South Walton Summer Camps & Activities for Kids 2012

Everyone knows there is a ton of stuff for kids to do in South Walton, especially during Summer! We've compiled a list of organized camps and activities for our little ones and hope you find something they will really like and make some SoWal memories to last a lifetime.
 

- Arts & Crafts -

Alys Beach Summer Art Camps
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 29 through August 9
Alys Beach Community Center
Summer art camps by abrakadoodle for kids ages 4 to 12 all summer long. New artistic experiences each week. $30 per child.
Advance registration suggested. 850-424-5058 or http://abrakadoodle.com/fl07/
http://www.alysbeach.com

South Walton Montessori Academy Arts & Crafts Camps
Arts Week: July 16-20 / Crafts Week: July 23-27 
9:00am – 3:00pm
For the budding Picassos and O'Keeffes, come explore arts & crafts with SWMA's art teacher, Ms. Carol!  Ages 6-12. $275 per week, $55 per day. Enroll both weeks for $525.
Contact: Carol Gagliardi cjg1170@yahoo.com / http://southwaltonmontessori.com/

The Hidden Lantern Children's Art Workshops
Every Wednesday at The Hidden Lantern Book Store & Gallery in Rosemary Beach starting May 23 from 2:30pm – 3:15pm. $12 per attendee.
Reserve your child’s place in advance.
Contact: 850-231-0081 / lauren@thehiddenlantern.com / http://hiddenlantern.com/gallery

Camp Rosemary Kid's Krafts
June 4 - August 10
Monday through Friday, 1pm – 4pm, located behind Summer Kitchen Cafe.
Create your very own tie dye t-shirts, glitter tattoos, shark tooth and beaded necklaces, build-a-buddy and much more! All ages are welcome. Prices vary. (Drop in any time but not a drop off program).
Contact: 850-278-2032 / http://www.rosemarybeach.com/

Wunderland Candy & Craft Factory Children's Art Workshops
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Uptown Grayton store
9:30am – 11:30am / 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Workshop packages available May 29 – August 2
Contact: 850-231-5555 / wunderlandcandy@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wunderland-Candy-and-Crafts-Factory/30654...

Artists at Gulf Place Summer Workshops
Make your own funky flip flops, Tie Dye t-shirt , Gyotaku fish rubbing t-shirt, sign painting, picket fence fish and recycled art with the Artists.
Open to all ages. See website for days and times.
850-622-0400 / http://www.artistsatgulfplace.com/#!events

WaterColor Resort Art Camps
abrakadoodle art camps for kids ages 4 to 12. Sign up for one or all for a different lesson each week! $30 per child. Advance registration suggested.
Mondays 4:00-5:30pm
May 28 – September 3
Contact: 850-424-5058 or http://abrakadoodle.com/fl07
 

- Sports & Recreation -

Centerline Cultural & Martial Arts Program
June 4 – 8, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Girls and boys ages 7-12 will explore and learn about Chinese language, traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Chi Gung exercises, Chinese arts & crafts, games and more. $120. Contact Sifu Chris Damiano to reserve your spot.
Centerline Martial Arts is located in Miramar Beach at 10859 Emerald Coast Parkway Suite 403, next to Wine World Outlet.
Contact: 850-585-6153 / Centerlinevt@cox.net.
http://www.centerlinewingchun.com

Rosemary Beach Junior Tennis Summer Program
Serving up morning classes all summer for ages 5-14, Monday through Friday.
Contact: 850-278-2063 / tennis@rosemarybeach.com  /  http://www.rosemarybeach.com/rosemary_beach_racquet_club.aspx

Seascape Resort Junior Tennis Camp
July 5-16 Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Instruction, fitness drills and match play offered morning and/or afternoon sessions. Sign up for one or two weeks.
Contact: 850-654-4287 / seascapetennis@aol.com /  http://www.seascape-resort.com/TennisJuniorPrograms.aspx

WaterColor Junior Tennis Program
WaterColor Tennis will continue the Junior Tennis Program with summer schedule starting May 28.  Monday through Thursday afternoon sessions, ages 4 and up. Kids Night is Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm with advance sign-up required. See onlne flyer for details.
Contact: 850-534-5980 / tracy@watercolortennis.com, http://www.watercolortennis.com/WaterColorTennis/Welcome.html

Sandestin Junior Tennis Camp
Sandestin Tennis offers comprehensive junior tennis camps that range from USTA QuickStart Tennis (beginners ages 5-10) to high school tournament players. Afternoon sessions. See website for fees and details.
Contact: 850-267-7118 / juniortennis@sandestin.com, http://www.sandestin.com/ExploreSandestin/Tennis/JuniorTennis.aspx

