Summer Camps 2015: Send the Kids Into the Woods

Tampa Bay area parents on the hunt for summer adventures for their kids might want to look into two offerings delivered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

That agency has two sleepover camps for kids ages 9 to 14:

Everglades Youth Conservation Camp

This camp is held at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area in Palm Beach County. The sleepover camp is geared to kids who have completed the third to eighth grades, but also offers a leadership component for children in ninth through 12th grade.

Campers enjoy air conditioned cabins set on 252 acres of land. Activities include archery, fishing, swimming, hiking and more. The cost is $360 per session.

To find out more or to register, visit the camp online.

Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp

Set on 57 acres in the Ocala National Forest, this camp features lots of outdoor activities, including fishing, swimming and archery. The cost is $295 a week, which includes all fees and meals.

For more information or to register, visit the camp’s website.

Do you know of other summer camps accepting registration in the Tampa Bay area and beyond? Be sure to let us know by commenting below or emailing details to sherri.lonon@patch.com.

Photo courtesy of FWC

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