A Small Sampling Of Charlotte County Summer Camps
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.
In-person registration will be available at Centennial Park Recreation Center, Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, and South County Regional Park Recreation Center
Camp Locations
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Centennial Park Recreation Center – 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte 941.613.3230
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Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center – 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte 941.627.1074
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South County Regional Park Recreation Center – 670 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda 941.505.8686
- Tringali Park Community Center (Speciality Camp Only)- 3460 N Access Rd, Englewood 941.613.3230
- Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center- 6961 San Casa Drive, Englewood 941.613.3230
Session Dates
- Week 1: June 2–6
- Week 2: June 9–13
- Week 3: June 16–20
- Week 4: June 29–27
- Week 5: June 30 –July 4 (No camp July 4)
- Week 6: July 7–11
- Week 7: July 14–18
- Week 8: July 21–25
- Week 9: July 28–Aug. 1
- Week 10: Aug. 4–8
Payment & Scholarships
Payment plans are available for in-person registration only. One third of the total cost of camp is due at the time of registration to hold your child’s place. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Scholarships must be applied for in-person. One third of total cost of camp is due at the time of registration. If approved, the scholarship covers 50% of your total cost of camp.