Summer Adventures: Dancing, Crafting, Swinging, and Serving at Camp!
During the summer months, families are looking for ways to stay busy and keep their children engaged and entertained. The sun-drenched town nestled in the heart of southwest Florida, Ave Maria offers many opportunities to have fun with family and friends. North Park and South Park offer activities from tennis and soccer to a playground and picnic pavilions, and the Ave Maria Water Park is always a fun spot. 
For even more activities, organizations in town offer an array of summer camp options catering to a diverse range of interests for kids of all ages. Whether your child is passionate about sports, the arts, or hands-on learning, they’ll find a program suited to their curiosities and skill levels.
Ave Maria Dance Academy (AMDA) Summer Dance Intensive:
Experience nine weeks of daily instruction in various dance styles at the AMDA Summer Dance Intensive, running from June 10 to Aug. 9. With over five hours of training each day, rapid improvement is inevitable. Choose from flexible registration options tailored to suit your schedule and goals. For more information and registration, visit avemariadanceacademy.com.
Fellowship Church Student Camp:
Embark on a summer of adventure at Fellowship Church’s Youth Summer Camps. From June 10 to Aug. 2, discover enriching experiences tailored to every age group. Camps include K + 1 Camp, Kids Camp, Creative Arts Camp, MVMNT Camp for middle school students, MIX Camp for rising 5th and 6th graders, MVMNT Camp: High School, and Students Creative Arts Camp. For more information info@fellowshipchurch.co.
Two exciting opportunities at The National Golf & Country Club:
Led by United States Professional Tennis Association member Aly Dashiell, Love All Summer offers tennis, pickleball, and bocce for kids aged 6-9 and 10-14. Sessions run from June 3-6 and July 8-11 for younger participants, and June 17-20 and July 22-25 for older ones, with each camp day from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register at thenationalavemaria.playbypoint.com or call 239-867-9095.
Additionally, golf enthusiasts aged 7 to 13 can enjoy two exciting Junior Golf Camps with comprehensive instruction and engaging activities. The first week is June 10, 12 and 14, and the second is July 15, 17 and 19. For more information and registration, visit thenationalgcc.com.
Ave Maria Development is a proud sponsor of C’MON summer camp, Camp Connections, running from June to August. Children from grades K-5 can learn about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through various hands-on activities and experimental learning opportunities. Half-day camps are available to younger children entering Kindergarten, and full-day camps are available to children entering first thru fifth grade. Whether visiting the museum for a day or participating in this summer’s camp activities, visitors and families will find an Ave Maria display in the main lobby to learn more about the Big Kind of Small Town lifestyle.
With all the events offered right here in town, there’s no worry about having to go far for your child’s entertainment. The camps in Ave Maria are designed to keep kids engaged, active, and having fun all summer long. They’ll experience days packed with activities that encourage growth, build confidence, and spark their imaginations. Each day will bring new opportunities for your child to learn and make memories that will last long after the final camp session ends.