Best Florida Overnight Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities and accommodations vary from trip to trip.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Road Less Traveled as an organization was founded by Jim and Donna Stein in 1991, and has been successfully running safe, exciting, life-changing trips for teens ever since. Both Jim and Donna are still the current directors, and are integrally involved in every single aspect of the company. In the summer, they are on call 24/7, available both to parents as well as to our leaders in the field.

We are an ACA accredited organization with an impeccable track record. We believe in the process of accreditation. It allows us to compare our standards to other professionals in the industry. Our accreditation allows us to follow specific standards related to leader screening including use of application forms, reference checks, personal interviews, work history review, and background checks.

Many years ago, we were the first company serving young adults to require that all leaders have a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) medical certification. WFR training is far more advanced than standard first aid or wilderness first aid. In addition to this certification, we carry extensive first aid kits on all of our programs that include antibiotics and epinephrine. Contents, protocols, and standing orders are reviewed and updated every year by our Medical Director who is an MD.

Since our inception, RLT has been on the cutting edge of technological advances in communication. We began carrying Iridium satellite phones on all of our programs as soon as they were available. Today we continue to carry the latest in emergency communication systems. According to geographic location, programs are equipped with satellite phones, ground-to-air radios, and/or cellular phones providing the possibility of 24-hour access to medical help in case of emergency.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer many need-based scholarships and financial aid packages. Visit Geography of Hope's website to learn more: Our Camp Website Link: www.geographyofhope.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Gap Year, custom trips as well as family programs in the winter, spring, and at the end of the summer. Please contact us at 773-342-5200 with any questions.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Flights, travel arrangements, and other trip-specific information is available on our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Program Chart to see all trips, dates, and prices: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Trip Leader/Co-Leader

Travel domestically and/or internationally with a group of high-school and/or middle-school students, monitoring and facilitating community service, language/cultural immersion, and/or wilderness adventure trips

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or in the process of completing a degree. Equivalent experience working with teenagers in related field will be considered if not currently enrolled in school
• Experience Previous program leader experience working with and or teaching young people age ranging in age between 12-19. Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics, teaching or facilitating groups, supervision of meal planning, food preparation and cooking, managing logistics. Ability to teach program specific skills, environmental awareness, and related scientific, cultural, and historical knowledge pertaining to the regions through which you will travel and their relationship to each other.
• Strong Physical Condition
• Current CPR for the professional rescuer
• Current Wilderness First Responder, WEMT or EMT certification
• Current Red Cross lifeguard or Swiftwater rescue certifications preferred but not mandatory
• Current unrestricted valid drivers license with no major convictions during the previous three year period; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, hit and run, homicide or assault with a motor vehicle, drag racing, operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, license suspended or revoked within the previous three year period for accidents and or moving violations. Driving record should reflect no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents during the previous three years

• For Adventure Programs: Knowledge of three or more wilderness travel methods. Whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, international trekking, biking, backpacking, technical rock or ice climbing and mountaineering. Mandatory requirements for adventure trips include: the ability to lead groups of students on backpacking trips of three to eight days, ability to comfortably lead through remote wilderness areas. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacking preparations, backcountry travel, route finding, campsite selection, equipment maintenance, Leave No Trace camping techniques in desert and alpine terrain and proper protocol in dense bear country.

All leaders must possess the ability to make prudent decisions in adverse conditions. International Service Learning and Language Immersion Programs: Leaders and must be highly proficient or fluent in the spoken language of the program country (Spanish, etc.) and have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, and Snorkeling

• International Service learning and Language Exposure Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, Snorkeling

• Service Learning Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, experience managing multiple responsibilities, construction experience preferred. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, PADI Scuba certified
• Ability and experience supervising co-instructors and participants
• Valid Passport
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to communicate and work with teenagers and co-instructors, and provide necessary instruction
• Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and co-instructors
• Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self -control
• Ability to follow written procedures as outlined in the leader-training manual
• Ability to support program philosophy and implement procedures
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability and experience in facilitating groups

Specific Responsibilities/Job Description
1. Plan, coordinate and execute daily activities and trip logistics
2. Monitor co-instructor and participant assignments for the day
3. Monitor groups and supervise co-instructors' responsibilities
4. Act as a positive role model for participants
5. Responsible for the relationships with general public, people of the land, and subcontractors
6. Monitor ongoing safety and provide education for co-instructor and participants
7. Supervise the health and safety of the participants and environment
8. Together with co-instructor and participant, plan and execute the evening program
9. Identify and address inappropriate behavior with participant or with other co-instructor, for actions that put health and safety of a participant at risk
10. Together with co-instructor, plan and implement evening program as needed
11. Management of financials and accounting including monitoring of expenditures, record keeping, advances, bookkeeping and end of trip summary of information
12. Management of gear, vehicles, inventory, storage, documentation and end of trip summary information
13. Evaluate co-instructor and perform reviews and summer end evaluations
14. Evaluate program and current season and make suggestions for following season

Dates of Employment
June through August seasonally - recommend early application.

