summer Art Intensive, Pensacola Museum of Art, grades 9-12. Details: PensacolaMuseum.org.
Through June 20, July 14-18: Music Camp with Devan Dunlap, ages 5-10, hosted by Corals Closet, 114 S. Palafox St., Pensacola. Details: Coralscloset.com.
June 20-July 4: Movie Making, ages 8-13, hosted by Threads of Learning Academy, 2869 W. Michigan Ave., Pensacola. Details: www.threadsoflearning.com.
June 23-27, July 21-25: Explore Hogwarts: Year 1, grades 3-4, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
June 23-27: Kids Summer Art Camp, ages 7-10, 4916 Landmark Lane, Pace. Details: https://facebook.com/events/s/kids-summer-art-camp/1112924340596976/.
June 23-27: Don’t Try This At Home, grades 5-6, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
June 23-27: Mini Showstoppers Summer Camp, grades K-2, Mixon Magic Performing Arts. Details: www.mixonmagic.com.
June 23-27: 2025 Creatisphere Summer Art ‘Musical Masterpiece’ Camp, ages 6-12, First City Art Center. Details: www.firstcityart.org.
June 23-27: Improv Camp, grades 7-9, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 7-11: Art Camp with Grow Creative, ages 5-10, hosted by Corals Closet, 114 S Palafox St., Pensacola. Details: Coralscloset.com.
July 7-11: Explore Hogwarts: Year 2, grades 3-4, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 7-26: The Aristocats Kids, Pensacola Little Theatre Summer Camps and Classes 2025. Details: Topher Warren at education@pensacolalittletheatre.com.
July 7-26: Matilda Jr. Showstoppers Summer Camp, grades 3-9, Mixon Magic Performing Arts. Details: www.mixonmagic.com.
July 14-18: Pensacola Museum of Art: Explorations in Art, grades 1-2, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 14-18: Explore Hogwarts: Year 3, grades 7-9, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 21-25: Ultimate Game Frenzy, grades 5-6, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 21-25: Mock Trial, grades 7-8, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
July 21-25: Pensacola Museum of Art: Art Adventures, grades 3-5, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
June 28-Aug. 1: Expressions & Experimentation, Pensacola Museum of Art, grades 5-8. Details: PensacolaMuseum.org.
July 28-Aug. 1: Pensacola Museum of Art: Expression and Experimentation, grades 5-8, University of West Florida. Details: explorecamps@uwf.edu.
Aug. 4-8: 2025 Creatisphere Summer Art ‘Stories of the Sea’ Camp, ages 5-12, First City Art Center. Details: www.firstcityart.org.
Through Aug. 8: Kids College, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola. Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-16. Details: https://kidscollege.pensacolastate.edu.
Sewing, cooking camps
June 24: Escambia County 4-H Advanced Sewing Day Camp, ages 10 and older, limit of 12. Sewing experience required. Register at https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/escambia/4-h/pdf/day-camps/2025-Day-CampRegistration-Form.pdf or call Lina Berry at 850-475-5230.
June 30-July 3: Family Camp Test Kitchen, ages 6 and older, Pensacola Cooks Classroom, 4051 Barrancas Ave., Pensacola, Unit C, Greer’s Shopping Center. One adult (required) with one child 6 years old and older. Details: 850-456-0743.
June 30 – July 3: Escambia County 4-H Food Challenge Twilight Day Camp, ages 8 and older, limit of 16. Register at https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/escambia/4-h/pdf/day-camps/2025-Day-CampRegistration-Form.pdf or call Lina Berry at 850-475-5230.
July 15-18: Escambia County 4-H Craft Keepers Day Camp, ages 8 and older, limit of 20. Register at https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/escambia/4-h/pdf/day-camps/2025-Day-CampRegistration-Form.pdf or call Lina Berry at 850-475-5230.
Through Aug. 8: Kids College, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola. Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-16. Details: https://kidscollege.pensacolastate.edu.
Inspirational and empowering camps
June 23-26, July 7-10, July 14-17: Rising Minds Learning at Lovelock Healing Arts Summer Camp, ages 5-10, limit of 10, 213 S. Baylen St., Pensacola. Register at www.Risingmindslearning.com.
June 23-27: 3rd Annual Teen G.I.R.L.S. Leadership and Empowerment Camp, for ages 13-18, Real Women Radio Complex, 3499 N. Davis Hwy., Pensacola. Register online at https://myselfieneedsnofilter.com/registration2024.
June 23-27, July 21-25: Etiquette Camp with Coco, ages 5-10, hosted by Corals Closet, 114 S Palafox St., Pensacola. Details: Coralscloset.com.
Through Aug. 8: Kids College, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola. Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-16. Details: https://kidscollege.pensacolastate.edu.
Sports camps
June 23-July 26, June 30-July 3, July 7-10, July 14-17, July 21-24, July 28-31, Aug.4- 7: WBZ (Waterboyz) Skate Camps 2025, Details: https://waterboyz.com/.
June 30-July 3, July 7-10, July 14-17, July 21-24, July 28-31, Aug.4- 7: WBZ (Waterboyz) Surf/SKIM Camps 2025, Details: https://waterboyz.com/.
July 7-10: 2025 Crusader Spirit Camp, Pensacola Catholic High gym. Details: https://pensacolachs.org.
SportsCenter Day Camps, Pensacola Christian College, ages 5-12. Details: Sports Center Day Camp.
Through Aug. 8: Kids College, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola. Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-16. Details: https://kidscollege.pensacolastate.edu.
Other camps
Through July 11: Camp Creative Learning Academy, open to rising 4 year olds-8th graders. Register at creativelearningacademy.org or email Jennifer Russell at jrussell@creativelearningacademy.org.
Through July 24: Episcopal Day School Summer Camp, grades Pre-K 2-8. Register at www.edscc.org/programs/summer-camp.cfm.
July 28-Aug. 1: Pirates and Mermaids, ages 8-13, hosted by Threads of Learning Academy, 2869 W. Michigan Ave., Pensacola. Details: www.threadsoflearning.com.
Through Aug. 1: Code Ninjas Summer Camp, ages 5-15, Pensacola and Navarre sites. Register www.codeninjas.com/fl-pensacola and www.codeninjas.com/fl-gulf-breeze.
Through Aug. 1: Creative Sparks Summer Camp, weekly themed full- and half-day events, 1449 W. Nine Mile Road, Suite 15, Pensacola. Details: https://www.asweetparty.com/aspsummercamp.
Through Aug. 1: Creative Youth Tutor Summer Camp sponsored by The Unicorn Club. Details: 850-430-9024.
Through Aug. 2: Summer Day Camps sponsored by City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation, Cobb, Fricker, Gull Point and Woodland Heights Resource Centers. Details: https://www.cityofpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps.
YMCA Teen Summer Camp, ages 11-15, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. Details email Shelby Gibson at sgibsonymcanwf.org.
Did we miss your Summer Camp? Email mmabins@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Are you kids getting antsy? Here’s 68 summer camps to keep them busy
Reporting by Mary Lett, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
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