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ARTS CAMPS THE ART ROOM SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR KIDS

709 Main St., Windermere Details: Children who have completed kindergarten are invited to participate in weekly themed art workshops. Themed weeks include Mosaic Tables, where children create tables using mosaic techniques; It’s a Dog’s Life, which involves making a 3D dog and a painting of a dog; Something’s Fishy, where children will paint fish wall-hangings and colorful jellyfish; and Down on the Farm, which includes making a pallet painting of a cow and 3D chicks.

Camp dates: Weeklong sessions from June 5 to Aug. 11. You can choose from a morning session from 10 a.m. to noon or an afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuition: Classes are $155 each.

The Mosaic Tables class is $160.

Registration: Forms are available at artroomorlando.com. Ages: Children who have completed kindergarten and up. Contact: (407) 909-1869 or email art@artroomorlando.com.

CENTER FOR DANCE & THE PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER DAYS OF DANCE

301 S. Tubb St., Suite C, Oakland Details: Students will dance in a variety of genres to spark their creative impulses. In addition to dance technique, the areas of art, music, creative writing, artsintegrated academics, health and nutrition will be incorporated into daily classes and projects.

Camp dates: June 19-23 (Storybook Camp 2.0); June 26-30 (Pretty, Pretty Princess Camp); July 3-7 (Lads and Lassies Scottish Dance Camp); July 10-14 (Scottish Highland Dance Intensive) Tuition: Each camp costs $225 Registration: (407) 8773388 Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 877-3388

FOUNDATION ACADEMY ELEMENTARY DRAMA CAMP: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

Foundation Academy North Campus, 125 E. Plant St., Winter Garden Details: Campers experience and learn through activities, which are designed to help the explore the vast world of their imaginations through drama. The class will provide basic knowledge of acting techniques and stage movement to develop the child’s imagination, creativity and confidence.

Camp dates: June 12-16 Tuition: $125 Registration: foundationacademy.net Ages: First- through fifth-grade students Contact: (407) 656-3677

FOUNDATION ACADEMY PAINTING AND DRAWING CAMP

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FLORIDA HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF ARTS SUMMER PROGRAMS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Details: Weeklong camps and workshops include topics such as theater, jazz, dance and singing.

Camp dates: June 5-9 (Theater Arts Week); June 12-16 (Broadway Week); June 19-23 (Theater Intensive Week); June 26-30 (Musical Theater Week); July 10-14 (Jazz Music Intensive Week); July 17-21 (Vocal Performance Week); July 24-28 (Dance Intensive Week); July 31-Aug. 4 (OCA Theater Week) Tuition: Each camp varies from $275 to $450. Registration: drphillipscenter.org/schoolofthearts or (407) 455-5551 Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 455-5551

ELITE ANIMATION ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS

8933 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando Details: Learn about drawing and creative animation or digital animation at Elite Animation Academy. There are 20 one-week camps from which to choose.

Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 5 through Aug. 11 Tuition: $350 per camp Registration: eliteanimationacademy.com/2017summer-camps-2/ Ages: 8 to 17 years old Contact: (407) 459-7959

FOOTWORKS DANCE STUDIO

1201 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Suite 5-B, Winter Garden Details: The mission at Footworks is to provide professional dance instruction and instill an appreciation for the art of dance in a safe, highquality studio environment.

Camp dates: June through August Tuition: Varies Registration: footworksdancestudio.com Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 877-2260

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: Learn the fundamentals of painting and drawing from instructor Mary Ellen Murray.

Camp dates: June 12-16 Tuition: $155 (includes all art supplies) Registration: foundationacademy. net Ages: Seventh- through 12thgrade students Contact: (407) 8772744

FOUNDATION ACADEMY CHARACTER SCULPTING CAMP

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: Students will be able to learn and strengthen their skills of sculpting by being given the opportunity to sculpt either their favorite character or an original character of their own design Camp dates: July 17-21 Tuition: $155 Registration: foundationacademy. net Ages: Seventh- through 12thgrade students Contact: (407) 8772744

HAPCO SUMMER JAZZ CAMP

Ocoee High School, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee Details: Improve performance skills in full ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, combo workshops, as well as theory, jazz history and improvisation training.

Camp dates: June 19-23 Tuition: $450 for the day camp; $600 for the overnight camp (host hotel is Fairfield Inn and Suites Orlando, 10971 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee); $200 for Ocoee High School or Olympia High School students Registration: hapcosummerjazzcamp.com Ages: Students entering seventh through 12th grade Contact: (800) 409-6133

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MAILE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

999 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park Details: The Maile Professional Image, Modeling and Acting School offers a variety of camps for modeling and acting.

Camp dates: June 13-23 (On Camera Kids Acting ages 7-10); June 12-23 (Image and Confidence); June 12-27 (On Camera Teen Acting); June 19-29 (Modeling for Kids and Teens); July 10-20 (On Camera Kids Acting ages 4-6); July 10-21 (Image and Confidence); July 10-25 (On Camera Teens Acting); July 17-27 (Modeling for Kids and Teens) Tuition: Varies Registration: (407) 628-5989 Ages: 4 and up Contact: (407) 628-5989

OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC CAMP

218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland Details: Children will participate in a variety of musical activities.

Camp dates: July 24-28 Tuition: Call for more information Registration: oaklandpres.org Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 656-4452

ORLANDO BALLET SUMMER CAMPS

3751 Maguire Blvd., Suite 111, Orlando Details: Camps feature programs for dancers of all ages.

Camp dates: June 5 to July 29 Tuition: Varies Registration: orlandoballet.org/education-training/ summer-programs Ages: 2 and up Contact: (407) 426-1733

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OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BAND CAMP

218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland Details: Students will have the opportunity to to discover the value of playing an instrument, develop musical skills, and experience the enjoyment of playing and performing with an instrumental ensemble in a Christian atmosphere.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon from July 31-Aug. 4 Tuition: Email Amy Duncan for more information Registration: Contact Amy Duncan at ycmband@hotmail.com Ages: Varies Contact: Amy Duncan at ycmband@hotmail.com

812 E. Rollins St., Orlando Details: Taught by theater professionals, these camps are designed to ignite the imagination and inspire creativity while teaching life skills.

Camp dates: Weeklong camps from June 5 to July 28 Tuition: Varies Registration: orlandoshakes.org/ summer-camps Ages: 4 through college freshmen Contact: (407) 447-1700

PERFECT POINTE PRODUCTIONS SUMMER CAMP 2425 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando Details: Themed camps teach everything from tumbling to hip hop to Broadway.

Camp dates: June 12-16 (Princess); June 19-23 (Hip Hop); July 17-21 (Pop Star); July 31-Aug.4 (Tumble Level 1); June 26-30 (Technique Week); July 24-28 (Broadway); Saturdays from June 10-July 8 (Beginning Tumble); Saturdays from July 15-Aug. 12 (Princess) Tuition: $150 for half-days camps; $280 for full-day camps; $100 for weekly camps Registration: perfectpointeproductions.com Ages: 3-9 (varies by camp) Contact: (407) 217-7819

READY, SET, DANCE! SUMMER DANCE CAMPS

2220 Hempel Ave., Gotha Details: Classes will include hip hop, tumbling, lyrical, jazz, ballet, arts and crafts, hair and make-up, musical theatre, making costumes and more.

Camp dates: June 5-9 (Summer Beach Fiesta); June 26-30 (The Art of the Circus); July 31-Aug. 4 (Rock Star/Dance Diva); Aug 7-11 (Circus, Circus, Circus) Tuition: $200 Registration: (407) 470-7365 Ages: 5 and up Contact: (407) 470-7365

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CAMP

Performing Arts Center at Valencia College, East Campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando Details: Rock ‘N’ Roll Camp is an intensive musical experience for students in middle and high school.

Be a part of the entire process of creating, rehearsing and performing a rock ’n’ roll show. Guitar, bass, drums, voice, keyboards. Activities include instrumental classes, band rehearsals, clinics, and guest performers.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5-9 and July 2428 Tuition: $320 Registration: rockandrollcamp.net Ages: Grades 6-12 Contact: (407) 7617730

ROSEN JCC PLAYMAKERS CAMP

Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Students create dialog, action and characters through creative play, story building and theater games to build an original story. Musical-based classes also incorporate singing and dancing as story-telling tools. Each week is based on a different theme to create new adventures all summer long.