Remuneration
Salary is commensurate with experience/certifications/qualifications. Your salary with The Road Less Traveled includes all food, lodging and transportation from the beginning through close of your trip. We also offer pro-deals on outdoor equipment from a variety of well-known manufacturers.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Laura Dunmire-Director
2331 N Elston Court
Chicago, IL 60614
employment[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our top decks can currently accommodate 144 students a week in our junior officer state rooms, which house six students each. Our virtual aircraft carrier, AMBITION, also has a deck where all the learning facilities are located, and another deck where we house our flight simulators.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The National Flight Academy offers one of the most exciting and immersive learning experiences in the world- inspiring 5-12th graders to take an interest in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), in an aviation-themed adventure aboard a massive virtual aircraft carrier, AMBITION (CVT-11). This four-story 102,000 square foot facility is designed scenically and theatrically to simulate a modern aircraft carrier.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Unfortunately, scholarship funds through the National Flight Academy are not available for our 2016 season. In the event that something does become available, updates will be posted on our website and social media platforms. As availability is not guaranteed, we strongly encourage students to reach out to local STEM education or civic leadership organizations in their community, such as American Legion posts, JROTCs, and schools, who may be interested in student sponsorship opportunities or group rates.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The National Flight Academy is open year-round, and accommodates group tours, overnight adventures, and various events. Call for further details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Refer to our website for available dates for 2016 programs.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Check our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.NationalFlightAcademy.com for any job openings.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 2 dorms, complete with air conditioning and showers, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, outdoor chapel, main lodge for activities and gatherings, a field for sports, and a sand volleyball court. Lake Howell provides a place for canoes and paddleboats.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: San Pedro Catholic Camp is staffed by qualified young men and women who are active in Church ministry and have a deep sense of God in their own lives. All staff members have been screened by the State of Florida, fingerprinted by the Diocese of Orlando, and are well trained for their positions, including certification on working with young people in a safe environment through the American Camp Association.

Overnight and Day Camp participants are offered an opportunity to unplug from distractions and take a step back from everyday life to create important lasting relationships. Our goal is not only to provide a wholesome outdoor life, but to also assist youth in true character and faith formation through the celebration of Mass, daily prayer services, as well as the sacrament of reconciliation.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All staff participate in a week long training session to prepare them for the upcoming camp sessions. First aid/CPR/AED training is included. Staff will also complete ACA courses online prior to attending camp training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available on a case by case basis.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): August 1st-2nd- Experience a night of camp as a family!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Complete listing of camp weeks, themes and rates are listed on our website.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Hiring Head Counselors and Counselors. See website for more info.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For complete program in, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.pinetreecamp.com

For a complete list of specialty camps, please visit : Our Camp Website Link: www.pinetreecamp.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for campers who are 13 and entering 8th grade.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Day camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off as early as 8 a.m. for no additional charge. After- camp programs are available until 5: 30 p.m. Kampus Kampers overnight camp is from Monday 8 a.m. to Friday 3:30 p.m.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer 3 - 3 week sessions 6/4-6/22, 6/25-7/13, and 7/16-8/3. Prices start at $1100 for our day programs and $2375 for Kampus Kampers overnight programs.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have cabins for appropriate age grouping as well as accessible cabins, beautiful lake for swimming and boat rides. special arts and crafts room, shaded rec areas and chapel for meetings, talent show and dance.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Staffed 24/7 with professional medical staff and qualified volunteers.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: there is a great program for youth to volunteer - ages 14-17. Contact us or view info on our website for the CIT program (caregivers in training)

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: please conatcat us for a financial need and possible limited scholarship

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family members are invited to register.

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Florida Get Away is described by our campers as 'the best week of the year.'

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 29 - June 2. Register at our website Our Camp Website Link: www.specialtouch.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our packages include:

Friendly DSE staff to help you set up a trip of a lifetime

Professional training sessions held by licensed professional club coaches

Excellent accommodations at the Center of Training

Three nutritious meals daily provided by the club's nutrionists

Local ground transportation including airport pick-up and drop-off

English speaking superviser 24/7 Games against some of the top youth teams in Brazil

Attendance at professional games Full medical assistance

Free laundry

Free Wi-FI Access to all of the club's facilities
Portuguese lessons (optional)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Individual intensive training
Customized team tours
High school, club, and college team pre-season training
Professional pre-season training
Coaching courses
Friendly games and tourism
Assisting team participation in international tournaments

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: SOCCER TOURS

Founded under the experience and expertise of soccer ambassador Miguel de Lima, DSE offers customized trips to Brazil to suit your team’s objective. Join the 10,000 male and female players who have experienced the trip of a lifetime. High school, club, and college teams. All levels. Quality, safety, and competitive soccer guaranteed.