Golf Garden Junior Golf Camps
Four and five day camps start in June and run through August.
9:00am – 11:30am
Juniors of all ages and skill levels will enjoy learning the basics of the game of golf from Coach David Hanson, PGA Professional.  Golf Garden is located in Destin.
Call David Hanson at (407)616-7982 or email DavidHansonGolf@gmail.com.
http://www.thegolfgardenofdestin.com

Soccer Camp
Play And Learn Soccer International Academy (PALS) in conjunction with South Walton Soccer Club will be offering 3 camps in Walton County.
Little Pals/Soccer Tots (5-8 years old) / Rec-Academy Player Camp (8-14 years old)
Week of June 4 - Helen McCall Park
Week of June 25 - Freeport Regional Sports Complex
Premiere Camp for advanced and high school players. June 25-28 at Freeport
Contact: southwaltonsoccer@hotmail.com / https://www.facebook.com/SouthWaltonSoccer

Billabong Surf Camp
Ride On Surf School on the beach at Pompano Joe's. One camp day $80/person. Also, sign up for mini-surf lessons, skimboard lessons, stand up paddle board lessons or hourly private surf lessons.
May 24-August 27
Camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am – Noon
Contact: 850-240-7822 / rideonsurfschool@cox.net / http://www.rideonsurf.com

Summer Splashes
Panama City Swim Team provides an outstanding swim program for children of all ages at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. The Summer Splashes Swim Team is a 10 week program for experienced swimmers of all ages (Monday through Thursday / morning and afternoon classes). Summer Lessons is a five week session (two days per week) for younger children.
June 11 – August 17
Contact: 850-249-7278 / coachphillip27@gmail.com
http://www.panamacityswimteam.com/SubTabGeneric.jsp?team=sepcst&_stabid_...
 

- Animals & Science -

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Summerwild Children's Camp
HarborWalk Village in Destin
Grades 1-6 / $150 per week
Weekly sessions from June 4 – August 17 / 9:00am – 3:00pm
Different activities each week with a focus on marine biology, Florida wildlife, visits from live animal ambassadors, beach activities, crafts, and games. A dolphin cruise is offered each week.
Contact: 850-650-1880 / sleveille@ecwildliferefuge.com / http://www.ecwildliferefuge.com/FL_Wildlife_Education_Camps.asp?varSecti...

Emerald Coast Science Center Summer Science Camps
Weekly Sessions June 11 – August 10
Junior (1-3 grade) and Senior (4-6 grade) programs offered with different themes each session.
Emerald Coast Science Center is located in downtown Fort Walton Beach.
Contact: 850-664-1261 / geninfo@ecscience.org /  http://www.ecscience.org/Camp/sciencecamps.htm

Gulfside Stables Summer Riding Camp
Ages 6-12
June 11-15 / June 25-29 / July 9-13 / July 23-27 (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Gulfside's Riding Camp combines qualified staff, experienced horses, and excellent facilities to create an atmosphere where campers can advance their horseback riding skills, expand their horsemanship knowledge, and enjoy riding with friends. Call to reserve space.
Contact: 850-208-3114 / gulfsidetrailrides@gmail.com  / https://sites.google.com/site/arnettgulfside/home
 

- Music, Dance & Theater -

Barefoot Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Camps
June 4-July 27 (Mondays through Fridays)
1:00pm-3:30pm
Week-long Barefoot Broadway Kids Camps for Ages 7-17 at the Studio in Seaside. For one fantastic week, boys and girls will work on the fundamentals of musical theater and the art of the production number! $180
Contact: 850-687-6711  /  catchthe30adancewave@gmail.com  /  http://www.30adancewave.com

Dancewave Dance Team Camp
July 23-27 at the Studio at Seaside.
Learn a full dance number in one week! Dancewave is open to all girls and boys who love the art of dance.
Contact: 850-687-6711  /  catchthe30adancewave@gmail.com  /  http://www.30adancewave.com

Premiere Performers Academy of the Arts
Premiere Performers Academy will offer drama, art, music and hula dance sessions throughout the summer. To be announced. Premiere Perfomers Academy is located on Hwy 393 near Gulf Place.
Contact: 850-622-6269 / info@premiereperformers.com / http://www.premiereperformers.com/Home.html

- Cooking -

Summer Kids Cooking Classes at Kitchenique
Kitchenique will be offering a series of cooking classes to empower children in the kitchen and instill a desire to eat well. A series of classes is planned for two age groups: age 5-11 and 12-16. See the schedule online and reserve by phone.  Classes begin June 4.
Contact: 850-837-0432 / kitchenique@earthlink.net
http://www.icontact-archive.com/2MYfwtvkHOXXDVTZoGKLeVWr3yyrpG9h?w=2
 

