Welcome to the SWFL Summer Camp Guide: 2026 ☀️
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☀️ Trusted Local Camps for an Unforgettable Summer ☀️
Summer always seems to sneak up on us.
One minute, we're packing school lunches… and the next, we’re trying to figure out how to keep our kids active, engaged, learning, and having fun all summer long — while balancing work, family, and everything else life brings.
That’s exactly why we created the Ladies Lifestyle Network SWFL Summer Camp Guide.
As a mom and community leader, I know how important it is to feel confident in the choices we make for our children — especially when it comes to where they spend their time, who they learn from, and the experiences that help shape them.
That’s why every camp featured in this guide is part of our local Southwest Florida community. Many of these businesses are family-owned, mission-driven, and deeply invested in creating safe, enriching environments for children of all ages.
Inside this guide, you’ll find:
☀️ A curated selection of Southwest Florida summer camps
🎨 Camps focused on creativity, learning, and skill-building
⚽ Programs designed to keep kids active and engaged
🧠 Opportunities that encourage growth, confidence, and friendships
📍 Local options across SWFL communities
Our goal is simple:
To help families discover summer opportunities they can trust — and to support the incredible local businesses that make our community stronger.
We hope this guide helps make your summer planning smoother, more exciting, and filled with opportunities your children will remember long after the season ends.
KIDSTRONG FORT MYERS
KidStrong Fort Myers
Camp Week Dates:
June: 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-3
July: 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31
August: 3-7
Hours of Service: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Ages: 4-11 years old Phone: (239) 970-1022 Email: fortmyers@kidstrong.com
Phone: 239.970.1022
KidStrong Fort Myers provides a unique curriculum that blends learning, movement and fun through superhero-themed games and ninja courses.
Each session is different and focuses on developing or enhancing skills like confidence, physical fitness, teamwork and more.
What makes KidStrong Camp a must summer experience?
Exciting activities: Character-building, fitness fun and brain-boosting adventures await!
Friendship and teamwork: New friends and confidence-building challenges they'll love.
Unleash their full potential: Development of skills that help kids win at life.
Expert Coaching: Highly trained staff that keeps kids engaged and excited.
Make the most of these school-free days. Register now for KidStrong Camp!
Camp Investment:
KidStrong Members: $275
Non-members: $300
Follow Them On:
IG: @KidStrong_Fort_Myers
FB: KidStrong Fort Myers
Quick Website Links:
Parties: https://fortmyers.kidstrong.com/parties ***Camp Sneak Peek (Open House) will be held on May 23rd from 3:00pm-5:00pm, open to anyone that would like to know more and experience the KidStrong atmosphere firsthand.
Star TKD & Wellness (Fort Myers)
Camp Dates:
June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22, 26, 29-July 3
July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31
August 3-7
Ages: Call for age requirements
Contact: 239-267-5425
CLEAN, SAFE, FUN & POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT!
Field trips, sports, games, & activities
Craft time & movies on large projector
Taekwondo Lessons & Fitness Classes
Doors open at 7:30am, and close at 6:00pm.
Early Drop is available upon PREPAY at 7:00am for $5/day.
Late pick up is available upon PREPAY until 6:30pm for $5/day.
Camp Investment:
$212 per week (sibling discounts available)
$49 Student Registration (per child)
Brown Academy (Fort Myers - Gateway)
Camp Dates: June 2nd - August 1st (Full+ Half Day options)
Ages: 2-10 years old (11-15 years old CIT Prgram)
Email: office@brownacademy.net
Contact: 239-332-1900
Summer Camp at BROWN Academy offers a new adventure each and every day for children ages 2 to 10! Exciting activities include arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, sports, cooking activities and picnics. Each week your child will participate in an in-house field trip enjoying special events such as puppet shows, magic shows, wild life exhibits, bounce houses and pony rides.
At BROWN Academy, we strongly believe that all children need to become water safe! Therefore, as part of our commitment in keeping your child safe, every day the children will have a scheduled time in the pool for water safety instruction. For those students that are ready, basic swim stroke instruction will be taught.
For children ages 11 to 15, we offer a special Counselor in Training Program (CIT). This program is designed for middle school aged students who enjoy working with younger children and want to gain work experience and strong work ethics. Children must be going into middle school, participate in an interview, and want to spend their summer in a camp environment.
Camp Investment: Call for Pricing
Chef's in Progress (Cape Coral)
Camp Dates: June 2nd - August 1st (Full+ Half Day options) Ages: 6+ years old Email: Chefsinprogress01@gmail.com Contact: 239-677-5830
Give your child an unforgettable break learning real culinary skills! Multi-day immersive camps during summer, spring, and winter breaks. Choose AM or PM sessions to fit your schedule. (AM: 8am-12pm & PM: 2pm-6pm) Variety of camp themes like Kitchen Wars, Bakery Boss, Master Chef, Food Truck Frenzy, Chopped, etc.
Camp Investment: $299/class
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium (Fort Myers)
Camp Dates: June 9th-August 4th (themed each week)
Ages: 1st-8th Grade Website
All camps have a 20-child maximum with 2 lead teachers, as well as camp director and intern support.
All camps are based on rising grade levels and we adhere strictly to our chosen age groups with no exceptions.
All camps include indoor/outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, crafts, games, hikes, planetarium shows, & live animal encounters.
All campers should come prepared each day with a change of clothes, towel, water shoes, refillable water bottle, preferred sunscreen & insect repellent, and a packed lunch with extra snacks.
Camp times: Drop off is 8:30-9:00am, Pick up is from 3:30-4:00pm, Camp activities run from 9:00am-3:30pm. Adults must provide ID for camper pick-up. Camp Investment: Per week is $200 for members and $250 for non-members. Camp registration will remain open until it fills or until the Thursday before camp starts the following Monday.
IMAG History & Science Center (Fort Myers)
Camp Dates: June 2nd - August 7th (themed each week) Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ages: 1st-5th grade
Website
Camp IMAG sessions include fun and educational hands-on activities, games, crafts, special guests, and exhibit explorations! Our innovative curriculum integrates STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), history, the arts, and humanities to inspire the imagination and encourage an overall love of learning! Each week of camp will be guided by a specific theme!
Campers may bring lunches from home or order them through their on-site cafe partner, Cravings by Chef Hector! Pre-camp is available from 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM for an additional $20 per week.
Post-camp is available from 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM for an additional $20 per week.
Cost: Members – $275 / Non-Members – $295
Scholarships are available.
We hope this guide helps you discover new opportunities, trusted programs, and exciting summer experiences for your children.
One of the greatest joys of creating this guide each year is seeing how local families and local businesses come together to support one another. When we choose local programs, we’re not just filling our children’s schedules — we’re investing in our community.
At Ladies Lifestyle Network SWFL, we believe in building strong communities through connection, support, and shared resources — and this guide is one small way we get to do exactly that.
If you discover a camp your child loves, we’d love to hear about it! Your experiences help other families make confident decisions and continue growing this trusted resource.
And if you know of a summer camp that should be featured in next year’s guide, we invite you to reach out — we’re always looking to highlight incredible programs that make a difference in the lives of local families.
Here’s to a summer filled with laughter, learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.
☀️ See you this summer, Southwest Florida! Want to Be Featured Next Year?
If you operate a summer camp or know a program that should be included in our next Summer Camp Guide, we’d love to connect. 📩 Email Me (Kayla): ladieslifestylenetworkswfl@gmail.com
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