About
Wekiva Youth Camp offers Critter Camp, a three-day, two-night mini-camp with nature, crafts, and swimming for 1st and 2nd grade. It also offers Summer Camp for 3rd through 6th grade with nature study, crafts, swimming, field sports, night rides, campfires and s’mores, skit night, canteen, and evening programs. The camp also has 7th Grade Primitive, 8th Grade Environmental Education, and Leaders in Training.
Programs
- Critter Camp — 1st and 2nd grade · $150 per session · Three-day, two-night mini-camp; introduces youngest campers to nature, crafts, and swimming.
- Summer Camp — 3rd through 6th grade · $425 per session · Full week of camp with nature study, crafts, swimming, field sports, night rides, campfires and s’mores, skit night, canteen, and evening programs.
- 7th Grade Primitive — 7th grade · $425 per session · Week-long immersion in Florida’s natural wilderness with tent camping rather than cabins.
- 8th Grade Environmental Education — 8th grade · $425 per session · Environmental education built around water, conservation, aquifers, common pollutants, and canoeing.
- Leaders in Training — 9th grade · $450 per session · Special program for returning campers chosen from the 8th grade program; emphasizes leadership and marine study.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–14 years old
- Price range: $150–$450 per session
- Current session: Volunteer Training (Feb 5–Feb 7, 2027); Open House (Feb 7–Feb 7, 2027); Summer Camp Boys Week 1 (Jun 13–Jun 19, 2027); Summer Camp Boys Week 2 (Jun 20–Jun 26, 2027); Summer Camp Girls Week 1 (Jun 27–Jul 3, 2027); Summer Camp Girls Week 2 (Jul 4–Jul 10, 2027); Summer Camp Co-Ed Week 1 (Jul 11–Jul 17, 2027); Summer Camp Co-Ed Week 2 (Jul 18–Jul 24, 2027)
- General schedule: Wekiva Youth Camp is six one-week sessions during June and July. The full week programs run with three daily sessions: Nature Study, Crafts, and Swimming. 7th grade primitive and 8th grade environmental education are specialized programs in select weeks and do not follow the regular three daily sessions.
About the provider
Wekiva Youth Camp is a non-profit, residential nature camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association and is sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. The mission statement says the camp aims to instill a love and respect for the REAL Florida in youth through nature study, conservation, and protection of the environment for the future of the state and the planet.
- Volunteer Training — $80 per session · Weekend training for volunteers; includes activities, meals, and cabin lodging.
Florida residency is not required. Campers are welcomed without regard to race, color, religion or ethnicity. Campers should be interested in nature and like the outdoors. The camp fully complies with Florida mandated background checks required for all who interact with campers. There are no refunds for fees paid after May 15th. Payments for camper registrations not used because of cancellations after May 15th or no-shows are not carried from year to year.
What families say
“Campers today, environmental leaders tomorrow” — Our motto for our youth
Last updated September 19, 2026.
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