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.delimasoccer.net (850) 525-1960.

ACADEMIES AND CAMPS:
DSE offers elite players exceptional training experience in Division 1 professional clubs in Brazil.
Improve your physical, technical, tactical, functional, and physical conditioning while training in a Division 1 professional club in Brazil. Elite male players, 15+ Open February-November.

OTHER CAMP INFO: WHY CHOOSE DSE?
DSE has partnerships with five of the top clubs in Brazil for youth development: Desportivo Brasil, Atletico Paranaense, Cuzeiro Esporte Clube, Oscar Inn Soccer Academy, and ABC Futebol Clube. These clubs have an expert coaching staff and excellent facilities.

Players and teams participating in the DSE Intensive Training Camps can expect to follow the professionally designed training schedules created for the top Brazilian club youth teams.

Areas of training covered during the intensive training camps are:

Physical Conditioning Flexibility, endurance, speed, acceleration, agility, coordination, and strength

Technical Refinement of skills including ball control, passing, dribbling, receiving, crossing, finishing, etc.

Tactical Improving vision, speed, and quality of decision making within the demands imposed by the high quality Brazilian training environment.

Functional Practicing all functions of defensive and offensive aspects of play (e.g. defensive heading, midfielders switching the field of play, outside backs and midfielders overlapping and crossing, forwards finishing, etc.).

Trips are arranged according to your team's needs. Intensive team training, individual training, friendly games, touring, beach soccer, indoor soccer, or donating to an orphanage YOU DECIDE!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
February-November.
Contact us for fees. delimasoccer[AT]bellsouth.net

CAMP FACILITIES: Our cabins are all climate controlled and modernized. We have a junior Olympic sized pool, three lakes, ropes course and rock wall, acres of play space, multiple archery ranges, our beautiful dining hall and pavilion, art center, and so much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wewa prides itself on two things...fun and safety. We encourage all campers to leave the cell phones and the video games home, you won't be needing them here at camp. Your day will be filled from wake up to lights out with fun activities throughout the day and evening. Our staff are all mature, well trained leaders that are here because they love camp. Each staff member participates in a through background check and staff training process before campers arrive, and many of our staff are in fact returning Wewa alumni. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships are in fact available for Camp Wewa. Please reach out to our office for further details.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Wewa doe sin fact offer special events and Family Camp Weekends through the year. Please refer to our webpage for schedules, dates, and rates.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wewa is open 52 weeks of the year and is available for school groups/outdoor education, Church Retreats, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Corporate Events, and so much more. Contact our office today for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for dates and rates at Our Camp Website Link: www.apopka.net

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently hiring in all areas for the summer of 2022.  Positions include general counselors, Arts & Crafts, Lifeguards, Sports Specialists, Kitchen Staff, Dance, Nature.

CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit the website for complete information on ALL locations.

Pennsylvania: We train, eat, and sleep all at the Ramada Inn Convention Center Hotel. It provides an ideal learning experience and air conditioned wrestling area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: USA Olympian - Ken Chertow

OLYMPIC AND ALL-AMERICAN COMPETITOR
•3x Academic All American
•3x NCAA All American
•2x Junior National Champion and OW
•2x Junior World Champion
•Olympic Festival Champion
•Midlands Champion & OW
Owner and Coach of the Gold Medal Training Camp system for 20+ years. Our campers have won 500+ State Championships in the last decade.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: GROUP DISCOUNTS: We offer substantial group discounts and enable coaches and group leaders to attend camp at no charge. We allow all the wrestlers in the community to combine for the group total.See below for details.

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FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son Camp Options

Parents, you are welcome to attend either the Kids Training Camp or the Future Champions Camp with your son. This is a unique opportunity to learn and bond together in a world class wrestling environment that also stresses fun, fitness, and fundamentals. We encourage you to attend sessions, take notes, video tape the instructional presentations, and/or assist your son. We offer a variety of housing and meal options to meet the needs and budget of your family. We look forward to providing you and your child with a memorable learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.KenChertow.com for camp options, pricing and more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: Sunset Lakes has three lakes with slalom courses and jumps, with a variety of choices for housing, either bunk style with main dorm with four campers to a room with private bath or 8 campers to a cabin with bath. All cabin heated and air conditioned. Main dorm has a full recreational area with TV/ games and air hockey. Full internet service in entire camp including study area and dinning hall. Gazebo and docks on each lake with hot tubs for cold weather or sore muscles. Full pro shop with demo gear and new gear to purchase. Beach volley ball, basketball, ping pong, slack line fire pit for roasting marshmallows. For families and adults who wish to join the fun suites, 1-2-3 bedroom villas are available. Full meal service.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sunset Lakes offers one to nine week sessions with programming that no other camps offer, waterskiing slalom, tricking, jumping as well as wake boarding, wake skating, wake surfing, and paddle boarding. As well as off time activities of beach volley ball, basketball, slack line, ping pong, and air hockey.