- Enrichment Programs -

South Walton Montessori Academy Academic Camp
June 25 – June 29  9:00am – 2:00pm
Lower Elementary Students (ages 6-9 / entering grades 1, 2 or 3)
New students, and those unfamiliar with Montessori will have the opportunity to learn about the Montessori environment and explore our works. Returning/enrolled Montessori students will enjoy exploring more challenging works and discovering new interests in the classroom. For more information, please contact Catherine Beall at cdbmontessori@hotmail.com, or Carol Gagliardi at cjg1170@yahoo.com.
South Walton Montesori is located in Point Washington.
http://southwaltonmontessori.com

TESLA Summer Camps
TESLA is a science, engineering, math and technology based learning center located in Seagrove Beach. The summer session will include two camp options for interested families not currently enrolled in TESLA.
Sessions run June 4 – August 3 (each week is one session). Enroll in morning and/or afternoon camps.
Academic Camp focusing on math and reading (8:30am-12:00pm).
Hands On Learning Camp to focus on fun projects and activities with a weekly theme (1:00pm – 3:30pm).
$125/week or $225/week for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Contact: Amy Hollinger 850-830-7939 /  amyh@teslalearning.com / http://www.teslalearning.com

Compass Rose Academy Summer Day Camp
June 4 – August 3  9:00am – 2:00pm
Eight weeks of summer fun! Each day will include history, science, crafts, art and play with new theme each week. Sign up for one or more weeks, full day or half day. Please see website for options and fees. Compass Rose Academy is located in Sandestin.
Contact: 850-855-8792 / compassroseacademysummercamp@gmail.com
http://www.craforedu.com/smmer_camp_2012.pdf

Northwest Florida State College Kids on Campus
A unique opportunity for summer enrichment and fun learning in a college environment for children entering grades 3-8. Computers 101, My Robot, Martial Arts Mania, Cartooning, Hip Hop, Improv, Creative Writing, web design and more!
Two sessions offered: June 18-28 and July 16-26
Classes are Monday through Thursday at the NWF State College Niceville Campus.
Contact: 850-729-6086  http://www.nwfsc.edu/schedule/documents/kids_on_campus/2012_KOC_Brochure...

- Overnight Camp -

Florida 4-H Camp 
Camp Timpoochee is the home of Marine Camp, an overnight summer camp where campers ages 8-13 explore all marine life and enjoy fishing, snorkeling, swimming, canoeing and many other recreational activities.
Camp Timpoochee is located on the shore of Choctawhatchee Bay in Niceville. 
July 30 – August 3. $230/week.
Contact: 850-897-2224 / camptimpoochee@gmail.com / http://florida4h.org/index.shtml
 

- More Summer Activities for SoWal Kids -

Alys Beach Parents' Night Out
Games, art lesson & movie at the Community Center on Fridays for ages 4-12 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.
Friday nights in June, July and August (check the schedule). $25 per child .
Advance registration 850-424-5058 or http://abrakadoodle.com/fl07/  / http://www.alysbeach.com

Camp WaterColor 
Morning and afternoon camp sessions, all day adventure, and Kids Night Out.
Offered to official vacation rental guests and homeowners only.
Contact: 850-534-5975 / http://www.watercolorresort.com/florida-gulf-coast/kids-camp.asp

Fired Up Paint-Your-Own Pottery is a fun, family-friendly place where you can paint your art on unique pottery pieces.  Check out the online calendar filled with Kids' nights and special events such as “Fishy Handprints” and “Paint Me a Story”. 850-231-3211. http://www.firedupseaside.com/Paint_Your_Own_Pottery___Se.php

Sand Sculpting lessons offered by master sand sculptor Mark Flynn on Wednesdays at Alys Beach (11:00am) and then at Seaside at 1:00pm. No charge.

Walton County Coastal Library's Summer Reading Progrm for chldren, “Dream Big, Read” takes place on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am on May 30, June 6, June 13 and June 20.  All age children are invited.  Coastal Branch Library is located at 437 Greenway Trail / Hwy 331. 850-267-2809 / http://www1.youseemore.com/walton

Movies Under the Stars are showing throughout the summer in Seaside, Rosemary Beach, WaterColor, Alys Beach & Baytowne Wharf. Check the South Walton Events Calendar on SoWal.com for show times.

Outdoor Concerts are happening almost nightly in SoWal this summer! Check out the fantastic music line-ups coming up in Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Gulf Place and Baytowne Wharf. Check out South Walton's music scene on the South Walton Live Music Calendar on SoWal.com.

Children's  Outdoor Theater entertains the whole family  with highly entertaining productions at Seaside, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.  Make the rounds along Scenic 30-A to catch Beanie and the Bamboozling Book Machine in Seaside on Monday nights, The Emperor's New Clothes in Rosemary Beach on Wednesdays, and River Rat and Cat at Alys Beach on Thursdays.  All shows begin at 6:30pm.  Bring low back chairs or blanket.  Free and open to the public. More details...