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OVERNIGHT CAMPS
CAMP ARROWHEAD FOR BOYS
www.camparrowhead.org
office@camparrowhead.org
828-692-1123
Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, Camp
Arrowhead is a Christian, high adventure summer haven for
boys ages 6 – 16. Since 1937 boys from across the world have
enjoyed hiking, biking, kayaking and climbing in our outdoor
playground. Come join us for fun, adventure and life
changing experiences.
CAMP FRIENDSHIP
www.campfriendship.com
info@campfriendship.com
800-873-3223
PO Box 145
Palmyra, VA
Camp Friendship is a co-ed residential camp located on over
400 acres of rolling hills and scenic woods in central
Virginia. Serving ages 6 – 16, the camp features an 80-horse
equestrian center, 18-hole golf course, a lake, a junior
Olympic size swimming pool, a gymnastics center, and over 50
activities to choose from. Camp Friendship has both one and
two week sessions to suit your family’s needs.
CAMP THUNDERBIRD
www.campthunderbird.org
campers@campthunderbird.org
800-732-3855
One Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC
Session Lengths: One and Two Week
Directors: Dave Purcell – Brad Rippetoe – Chad White –
Brittany Teal
2008 Sessions: Session 1: June 8 – 13; Session 2: June 15 –
27; Session 3 – June 29 – July 11; Session 4: July 13 – 25;
Session 5: July 27 – Aug. 8; Session 6: Aug. 10 – 15.
Since 1936 there have been opportunities for adventure, fun,
and friendship at Camp Thunderbird. It is one of the finest
Resident Camping programs anywhere, located on Lake Wylie,
SC outside of Charlotte, NC.
Nationally recognized water programs, which include
wakeboarding and waterskiing. Over 28 land activities
including: horseback riding, skating, ropes course, sports,
and crafts. Our activities are designed to provide campers
with an exciting and safe experience. ACA accredited and a
4:1 camper to counselor ratio promotes an environment that
helps children grow in spirit, mind, and body.
EASTER SEALS CAMP CHALLENGE
www.fl.easterseals.com
camp@fl.easterseals.com
352-383-4711
31600 Camp Challenge Road
Sorrento, FL
Nestled in 63 acres of land, Easter Seals Camp Challenge
offers a peaceful nature getaway. Our camp’s mission is to
provide safe, fun, recreational activities for children and
adults with mental and physical disabilities in an outdoor
environment. We are fully accredited by the American Camping
Association (ACA).
MONTGOMERY
PRESBYTERIAN CENTER
www.montgomerycenter.org
mike@montgomerycenter.org
352-473-4516
88 SE 75th Street • Starke, FL
An atmosphere of caring and acceptance pervade Montgomery’s
Summer Camp. Campers are free to be themselves while
experiencing Bible study, swimming, skiing, sailing,
archery, and arts and crafts under the direction of trained
and dedicated staff members. Older campers experience the
challenge and high ropes course. Adventure camps also
available.
PALM VALLEY RANCH
www.palmvalleyranch.org
pvr@palmvalleyranch.org
904-813-5710
7120 Old SR 207 • Elkton, FL
8 miles west of St. Augustine
Since 1990, our camps have used horses to teach youth the
value of lasting relationships and teamwork. Campers spend
the morning with the horses, learning general care, tacking
and riding. Lunch is followed by a shade-tree class. The
remainder of the afternoon is spent enjoying crafts, games
and assorted activities.
QUEST’S CAMP THUNDERBIRD
www.questinc.org
rfigueroa@questinc.org
407-889-8088
Camp Thunderbird provides a safe fun-filled camping
experience for children and adults, ages 5 – 80 each summer.
Our camp is ACA accredited. Each summer, Camp Thunderbird
serves over 300 children and adults with developmental
disabilities. Our goal is to provide opportunities for
personal growth and empowerment through recreational,
educational & social activities with a focus on the
individuality and dignity of each camper.