Camp dates: June 26-30 (Sing!); July 3-7 (Minecraft Adventure Mode); July 10-14 (Disney Villains Sing Out); July 17-24 (A Troll Party); July 24-28 (Disney Sing Along); July 31-Aug. 4 (Elena of Avalor Rules!) Tuition: $270 or $240 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc.org Ages: Grades 1-2 Contact: (407) 387-5330

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camps this year, covering areas from filmmaking to journalism. Camps will take place at Florida Film Academy’s Winter Garden campus, 505 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden. To sign up, visit flfilmacademy.com or call (407) 654-8400.

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MAKE A MOVIE

Details: In a race against time, it’s up to you to create an original hero and villain storyline and bring it to life on the big screen.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31Aug. 4 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

Details: Students work together as a film crew to make their own original movies. Experience directing, editing, acting, camera, writing, teamwork and more. All equipment is included.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5-9 and July 5-7 Tuition: $300 for the June camp and $180 for the July camp Ages: 7-18

JOURNALISM X

Details: Young journalists will explore writing, producing news video packages and creating stories for their very own news channel — Journalism X. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31Aug. 4 Tuition: $495 (includes field trip fees) Ages: 10 and up

SPY WEEK

Details: Secret agents, espionage, web of secrets, James Bond. Create your own action thriller as you uncover the world of spies.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12-16 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

DSLR MOVIE-MAKING

Details: Immerse yourself in the world of DSLR movie-making as you produce your own film, trailer and behind-the-scenes documentary.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12-16 Tuition: $395 Ages: 13-18

GALAXY QUEST

Details: Travel across the spacetime continuum with Florida Film Academy and produce original films and experience the exciting world of science fiction.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19-23 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

B MOVIES AND BLOOPERS ZOMBIE REVOLUTION

Details: It’s the new generation of zombies, and the apocalypse is coming to Florida Film Academy.

Zombie make up, homemade blood and filmmaking techniques are all the ingredients you need to create an original zombie movie.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26-30 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

MOVIES, MAKEUP AND SPECIAL FX

Details: Students work together as a film crew to make their own original movies. Experience an exciting, hands-on workshop with industry professionals. Learn special-effects makeup techniques and apply them to your original movies. Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18 Contact:(407) 654-8400

MAKE ’EM LAUGH

Details: Think you’re funny? Learn one-liners from the pros and make some of the funniest films in Central Florida as you create your own comedy in this one-week session.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 17-21 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

WHO DONE IT?

Details: Clues, mysteries, plot twists, oh my! It’s your job to find who did it and solve the mystery in this oneweek filmmaking experience.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 24-28 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

Details: Heard of “Sharknado”?

“Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”?

These cheesy classics have a cult following, so let us help you make your own “B Movie epic.” Oh, and who doesn’t love bloopers? This week is packed with filming fun.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7-11 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

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11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Each day features different take-home projects that will include the pottery wheel, clay sculpture, canvas painting, crafts, and more.

Camp dates: June 5-9 and Aug. 8-11 Tuition: $355 or $299 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc. org Ages: Grades K-8 Contact: (407) 387-5330

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ROSEN JCC THEATRE BOOT CAMP

11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: These high-energy classes focus on social and artistic development, where students make new friends, learn new skills and build confidence and comfort on stage. Students take acting, musical

theater and improvisation classes daily. Classes are designed for both new and returning students and each session offers new activities, scene work and songs.

Camp dates: June 26-July 7, July 10-21 and July 24-Aug. 4 Tuition: $495 or $450 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc.org Ages: Grades 3-8 Contact: (407) 387-5330

11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Students will view musicals and ballets to stimulate creativity and exploration to create their own dance routines. The week concludes with a dance recital on Friday afternoon.

Camp dates: June 5-9 and Aug. 7-11 Tuition: $225 or $199 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc. org Ages: Grades 1-8 Contact: (407) 387-5330

SOBO SUMMER ART CAMPS

127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden Details: Children have the opportunity to explore a variety of artwork and artistic styles, including painting on canvas, 2D and 3D artwork, drawing and working with fabrics.

Camp dates: June 19-23 (It’s Only Natural); June 26-30 (Art Through the Ages); July 10-14 (Cultures of the World); July 17-21 (Let’s Create); July 24-28 (Story Books) Tuition: Call for more information Registration: $90 for the Story Books camp and $120 for all other camps Ages: Kindergarten to first grade for the Story Books camp and grades 2-8 for all other camps Contact: (407) 347-7996

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SUMMER CAMPS AT THE REP

Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando Details: These camps are designed to foster self-confidence, creative thinking, problem-solving skills, collaboration, trust and discipline through the medium of the performing arts.

Camp dates: June 1 through Aug. 12 Tuition: Varies Registration: orlandorep.com/youth-academy/ camps-classes Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 896-7365

Super Awesome Cool Pottery, 6100 S. Orange Ave., Orlando; Northlake Park Elementary, 9055 Northlake Parkway, Orlando; Bay Meadows Elementary, 9150 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Students will learn how to spin a bowl on the potter’s wheel, sculpt with clay and paint with acrylic on canvas. There also will be a Potter’s Wheel Camp at the studio and a STEAM camp at Bay Meadows Elementary.

THEATRE SOUTH PLAYHOUSE ACTING CAMPS

7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, Orlando Details: Weeklong camps feature a variety of shows and teach students new acting skills, vocal exercises and dancing.

Camp dates: June 5-9 (I Wanna Moana); June 12-16 (I Wanna Moana and Revolutionary Musicals); June 19-23 (Matilda Rocks!); June 26-30 (Pitch Perfect and Pop Princess Boot Camp); July 3-14 (Camp Wicked); July 17-21 (Awaken the Force); July 24-28 (I Wanna Moana); Aug. 7-11 (Viral Video Camp) Tuition: $150 for I Wanna Moana camps; $500 for Camp Wicked; $235 for all other camps Registration: theatresouthorlando.com Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 489-4458

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Camp dates: June 19-23 and July 10-14 (Super Awesome Cool Pottery); June 12-16 and July 17-21 (Northlake Park Elementary); and June 19-22 (Bay Meadows Elementary) Tuition: $140 per session Registration: SuperAwesomeCool. com Ages: Entering first through fifth grades Contact: (407) 7203699

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EDUCATION CAMPS AUDUBON’S RAPTOR CAMP

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland Details: Join the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for a week of Raptor Camp, which connects students with nature through activities, art and experiments.

Camp dates: Two sessions: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5-9 (entering first through third grades); and June 19-23 (entering fourth through sixth grades).

After-care available. Tuition: $175 Registration: Ongoing at fl.audubon.org/raptorcamp Ages: Entering first through sixth grades Contact: auduboncbop@ audubon.org or (407) 644-0190

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BRICKS 4 KIDZ SUMMER CAMP

West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden; Montverde Academy, 17235 7th St., Montverde; Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: These LEGO-themed camps offer themed weeks, including Minecraft, superheroes, Teenage Brick Turtles, amusement park, Indiana Jones, Star Wars and more.

Camp dates: June 5 through Aug. 11 Tuition: Introductory rate of one half-day camp (9 a.m. to noon) for $35 or one full-day camp (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for $50; call for all other pricing Registration: Ongoing; bit.ly/2nc85D4 Ages: Call for information Contact: Tina Burgess, (407) 603-5439, tburgess@ bricks4kidz.com. For Dr. P. Phillips YMCA location registration, contact the YMCA at (407) 351-9417

CAMP INVENTION STEM

Windermere Elementary, 11125 Park Ave., Windermere; Montverde Academy, 17235 Seventh St., Montverde Details: Make your child’s summer epic with Camp Invention’s 2017 program. Campers will make a variety of DIY projects with modules such as Duct Tape Billionaire, Mission: Space Makers, I Can Invent, Problem Solving on Planet ZAK and more.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 12 to 15 or July 31 to Aug. 3 Tuition: $250 to $255 Registration: Ongoing; register online at campinvention.org Ages: Entering first through sixth grades Contact: For Montverde Academy location, (407) 469-2561; for Windermere location, (407) 876-7520

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CENTRAL FLORIDA PREPARATORY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO SUMMER ADVENTURES

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gradens, 3755 N.W. Highway 17-92, Sanford Details: Explore exciting summer programs, including half- and full-day camps. Choose from a variety of fun and exciting camps such as “Build a Zoo Workshop,” “Paws on the Planet,” “Safari Express” and more.