In the evening students are taken for bowling, movies, go karting, miniature golf, shopping, and ice cream.

For multiple week campers the weekends are planned for one of the parks ( Disney, Universal, Sea World, Wet and Wild, tubing down a Florida river or spring, wake surfing on local large lake, trip to a Florida beach.

Our philosophy is to treat every camper as if they are the only one at camp. Every session is with a personal coach. All of our coaches have been hand picked out of our own seasoned campers . Each coach carries a coaching certificate has been trained in emergency programs, CPR and first aide. All of our staff strive to be great mentors in the cabins and on the water.

Our program is managed by Jack and Christopher Travers both level three USA Coaches. both multiple times United States Water Ski Team Coaches as well as U. s. Olympic Water Ski Coaches of the Year. Jonathan and Natallia (Berdnikava) Travers both elite international water skiers and U.S. and Belarus National Waterski Team Members and World Champions and Record holders round out the lake management team.. All four of the above can be found coaching both beginners and elite skiers in our programs.

Lelani Travers a Purdue University graduate and prior school teacher is in charge of all the house keeping booking and kitchen staff and is our first contact person for first aide.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families are welcome at sunset and we have 1-2-3-4 bedroom villa available for rent to accommodate every size family and group.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: All of our programs are available year round, with the same quality care and coaching.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For those campers staying more than one week, a full schedule of activities are planned for the weekend with full time supervision:
Beach trips, Universal, Sea World, Disney, Wet and Wild, rafting and canoe trips in springs or river ,Go karting, bowling, shopping

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We are open year round all of our rates and programs are found on our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.jacktravers.com or feel free to call Lelani at the office for more information: 352-429-9027

Campers can choose form 1-10 week sessions to suit their needs.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have nice hotel venues as well as semi-private and private dorm rooms at the Nashville University location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Guitar Workshop Plus is much more than just a guitar camp or summer music camp. We offer week long workshops in a musical environment at superb facilities. Our faculty members are professional musicians and instructors with extensive experience teaching in summer music programs, workshops, private settings, and post secondary institutions. Along with receiving visits from world famous guest artists, our top ranked summer music program allows students to participate in daily classes, clinics, ensemble and student performances, and evening concerts.

World famous guest artists such as Joe Satriani, Alex Lifeson (Rush), John Scofield, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Robben Ford, Billy Sheehan, and many more teach and perform for our participants. Our top ranked summer music program allows students to participate in daily classes, clinics, ensemble and student performances, and evening concerts. Participants also take away a video of their live performances!!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2023 Winter Session Dates

Fort Lauderdale, Florida: February 23-26, 2023

2023 Summer Session Dates

San Diego Session: June 25-30, 2023
Nashville Session: July 9-14, 2023
Toronto Session: July 9-14, 2023
Seattle Session: July 16-21, 2023

Visit Our Camp Website Link: GuitarWorkshopPlus.com for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: 3 lighted grass fields, 5 min walk to hotel, and a pool for recovery sessions.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Experience Amanda Cromwell's training on the East Coast! With U.S. National Team and professional expertise, Amanda Cromwell continues to provide young players an intense and competitive environment to train like champions! Currently Cromwell ranks among the top-25 winningest active coaches and top-30 all-time winningest coaches in NCAA history. Whether you are a forward, midfielder, defender or goalkeeper…. BE READY for a training experience like never before!

Our desire is to provide a positive training environment for all players. Athletes will be grouped according to their age and ability so they can receive the best technical and tactical instruction. We will utilize individual, small group, and team settings to help each player improve her skills.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership and team culture training

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Teams of 10 or more, $25 off/camper. >Siblings, $25 off/camper.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

July 10-13 College Bound Champions Academy
(NTC Clermont, FL) Ages 10-17

Check website for fees and more details.

CAMP FACILITIES: Each location offers its own unique facilities. New York City itself is the world's greatest sound stage. The Los Angeles campus enable students to film on actual backlots. Other camp facilities include: dormitories, dining hall, classrooms, sound stages, and edit labs.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: New York Film Academy offers hands-on summer camps designed for individuals of all experiences and levels. Students are immersed from day one in their chosen craft and will work closely with other passionate students. Please visit our website to request more information or apply!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our summer camps are like no other in the world. The New York Film Academy is proud to have educated the sons and daughters of Hollywood luminaries like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Jodie Foster, Kevin Kline, Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, and others. Enroll your son or daughter today!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Programs available to teens, ages 14-17, include Filmmaking, Acting for Film, 3D Animation, Game Design. Screenwriting, Photography, Musical Theatre, Broadcast Journalism, Music Video, Documentary Filmmaking, and Graphic Design, spanning from 1 to 6 weeks in length.

