Naples, Florida, is located in Southwest Florida in Collier County. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, Naples is an ideal location for families looking to enjoy the fun and sun of summer. A variety of children-targeted summer camps are offered in Naples as a means to provide a safe, structured environment for your child to learn and play.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida offers summer camps designed for graduates of kindergarten through the eighth grade. Programs include either Wonders of Wildlife (WOW), a camp that focuses on animal discovery, crafts, games and even encounters with conservancy animals, or Step Outside!, a camp that includes field trips, crafts and environmental research designed to help your child feel like a real biologist. Each camp is a week long, and discounts are offered to those who are a member of the Conservancy. Groups are divided by "sea horses," or kindergarten graduates; "barracudas," or first and second grade graduates; "sharks," or third and fourth grade graduates; and "extreme," or fifth through eighth grade graduates.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
1450 Merrihue Drive
Naples, Florida 34102
239-262-0304, ext. 266
conservancy.org
When school is out, YMCA of the Palms summer camps are in. Parents can choose from a variety of summer programs, including "School's Out--Fun Days at the Y," a full day of activities that ranges from 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program includes swimming, arts and crafts and other physical activities. Half-day programs are available that include basketball, rock climbing, volleyball, art, and football. Other full-day programs include dance, junior lifeguarding, cheerleading and swim camps.
YMCA of the Palms, Greater Naples YMCA
5450 YMCA Road
Naples, FL 34109
239-597-3148
ymcapalms.org
The Collier County Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of summer programs designed to meet a variety of interests and ages. Examples include art, golf, soccer, skating, junior leader, math, reading and science camp. More than 50 camp programs are offered of varying lengths and times. Online registration also is available and many camps include field trips, music, arts and crafts, and physical activity.
Collier County Parks & Recreation
15000 Livingston Road
Naples, Floriday 34109
239-252-4000
colliergov.net
