The following represent only some of the appealing camps for young people available this summer.
Traditional Summer Camp
charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/community-services/recreation-pools/programs/youth-camps.stml / (941) 681-3798
Charlotte County’s Traditional Summer Camp is run Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m., from June to August 8, for children 5 to 13, for $100 per week. Registration includes lunch, weekly field trips, swimming, guest speakers, and various activities.
Specialty Camp
Specialty camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for $85 per week. Specialty camp does not include lunch and parents and/or guardians must pack a snack, lunch, and a refillable water bottle.
The Charlotte Harbor Youth Sailing Summer Camp
chysailing.org/summer-sailing-camps / (941) 629-5131
The nonprofit Charlotte Harbor Youth Sailing, a U.S. Sailing certified school at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, offers nine one-week, full-day summer sailing camps starting in June. Students aged 8 to 17 may enroll in beginner, intermediate, or advanced classes to learn the fundamentals of sailing and seamanship. Each one-week camp costs $250 per student, not including $25 discounts for siblings and students who enroll in multiple sessions.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County
bgcofcc.org/summer-programs / (941) 743-1507
Punta Gorda YMCA
ymcaswfl.org/summer-camp / (941) 505-0999
Military Heritage Museum
http://www.history-academy.org / (941) 655-8315
Kids Summer Camp 2025 at the Military Heritage Museum offers hands-on history for students entering grades 4 to 9. Enjoy flight simulators, VR, field trips, and veteran interactions. Weekly sessions run June through July, Monday through Friday at a cost of $220 per week.