Programs available to kids, ages 10-13, include Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Musical Theatre, Photography, 3D Animation, and Game Design. Kids programs are offered in 1 or 2-week camps throughout the summer season. All programs are coed. Room and board is an additional fee for teen programs. Housing is not provided for kids camps. Please check our website for details on all courses, locations, dates, and tuition.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mustard Seed Camp is offering tickets to fly “AIR TEEN MISSIONS” on the newly constructed (non-moveable) airplane. Enjoy “in flight” snacks and video presentations of Teen Missions ministries around the world. You will have your “passport” stamped for each country you “visit”. Train as a Flight Cadet for Jesus when you memorize Scripture, participate in Bible stories, run the Obstacle Course and work on crafts to earn your Wordless Book badges. At the end of the program, you will know how to share the plan of salvation with others. You will also earn the Mustard Seed Wings when you complete your training.

Teen Missions was founded in 1970 by a group of men and women who were passionate about getting youth involved in missions. The founder and director, Robert M. Bland, spent many years as a Youth For Christ director in Chillicothe, Ohio and recruitment director for the Christian Service Corps. The years he spent in ministry made him aware of several things that birthed the idea of Teen Missions:

There were many young people who wanted to serve the Lord in missions, but were not extremely talented and did not have the required skills.

A young girl once said that everyone had explained to her, “Come back when you have finished college and then you can get involved in the Lord’s work.” She stated, “I want to do something for the Lord now, not five years from now.”
In many mission conferences there were no teenagers present at all. They evidently felt that missions were for older people. Mr. Bland felt there was an obvious need to get teenagers involved since they are the next generation of missionaries and leaders.

The innovative idea of involving teenagers in missions continued to develop and that summer the first Teen Missions team embarked to the country of Mexico. Though it was a meager beginning, the program took off and now boasts of over 40 teams that travel to 30 some countries each year. The goal of Teen Missions is to awaken teenagers to the needs in missions, acquaint them with the reality of life on the mission field and give them an opportunity to serve the Lord through work projects and evangelism. Each team member is required to raise their own support to cover the cost of their summer team, which gives them practical experience in raising finances, similar to what other missionaries must do before they go overseas. The money the teens raise goes towards building costs, plane tickets, food and any other supplies needed for their time overseas.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Total involvement is Wednesday, June 22, 2016 – Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Either a parent/guardian or an adult approved by the parent/guardian, must accompany each Mustard Seed for the entire duration of the program. The adult will sleep in the same tent as the Mustard Seed participant. The adult’s expense is the $30 registration fee plus the $119 project expense.

Each Mustard Seed is provided with a food tray, bowl and international costume to use but not to keep. A sterling silver Mustard Seed ring, ID badge, cup, canteen and T-shirt are yours to take home.

Contributions Equal to: $119.00 U.S. plus $30 Registration Fee.

Please visit our website to find more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our Camp Website Link: www.canterburyretreat.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A place for kids and teens with OCD to feel normal, relax, and connect with other youth in an fun environment including swimming, arts and crafts, drama activities, team building, a ropes course, and so much more. We encourage campers to expand their comfort zone in a supportive atmosphere, but will never force anyone to do anything they don't want to. Counselors (who have already defeated their OCD) will act as mentors as well as everything you'd expect from counselors at any other camp. In addition we will have therapists and medical professionals on site for if a camper is struggling.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Mailing Address:
Camp Audeamus
717 Ashgrove Terrace
Sanford, FL 32771

note: while we are located at a Christian retreat center, the camp is not affiliated with any religion and welcomes all campers regardless of faith

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
1 week long session, see camp website for more information

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are knowledgeable about their sport and are current or former coaches and players from different universities and backgrounds. We have been training athletes for 45+ years and know the difference it takes to excel on the court and in life.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for the complete list of dates and prices.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have the finest instruction facility in the area; multiple video rooms, a state of the art hitting bay, and separate putting studio housing V1 Video Systems, Trackman Launch Monitors, and the SAM Putt Lab System. Also included is the exclusive Mike Bender Wedge Range and MEGSA Perfect Practice Equipment that each camper will get a chance to use during their week in our Elite Program.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This Elite Junior Golf Camp is designed for the competitive junior golfer who already plays competitively on his/her high school golf team and/or currently competes in junior golf tournaments throughout the season. Throughout this intense, week long experience, each camper will gain exposure to all facets of the game including the mental and fitness side. Each day will include technical lessons from Mike Bender, himself, as well as his PGA certified instructional staff.

Mike and his staff have trained former #1 junior amateur ranked players for both boys and girls divisions. Many attendees of this camp have gone on to join our full time Elite Program, competed collegiately, and won many AJGA Championships. Both Mike Bender and Cheryl Anderson, MBGA Director of Instruction, have previously won LPGA and PGA honors as Teachers of the Year. Mike Bender is currently ranked #4 on the Golf Digest Best Teachers in America. All of the staff instructors are PGA certified and teach Mike Bender's champion-producing teaching philosophy; the same philosophy that has awarded over 96 golf scholarships and created Masters and PGA/LPGA Tour Champions!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The MBEGA also provides a full time Elite Program for the serious golfer who wants to train on a daily basis while also attending high school. This program is designed for the serious competitive golfer who has aspirations of playing collegiate golf and potentially wants to play as a professional. The age range for this program is 13-18 years old and coincides with 8 through 12th grade. The MBEGA Elite Program works in conjunction with Lake Mary Preparatory School (www.lakemaryprep.com) for the education component.

