Marine Discovery Center

My daughter came home from camp today talking about the ecosystem, her encounter with a manatee, a stone crab with no claws and her upcoming trip to the Crystal River.

It was Marine Discovery Center Camp and it is one of the best camps our area has to offer. The education department at the Center led by Chad Truxall is fantastic. This is the second year my children have attended and if you only spring for one camp this summer this one is worth the price.

There are still some spots left in some of the weeks so check it out at the link above for more information.

Baseball & Softball Camps

City of New Smyrna Beach Parks & Recreation is holding summer camps in baseball and softball.

Information is available below:

NSB Baseball Camp

NSB Baseball Academy

NSB Softball Camp

They are also offering a Sailing Camp.

Summer Golf Camp

Hidden Lakes Golf Course and the City of New Smyrna Beach Golf Course have joined forces to provide an opportunity for local kids from age 6-16 to learn the game of golf. This will cover all levels of golfers, great for beginners and advanced.

Robert Schwab from HLGC and Gary Wintz from NSBGC will be the PGA pros teaching your kids the fundamentals of golf as well as techniques for the more advanced players.

Mini Camp dates are June 11th & 12th and July 9th and 10th from 9am-12pm/Cost $50.00

Weekly Camps will be held June 16th-Jun 19th and July 14th-July17th from 9am-12pm/Cost $95.00

There will be golf instruction, drills, games and contests, a gift and equipment will be provided if your child needs it.

If you would like more information email me or contact Robert Schwab at 386-427-4138

Wonderland Theatre Summer Camp

The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach is holding their Wonderland Summer Theatre Camp once again this summer. The Beginning Acting Camp for ages 7-13 is being held June 15th thru the 26th from 9am-3pm. The Primary Camp for 4-6 year olds is June 29th thru July 3rd and is held from 9am-1230pm. You can get information on their website or right at the box office.

Atlantic Center for The Arts Summer Camps

Atlantic Center for the Arts Children’s Summer Art Camp theme will be Time Travelers. It is a multidisciplinary art camps for ages 6 – 12. It will be Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM - 2 PM $90 for ACA members; $100 for nonmembers

Scholarships are available for each session. Pre-registration is required

Registration and information here.

Summer Is Coming

Summer vacation is only about four weeks away. Are you ready? Here are some of our local camps here in South East Volusia.


ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS: "Time Travelers" Summer Art Camp. ACA's Community Arts Center at Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Ages 6-12, weekly camps, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, June 9-Aug. 7. $90 members, $100 nonmembers. 386-423-1753

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF VOLUSIA/FLAGLER COUNTIES: 813 Mary Ave., New Smyrna Beach. For ages 7-18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8-Aug. 7, indoor and outdoor activities, summer reading, field trips (not included in cost). $25 week includes lunch and snacks; $25 registration. 386-428-2422.

CAMP MARCODY HORSE CAMP: Marcody Ranch, 3804 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. week-long Monday-Friday sessions June-August. Horseback riding, horse care and management lessons i.e. grooming, bathing, feeding horses. Also, arts and crafts, water activities and circle games. $275 week. 386-424-0123; e-mail: hope@marcody.com.

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS: 3701 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. and 573 N. Airport Road, New Smyrna Beach. K--12th grades, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20-Aug. 1. $55, bring own lunch. 386-451-8087; 427-8229

CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH: Parks and Recreation, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 8-Aug. 21. Babe James Community Center, 201 N. Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach, grades, 1-5, $40 week residents; $45 nonresidents, includes two half-day trips. City Gym, 100 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach, grades 6-9, $55 week residents; $45 nonresidents, includes two half-day trips and one whole day trip; $40 week residents; $45 nonresidents includes two half-day trips. $20 registration. 386-424-2175;

CORONADO COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Music Day Camp, 210 S. Peninsula Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Ages 6-5th grade will learn an entire musical in five days, "God's Plan of Salvation," kick-off 2-4 p.m. July 26, camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 27-30 with presentation 7 p.m. July 30. $10 includes CD and T-shirt. 386-428-6252.

CUCHETTI SCHOOL OF MUSIC: Pappas Plaza, 1125 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach. Ages 5-14, June-Aug. Musical theater, choral workshop, learn to play an instrument, songwriting, theory and fundamentals of music, various intermediate and advanced brass, woodwind, vocal ensembles, private lessons on all instruments. $125-$150 week. 386-426-8989

EDGEWATER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: 211 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8-Aug. 7. $40 week; $150 month; $25 registration; field trips extra. 386-423-5275.

JIMMY LANE SURF CAMP: City of New Smyrna Beach, Parks and Recreation, North Beach Park, corner of Sapphire Road and Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Weekly camps, 9-11 a.m. June 1-Aug. 28, surf contest Aug. 21, $5 per entry. $115 residents; $120 nonresidents. 386-424-2175; 428-4485

THE LITTLE THEATRE OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH WONDERLAND THEATRE PROGRAM: 726 Third Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Ages 7-13, 9 a.m.--3 p.m. June 15-26, 2-week camp students will study "The Honorable Urashima Taro" with performances the last two days of camp. Bring lunch. $235. Primary Camp, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 29-July 3, ages 4 1/2-6, explore drama through creative games, role playing, movement, songs, poetry and stories. $80. 386-423-1246 or stop by the office 1- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER: Summer Adventures 2009, 162 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach. "Loggerheads," ages 4-8, June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, June 29-July 3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, $190; "Leatherbacks," ages 7-10, Aug. 3-7, 10-14, $200; "Mangrove Maniacs," ages 9-12, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, 6-10, 13-17, $220. "Kayak Explorations," ages 10-14, June 8-12, 15-19, July 13-17, $275. "Lagoonys," ages 10-14, July 20-24, 27-31, $300. "Aquatic Adventures," ages 10-14, Aug. 3-7, $300; "Estuary Explorations," ages 10-14, Aug. 10-14, $200. "SCUBA," ages 12-16, June 8-12, 15-19, $300. "Kayak Explorations," ages 12-16, July 20-24, 27-31, $275. All camps, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 386-428-4828; 866-257-4828

SUMMER POTTERY CAMP: Palms Up Pottery, 100 N. Cooper St., New Smyrna Beach. Workshops begin June 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks. Times: 9-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., or 3-4:30 p.m. 386-427-2290.

THE SWAN PROJECT: Temple of Praise, 710 Enterprise Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Girls, ages 6-17, learning biblical principles helping them to make better choices for their lives. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 15-Aug. 14. $25 registration; $30 week. 386-402-1816.

You can get the complete list for all of Volusia County here from the Daytona Beach News Journal.