Camp dates: May 31 through Aug. 11 Tuition: Varies Registration: Ongoing; available online at centralfloridazoo.org/summercamp Ages: 5 to 12 Contact: (407) 323-4450, Ext. 123, education@ centralfloridazoo.org or centralfloridazoo.org

CODETEACHERS KIDS & TEENS CODING, DESIGN & STEAM CAMP

505 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden Details: These summer camp programs give kids a head start in the STEAM industries of coding, design, science and robotics. Kids get to flex their creative muscles and employ educational tactics while having fun. Themes include making a game, a mobile app or other creation Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5 to Aug. 11. Check dates for specific camp themes and ages. Tuition: Varies Registration: Ongoing at codeteachers.com/summer-camp-2 Ages: 7 to 18 Contact: (407) 6548400 or info@codeteachers.com

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1450 Citrus Ave., Gotha Details: Do you want your child to continue learning throughout the summer? Does your child just want to have fun? This camp can help with both. Located at Central Florida Preparatory School, this camp is taught by experienced and creative teachers.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 5 through July 28 Tuition: $120 per week for current CFP students; $145 per week for non-students; $25 non-refundable deposit per week to reserve your child’s spot Registration: Ongoing; available at cfprep.org/summer-camp Ages: Pre-K3 through grade 5 Contact: (407) 290-8073 or cfprep.org

CRANIUM CAMPS

Cranium Academy, 4068 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Winter Garden Details: The summer program at Cranium Academy is 10 weeks of fun and learning for students who have a wide range of interests, including STEM, music, astronomy, dinosaurs, art and meteorology.

Camp dates: Half-day (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.), extended-day (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and full-day (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) options available. June 5 to Aug. 11 for main and STEM camps Tuition: Call for details Registration: Ongoing at craniumacademy.com/ summer-camp-winter-garden Ages: 2 to 10 Contact: (407) 294-6950 or info@craniumclubhouse.com

CTK PRESCHOOL SUMMER BRIDGE TO KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

Christ the King Lutheran Preschool, 4962 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: This program is designed to give children the best chance of a successful transition to kindergarten in the fall. It will reinforce skills in pre-reading, math, handwriting (fine motor), listening, social/emotional and gross motor. It is offered in two four-week sessions.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday to Thursday June 5 to 29 and July 10 through Aug. 4 Tuition: $500 for one session or $800 for both Registration: Ongoing at ctkpreschool.net/summer-options Ages: Entering kindergarten Contact: (407) 876-8155 or ctkpreschool.net

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Foundation Academy North Campus (125 E. Plant St., Winter Garden) and South Campus (15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden) Details: Exercise your brain or unleash your inner actor or creator with a variety of summer camps to choose from at Foundation Academy. Themes include personal fitness, writing skills 101, elementary drama camp, painting and drawing, introduction to robotics, introduction to game design, preparing for prealgebra and character sculpting.

Camp dates: Times and dates range depending on specific camp, but most are in session between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. starting June 5 through July 21 Tuition: Ranges from $125 to $275 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Ranging from entering kindergarten through 12th grade Contact: foundationacademy.net or (407) 8772744

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

Christ the King Lutheran Preschool, 4962 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: These programs are offered to all children who meet age requirements. The themes of these camps vary from week to week, but all help children reinforce sensory skills and skills in language, fine and gross motor and general education.

Themes include soccer, superhero sensory, under the sea and cupcakes and cakes.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday to Thursday June 5 to July 27 Tuition: $130 to $155 per week; 20% sibling discount offered Registration: Ongoing at ctkpreschool.net/summer-options Ages: 1 to 8 Contact: (407) 876-8155 or ctkpreschool.net

Our program promotes your children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Foreign Language Immersion School, 1530 Celebration Blvd., Suite 103, Celebration Details: Students will participate in a fun and educational experience where they get the opportunity to learn about science through interactive, hands-on science activities — all in the Spanish language. Classes will allow students to become junior scientists for the summer and embark on a series of adventures all facilitated in the Spanish language by highly trained educators who are native speakers. All meals and snacks are included.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 5 to Aug. 4 Tuition: $200 to $235 per week; free morning care available from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and after care from 4 to 6 p.m.

Registration: Ongoing Ages: 5 to 10 Contact: (321) 939-4177 or languageimmersionschool.com Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere; Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: LEGO Master Builder camps and LEGO Robotics camps are available at these two West Orange/ Windermere locations. All camps are run by state-certified, iBrick-trained teachers. They are fully trained, educated and capable of offering your child a good day of fun while learning.

Other dates and locations are available throughout Greater Orlando.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 10 to 14, 17 to 21 (Windermere Prep); June 5 to 9, 12 to 16 (Rosen JCC) Tuition: $299 for members, $330 for non-members (Rosen JCC); call for pricing for Windermere Prep location Registration: Ongoing at ibrickacademy.com; for camp at Rosen JCC, visit JCC website Ages: 7 to 14 Contact: (407) 230-6100

OAKLAND NATURE PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER DAY CAMP

KIDS’ COLLEGE BY LAKESUMTER STATE COLLEGE

East Ridge Middle School, 3201 Excalibur Road, Clermont Details: Kids’ College, sponsored

by Lake-Sumter State College, has a mission to provide an enriching academic summer experience for school-age children to expand their knowledge, learn new skills and have an opportunity for exploration and discovery. This year’s theme is “Catch Your Dreams.”

Camp dates: Half days from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.; full days 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Choice of June 5 to 15 or 19 to 29; July 3 to 13.

No camp on Fridays. Tuition: $105 half days, $210 full days (for the eight-day sessions); $93 half days, $186 full days (for the seven-day session) Registration: Ongoing at lssc.edu/kidscollege/Pages/ Clermont Ages: 7 to 14, entering second through ninth grades Contact: (352) 365-3556 or lssc. edu/kidscollege/Pages/Clermont

MY TEK LAB SUMMER CAMPS

540 S. Highway 27, Suite B, Minneola Details: My TEK Lab summer camps are geared toward the inner techie in each child. Themes and topics of learning include building mobile computer games, updating battle bots, Pokemon engineering, cyber security and app design.

Camp dates: Weekly, themed day camps from June 5 through July 20 Tuition: $65 to $100 Registration: Ongoing at myteklab.com Ages: 6 and up Contact: (352) 577-9242 or myteklab.com

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland Details: Oakland Nature Preserve offers weeklong environmental day camps for students entering grades one through five. This year’s themes include Animal Allies, Nature Ninjas, Water Warriors and Eco-Heroes.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 to 16 (Animal Allies); June 19 to 23 (Nature Ninjas); June 26 to 30 (Water Warriors) and July 10 to 14 (Eco-Heroes) Tuition: Members pay $150 per week for one week or child, $125 per week for additional weeks; non-members pay $175 per week for one week or child Registration: Ongoing; form available online at oaklandnaturepreserve. org/summer-camp Ages: Entering grades one through five Contact: (407) 905-0054 or information@ oaklandnaturepreserve.org

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

All Orange County Public Library locations Details: Orange County Public Library locations will present Build a Better World, a program with educational events, camps and activities.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 5 Tuition: Varies Registration: Ongoing at ocls.info/srpkids Ages: Varies Contact: ocls.info/srpkids

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER’S ADVENTURES IN HISTORY CAMPS

65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando Details: Campers can learn about animals, participate in dance and drumming workshops, visit other museums via SunRail, explore downtown Orlando’s history and more.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 through Aug. 11; early drop-off from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and aftercare from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuition: Early-bird prices (through April 30): ages 6 to 11 ($100 for pass holders or $125 for non-pass holders), ages 12 to 14 ($115 for pass holders and $140 for non-pass holders). Regular prices (starts May 1): ages 6 to 11 ($125 for pass holders or $150 for non-pass holders), ages 12 to 14 ($140 for pass holders and $165 for non-pass holders) Registration: Ongoing at thehistorycenter.org/education/daycamps Ages: Ages 6 to 14 Contact: (407) 836-8500

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Windermere Tennis Summer Camp Windermere Recreation Center 11465 Park Ave, Windermere, Fl

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ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER SUMMER CAMP

SUMMER CAMPS AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO

SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando Details: SeaWorld Orlando’s summer day camps offer fun, quality educational experiences along with superior safety standards and low counselor-to-camper ratios. Caring, well-trained counselors help ensure an action-packed week of laughing and learning for all. This year’s themes include Secrets of the Sea, Wild Careers, Feeding Frenzy, Animal Sciences and Marine Biology.