Options for online schooling and/or attending alternative high school education facilities is available. Boarding is also available. For more information about this program please access Our Camp Website Link: www.mikebender.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please access our website for all information with regards to camp dates, costs, and details of what our Elite Junior Golf Camp provides at Our Camp Website Link: www.mikebender.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Boarding students will reside at the University of North Florida in dormitories with private bathrooms. Full meal service is included and transportation on charter buses between Florida Ballet Training Center and UNF will be provided. Optional outings to the beach and other destinations may be offered. Boarding students will check in on Sunday, June 8 and check out on Saturdday, June 21.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The OBS Summer Intensive is for intermediate through advanced students ages 11 and up. International guest teachers supplement our professional, ABT Curriculum certified staff. Classes in ballet, character, pointe, variations, modern, jazz, men’s, partnering and nutrition are offered. Students participate in an average of six hours of daily training Monday through Saturday.

Student housing, transportation, and supervision are offered for participants. Structured recreational time and several trips to major theme parks are also included as an option. Only exceptional students are selected from a combination of national auditions and mailed DVD submissions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Possible scholarships offered during an audition class.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Orlando Ballet School offers classes year round at the Orlando locations.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Orlando Ballet School’s Two Week Summer Intensive Program in Jacksonville begins on Monday, June 9 and ends on Saturday, June 21 2014.Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.orlandoballetschool.org for more inforamtion.

CAMP FACILITIES: FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM are held in safe and professional learning environment; usually on the campuses of some of America's most prestigious Colleges, Universities and or executive/education learning centers

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These three terms sum up our comprehensive and very informative FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM. While we are very committed to providing certified instructors, field trips and superior financial intelligence informative training applications, we don't just stop there. We make sure to set aside some time for a little fun, tours and entertainment activities. As a result, learning about the world of business and financial intelligence has never ever been this much fun!

Future Investor Clubs of America's comprehensive financial training system includes: Access to the FICA's Members Camp Preparatory Training Network; Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers TM; Winning On Wall Street Kickoff TM; American Dream Plan introductory training; Basic Financial Intelligence Training TM (BFIT); Advance Financial Intelligence Training TM (AFIT); Executive Financial Intelligence Training TM (EFIT); Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT); International Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT) intelligence training curriculum's presented in a creative and interactive way to enhance the learning process.

All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience.

Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp programs are designed to be a top quality, positive comprehensive learning experience that students will never forget. Therefore, FICA has incorporated carefully designed Financial Field Trips TM to enhance the students experience and learning process.

FICA members who have completed the Basic (BFIT), Advanced (AFIT) and or Executive Financial Intelligence Training (EFIT) curriculum receive Certificates of Completion and are eligible to participate in many fun, exciting and informative events.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience. In addition to industry experience, our instructors must complete 40 hours of training on how to teach each of our BFIT, AFIT, EFIT, IFIT and LFIT curriculum's.

Future Investor Clubs, Chapters and Centers are eligible to select lead teachers and instructors to attend CFIT training programs. Individuals completing our instructor comprehensive training programs earn the designation of Certified Financial Intelligence Trainer TM (CFIT). Business and financial industry executives, managers, investment advisors, commodity/stock brokers, traders and other professionals are scheduled as guest speakers during the camp training week.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Depending on your camp length of stay, approval and city selection, students will visit such places as: Downtown Business Districts; Investment and Community Banks; Commodity/Stock Market Brokerages, Angel Investor Networks; Federal Reserve Bank; Venture Capital Networks; Fortune 500 Companies; Private Equity Corporations; Hedge & Mutual Fund Corporations, Insurance Corporations; Corporate Meetings; College/University Business School Tours; Investment Trading Companies, Commodity/Stock Exchanges and more!

All field trips are held daily and are designed to provide attending students a once in a lifetime summer learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps are held in June, July and August.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers are housed in two cabin units and a platform tent unit. Please visit our website for more information on our camp facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Core programs include sailing, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, tubing and wake boarding. Certified lifeguards and instructors ensure safety on the lake, while counselors provide creative encouragement and excitement on land.

All campers can play on the lake bouncer with its inflatable slide and log; go for a daily swim; and choose electives such as numerous lake activities (e.g. tubing, sailing, kayaking), fishing, outdoor cooking, creative arts and archery.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.gswcf.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Busch Gardens/Adventure Island

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our day campers will make new friends, try new things, come face-to-face with a giraffe and challenge North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower! For more than 25 years we've provided children with inspiring, exciting, and educational camp experiences and we look forward to having your child join us this year.

