2011 Spring Break Camps

The spring break countdown for the 2011 school year is underway. Unfortunately for some parents, the work-world doesn't always allow for time off, but luckily South Florida hosts an array of day camp options to keep children of any hobby occupied, and happy.

Miami Science Museum Spring Camps 2011

Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129.
305-646-4200
www.miamisci.org/www/springcamp.html
March 14th-18th 2011
Nurture your child's eco-curiosities with a line-up of earthly fun at the Miami Science Museum. Children in grades Pre-K thru 5 will revel in the diversity of our earth's ecosystems beginning with a dive into all-things-ocean, a move way-up-north into the frigid Arctic, and then come back down for a lesson on the earth's most famous wetland-The Everglades. The week will wrap-up with a look at the heat-enduring animals of the desserts, and lastly, a welcome to the very colorful and complex ecosystem of the jungle.

Spring Break Camp At The Deering Estate

Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Ave
Miami, FL 33041
304-235-1668
www.deeringestate.com/pages/KidsCampFieldTrips.aspx
March 14th-18th 2011
Known for its historical and aesthetic appeal, the Deering Estate will host a 5-day fun package for kids ages 6-15. Spring breakers will engage in educational hands-on activities with an array of animals and also keep bustling with bike rides, hikes, and more! Your children will return to school refreshed and enlivened with a deeper understanding of animals and the how-to's on critter protection.

Spring Break Camp At Zoo Miami

1 Zoo Boulevard
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 251-0400
www.miamimetrozoo.com
Bank of America Zoofari Spring Camp
March 14th-18th 2011
Lions, tigers, and zookeepers-oh my! The Bank of America Zoofari Spring Camp will make mini animal lovers, ages 4-10, smile all spring break long with thrilling animal encounters and jaw-dropping presentations with skulls and skins! Also, kids will meet and greet the folks behind-the-scenes…the Zookeepers!

Young At Art Of Broward

11584 West State Road 84
Davie, Florida 33325
(954) 954.424.0085 Ext 27
Spring Break One-Day Art Camp
http://www.youngatartmuseum.org/calendar.php
March 14th-18th 2011
Artsy youngsters will grab their smocks and run with one-look at the Young At Art Spring Break activity line-up. With options of signing up for one-day, some days, or all days, mini-artisans ages 4-13 will have the chance to foster their creative craft with activities like "Design A Picnic Still Life", create collages, and build 3D art inspired by movies like "Gnomeo and Juliet".

Jungle Island Fun Camps

Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami Beach, FL 33132

Pinecrest Community Center & Gardens
5855 111th Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156
www.funcamps.com/
March 14th-18th 2011
Campers, ages 5-12, will dabble in the world of science and try a hand at illusion with magic at FunCamps. With a choice of either location, Jungle Island and Pinecrest Community Center and Gardens will host a 5-day spring retreat for curious kids with a passion for the multi-faceted world of science and also cater to tots amazed by the lure of magic.