Summer Youth Programs

The following summer programs are available for kids of all ages from a variety of organizations. The camp listings are sorted by age, when known. Many camps also offer scholarships through the City of Gainesville or the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Summer swim lessons (all ages)

Kids Count Summer Camp (grades K-5) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Akwaaba Freedom School Summer (grades K-8) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Good News Arts, Inc. Summer Camp (grades K-8) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

GM Camp Excellence (grades K-8)

Girls Place Summer Day Camp (ages 5-15) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Gainesville Summer Camp at the YMCA (grades K-10) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Star Center Theatre Camp (grades K-11) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

I AM STEM Camp (grades K-12) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Taurean Green Basketball Camp at MLK Center (ages 6-11, June 10-11 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.) Free; registration required

Gainesville Circus Center Circus Camp (age 6+) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp (grades 1-5) Scholarships available through the City of Gainesville.

Earth Academy Day Camp (grades 1-5) Scholarships available through the City of Gainesville.

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Camp (grades 1-6) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Traveling Art Camp for Kids (grades 1-8) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Cuscowilla Day Camp (grades 2-8) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

College for Kids (ages 10-14) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Jr. Lifeguard Camp (ages 11-14) Scholarships available through the City of Gainesville.

Teen Midnight Basketball (age 11-18) Free; registration required

Teen Life Summer Day Camp (grades 6-8) Scholarships available through the City of Gainesville.

Aces in Motion Summer Camp (grades 6-11) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Heatwave Basketball (grades 6-12) Free; registration required

University of Florida College Reach Out Program (grades 6-12) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Summer Sling at Greater Duval Early Learning Academy (grades 7-12) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Summer work experience through the Children’s Trust of Alachua County (ages 14-18)

Environmental Ambassadors Program (ages 15-18) Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

St. Barbara Leadership Institute

Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Summer Camp

Scholarships available through Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Summer Camp at Upper Room