School’s Out For Summer

Find a camp that matches your child’s interests

Let’s face it. Keeping the young ones occupied for an extended period of time isn’t all that easy. They can get bored quickly, fight with their siblings, get too attached to their joysticks, and remain stuck on their mouse for hours. Plus, the youngest of them all needs to be supervised—finding sitters can be a challenge. The perfect solution is to send them to camp when school is out.

Camps can do a world of good. They fill children’s days with constructive activities, help them try new experiences, offer them a chance to make new friends, let them learn lifelong skills and gain a sense of independence. But they can also get the kids to unplug from social media, video games and YouTube—score one for mom!

A wide variety of summer camps, designed to fit the needs and interests of youngsters, are offered in Southwest Florida. They range in price, hours and locations. Call or visit the websites of the camp providers to confirm available programs and schedules.

BONITA SPRINGS

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs

Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road Bonita Springs

Center for Performing Arts

10150 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs 239-495-8989 artcenterbonita.org

CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral Parks & Recreation (various locations)

1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 239-573-3128 capecoral.net

Cape Coral Yacht Club

5819 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral 239-574-0806 capecoral.net

Saddlewood Horse Club

16111 Saddlewood Lane, Cape Coral 239-738-9300 capehorses.com

FORT MYERS

Alliance for the Arts

10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 artinlee.org

Calusa Nature Center

3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers 239-275-3435 calusanature.org