Summer Camp

Welcome to Summer Camp at Florida Children’s Museum
It’s Summer Camp 2026: Away We GO! Explore new destinations each week. 

Camp programming is designed and led by our highly-skilled Education Team. Through hands-on-learning and structured play, your child will explore science, art, math, and language in a space curated just for kids. Each week of camp offers its own unique theme and programming, free-play in the Museum, and daily trips to Bonnet Springs Park.

  • Blinky’s Kids: Ages 6 to 9. Must have completed Kindergarten, first, second, or third grade in the 2025-26 school year.

Camp Fees
The Camp Fee is $330 per week. Members receive a 15% off discount.

Camp Dates
Camp drop off opens at 8 am and pick-up closes at 5 pm. Curriculum runs from 9 am to 3 pm. There is no camp the week of June 29- July 3.

Camp Tshirts
Each paid week of camp includes one Camp T-shirt, with a maximum of 5 shirts per child if registered for 5 or more weeks. Campers must wear camp shirt each day of camp. Additional camp shirts are available for $10 each at time of registration.

Snacks & Lunch
Afternoon snacks are provided by FCM. Campers should bring a bagged lunch from home Monday – Thursday. On Fridays, a pizza lunch is provided for all campers. 

Learn the details of each continent—from cuisine and language to wildlife and art. Which destinations will YOU explore?

Asia June 1-5

 

South America June 8-12

 

 

North America June 15-19

Canada, Mexico, Central America

North America June 22-26

United States

 Africa July 6-10

 

Antarctica July 13-17

 

Europe July 20 – 24

Australia July 27 – 31

 

FAQs

Do members receive a discount on camp?

Yes! Members will receive 15% off. Log into your member account before you begin registering for Camp and the membership discount will automatically apply. If you don’t know how to log in, check your membership confirmation email for the link.

What is the cancellation policy?

The cancellation policy is listed on registration receipts. No transfers. No Refunds allowed after 30 days prior to start date of Camper.

What time is drop off and pick up? 

Camp drop off opens at 8 am and pick-up closes at 5 pm. Curriculum runs from 9 am to 3 pm. There is no camp the week of June 29- July 3.

Where do I drop off my child?

Children should be escorted to the front entrance of the museum. A staff member will check-in the student in the lobby. 

Where do I pick up my child?

Enter the museum and provide the child’s name, camp group, and show your ID at the front desk. The visitor services staff will notify the camp staff of your arrival and the child will be escorted to the museum lobby for pick-up.

What does my child need to bring to camp?

Each child should wear their Camp T-shirts each day of camp. Water bottles are encouraged. Campers should bring a bagged lunch from home Monday through Thursday. A pizza lunch is provided for all campers on Fridays.  Children should wear tennis shoes for safety throughout the museum and when in the park. If weather necessitates, jackets may be appropriate. 

What kinds of activities will campers do?

A week at camp includes…

  • classroom lessons & activities related to the weekly theme
  • supervised Museum exploration in the morning & afternoon
  • daily trips to Bonnet Springs Park
  • a visit from a guest speaker 

Want to Learn More? Click HERE to review the Camp Handbook.