Camp dates: Weekly, themed day camps from June 5 through Aug. 5. Summer resident camps are also available for students in grades seven to 12. Tuition: Starts from $275 to $350 per week for day camps and pass holders get a $50 discount; starts at $1,200 for resident camps and pass holders get a $100 discount. Registration: Ongoing at seaworldcamps.com/ orlando Ages: Preschool through entering 12th grade Contact: (407) 545-5550 or seaworldcamps.com/ orlando

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Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando Details: Science-themed camps for preschool-age children through entering ninth-graders. Camps include education about animals, physics, engineering, robots, weather and much more.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 29 through Aug. 11; early care from 7:30 to 9 a.m., after care from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuition: Preschool ($195 for members and $205 for nonmembers); grades K to 4 ($210 for members and $240 for nonmembers); grades 5 and 6 (Junior Academy) ($260 for members, $300 for non-members); grades 7 to 9 (Senior Academy) ($345 for members, $390 for non-members).

Multi-week and sibling discounts available. Tuition includes T-shirt and extended care. Registration: Ongoing; available online at osc.org/ education/summercamps Ages: Preschool through entering ninth grade Contact: (407) 514-2112 or osc.org/education/summercamps

STARCHILD ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS

StarChild Windermere, 11815 Silverlake Park Drive, Windermere; StarChild Winter Garden, 1324 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden Details: StarChild Academy programs feature fun-filled field trips and interesting guest speakers who visit our locations. In addition, many locations offer week-long summer academic enrichment programs featuring interactive learning experiences such as aerospace engineering, computer programming, robotics, applied math fundamentals and creative writing.

Camp dates: June 1 to Aug. 11 (Winter Garden location); call for information on Windermere location Tuition: $205 per week (Winter Garden location); call for information on Windermere location Registration: $100 registration fee, fill out application at starchildacademy.com and bring to preferred location Ages: Entering kindergarten through fifth grade Contact: StarChild Windermere, (407) 876-7827; StarChild Winter Garden, (407) 877-0345

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EAT YOUR WATER! Keeping children hydrated in the summertime can be a battle but not with these fun, healthy, hydration-rich foods.

DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER

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ith summer approaching and Harvard University studies showing that nearly 55% of children between ages 6 and 19 are chronically dehydrated, it’s time to start thinking about getting kids to eat their water.

You read that right: We often think about drinking adequate amounts of water, but many people forget about hydration-rich foods. It can be hard enough to get a child to drink enough water, let alone eat healthy foods with high water contents.

And with the majority of the most healthy, hydration-rich foods being

Frozen Yogurt Bark Make your own frozen yogurt bark and get the kids involved.

Pick a yogurt type, add something sweet and top with your choice of toppings and berries.

“MONKEY CHUNKY” YOGURT BARK

INGREDIENTS 2 cups plain yogurt (low-fat, Greek yogurt is best) 3 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 ripe bananas 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional) Your choice of toppings (dried or crushed fruits, nuts, berries, chocolate chips, etc.)

METHOD n Mix yogurt, honey and cocoa powder. n Spread yogurt in a big square on a sheet pan with parchment paper. n Slice two ripe bananas and arrange them on top of the square. You can also add 1/3 cup of chopped nuts. n Stick in the freezer for two to three hours. Break into pieces and serve cool.

vegetables, it can be even harder to get kids to eat their water. However, it doesn’t have to be a battle if the foods are fun to make and fun to eat.

Tracy Mohr, owner of The Kids Cooking Connection cooking school in Horizon West, loves creating her own fun, healthy foods with her children.

The latest project she’s been working on is developing a mix-and-match recipe sheet for frozen yogurt bark.

“The bark is super easy to make,” she said. “They (the kids) freeze it, but instead of having ice cream or something like that, it’s a go-to snack.

You can make breakfast versions, snacks and sweet versions. They always have them on hand and have something to reach for, but they’re not grabbing for the stuff that’s bad.”

Parents and their children can choose

their favorite type of yogurt and mix it with jam, cocoa powder, peanut butter and more. Then, Mohr suggests adding healthy tidbits such as flax seeds, granola, almonds, nuts, dried fruits and berries into the mix for extra flavor.

“The kids think they’re desserts, so when you’re handing them this for breakfast, they feel like they’re having ice cream or something,” she said.

“Because the kids are so busy and have lots of activities, having things like that in the freezer and prepared are a great option.”

For busy, on-the-go families, she also suggests taking fresh vegetables, slicing them and putting them in Ziploc bags in the refrigerator. Then, take your favorite sauces or dips and put them in small containers in the bags for a healthy, grab-and-go snack.

Although eating hydration-rich foods is important, it doesn’t replace drinking enough water. To add some flavor to water, simply stick some cucumber, limes, berries or lemons into a cup or pitcher of water. Mohr suggests squeezing half a lemon into a cup and adding a couple pinches of Stevia — it’s a great substitute for sugary lemonade. And if they’re in the mood for carbonation, opt for a soda water.

Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

5 MOST HYDRATING FOODS CUCUMBER: 95% WATER

ICEBERG LETTUCE: 96% WATER

CELERY: 95% WATER

RADISHES: 95% WATER

TOMATOES: 94% WATER

OTHER IDEAS: n Freeze cups of applesauce for an icy summer treat. n Blend some frozen berries with plain yogurt for 10 seconds in a processor for a sorbet-like snack.

The Kids Cooking Connection The Kids Cooking Connection offers nutrition and cooking classes for kids from ages 2 to 17. Its teachings are based on both the Healthy Hands Cooking curriculum, as well as its own.

ADDRESS: 13790 Bridgewater Crossing Blvd., Suite 1080, Windermere PHONE: (407) 791-3346 WEBSITE: kidscookingconnection.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ kidscookingconnection

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FAITHFUL FUN West Orange has many options for faith-based summer fun. Many of the area’s religious institutions offer Vacation Bible School or faith camps throughout the season. Here are some of them.

CAMP GAN ISRAEL

Camp Ithiel, 2037 Hempel Ave., Gotha Details: The camp intertwines Judaism into every activity, song, cheer and performance. Activities include sports, hunts, dance and song, swimming, boating and field trips. A Fun Shop option will include activities such as a ropes course, archery, dance, art, sewing and food decorating. When: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 26 through July 21.

Extended day is available. Ages: 2 to 12 Tuition: $150 before April 26, $160 after that date. Extended-day cost is $25 per week.

Registration: (407) 354-3660 Contact: (407) 354-3660 or ilovegi.com

CAMP HORIZON

7369 Sunnyside Drive, Leesburg Details: These one-week overnight camps combine activities such as water-skiing, tubing, sailing and swimming with chapel time, prayer time, cabin devotions and more.

When: June 25 to July 1 and July 9-15 (Teen Camp) and July 2-8 and July 1622 (Junior Camp) Ages: 8-12 (Junior Camp) and 13-17 (Teen Camp) Cost: $270 per week; sibling discount is $15 Contact: (352) 7285822 or CampHorizon.org

THE CHURCH AT OAK LEVEL

10564 Second Ave., Ocoee VBS Theme: Maker Fun Factory When: 6 to 8 p.m. July 23-27 Ages: kindergarten through fifth grade Cost: Free Registration: churchatoaklevel.com Contact: (407) 656-1523

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MONTVERDE

17409 Eighth St., Montverde VBS Theme: Maker Fun Factory When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 19-23 Ages: entering kindergarten to exiting 5th grade Cost: Free Registration: vbspro. events/p/events/fbcmvbs2017 Contact: tylerbright@embarqmail. com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WINDERMERE

300 Main St., Windermere VBS Theme: Galactic Starveyors When: 8 a.m. to noon June 12-16; special needs class 6 to 8:30 p.m.

June 12-16 Ages: Kindergarten through fifth grade Cost: $12 Registration: myfbcw.com Contact: (407) 876-2234

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WINTER GARDEN

125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden VBS Theme: Passport to Peru When: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21 Ages: 4-year-olds through rising sixth-graders. Older students can serve as crew leaders.

