Need a way to entertain the kids this summer? Check out a few of the camps available on island, catering for all interests and passions.
CAMP SHELLBY
Enjoy a summer of adventure with Shellby and friends at Cayman Turtle Centre’s camp. Learn about turtles, sharks, birds, and more; explore the wildlife and splash in the pool. Campers can even take part in a special animal release. Shuttle service is available to/from Camana Bay at CI$5 per day (per child).Pick up at 7.45 am, drop off at 3.15pm. Open to children aged 5-12 years.
WHEN: 29 July – 2 August and 5 – 9 August, Monday – Friday
WHERE: Cayman Turtle Centre
TIME:8am – 3pm
COST:US$360 per week or US$80 per day
T: 949-3894
W: turtle.ky/camp-shellby
ARTVENTURES SUMMER CAMP
Crafts, fine arts, polymer clay sculpting, drawing, STEAM projects, ceramic painting, canvas painting and gift crafts such as candle-making. Online registration required.
WHEN: 23 June to 23 Aug.
TIME: 8am-4:30pm
WHERE: Art Nest Creative Studio, Elizabethan Square
COST: $475 includes all materials, supplies, snacks and lunch. Sibling discounts available.
T: 927-2258
E: [email protected]
W: artnestcayman.com
REGISTRATION: bit.ly/ArtNestSummerCamp2024
ESM
Football camps catering to kids aged 5 to 12.
WHEN: 15-19 July, 22-26 July, 12-16 Aug., 19-23 Aug.
TIME: 9am-12pm
WHERE: Academy Sports Club
COST: $125 per week. Includes camp t-shirt.
E: [email protected]
MUSIC CAMP AT CAYMAN MUSIC SCHOOL
Take part in singing, playing musical instruments, choir, band, drum circle, dance, karaoke, occasional field trips and much more. Kids must be aged 5 to 11.
WHEN: 2-5 July, 8-12 July, 15-19 July
TIME: 8:30am-2:30pm
WHERE: Cayman Music School, Camana Bay
COST: 2-5 July $240, 8-12 July $300, 15-19 July $300, daily $65.
T: 938-3838
E: [email protected]
W: caymanmusicschool.com
REGISTRATION: forms.gle/fdJ9arBwB62UXniY7
KIDSABILITY TYPING CLUB
Kidsability therapists will get your child started with learning touch typing by emphasising proper posture, hand position, accuracy and speed with typing. Open to ages 7 to 14.
WHEN: 8-12 July, 12-16 Aug.
TIME: 11am-12pm WHERE: Kidsability, Midtown Plaza
COST: $275 T: 943-5437
E: [email protected]
W: kidsability.ky
KIDSABILITY LEARN TO RIDE
Five-day learn to ride programme with an occupational therapist. Your child will learn to safely put their helmet on, get on/off their bike and park their bike, steer, start and stop safely, glide and, hopefully by the end of the week, be able to pedal and ride independently. Caregivers advised to attend.
WHEN: 8-12 July TIME: 8:15-9:30am
WHERE: Kidsability, Midtown Plaza
COST: $450
REGISTRATION: forms.gle/bun1CogYffHvfvEC8
T: 943-5437
E: [email protected]
W: kidsability.ky
345ROBOTICS
Introductory VexIQ robotics for ages 8 to 10 and 11 to 13. Weekly half-day camps will be offered based on demand for the below week:
WHEN: 1-5 July, 8-12 July, 15-19 July, 22-26 July, 5-9 Aug., 12-16 Aug.
WHERE: West Bay and other location
TBD E: [email protected]
REGISTRATION: bit.ly/345R2024
CAYMAN RIDING SCHOOL
Horse riding lessons, trail rides, vaulting, gymkhanas, arts and crafts, games, plus lots of fun on the farm with all the kid-friendly farm animals. No previous experience necessary.
WHEN: 2-5 July. 8-12 July, 15-19 July, 22-26 July
TIME: 8:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Cayman Riding School
COST: $300 per week
T: 926-7669
E: [email protected]
CLEVER FISH
Children enjoy a range of indoor activities such as Lego, arts and crafts, games and quizzes. Weather permitting, each day will include an outdoor water activity as well as playtime on the Clever Fish outdoor court. For children aged 5 to 12.
WHEN: 1-5 July, 8-12 July, 15-19 July, 22-26 July
TIME: 8:30am-5pm
WHERE: Clever Fish, Walkers Road
COST: $400 per child, per week
E: [email protected]
W: cleverfishcayman.com
KULA KIDS SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Kula Kids offers six weeks of summer nature camp for children aged 4 to 10.
WHEN: 2-5 July, 8-12 July, 29 July to 2 Aug., 5-9 Aug., 12-16 Aug., 19-23 Aug.
TIME: 8:30am-2:30pm
WHERE: Dart Park
COST: $350 per week, $85 daily
T: 916-3007
E: [email protected]
W: kulakidsyogacayman.com
OPEN WATER CAYMAN AQUATIC MULTI-SPORT CAMP
Offered for students aged 10 to 16 with 10 spaces available per camp. Learn all the skills to swim 50 metres in all strokes, learn water polo, take part in guided snorkelling adventures, achieve openwater short distance swims, and experience beach baseball.
