Gainesville

Nature and Animal Camps

This page lists summer camps in the Gainesville, Florida area focusing on nature study and/or animals.
Kids Gainesville: Nature and Animal Summer Camps - Fun 4 Gator Kids
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Camp Shands Boy Scout Resident Summer Camp

Camp Shands’ summer camp program is designed for Scouts BSA troops who want to achieve advancement b ...

June 15-July 19, 2025
Hours: Overnight
Age: Boys, rising 2-3rd grade and 4-5th grade
See website for rates
1453 Baden Powell Road, Hawthorne, FL, 32640
City of Gainesville Earth Academy Day Camp Summer Camp

Earth Academy Day Camp awakens your child's innate curiosity while encouraging an environmental ethi ...

Select weeks summer 2025. See schedule above
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Age: 1st-6th grade
City residents $147.75; non-city residents $184.50.
3540 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32609
College for Kids at Santa Fe College NW Campus

College for Kids (CFK) is a program with engaging instructors where students can experience being on ...

Weekly Sessions from July 7-25, 2025
Hours: 9am-12m | 1pm-4pm
Age: 10-14
Full day $298 per week | Half day $149 per week
3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Cuscowilla Summer Camp

Theme: Wild About Nature Day Camp | Entering 2nd-5th Grades, 1 field trip per week Weekly sessio ...

Weekly sessions from June 9-July 25, 2025
Age: 7-14
Day Camp $150 Weekly, Mini Camp $150 Weekly, Specialty ...
210 SE 134th Ave, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Mayhem Ranch Safari Summer Camp

Welcome to our Safari Summer Camp, where each week brings a new adventure across the globe. Join us ...

Week 1: June 9-12, Week 2: June 23-26, Week 3: July 7-1...
Hours: 9 am-4 pm
Age: Ages 6-15
$300 per week, each additional sibling $275
17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL, 32668
Millhopper Montessori School Summer Camps

Millhopper Montessori School (MMS) invites children ages 2 through 8th grade to join our adventure-f ...

Weekly sessions June 9th - July 25th, 2025
Hours: Half Day: 9am-12 pm. Full Day: 9am-3pm
Age: ages 2-8th grade
Varies by camp. Visit website for details.
8505 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, 32606
Rose Tent Empowerment Summer Camps

Empowerment Summer Camps for Girls (Ages 9–16) Heart-centered, creative, and soulful experiences ...

June 9-12, June 16-19, July 14-17, July 7-10, July 28–3...
Hours: 9 am-3 pm
Age: Girls Ages 9-16
$250/week
Gainesville Wellness Education Center 2781 SE 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32641
UF Gator Vet Camp

The Gator Vet Camp recognizes talented high school students (rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade) and ...

Session 1: June 8-June 13, 2025 (rising 10th & 11th gra...
Hours: overnight
Age: Eligible for Florida High Schoolers-rising 10th, 11th, ...
Application Fee: $20| Program Cost: See description
UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL
UF IFAS Extension Levy County 4-H Summer Day Camps

Levy County 4-H 2025 Camp Schedule & Offerings Get ready for a fun-filled summer with Levy 4-H! J ...

June 6-July 24, 2025. See schedule in description
Hours: 8 am-4 pm
Age: Varies depending on program 5-18
$60-$80 depending on program
625 N. Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL, 32621
UF Livestock Judging Camp

We are following the same format as last year better accommodate our three camp tracks. Please pay s ...

July 16-19, 2025
Hours: See description for details
Age: 8 years old through a senior in high school
See website for prices
Beef Teaching Unit South 3721 SW 23rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
UF RecSplorers Summer Day Camps

Get ready for camp with UF RecSports! Each camp offers your camper the opportunity to explore aspect ...

Weekly sessions all summer 2025. No Camp week of July 4...
Hours: 7:45am-3pm
Age: 5-14
Varies by camp starting at $300
3150 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611