Held each year at Walt Disney World, the Children's Miracle Network Classic Junior Camp gives kids a chance to learn from Disney's PGA professional staff. The camp is held annually in June and July. The four five-day sessions teach kids, ages 8 to 13, the rules, safety and golf etiquette through swing drills and individual and group instruction. The camp is held at Disney's Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses.
There is an optional swim session available for participants daily from 3 to 4 p.m. at Disney's Polynesian Resort. Appropriate swimwear is required to participate.
The Children's Miracle Network Classic Junior Camp is for all levels, and no previous golfing experience is required. Participants can bring their own equipment, however, equipment will be available to use during the camp.
The Children's Miracle Network Classic Junior Camp
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
700 South Victory Way
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 938-3474
ESPNWWOS.Disney.Go.Com
The New York Film Academy co-hosts a pre-college enrichment through film and acting summer camp at the Walt Disney World Resorts. Students ages 10 to 17 are able to participate in sessions in which they learn about the steps required to complete a short film. Participants then write, film, direct and edit their own short film at either Disney's Hollywood Studios or Epcot.
The camp offers housing for participants at the Celebration Hotel, which is just outside of Disney. However, camp participants are not required to stay at the hotel. This allows for families to enjoy a summer vacation by staying at Walt Disney World, while students can still enjoy the camp. The camp includes a park hopper pass for participants to enjoy a day at the theme parks. For those attending the camp without family nearby, transportation from the hotel to the parks is provided during the camp.
One-week sessions run annually in June and July, and students can take part in only one or all of the sessions offered.
New York Film Academy
100 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 674-4300
NYFA.com
The Central Florida YMCA offers a summer-long camp operating daily from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. for children who live in the Walt Disney World area. Camp sessions are held at local elementary and middle schools, YMCA centers and the YMCA's camp. The programs at each camp location gives kids an assortment of fun and games. Activities include swimming, weekly field trips, sports, arts and crafts, group camp games, camp songs, theme days and nature activities. Prices for the camps are based on how long kids will be participating, which type of camp session the child is enrolled in and household income. Scholarships for camp are available upon request.
There are two YMCA Family Fun Centers on Walt Disney World property: Sherberth and Buena Vista. Though priority is given to children of Disney cast members, non-employees can enroll their children in the camps at these sites, depending upon space availability.
Central Florida YMCA
8422 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 363-1911
CentralFloridaYMCA.org
The Orlando Repertory Theater conducts youth academy summer camps each summer for kids in kindergarten through grade 12. Theme programs teach basic and advanced theater skills. Past themes have included Disney, Shakespeare, popular children's literature and Broadway hits. Sessions available include production, acting, singing, dancing, design and performance.
Orlando Repertory Theatre Summer Camp
Lock Haven Park
1001 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 896-7365 Ext. 219
OrlandoRep.com