WHEN: 1-12 July, 15 July to 9 Aug.
TIME: 2-5pm from 1-12 July, 9am-12pm from 15 July to 9 Aug.
WHERE: Public Beach and a 25-metre pool, locations TBD
T: 326-3370
W: openwatercayman.com/services
REGISTRATION: bit.ly/aquatic2024
CAYMAN ISLANDS SAILING CLUB
Summer camps are available for ages 6 to 16. On and off water activities are undertaken each day and, wind direction allowing, the week usually includes a day sail to Camana Bay.
WHEN: 2 July to 23 Aug.
TIME: 8:30am-4pm
WHERE: Cayman Islands Sailing Club
COST: $550 per week for members, $575 for non-members
T: 947-7913
W: sailing.ky
Y SUMMER CAMPS
A range of camps available, including Y summer day camp, Y sports camp, Y Jr. chef camp, Y baseball camp, Y football camp, and Y girls softball. Check the website for dates, and prices.
W: ymcacayman.ky
T: 926-9622
DRAGON BAY
Engaging and educational watersport experiences, including sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, wing foiling, kayaking and swimming. Open to ages 6 to 15.
WHEN: 24 June to 16 Aug. (Monday to Friday)
TIME: 9am-4pm
COST: $375 per week, $100 per day. 10% sibling
discount.
WHERE: Opposite North Sound Golf Course
E: [email protected]
W: dragonbaysailing.ky
REGISTRATION: dragonbaysailing.bloowatch.com/booking/products/177280
CAMANA BAY MULTI-SPORT CAMP
Multi-sport camp is designed to encourage participants of all levels to try a variety of sports. Whether kids are just getting started or you are a seasoned athlete, this camp is for everyone aged 5 to 14.
WHEN: 2-5 July (four-day camp), 8-12 July, 15-19 July
TIME: 8am-12pm
WHERE: Camana Bay Sports Complex
COST: $150 (four-day camp), $175 (five-day camp). 20% sibling discount.
T: 640-2878
E: [email protected]
CAMANA BAY BASKETBALL CAMP
High-level NBA instruction, a variety of drills, and live games. The camp includes the opportunity to meet a special guest from the NBA. Twelve-year-old registrants can opt for the morning or afternoon session based on their confidence level and overall skills.
WHEN: 22-26 July
TIME: Morning session 8:30am-12pm (ages 7 to 12), or afternoon session 12:30-4pm (ages 12 to 17)
WHERE: Arts & Recreation Centre (ARC)
COST: $250. 20% sibling discount.
T: 640-2878
E: [email protected]
CENTRE POINTE DANCE CAMP
Centre Point Dance Studio offers various themed camps during summer holidays. Activities include singing, acting, crafting and of course, dancing.
WHEN: 2-5 July, 8-12 July
TIME: Half day 8am-12pm, or full day 8am-3pm
WHERE: Centre Pointe Dance
COST: Week 1: half day $240, full day $420.
Week 2: half day $300, full day $525.
T: 926-5889
E: [email protected]
W: centrepointedancestudio.com
PICKLEBALL CAYMAN
Every camp includes one hour of expert pickleball coaching and one hour of open play with games, playground time and arts and crafts. Healthy lunch from The Roost included. All sports are played in the shade.
WHEN: 2 July to 30 Aug.
TIME: 8am-12:30pm
WHERE: Pickleball Cayman
COST: Half-day camp $85 per day. Any five or more days $70 per day, any 10 or more
days $65 per day.
T: 927-7511
E: info@pickleball,ky
W: pickleball.ky
CAYMAN TENNIS ACADEMY
Tennis and pickleball, fun games, arts and crafts. All pickleball and tennis equipment provided. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. Open to ages 5 to 13 years old.
WHEN: 2 July to 30 Aug.
WHERE: 1960 West Bay Road
TIME: 8:30am-12:30pm
COST: $349 per week, $80 per day inclusive of lunch
T: 516-0300
E: [email protected]
W: caymanpickleballtennisacademy.com
SPARK! SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
Performing arts camp, pop/rock band camp, or keyboard camp available for different age ranges. Early drop-off and sibling discounts available.
WHEN: 2 July to 23 Aug.
TIME: 9am-3pm except Fridays, which end just after 1pm with a special show for parents
WHERE: Spark! School of Performing Arts
COST: $300 per week ($240 for week 1)
T: 929-2190
E: [email protected]
W: sparkcayman.com
PONY ADVENTURE CAMP
Daily riding lessons, trail rides, beach days with the ponies, water fun, arts and crafts, and games around the farm. A fabulous introduction to the world of horseback riding while learning to care for a pony.
WHEN: 2 July – 30 August
TIME: 8am-12pm
WHERE: Equestrian Centre Cayman
COST: $375 per week
T: 516-1751
E: [email protected]
W: equestriancenter.ky
REGISTRATION: forms.gle/3xvxYdJVKGvopKSk8
IF YOU ARE AN ORGANISATION RUNNING A SUMMER CAMP NOT LISTED, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] FOR INCLUSION IN WHAT’S HOT’S ONLINE LISTINGS.
This article originally appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of What’s Hot magazine.
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