With Spring Break in our rearview mirror now, we are heading toward the end of the school year and summer! On pages 11 through you’ll find a variety of summer camp options for your kids. You can also visit us online at jax- 4kids.com, where you’ll find a comprehensive and up-to-date list of camps.

Next Step Broadway June 13 – 17, 9am to 5pm

Ages 10-17. NEXT STOP BROADWAY® is a week-long musical theatre program consisting of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on the "Golden Age of Broadway". The staff of Broadway professionals teaches songs and choreography from classic Broadway productions and replicates the process of putting on an authentic Broadway show. It is a five-day intensive that focuses on being in the ensemble of a classic Broadway show! Camp tuition is $575 for the week and includes lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt. 904-632-5000 / 11901 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 32246 / www.fscjartistseries.org

Ozzie’s Playful Computing Summer Camp at UNF • June 6 – 24, 9am to 3pm

Summer Coding Camp for 1st through 5th Graders. Two Cohorts; Code Critters (1st-2nd grades) & Code Creators (3rd-5th grades). This unique, research-backed coding camp was created specifically for early learners (1st through 5th graders) to learn the fundamentals and principles of computer coding using MIT’s Scratch program. Nutritious snacks and drinks provided; campers to bring their own lunch. Daily multimedia mailers showcasing student engagement and growth. Full Camp Experience: three-week camp - June 6-24 - $1,050 or one-week Summer Swoop-In Sessions: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, $350/ week. 1 UNF Drive - Tom and Betty Petway Hall - STEM lab, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / www.unf. edu/coehs/nefstem/summer_camps.aspx

Peak Level Performance Youth Fitness Summer Camp • June 6 – July 29, 8am to 12pm

Ages 6-12. At Peak Level Performance, they love teaching kids that fitness is fun, and they are driven to help kids build a passion for staying active. Their mission is to inspire the younger generation to live healthy, active lifestyles as they mature. Fitness designed to improve: hand-eye coordination, stability and control and functional strength. Camp Cost: $200/week. 904-675-1516 / 1111 Durbin Creek Blvd, Fruit Cove, FL 32259 / www.peaklevelperformance.com

River City Choral Festival & Day Camp June 6 – 10, 9am to 4pm

Rising 4-8th graders. The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is excited to announce the 3rd annual choral festival and summer day camp, River City Choral Festival. Enjoy a fun-filled week of music, choral singing, and dance workshops! On the final day, all singers will perform in a concert showcasing what they have learned and experienced at the River City Choral Festival. Camp designed for treble voices (soprano and altos) ONLY. Early Bird Registration through April 30, 2022, 11:59 pm EST - $250. *Registration will increase to $350 on May 1, 2022. 904-353-1636 / 10131 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 / www.jaxchildrenschorus.org

Saltwater Cowgirls Surf Camp May 30 – August 12, 8:30am to 11:30am or 8:30am to 2:30pm

Girls ages 7-17. What to bring: water bottle, snacks, a towel, flip-flops, and sunscreen. All students MUST know how to swim prior to coming to camp. Surfing is a very strenuous activity. All students must eat well and hydrate prior to participating. Surfboards are provided for each student but students may bring their own boards. Rash guards and board shorts are recommended. Cost: $220/week and $335 each. Co-ed weeks June 27, July 5, August 1. 904-238-4716 / 8th Ave North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / saltwatercowgirlssurf.com

Skyhawks Sports Academy June 6 – July 29

Ages 4-14. Half and full days of camp in over 10 different sports, including Beginning Golf, STEM & Play Soccer, Flag Football fueled by USA football, and many more. Skyhawks provide a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Their programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction to sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. The patient and knowledgeable staff uses a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Cost: $149+ per camp. www.skyhawks.com

Theatre Jacksonville Summer Camp Session A: June 6 – 24 Session B: July 11 – 29 9am to 2pm

Ages 7-14. There are two sessions, each three-weeks long. Every day students will rotate through three theatrical arts areas (acting, dance, musical theatre), all in preparation for an original show that they produce at the end of the camp session. They hope to be able to APRIL 2022 • Jax4Kids.com • Page 14

offer in-person audience opportunities in the very near future, but for now the show will be recorded during the camp session and an opportunity for all to view the recorded, finished product (including the performers) will be provided upon the conclusion of the session. Cost: $600 per camper, per session. 904-396-4425 X16 / Trotter Activities Center, 1936 Hendricks Ave, 32207 / www.theatrejax.com

Tommy Hulihan’s Summer Sports Camp June 6 – July 29, 8am to 3pm

K-6th grade. Campers will participate in Team Sports and age-appropriate activities including basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, tag games and more. Campers will be divided into groups based on their age. All family and friends will be allowed to be grouped together regardless of age. Campers must bring a lunch Monday – Thursday. On Fridays, campers will have a pizza lunch. Cost: $150/week. Daily rates are $35 Monday – Thursday and $40 for Friday (includes (Pizza Party on Fridays). Extended care available. 904-349-2611 / Beaches Chapel Gym – 610 Florida Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 / www.TommyHulihanBasketball.com

TNT Gymnastics Summer Camp May 31 – August 12, 9am to 3pm Extended day hours: 8am to 9am & 3pm to 6pm

Ages 5-13 (age five, attending kindergarten this fall). This is a sport development camp where every child will participate in gymnastics rotations focusing on new skill and position development. They will get to interact on all apparatus in the facility from vault, bars, beam, rings, trampoline, pit, & more! When it's time to slow down and catch a breath, they will have snacks, crafts, & lunch each day. Cost: $190/week. Register for any camp week or multiple days. Multiple-week discounts available. Extended day available. 904-998-8681 / 2683 St Johns Bluff Road S. Unit #107, Jacksonville, 32246 / www.tntgymfit.com

Visit Jax4Kids.com online for a complete and always updated list of Summer Camps.