2010 Summer Camps in Port St. John, Florida

In Port St. John, Florida families are losing their jobs and worrying about their future. With 5,500 layoffs at USA alone, coming at the end of the year, the community is worried about becoming a ghost town. Schools' budgets have been cut and many wonder if teachers will be laid off or if schools will be closing. Everything is a waiting game, to see what happens after the space center employees are let go.

The bad news affects everyone, even the children. They know something big is going on even if they do not know exactly what. The children need an escape even if it is only for a week. Children should be kids and not spend their time wondering what will happen to them and their family.

Summer camps are everywhere in Port St John, Florida. It is a matter of finding out where to go to register. Once you have accomplished the daunting task of finding registration information, then you are faced with the dilemma of how to pay for camps. Summer camps are expensive for families that are on a budget. If a family is smart, they are saving all the money that they can for the crisis ahead of them.

Many day camps cost over $100. One hundred dollars a week per child quickly adds up. Parents may want a list to save time and money searching for inexpensive camps. Here are a few summer camps that you can go to for under $100.

Challenger 7 Elementary School as well as Enterprise Elementary School has summer day care. The school camps are usually provided for children with working parents. The schools provide a safe and fun environment for the children to play and learn during summer. Both schools charge $90 a week. The children go on interesting field trips too. This might be a good choice for school age children.

Port St. John Community Center offers a day camp for children ending kindergarten to the 8^th grade. If you choose to take your child to the all day program from 6:30 A.M. to 5:45 P.M., the cost is $90 a week. If you choose to go to the summer program from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., it is $60 a week. To choose a week long camp for $60 is truly a bargain. Activities vary by day and week, but there is plenty to do including swimming, movies, arts and crafts, and athletics. If you choose this day camp you need to pack lunch and snacks for your child.

If you are interested in specific camps Brevard County Parks and Recreation can help with information if you call (321) 633-1874. The camps are from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. unless otherwise stated and the cost of the camp is $60 a week. For an additional $30 a week before and after care is provided from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M.. If you only need before care or if you only need after care, the cost is $15 a week. Each camp runs weekly so you can even mix and match camps.

Brevard County Parks and Recreation (321) 633-1874

Sports Camp is for 8-12 year olds and includes different sports as well as instruction, game days, and even field trips. Sports camp is available from June 7^th through July 23^rd. My friends little boys loved this camp. It comes recommended.

Nature camps are for 10-12 year olds. There are four one week sessions. The weeks start on June 7^th-11^th, June 21^st- 25^th, July 12^th-16^th, and July 26^th-30^th. There are nature field trips, crafts, and activities.

Marine biology camp is for ages 10-16 years old. Canoeing, boat tours, wildlife presentations, and marine research and field trips are all a part of this fascinating camp. These are one week sessions Mon-Thurs 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. and Friday 9 A.M. - 6 P.M..

Your middle school or high school student may enjoy teen camps with swimming, games, ice skating, sports, movies, theme parks, and water parks. One teen camp does not have before and after care where the extreme teen camp does. Teen camp is from June 7^th - July 23^rd and extreme camp is June 1^st through July 30^th.

If you are planning to put your child in camp for a week, you want the camp with the most fun and the most affordable. These camps have the best of everything for the money. If you are going to send a kid to camp you might want to check these out. I had to call for all the information so maybe this will narrow your search.