Resident Campers get to actually live and work at Busch Gardens® Tampa or SeaWorld®Orlando! You will spend a week working side-by-side with veterinarians, trainers and other animal care experts. You will help to feed, interact with and care for the animals that make your favorite park amazing. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and more. From fifth grade all the way through college, you can enjoy an immersive and unique experience that has brought us animal-loving guests from across the U.S. and around the world.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS:
Group Camps
September 2015 - May 2016

Zoo Apprentice: Grade 9-12
Zoo Journeys: Grade 4-12
Animal Adventures: Grade 6-8

Throughout the year, group camps can learn about the over 12,000 amazing animals that call this renowned zoological facility home. Work alongside zookeepers to care for lions, zebras and many of our other stars!

Visit our state-of-the-art zoo hospital and travel behind the scenes to encounter exotic and endangered species such as lemurs and black rhinos on habitat.

At day's end, there's still time to enjoy the amazing rides, shows and attractions of Busch Gardens® and Adventure Island®.

OTHER CAMP INFO: At Busch Gardens, we have a proud tradition of providing campers unforgettable programming that combines fun, education, and animal connections. Our nationally accredited programs help campers connect to the natural world and inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and wild places. It's also about making memories with new friends while enjoying the awesome rides and shows that you can only find at our parks.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camps: June 2016-August 2016.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Resident Camp Counselor Click on the following link for more information and to apply: Our Camp Website Link: careers.seaworldparks.com  

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Girl Scouts of Citrus Council registered girls are eligible for camperships

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round camping for troops and camporees
Outside User Groups can also reserve facility for camping, retreats, banquets etc

CAMP FACILITIES: Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Ocoee:
A 14.3-mile drive from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this modern hotel is also 14.4 miles from Universal Orlando and 17.9 miles from Walt Disney World Resort®.

Bright, colorful rooms offer free WiFi, desks with ergonomic chairs and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, plus coffeemakers and minifridges. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas and kitchenettes.

Free perks include hot breakfast and parking. There's also an outdoor pool with a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a convenience store, in addition to a meeting room and business center.
Address: 10971 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone:(407) 573-1010

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Assembled for their talent, teaching ability, dedication, and enthusiasm for music, distinguished music professionals participate in HAPCO Jazz Band Camps. They include university professors, middle school and high school teachers, master, elective and lesson teachers, administrators, and undergraduate and graduate students who serve as counselors and mentors. Together, their knowledge and experience support an extraordinary educational opportunity where campers build confidence and develop good habits and attitudes that shape their future.

When the rehearsal are over, Overnight Campers will be able to take a break from their instrument while they explore Disney Parks, and participate in other fun activities with their fellow campers. While at camp, students will be supervised by our staff of Resident Camp Counselors. Meals are also taken care of (lunch for Day Campers and breakfast, lunch and dinner for our Overnight Campers).

At the end of the camp, students will perform in a concert at the Walt Disney World Resort Pleasure Island Downtown Disney on June 23rd, 2017.

This camp is for students who are currently in the 6th through 11th grade band and will be going into 7th through 12th grade the following school year and have played their instrument for at least one year.

HAPCO Jazz Band Camps (with Lead Instructors WyCliffe Gordon, Jeff Rupert, Scott Wilson, and Dr Otto Gomez) are designed to accommodate musicians ranging from the less experienced to the most talented, with a minimum of one year of training on their chosen instrument. It provides an excellent opportunity for young musicians to improve their individual performance skills as well as their ensemble playing ability.

Campers choose to fill their days with full ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, combo workshops, as well as theory, jazz history and improvisation training. The camp provides musicians with the foremost professionals in the music industry. Assembled for their talent, teaching ability, dedication, and enthusiasm for music, distinguished music professionals participate in HAPCO Jazz Band Camps. They include university professors, middle school and high school teachers, master, elective and lesson teachers, administrators, and undergraduate and graduate students who serve as counselors and mentors. Together, their knowledge and experience support an extraordinary educational opportunity where campers build confidence and develop good habits and attitudes that shape their future.

When the rehearsals are over, Overnight Campers will be able to take a break from their instrument while they explore Disney Parks, and participate in other fun activities with their fellow campers. While at camp, students will be supervised by our staff of Resident Camp Counselors. Meals are also taken care of (lunch for Day Campers and breakfast, lunch and dinner for our Overnight Campers).

At the end of the camp, students will perform in a concert at the Walt Disney World Resort Disney Springs.

This camp is for students who are currently in the 6th through 11th grade band and will be going into 7th through 12th grade the following school year and have played their instrument for at least one year.