RIDGECREST SUMMER CAMPS
www.ridgecrestcamps.com
rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com
828-669-8051 • 800-968-1630
PO Box 279 • Ridgecrest, NC
Ridgecrest Summer Camps – Impacting lives for God’s glory
through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue
Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual
attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We
facilitate camper growth, offering 25+ activities at each
camp taught by solid Christian role models.
STRONG ROCK CAMP
www.strongrockcamp.com
info@strongrockcamp.com
706-348-1533
577 Horse Range Drive
Cleveland, GA
Traditional co-ed camp in northeast Georgia mountains.
Grades 1 thru 9. One- and two-week sessions. Wide range of
activities include horseback riding, archery, riflery,
canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, dance,
drama, arts and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing, and
sign language. Mature, talented, and service oriented staff.
Our mission is to inspire campers to live an abundant and
purposeful life. Cleveland, Georgia, 11/2hours from Atlanta.
706-348-1533.
www.strongrockcamp.com.
VALLEY VIEW RANCH EQUESTRIAN CAMP
www.valleyviewranch.com
info@valleyviewranch.com
706-862-2231
Atop Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, GA
Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! Atop Lookout Mountain,
for sixty girls, 8 – 17; one to nine weeks, 600 acres, 80
horses, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. CHA
instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4 – 6
hours daily with your own horse. The Jones family is third
generation horse lovers, camp administrators, and equine
educators making girls’ dreams come true!
Nancy C. Jones, Dir., 606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland,
GA; 706-862-2231;
www.valleyviewranch.com.
YMCA CAMP IMMOKALEE
www.campimmokalee.org
meaton@firstcoastymca.org
352-473-4213
6765 Immokalee Rd.
Keystone Heights, FL
Since 1909 Camp Immokalee has been the home of thousands of
campers who have enjoyed the outdoors, made life long
friends and have enjoyed new adventures. Camp programs
incorporate the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring,
responsibility and respect. Underlying all the fun,
adventure and excitement is a strong condition of sharing,
cooperation and fellowship. Camp Immokalee has a variety of
sessions from day-camp to overnight, all located at our
picturesque Keystone Heights facility.
YMCA CAMP INDIAN SPRINGS
www.campindiansprings.org
alferreira@campindiansprings.org
1-877-635-2601 Toll Free
2387 Bloxham Cut-Off Road
Crawfordville, FL
The YMCA Camp Indian Springs is a traditional YMCA
residential camping program serving children ages 7 to 16
years with exciting options like an indoor skate park,
paintball, ATVs, as well as Western and English horseback
riding. Built on the Christian heritage of the YMCA, we
value honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
YMCA CAMP WINONA
www.campwinona.org
campwinona@daytonaymca.org
386-985-4544
898 Camp Winona Road
DeLeon Springs, FL
YMCA Camp Winona is set on 60 acres of beautiful pine forest
in Volusia County, Florida and sets along spring fed Lake
Winona. Accredited by the ACA offering 1/2, 1 and 2 week
programs for boys and girls ages 6 – 17. Activities include
paintball, swimming, boating, archery, sports, crafts and
more.