Cost: TBD Registration: after May 1 at fumcwg.org Contact: (407) 6561135

GARDEN CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF GOD

1001 W. Plant St., Winter Garden VBS Theme: Maker Fun Factory When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. July 10-14 Registration: cogvbs.com or at the door Contact: Mark Nugent at (407) 405-8499 or email gccogvbs@gmail. com.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ORLANDO

5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: This church offers a variety of summer camps, including discovery, violin, British etiquette and volleyball When: Starts the week of June 12 and continues through the week of July 10 Registration: hfcschool.com Cost: Varies by camp Ages: Varies by camp Contact: mmccrory@hfcschool.com

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2017 SUMMER FUN GUIDE LAKE AURORA CHRISTIAN CAMP

237 Golden Bough Road, Lake Wales Details: This program features wilderness, traditional and leadership camps. Choose one- to five-night options based on grade level. When: Call for information Registration: LakeAurora.org; open house May 7 Cost: Varies by camp Ages: Entering first through 12th grades Contact: (863) 696-1102 or LakeAurora.org

LIFEBRIDGE CHURCH

12120 Chase Road, Windermere VBS Theme: The Story of Everything When: 6 to 8 p.m. June 19-23 Ages: 4 years through fifth grade Cost: Free Registration: after May 1 at lifebridgechurch.org/vbs Contact:kidlife@lifebridgechurch. org / (407) 505-4888

MOSAIC CHURCH

608 Oakland Ave., Oakland VBS Theme: Maker Fun Factory When: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23 Ages: Completed kindergarten through fifth grade Cost: Free Registration: thisismosaic.org. Contact: tracyg@ thisismosaic.org

OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland VBS Theme: Hero Central: Discover your Strength in God! When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 10-14 Ages: 4 through fifth grade Cost: $10 Registration: Cokesbury vbs.com/Oaklandpres Contact: Tiffany@oaklandpres.org or (407) 656-4452

QUEST CHURCH

1450 Citrus Oaks Ave., Gotha Summer Blast Camp Theme: Sea Quest When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for short days, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for long days Monday, June 5, through Friday, Aug. 11 Ages: 3 years old (completely potty-trained) and up Cost: $20 registration fee plus $15 per day for short days, $20 for long days; lunch is available for $5 per day Registration: forms are available at questpc.org. Contact: (407) 2933696 or awengert@questpc.org

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando VBS Theme: Fired Up! When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 12 to 16 Ages: Preschool through rising sixth grade.

Seventh- through 12th-graders can volunteer and receive community service hours.

Cost: $35 for VBS; $20 per day for extended care 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Registration: st.lukes.org/camps Contact: (407) 876-4991, Ext. 308; camps@st.lukes.org

WEST ORANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST

1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden VBS Theme: The Life of Esther When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 9-12 Ages: 3 years to fifth grade Cost: Free Registration: cocwo. com/ Contact: (407) 656-2770.

WINDERMERE UNION CHURCH UCC

10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road, Windermere VBS Theme: Jesus is My Superhero When: 6 to 8 p.m. Ages: 3-11 Cost: $30 for first child, $20 for second Registration: windermere union.org Contact:(407) 876-2112 or office@windermereunion.org

Winter Garden Fencing Academy Middle/High School

Summer Camp 2017

Beginner and Intermediate Camp June 19th—23rd

Elementary School Beginner and Intermediate Camp June 5th—9th and June 12th—16th

Young Blades Camp (Ages 4-8) July 24th—28th

Morning and Afternoon sessions available for ALL CAMP WEEKS!

We have something fun and educational to offer inexperienced students as well as competitors. Our youngest campers enjoy basic fencing instruction, arts and crafts, a splash pad and goods eats in the historic area. Older and experienced will have competitive and skill training fun!

Your child is guaranteed a fun and memorable experience!

Morning and Afternoon sessions available for ALL CAMP WEEKS! Call: (407) 461-7107

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GENERAL CAMPS CAMP J

Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Camp J is more than just a camp — it’s a family. Caring, supportive counselors teach our campers to become more independent and embrace their curiosity. Choose from a variety of traditional and specialty camps each week, all in a newly expanded indoor youth wing.

Camp dates: June 12 through Aug. 4 Tuition: $215 per week; $180 per week for JCC members Registration: RosenJCC.org/ CampJ Ages: 18 months to entering eighth grade Contact: (407) 3875330

CITY OF OCOEE SUMMER CAMP

Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee; and Vignetti Center, 1910 Adair St., Ocoee Details: Days full of activities, such as field trips, arts and crafts, games and sports and swimming.

Camp dates: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, June 5 through Aug. 11 Tuition: City residents pay a weekly fee of $68.50 for the first child, $61.50 for each additional child; others pay $88.50 and $81.50. Registration is $25 per child. Field trip fees are extra.

Registration: Ongoing; call for information Ages: 5 to 12 Contact: (407) 9053180

CITY OF WINTER GARDEN SUMMER CAMP

Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden Details: Activities such as field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, games and sports Camp dates: June 5 through Aug. 4 Ages: Children entering first through eighth grades Tuition: City residents pay a weekly fee of $100 for the first camper, $80 for the second and $60 for the third; others pay $130, $110 and $90.

Registration: Begins April 10, register online at cwgdn.com/ resident/ recreation/ youth-camp Contact: (407) 6564155

FOUNDATION ACADEMY SUPERHERO CAMP

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: Celebrate a week of your favorite superheroes while learning about strong moral character and healthy living. Each day will focus on a different hero, what makes that hero great and how we can bring those same characteristics into our daily lives.

Camp dates: 9-11:30 a.m. June 5-9 Tuition: $165 per student Registration: Ongoing Ages: Kindergarten through 3rd grade Contact: foundationacademy.net

KID’S WORLD SUMMER CAMP

8701 World Center Drive, Orlando Details: Orlando World Center Marriott has combined the best aspects of summer programs to create a once-on-a-lifetime experience for children.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5 through Aug. 11 Tuition: $215 per week Registration: Ongoing at worldcentersummercamp.com Ages: 5-11 Contact: (407) 238-8980

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LAKE CYPRESS SUMMER CAMP

Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere Details: This camp will feature a variety of activities, including crafts, in-house field trips, swimming, sports, dance, cooking, martial arts, drum circle and more. Specialized half-day camps and extended-day care also available.

Camp dates: Weekly themed sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5 through Aug. 4 Tuition: $250 per week ($310 for extended care). Halfday camps vary; call for information.

Registration: Ongoing; available online at windermereprep.com/camp Ages: 5-12 Contact: (407) 905-7737, Option 8, or camp@windermereprep. com

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YMCA CAMPS

Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando; Eagle’s Nest Elementary, 5353 MetroWest Blvd., Orlando; Palm Lake Elementary, 8000 Pin Oak Drive, Orlando; Roper YMCA Family Center, 100 Windermere Road, Winter Garden; Sunset Park Elementary; 12050 Overstreet Road, Windermere; Walt Disney LBV YMCA, 2800 E. Vista Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; West Oaks Elementary, 905 Dorscher Road, Orlando Details: For the times families can’t be there, the Y supports their effort to nurture their child’s healthy development. The Y’s trained staff provide safe, high-quality care, so parents can have peace of mind while at work. At the Y, good childcare is good family care. With a focus on important life skills, parents know their child is developing core values, improving reading comprehension through daily literacy activities and practicing good healthy habits by being active throughout the day.

Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Ongoing at ymcacentralflorida.com. Ages: Call for information Contact: (407) 8958618 or camp@cfymca.org

YMCA CAMP WEWA

Piaget Academy, 6395 Raleigh St., Orlando (MetroWest) Details: This program promotes social, emotional, intellectual and physical development in a safe, nurturing environment. Program is enriched with dance, drama, sports and field trips.

Camp dates: Weekly themed sessions June 5 through Aug. 11 Tuition: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Ages: Call for information Contact: (407) 2939372

SKATING CAMPS AT LET’S SKATE

Let’s Skate, 14207 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden Details: Campers have fun and stay fit all summer long at this skating camp.

Camp dates: 7:30a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30 August 14 Tuition: $35 per day or $150 per week, includes lunch and snack Registration: Ongoing Ages: 4 and up Contact: (407) 614-3812 or letsskateorlando. com

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YMCA Camp Wewa, 221 S. Binion Road, Apopka Details: Day camps and sleepaway camps take place all summer.

Activities include swimming, rock climbing, canoeing, tubing, archery, songs, games and teaching children values such as respect, faith and responsibility.

Camp dates: June 5 to July 28 Ages: 6 to 14 Tuition: Prices vary, call for more information Registration: Ongoing at ymcacentralflorida.com/ resident-camps Contact: (407) 8861240 or wewa@cfymca.org

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CAMPS EASTER SEALS CAMP CHALLENGE

31600 Camp Challenge Road, Sorrento Details: Peace of mind for you, and the summer adventure of a lifetime for your loved one. Options include a weeklong, fully-accessible overnight or day camp for children and adults with disabilities or special needs.

Exciting activities include zip-lining, swimming, archery, dancing, sports, music and drama.

