Summer is fast approaching, means the kids will be out of school and have lots of time to fill. We’ve put together a list of some known programs throughout the county. Not sure is summer camps is a right choice? Check out these ten big ways camp can improve your child’s life, provided by state camping program coordinator for Florida 4-H, youth development program of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension:
1. They’ll dare to try something new.
2. They’ll learn to unplug.
3. They’ll make new friends.
4. They’ll learn to live with roommates.
5. They’ll practice empathy.
6. They’ll get in touch with nature.
7. They’ll learn independence and responsibility.
8. They’ll find a mentor — or become one.
9. They’ll work as a part of a team.
10. They’ll be accepted for who they are.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
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Northcliffe Baptist Church June 11-15, register https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=45326
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Spring Hill Baptist Church June 4-8, register at www.springhillbc.com
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First United Methodist Church July 23-27 (they also have summer camps from June- August) http://www.fumcsh.org/Ministries/Childrens-Ministry
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Faith Church June 11-15 (they also have summer camps) http://fepcb.org
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Ridge Manor Community United Methodist Church July 16-20. www.rmcumc.net/calendar/
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Nativity Lutheran Church June 18-22 www.nlcww.org
Local Summer Camps
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Wider Horizons School in Spring Hill offers educational summer programs for children preschool through high school. You can check out their options at widerhorizonsschool.com/summer or call 352-686-1934.
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Florida 4-H program and camping opportunities, contact your local UF/IFAS Extension office or go to SolutionsForYourLife.com, to learn more.
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Hernando County Parks and Recreation have several different summer camps to choose from. You can sign up and check out the options at: http://www.co.hernando.fl.us/Parks_Rec/.
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YMCA of the Suncoast has many options of full and half day camps. https://www.ymcasuncoast.org/summercamp
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Hernando County Schools is offering a Springs Coast Environmental Camp find out more and sign up here: https://www.hernandoschools.org/Page/4615
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Discover Point is now accepting enrollment for the summer camp Wild Ride. They have 2 locations in spring Hill, and 2 in New Port Richey. Activities will range from cooking, arts and crafts, team building, STEAM, and field trips. To find out more and to sign up visit their website www.discoverypoint.com/our-programs/summer-camps/
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Stage West Community Playhouse will have 2 camps offered. Beginners Acting Camp, June 4-8 and Advanced Acting Camp, starts June 16. For more info and to apply contact the box office 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606
352 683-5113
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Saint Leo University is offering a summer program for kids 15-18, which runs from June 24-29.. The focus is on CSI Crime Scene Investigation, and is a hands on camp, which allows the student to also see what it’s like to live on campus. For more information, go to http://www.totalcamps.com/CSICAMPS/home. Contact Nikki Heister [email protected] or call (352) 588-8487.
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Chinsegut Conservation Center, offers all sorts of fun activities throughout the year. They are offering a Saltwater Fishing Camp, Kayak Adventures, Marine Science, in June and July. Check their website for dates, times, and registration: http://myfwc.com/chinsegut/
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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, offers summer programs which include Junior Mermaid, Junior Lifeguard, and Junior Ranger. https://weekiwachee.com/camps/
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Hernando County Public Library offers an of events for kids and teens see the full list, times, and location: https://hernandocountylibrary.us
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Word of Life Florida, offers teen and juniors camps: http://camps.wol.org/youth-camps/florida-youth-camps/
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Michael’s offer summer camps as well check out their website for a full list: http://www.michaels.com/classes
Other Summer Fun Options
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Kids Bowl Free, from April-October kids can get 2 free games of bowling each day. Sign up at www.kidsbowlfree.com
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Summer movies, each week both Beacon Theater and Spring Hill 8 offer movies for $1, and usually specials on concessions. Check their websites for the date, times, and movies. www.gtcmovies.com/showtimes/beacon-brooksville-cinemas & http://touchstarcinemas.com
Volunteering
If you have a student past the summer camp age and they are either considering college in the future or you are just looking for a way yo get them involved during the summer. Volunteering is the way to go. One of the requirements for the Bright Futures Scholarships is volunteer hours. Summer is the perfect time to get that done. Here is just a brief list of location you high schooler might want to try:
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Public Library
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SPCA
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Humane Society
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Jericho Road
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Local churches running a VBS program
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YMCA
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Oakhill and Brooksville Regional Hospitals