DAY CAMPS
ARLINGTON
DEPAUL SUMMER CAMP
www.depaulschool.com
martinb@depaulschool.com
904-724-1250
6620 Arlington Expwy.
Jacksonville, FL
The Arlington DePaul Summer Camp is a place for children in
grades 1 – 8 to have fun and enjoy their summer vacation. A
wide variety of activities are planned for the children
including: Skating, Swimming, Computer Activities, Field
Trips, Bowling and lots of games. Hours: 7AM to 5:30PM; 12
Noon to 5:30PM (half day) Fees: Registration $50 with
application, $120/wk = full day: $70/wk = half day
CAMP LAKESHORE
Shepherd of the
Woods Lutheran School
www.sotwls.com
sotwschool@aol.com
904-641-8385
7860 Southside Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL
6595 Columbia Park Ct.
Jacksonville, FL
Camp Lakeshore is located on 40 beautiful acres with a 7
acre lake in Mandarin. In a caring environment, small groups
of campers enjoy daily devotions, boating, fishing, arts,
crafts, sports, and much more. Campers learn Christian
values and beliefs, meet new friends, develop new interests,
and explore new hobbies. Camp Lakeshore’s Southside location
is on Southside Blvd. just north of Baymeadows Rd. In a
caring environment, small groups of campers enjoy daily
devotions, arts, crafts, sports and much more. Campers learn
Christian values and beliefs, meet new friends, develop new
interests, and explore new hobbies.
JACKSONVILLE INDOOR SPORTS
www.jaxindoorsports.com
cjacob@jaxindoorsports.com
904-346-3946
3605 Philips Hwy. • Jacksonville, FL
Campers will enjoy a variety of age appropriate supervised
activities and team sports including basketball, volleyball,
soccer, dodge ball, flag football, and much more. We will
also be going on fun field trips every Friday. Twice a week
the campers will get a free Titus workout with our trainers.
JJVA & FCCJ
VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
www.jjva.com •
info@jjva.com
904-625-2511 (JJVA)
or 904-646-2220 (FCCJ)
FCCJ & Jacksonville Indoor Sports (JIS)
Volleyball camps for beginners to advanced players.
Individual skills camps as well as Team Camps. Also offer
Position Specialty Camps. FCCJ Camps –
646-2220; JJVA Camps – 625-2511.
O2B KIDS
www.o2bkids.com
Cyndi@o2bkids.com
904-264-4202
1821 Town Center Blvd.
Fleming Island, FL
O2B Summer Camp is second to none! Kids choose classes from
four great specialties including Visual Arts, Sports,
Performing Arts, and Science & Technology. Every child
enjoys weekly field trips, daily group-time with their
counselor, healthy snacks, and specialty classes.
OSPREY ECOCAMP
www.unf.edu/recsports/nature
rectrail@unf.edu
904-620-1810
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL
Join us and explore nature at UNF this summer! Osprey
EcoCamp is an outdoor day camp with a brand new facility to
better serve our campers.
$225 General Tuition, $210 for UNF Students & Staff, 2
Campers from the Same Family & Active Military.
To Register: Come to the UNF Arena to register and get a
parent packet. Check or money order to “Osprey EcoCamp”, no
credit cards.
PALM VALLEY RANCH
www.palmvalleyranch.org
pvr@palmvalleyranch.org
904-813-5710
7120 Old SR 207 • Elkton, FL
8 miles west of St. Augustine
Since 1990, our camps have used horses to teach youth the
value of lasting relationships and teamwork. Campers spend
the morning with the horses, learning general care, tacking
and riding. Lunch is followed by a shade-tree class. The
remainder of the afternoon is spent enjoying crafts, games
and assorted activities.
PUMP IT UP CAMP RECESS
Pump It Up
www.pumpitupparty.com
fl_jax@pumpitupparty.com
904-646-1441
11840 Beach Blvd. Suite 10
Jacksonville, FL
Across from FCCJ,
next to Mattress Firm
PUMP IT UP CAMP RECESS ROCKS for children 3-12!!
SPRING BREAK CAMP RECESS: March 31, April 2, April 4, April
21, April 23, April 25: all from 9:30am-1:30pm. For ages
3-12, groups divided by ages. $75.00/for 3 sessions 1st
child, $65.00/for 3 sessions siblings. $35.00/day for 1st
child, $25.00/day for siblings. Snack & lunch included.
SUMMER CAMP RECESS: June 16-20, July 21-25, Aug.4-8. All
9:30am-1:30pm. Ages 3-12, groups divided by age.