Camp dates: Weekly Monday to Friday sessions from June 11 through July 22 Tuition: $925 per six-day session for overnight camp, $135 per week for day camp Registration: Ongoing; $50 fee Ages: 6 to 12 for day camp, 6 and up for overnight camp Contact: (352) 383-4711 or camp@fl.easterseals.com

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INTERVENTIONS UNLIMITED SOCIAL SKILLS SUMMER CAMP

Interventions Unlimited, 848 Executive Drive, Oviedo Details: If your child is having a difficult time making friends, this camp can help. Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, this program will focus on improving your child’s social communication by teaching core strategies that will allow him or her to develop and maintain friendships with peers. The camp utilizes a variety of social-skills curricula to teach language skills and promote social interaction. Activities are fun, creative and designed specifically to target your child’s social challenges.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 12 through July 21 Tuition: $175 per week if registering for entire six-week program; $190 per week if registering for fewer than six weeks Registration: Ongoing; $50 fee before April 15; $65 after April 15. Form available online at interventionsunlimited. com Ages: 4-12 Contact: (407) 678-8889 or info@ interventionsunlimited.com

OCA Main Campus, 4917 Eli St., Orlando (PeeWee Camp only) Details: This camp is run by qualified, trained staff of teachers, teacher assistants, volunteers and therapists who have extensive knowledge of working with children with autism and other disabilities.

Kids participate in indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, team sports, swimming, field trips, social skills and music therapy.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; weekly sessions June 5 through Aug. 4 Tuition: Ages 8-21 $180 per week; ages 4-7 $200 per week; $50 registration fee Registration: Begins in April; online at GoOCA.org Ages: 4-21 Contact: (407) 808-7837 or camp@gooca.org

QUEST’S CAMP THUNDERBIRD

St. Paul’s Presbyterian, 909 E. Welch Road, Apopka Details: Quest’s Camp Thunderbird’s six- and 12-day overnight sessions offer age-specific programming and give individuals a chance to learn new skills and focus on the remarkable things they can do.

Camp dates: Seven six- to 12-day sessions from June 4 through Aug. 10 Tuition: $750 for six-day sessions; $1,500 for 12-day sessions; $200 deposit applies Registration: Ongoing; form available online at questinc.org/play.html Ages: 6 and up Contact: (407) 889-8088

UCP OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

UCP Winter Garden/West Orange, 1297 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Suite 110, Winter Garden Details: Themed weekly sessions designed to spark creativity.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5 through Aug. 4 Tuition: $135 per week; free VPK for any kid entering kindergarten in August, available based on eligibility and space; call for information, free lunches. Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering Pre-K through fifth grade Contact: (407) 852-3300, Ext. 5000, or ucpcfl.org

(for students that have completed kindergarten) 1 WEEK CLASSES (Mon-Fri) 2 Hour Sessions (supplies included)

Mosaic Tables $160:

Students will create a beautiful table using the age-old technique of mosaic

It’s a Dog’s Life $155:

Make a 3D dog and a long painting of a dog with crazy colors and designs.

Down on the Farm $155:

Create a pallet painting of a cow and make 3D chicks.

709 Main Street, Windermere, FL 34786

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DATES June 5-9 June 12-16 June 19-23 June 26-30 July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28 Jul 31-Aug 4 August 7-11

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Something’s Fishy $155:

Paint a funky fish wall hanging and colorful jellyfish.

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SPORTS CAMPS CAMP J SPORTS CAMP

Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: This camp is for campers seeking an active, athletic experience at camp. Coaches provide instruction and challenge campers through drills and scrimmages in a variety of sports such as basketball, hockey, baseball, kickball, soccer, volleyball and more. Camp dates: June 5 to Aug. 11 Tuition: $235 per week; $195 per week for JCC members Registration: RosenJCC.org/ CampJ Ages: Entering first through eighth grades Contact: (407) 387-5330

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CENTRAL FLORIDA SOCCER ACADEMY COLLEGE BOUND CHAMPIONS ACADEMY

1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont Details: This camp emphasizes whole player development and myriad learning opportunities has the goal of preparing advanced players for college soccer.

Camp dates: July 9-12 Tuition: $675 residential; $565 commuter Registration: camperregsecure.com/ amandacromwellsocceracademy/ Ages: 9-17 Contact: CBCA@ uclasoccer.com

CHEER SURGE 2017

Calypso Cay Resort, 4951 Calypso Cay Way, Kissimmee Details: This camp offers evaluations and instructions from college-level and competitive instructors.

Camp dates: July 9-14 Tuition: $1,499 by May 1; $1,599 by July 9 Registration: CheerSurge. com Ages: 8-17 Contact: info@ cheersurge.com

DWIGHT THOMAS SPEED CAMP

Windermere Prep, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere Details: Open to all athletes competing in all sports, learn speed techniques and train with Olympic sprinter and Windermere Prep coach Dwight Thomas.

Camp dates: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 12 to July 16. Tuition: $300 per week; cost drops to $1,000 for all four weeks if registration occurs in advance. Ages: Middle and highschool aged athletes. Registration/ Contact: Email to dwight.thomas@ windermereprep.com.

FOUNDATION ACADEMY BASEBALL CAMP

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: Learn baseball from coach Derrek Santiago.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon July 10-13 (grades 4-6) and 12:304:30 p.m. (grades 7-9) Tuition: $125 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering grades 4-6 and 7-9 Contact: foundationacademy.net Ages: Entering grades 4-6 and 7-9 Contact: foundationacademy.net

FOUNDATION ACADEMY BASKETBALL CAMP

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: This basketball camp, open to boys and girls, will be taught by coach Dejon Everson.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 26-29 Tuition: $125 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering grades 1-9 Contact: foundationacademy.net

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Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: Participants will learn all the fundamentals of cheerleading to increase their skills from coach Adrienne Pilz. They will be taught jumps, basic tumbling, stunting, cheers, chants and a dance. The week ends with a performance for families.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 19-22 Tuition: $125 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering K-5 to sixth grade Contact: foundationacademy. net

FOUNDATION ACADEMY FOOTBALL CAMP

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: This camp for boys will be taught by coach Brad Lord.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 19-22 Tuition: $125 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering grades 1-9 Contact: foundationacademy.net

FOUNDATION ACADEMY HIGH IMPACT SOCCER

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: This soccer camp will be taught by coach Ashton Baptiste.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon July 10-13 Tuition: $200 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering grades 7-12 Contact: foundationacademy.net

FOUNDATION ACADEMY SOCCER CAMP

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: This soccer camp, open to boys and girls, will be taught by coach Ashton Baptiste.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 26-29 Tuition: $125 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering grades 1-9 Contact: foundationacademy.net

FOUNDATION ACADEMY VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: Learn the fundamentals of volleyball in this camp.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon July 10-13 Tuition: $125 Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering grades 1-9 Contact: foundationacademy.net

GILCHRIST GOLF ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP

3160 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont Details: GGGA Summer Camps provide an interactive learning environment for junior golfers to learn how to improve their fundamentals, establish the development of their game and get a glimpse of what it’s like to train in the full-time junior program.

Camp dates: One- and two-week camps from June 11 to Aug. 5.

Tuition: Call or email Registration: Online at ggga.com/programs/ summer-camp Ages: Call Contact: 1 (866) 639-9099 or info@ggga.com

GREG LOVELADY BASEBALL CAMPS

82 North Gemini Blvd., Orlando Details: This camp offers an opportunity to learn baseball in a fun and positive atmosphere under a knowledgeable staff. Instructors teach each player baseball fundamentals and direct drill work designed to improve each campers’ offensive and defensive skills. Players also play in games, and staff includes UCF baseball coaches and players.

Camp dates: June 19-22, July 26-29, July 10-13 Tuition: $260 full day, $180 half day Registration: Ongoing Ages: 5-13 Contact: Ryan Breen, rbreen@ athletics.ucf.edu or (407) 823-5265

GYMNASTICS USA

13175 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden Details: Stretch, tumble, twirl and play the summer away with crafts, games and more fun mixed in.

Camp dates: June 1 to Aug. 11 Tuition: $195 per week for nonmembers, $175 for members; or $45 per day for non-members, $38 for members; two-for-one discounts, lunches and extended stay prices available Registration: gymnasticsusa.us/camps Ages: 3-12 Contact: (407) 614-8361

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Windermere Prep, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere Details: Learn the game from former Syracuse University star and current Major League Lacrosse player JoJo Marasco.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 26 to June 29. Tuition: $245.

Ages: Grades 4-12th. Registration: www.jojomarascolacrosse. com/campsandclinics Contact: jojo22lacrosse@gmail.com

LAKE CANE TENNIS CENTER FUN & SUN TENNIS CAMP

5108 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando Details: Learn and improve your tennis game while having fun at this tennis camp. Camp features activities for every skill level, oncourt instruction and more.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5 through Aug. 4. Tuition: $250 per week Registration: Ongoing Ages: 6-15 Contact: Hoku Purcell, hoku@ mgtennis.com or (407) 254-9170

LEADBETTER ORLANDO JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS

8595 White Shark Blvd., ChampionsGate Details: Students ages 10-18 will be immersed in a weeklong program based on David Leadbetter’s famed “Holistic Approach” to golf instruction, utilizing 30-plus years experience coaching juniors around the world.