Overnight Hotel:

Fairfield Inn:

10971 W Colonial Dr - Ocoee, FL

Our Camp Website Link: www.marriott.com

Cancellation Policy: There is a $100.00 non-refundable fee for any cancellations submitted in writing by email or U.S. mail. To receive a refund for your registration fee less the $100.00, your cancellation request must be made before June 1, 2017. Any cancellations submitted on or after June 1, 2017 will not receive a refund.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship info is available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.hapcopromo.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: HAPCO Jazz festival every February at Ocoee High School, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: hapcopromo.org

Feb 4th 2017 During the Evening: The Sunshine Jazz Festival offers an evening performance featuring Peter and Will Anderson - Also perforning: Directed by Scott Wilson the University of Florida Gator Jazz Band, Directed by Jeff Rupert, The Flying Horse Big Band – a/k/a The UCF Jazz Ensemble and Directed by Bernie Hendricks the Ocoee High School Jazz Band.

HOST: Sterling Stevenson

Time: 7:00PM
Location: Ocoee High School
Address: 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway - Ocoee, FL 34761

Advance Cost: $5 for Students / $10 for Adults
Day of Cost: $10 for Students / $15 for Adults

Advance Cost GROUP SALES of 10: $40 for Students / $80 for Adults

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: hapcosummerjazzcamp.com for camps schedule, dates, and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Challenge is a fully accessible facility complete with central heating and air, roll-in showers, and recently updated cabins. We also have a state of the art swimming pool, zip line and climbing wall, petting farm, arts and crafts barn, and rustic pavilion with a fireplace. A half mile paved trail runs around the perimeter of the main camp ground.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Camp Challenge has been providing camping and recreation to people with disabilities since 1961. We have a highly trained staff full of excitement and enthusiasm. We are also an American Camp Association accredited camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT must be at least 16 years of age and attend staff training week.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Fun Days are offered throughout the year - these are free events designed

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Respite weekends are offered throughout the year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer camp sessions run from mid-June through mid-July and are based on age. Full details on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.easterseals.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer camp counselors work approximately five weeks in a high energy program for children and adults with disabilities. This is a great opportunity for those individuals seeking future employment in special education, nursing, and physical or occupational therapy. Apply online at Our Camp Website Link: fleasterseals.iapplicants.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Overnight students participating in the Summer Intensive program will stay at the UCF campus dorms and bus over to the studios in the morning, located in downtown Orlando.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The OBS Summer Intensive is for intermediate through advanced students ages 11 and up. International guest teachers supplement our professional, ABT Curriculum certified staff. Classes in ballet, character, pointe, variations, modern, jazz, men’s, partnering and nutrition are offered. Students participate in an average of six hours of daily training Monday through Saturday. Student housing, transportation, and supervision are offered for participants. Structured recreational time and several trips to major theme parks are also included as an option. Only exceptional students are selected from a combination of national auditions and mailed DVD submissions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Possible scholarships offered with audition

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Orlando Ballet School classes occur year round

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Orlando Ballet School’s Five Week Summer Intensive
Five Weeks: June 26-July 28, 2017

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSION I: June 8-12, 2-15

CAMP TYPE: Day camp with Half day option

TIMES: 8:30am - 3:30pm daily for full day campers. 8:30am- noon daily for half day campers

FEES: Full Day $465 / Half Day $325 per week
AGES: Boys and Girls ages 8-18 of all skill levels

CAMP FACILITIES: Accommodations may be arranged privately if desired, but most participants use our provided accommodations at The Courtyard by Marriott.

Rooms include mini fridge, microwave, coffee machines, scenic views of the waterways, and in some cases a private balcony. Laundry facilities are available on site, as well as a small fitness studio, pool, and jacuzzi. Access to the white sands of Madeira Beach is just a short walk down the street.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Weight Crafters uses the True Fire Fitness System (developed in-house exclusively for us) to help our participants lose weight, build muscle, gain stamina and endurance, and reduce stress. Our weight loss results are dramatic and more powerful than many other non medical weight loss programs available.

Participants complete a daily regimen of fitness activites, workouts, and sports. They receive three healthy and delicious meals per day, along with snacks and other necessities. Nutritional counseling and guided shopping trips to learn more about healthy food decisions are available.

Our goal is to change peoples' lives!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Certified Personal Trainers with years of experience in the field

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We provide private, single-occupant rooms - so your spouse or another family member can optionally come along and stay with you in Madeira Beach at no additional cost. Some restrictions apply. We also provide shared lodging arrangements at a discount for couples or friends who participate together in the program.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Weight Crafters is open year-round! Come during the colder months and enjoy our pleasant mild weather while you work off the holiday indulgences - or during the summer, when rates are cheaper and let your family paint the town red while you get back in shape. The options are endless - call us today for more information!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Call us toll free at 888-983-3835, or contact us via our website, at Our Camp Website Link: www.weightcrafters.com to find out what dates are available for reservation, discuss pricing, or simply to discuss whether or not Weight Crafters is the right destination for your life.