$100.00/week for 1st child, $75.00/week siblings. $35.00/day
for 1st child, $25.00/day for siblings. EXERCISE FOR FUN AT
CAMP RECESS in our new 12,500 sq.foot facility with six huge
inflatables in two private arenas with great sound systems &
dance lights. Offering great arts & crafts, nutritional &
fitness activities, gymnastics, dance & yoga, games &
movies, & much more!! JUMP & BOUNCE & PLAY in our giant
indoor inflatable arenas supervised by our highly trained
staff. FUN FOR ALL AT CAMP RECESS!! Call 646-1441 and
register today.
SEACOAST
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
www.seacoastchristianacademy.com
teenworx@hotmail.com
904-725-5544
9570 Regency Square Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL
This summer camp was designed for your energetic child! Each
day will kick-off with a time of praise and worship. Daily
activities will include swimming, sports, computers, dance,
art and more. Field trips will be taken on Fridays to parks,
museums, etc. If you are ready to have a summer you will
never forget, join us for Summer Quest 2008!
SMITTY’S
www.smittyssummercamp.com
smithdc1@comcast.net
904-732-9660
7710 Hilsdale Road
Jacksonville, FL
We offer “Mini-Camp” for ages 4 and 5 yr. olds and “Summer
Camp” for children who have completed Kindergarten through
12 year olds. Our activities include swimming, boating,
fishing, waterslides, arts and crafts, wagon rides, field
trips, and daily sports. All of our counselors and certified
lifeguards are first-aid and CPR trained and are looking
forward to giving your child an exciting summer they will
never forget!
TUNNELZ ‘N TUMBLEZ
www.tunnelzntumblez.com
tunnelzntumblez2@bellsouth.net
904-886-9784
5285 Shad Road • Jacksonville, FL
Tunnelz ‘n Tumblez is Jacksonville’s newest place for
children to come and play. Our multi-level soft play
structure, black light mini golf course and laser tag arena
will blow your children away. We also do birthday parties
and group events. Visit our website
www.tunnelzntumblez.com for more information or call
904-886-9784.
YMCA CAMP IMMOKALEE
www.campimmokalee.org
meaton@firstcoastymca.org
352-473-4213
6765 Immokalee Rd.
Keystone Heights, FL
Since 1909 Camp Immokalee has been the home of thousands of
campers who have enjoyed the outdoors, made life long
friends and have enjoyed new adventures. Camp programs
incorporate the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring,
responsibility and respect. Underlying all the fun,
adventure and excitement is a strong condition of sharing,
cooperation and fellowship. Camp Immokalee has a variety of
sessions from day-camp to overnight, all located at our
picturesque Keystone Heights facility.
YMCA CAMP INDIAN SPRINGS
www.campindiansprings.org
alferreira@campindiansprings.org
1-877-635-2601 Toll Free
2387 Bloxham Cut-Off Road
Crawfordville, FL
The YMCA Camp Indian Springs is a traditional YMCA
residential camping program serving children ages 7 to 16
years with exciting options like an indoor skate park,
paintball, ATVs, as well as Western and English horseback
riding. Built on the Christian heritage of the YMCA, we
value honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
OTHER SERVICES
CELEBRATION PARTY RENTAL
www.jumpy-things.com
bouncing4fun@aol.com
904-260-9792
11409 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL
Welcome to the exciting world of inflatable fun! Celebration
Party Rental can bring your party or event to life with our
thrilling array of interactive games or Jumpy-Things. Our
experienced staff can help you outfit your birthday parties,
fundraisers, school carnivals and play days – whether big or
small. Our Jumpy-Things can be enjoyed by children of all
ages, including grown-ups! Celebration Party Rental is a
fully licensed and insured member of the American Rental
Association. Customer safety and satisfaction are our
paramount concerns. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will
provide you with a clean, safe product in a timely manner.
SPRINKLES FACEPAINTING
904-710-9090
Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine
For North Florida’s BEST party entertainment! Face painting,
balloon sculptures, games & more. Specializing in corporate
events.
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