Camp dates: Weeklong sessions from June 12 to July 28. Tuition: $1,650 non-boarding; $2,250 boarding Registration: davidleadbetter.com/ summercamps Ages: 10-18 Contact: (407) 787-3330

3rd-8th grade 10:00-12:30 9th-12th grade 1:30-4:30 Open Division 5:30-9:00 Also, if teams plan on registering/signing up the day of, they need to come 15-30 minutes early.

ORLANDO CITY SOCCER CAMP Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: This acclaimed summer soccer camp teaches the basics of the game in a fun and safe environment. Features club coaches and appearances by Orlando City players. Camp dates: July 17 to 21 (Half day: 8:30 a.m. — noon; Full day: 8:30 a.m. — 3 p.m.) Tuition: $215 per half day student; $295 per full day student Registration: orlandocitysc. com/camps/summer-camps Contact: camps@orlandocitysc.com

ORLANDO MAGIC CAMPS

Holy Family Catholic School, 5129 S. Apopka-Vineland Road; Rosen JCC of Southwest Orlando, 11184 S. ApopkaVineland Road Details: Get instruction from the National Basketball Academy, including drills, skill-development stations, games and individual evaluations.

Camp dates: June 12-16, June 2630, July 10-14 (Holy Family); June 5-9, Aug. 7-11 (YMCA) Tuition: $255 per week Registration: nba.com/ magic/summercamps Ages: 6-17 Contact: (407) 916-2681 or camps@ OrlandoMagic.com

ORLANDO METRO GYMNASTICS

4658 L.B. McLeod Road, Orlando; 1501 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando; 4915 New Broad St., Orlando Details: These camps feature gymnastics, trampoline, field trips, bounce houses, games, moves and more.

Camp dates: June 1 through Aug. 11 Tuition: Varies Registration: Ongoing Ages: Call for information Contact: metrogyms.com

First Baptist Windermere Church Gym 300 Main Street Windermere, FL 34786 407-876-2234

KLIFE is a community-wide, interdenominational Christian ministry of discipleship and fellowship for youth and their famlies. Through a variety of activiities (klubs, small group bible studies, mission trips, ski trips, and monthly events), KLIFE kids grow in their faith and have lots of fun in the process. They learn that following Christ and discovering His plan for their life is the most exciting adventure of all and that they can count on friendship and support from leaders and peers who care. For more information about KLIFE or the Dodgebrawl tournament, visit www.orlando.klife.com.

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ORLANDO TENNIS ACADEMY

Windermere Prep, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere Details: Expert coaches train children of all skill levels in tennis while allowing time for swimming, games and other fun activities.

Camp dates: May 29 to Aug. 11 Tuition: $175 for three days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); $275 for five days Registration: Online at orlandotennisacademy.com/ wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ SUMMER-TENNIS-CAMP-2017Registration.pdf Ages: Kindergarten through high school Contact: (407) 928-6666 or info@thetennisteam. com

ORLANDO VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY CAMPS

6700 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando Details: All Skills and Competition Camps will cover the six fundamental volleyball skills in depth that will then be put to the test in competition drills and games. Learn what every coach looks for in a volleyball player.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 27-29 (Advance and beginners); Aug. 7-9 (beginners); others Tuition: $175 Registration: ovatbva.com Ages: 1018 Contact: (407) 226-0188

RDV ATHLETIC CLUB’S “ATHLETES IN TRAINING CAMP”

8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlano Details: Camp offers the ultimate in well-rounded, athletic skills development. Campers will receive great skills training that can transfer to any sport they decide to play in an active, fun, structured environment.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5 through Aug. 4 Tuition: $265 non-members, $195 members Ages: 12-15 Contact: (407) 916-2442

SOUTHWEST AQUATICS

205 Windermere Road, Winter Garden Details: SouthWest Aquatics is offering summer classes in aquatic survival skills, as well as private and group swimming lessons.

Camp dates: Varies Tuition: Varies Registration: Ongoing Ages: 6 months to adults Contact: (407) 905-0999

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN At Camp J, campers make memories and friendships that last a lifetime!

From toddlers to teens, your children will explore and develop their interests in a fun, supportive community.

WINDERMERE TENNIS SUMMER CAMP

Windermere Recreation Center, 11465 Park Ave., Windermere Details: Improve your skills while making tennis your sport of a lifetime.

Camp dates: Three sessions: 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 12-15, June 19-22 and June 26-29 Tuition: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Ages: Call for information Contact: (407) 254-9170 or mgtennis.com

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WINTER GARDEN FENCING ACADEMY

44 S. Main St., Winter Garden Details: Now is your chance to experience the thrill of sport combat in a safe and professional environment.

Camp dates: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Ages: Elementary though high school Contact: (407) 347-3807, wgfencingacademy.com, jennys@ wgfencingacademy.com or jasons@ wgfencingacademy.com

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courses, karate games, arts and crafts, and more. Camp also includes multiple field trips each week.

Camp dates: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday, June 1 to Aug. 11 Tuition: $109 per week Registration: Ongoing Ages: 4-14 Contact: (407) 877-9951 or wintergarden karate@gmail.com

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WINTER GARDEN KARATE SUMMER CAMP

1165 E. Plant St., Suite 5, Winter Garden Details: Camp is open to everyone; no previous training is required. In addition to two martial-arts classes a day, children participate in a variety of other activities such as obstacle

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2526 Maguire Road, Ocoee Details: Have a good time learning martial arts at this Ocoee-based camp.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 5-9, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 31 to Aug. 4 Tuition: $149 per week Registration: Ongoing Ages: Call for information Contact: (407) 8776800

WINTER GARDEN SQUEEZE SUMMER CAMP SERIES

Turn 2 Sports and Performance, 320 S. Tubb St., Oakland Details: Instructors at this camp will include Squeeze head coach Jay Welsh, Squeeze players, the staff at Turn 2 and current/former professional and college players.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5-9; June 19-23; July 10-14 Tuition: $195 per week; three weeks: $500 Registration: Online at floridaleague. pointstreaksites.com/view/fcsl/ youth-summer-camps Ages: 6-12 Contact: Adam Bates, abates@ floridaleague.com or (407) 694-7569

WINDERMERE PREP ATHLETIC CAMPS

Windermere Prep, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere Details: Choose from basketball, speed, soccer, strength and volleyball for what perfectly suits your budding all-star.

Camp dates: Vary by sport and session. Tuition: Varies, inquire at wpsathletics.com Registration: Info for various camps at wpsathletics. com Contact: (407) 905-7737

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Students will participate in a fun and educational experience where kids get the opportunity to learn about science through interactive hands-on science activities all in the Spanish language. This camp will be a sensory explosion of creative learning. Classes will allow students to become junior scientists for the summer and embark on a series of adventures all facilitated in the Spanish language by highly trained educators that are native speakers. • 3 hour weekly Mad Science Lab • Daily STEM activities to reinforce lab content facilitated in Spanish Extremely competitive pricing for Summer Camp this year with the weekly cost ranging from $200.00-$225.00 per week depending on how many weeks your child is enrolled. Get the added benefit of FREE morning care (7:0am-8:30am), FREE aftercare (4:00pm-6:00pm) and all MEALS and SNACKS included.

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ummer is the perfect time to visit — or revisit — all the parks that dot the landscape in West Orange County. Whether you want to cool down, relax, enjoy nature, exercise, let the kids run off some of their energy or all of the above, there is a perfect park for you.

n Fernwood Park is on Lake Butler with the entrance on Seventh Avenue and Butler Street. It provides access to the town boat ramp and features a boat dock and parking. n Lake Down Boat Ramp is located on Conroy-Windermere Road, just east of Windermere and across from the main entrance to Isleworth.

There is a free boat ramp to launch boats into Lake Down.

— AMY QUESINBERRY

WINTER GARDEN n Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Blvd. This park has soccer and softball fields and a playground. n Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, 220 W. Division St. It has one large covered picnic area with a grill and several other covered picnic tables and short boardwalk. Park hours are 8 a.m. to sundown. n Centennial Plaza, at the intersection of Boyd and Plant streets. The centerpiece is a water fountain with benches and the city gazebo. The plaza is located in the center of historic downtown Winter Garden. n Chapin Station, 501 W. Crown Point Cross Road off the West Orange Trail. This is a joint venture between Orange County and the city of Winter Garden. It has basketball courts, tennis courts, a picnic pavilion and grills, a large playground and restrooms. It also has the Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s Path of Life, a garden with benches and a path of personalized bricks. n Jessie Brock Community Center and Park, 310 N. Dillard St. It includes 1/3-mile exercise trail with outdoor exercise equipment.

Leashed pets are allowed. The campus houses the Winter Garden Parks and Recreation administrative offices and recreation programs. n Marvin Zanders Park, 322 11th St. It has a fenced-in swimming pool (Bouler Pool), a fenced-in playground with a picnic shelter and grills and lighted basketball courts. n Maple Street Park, 142 Florida Ave., at the corner of Maple and Charles streets. The park has three lighted basketball courts, two threewall racquetball courts/tennis backboard, a volleyball court, a skate park with three ramps and grind rails, a small playground, picnic area with grills and an open field for playing.

n WINTER GARDEN TRAILHEAD STATION, Plant Street just east of Dillard Street. Orange County offers a playground pavilion for free use or for rental (for larger parties or gatherings), restrooms that are open during daylight hours seven days a week, an outside water fountain and two outside soda machines that take coins only (no dollar-bill changer). n Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave. behind Tanner Hall. The park has several picnic tables, a covered picnic area, grill, adjacent fenced-in playground, large grassy area for playing games and running around, a boat ramp, two small bridges and a pier over Lake Apopka. Rental facilities are available. Farnsworth Pool is located on the grounds and is open for public swimming during summer months. n The city has built an interactive Splash Pad and pavilion downtown at 230 S. Lakeview Ave. The splash pad is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (with a change of hours in the winter months). P n Tenth Street Pocket Park, at the corner of 10th and Center streets.

This park has a shelter and picnic area. n Tildenville Park, at 202 Shongi Ave., Winter Garden, near Avalon Road, is a 6.5-acre park featuring play equipment and picnic tables. n Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Ave. The park has two softball fields, four fenced-in tennis courts (lighted), a multipurpose field, a playground, two full-court basketball courts (lighted), sand volleyball court and three picnic areas with grills.

n West Orange Soccer Park is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Sunday. Four lighted fields can be reserved until 10 p.m. The West Orange Dog Park is located at 150 Windermere Road in Winter Garden, just west of the Y.

WINDERMERE n Central Park is located on Oakdale Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues. It includes playground equipment, picnic tables, a pavilion, walking path, Frisbee golf, bike racks and parking. n Park Among the Lakes at Main Street is between Second and Third avenues. The main elements are three tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, bike rack and parking. n Palmer Park is on Pine Street between Second and Third avenues.

It has a playground, picnic table, park benches and parking.

n Lake Street Park is at the end of Fifth Avenue at Lake Street adjacent to the end of the trail along Lake Down. The park features a walking trail, park benches, a fishing pier, picnic tables and a swing. n Lake Bessie Lakefront Park includes the Lake Bessie shoreline from Eighth to 11th avenues. There is a town boat ramp. n Pocket Park on East Fifth Avenue off Main Street has park benches. n Town Square includes the oneblock area from Main Street to Forest Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. It includes Town Hall and the town offices, Franklin W. Chase Memorial Library, basketball courts, park benches, a picnic table and parking. n The Windermere Rec Center is located at 11465 Park Ave. It offers tennis courts, pavilions and a bridge to a small island on Lake Crescent.

n SUMMERPORT NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, 14491 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Windermere. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. There are picnic tables and a playground.

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OCOEE n Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. This park features a large open play field, the Veteran’s Memorial, a gazebo and restrooms. n Central Park, 560 Flewelling Drive.

This park offers lighted football, baseball and basketball, playgrounds, pavilions with picnic facilities, restrooms, a fishing pier and a sand volleyball court. n Forest Oaks Park, 1708 Ison Lane.

There is a basketball court and a playground at this park. n Freedom Park, 351 Thornebrooke Drive. In addition to an open play field and a baseball field, this park has a pavilion with picnic facilities, a playground and restrooms. n Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road. Next to the soccer field there is a pavilion with picnic facilities and a playground. n Municipal Lakefront Park, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. On the shores of Starke Lake, this park has a boat launch, fishing pier and pavilions with picnic facilities. n Ocoee Family Aquatic Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road. Cool off in the pool which has a zero-depth entry and spray features. n Palm Park, 529 Palm Drive. Enjoy the walking trail at this park. n Palm Drive Park, 456 Palm Drive.

This park features a playground and a basketball court. n Parkside/Coventry Park, 2730 Coventry Lane. There is a playground, a pavilion with picnic facilities, an open field along with a tennis and basketball court. n Prairie Lake Park, 2075 Hackney Prairie Road. You can enjoy nature walking along the nature trail or use the non-motorized boat launch and fishing dock. n Russell Drive Park, 1198 Russell Drive. Enjoy fishing or play on the playground at this location. n Silver Glenn Park, 419 Sterling Lake Drive. This park offers picnic facilities and fishing. n Sorenson Fields, 755 Bob Sorenson Lane. This park has two baseball fields and restrooms.

n Tiger Minor Park, 401 Geneva Street. Offering lit basketball and tennis courts, this park also has an open play field, a playground, a pavilion with picnic facilities and restrooms. n Vignetti Park, 1910 Adair St. Home to two lit softball fields, there are also lit handball, tennis and basketball courts as well as an open play area, a playground, restrooms and a recreation facility.

OAKLAND n Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. The town owns the Oakland Nature Preserve, which is operated by a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating people about the natural ecosystems of the Lake Apopka Basin and restoring and conserving the lands within the preserve. n Speer Park, 331 N. Tubb St., the largest and oldest of all the Oakland parks, was established at the time of the original Town Plat in 1887.

The park has sidewalks for strolling through the mature trees, grills and picnic tables, a rentable gazebo for special events and a castle-themed playground, which includes swings and slides. n VanderLey Park, 117 Gulley Ave. In addition to the 500,000-gallon water-storage tank and pumping station, the park boasts two pavilions, picnic tables, grills and benches within a meandering path of sidewalks that connect to the West Orange Trail.

n Westside Park, 525 W. Hull Ave. It has a lighted basketball court, a 1,000-square-foot pavilion featuring eight picnic tables (two are disabled accessible) and four grills, a KaBOOM! playground and various wooden structures with seating around the park.

DR. PHILLIPS n Dr. P. Philips Community Park is at 8249 Buena Vista Woods Blvd., Orlando. This 43-acre park includes a lakefront, playground with jungle gyms for children, water-splash park, basketball court, baseball field, basketball and volleyball courts, paved jogging trails with park benches and more. n Shadow Bay Park has 17 tennis courts, a fishing area, youth softball fields, basketball courts and picnic pavilions. It is at 5100 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando.

GREATER WEST ORANGE n George Bailey Park, next to Lake Whitney Elementary School, is located at 11974 Roberson Road in unincorporated Orange County. n Bill Fredrick Park at Turkey Lake, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road, offers a large swimming pool, picnic pavilions, fishing piers, a camping area and a “Cracker” farm with a 100-year-old barn for children to visit. There are seven miles of nature trails and five miles of bike paths.

Admission is $4 per car or only $2 if it’s just the driver.

n TIBET-BUTLER PRESERVE, a 440-acre park, is located on 8777 Winter Garden-Vineland Road. Visitors can experience various forms of nature along six trails and boardwalks leading to Osprey Outlook on Lake Tibet-Butler. There are also exhibits inside the Vera Carter Environmental Center.

The preserve is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. n R.D. Keene Park and Boat Ramp is situated on 52 acres at 10900 Chase Road, Windermere, on Lake Isleworth. It includes a boat ramp that is open daily from sunrise to sunset, soccer fields and a large covered children’s playground. n Gotha Park, 10013 Park Ridge Gotha Road. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer and until 6 p.m. in the winter. Picnic tables and a playground are offered. n The 219-acre Horizon West Regional Park, at 14491 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Windermere, is open from dawn to dusk and is perfect for horseback riding and hiking. n Independence Park, 5849 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden. It includes picnic tables and a playground. n Johns Lake Conservation Area, 880 Avalon Road, Winter Garden.

This area offers picnic tables, hiking, bird-watching, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. n The West Orange Trail is a 22mile paved trail that runs through the communities of Oakland, Winter Garden, Ocoee and Apopka. It includes a path for biking and hiking and an equestrian trail.

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