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Head to the finish line at American Heritage Sports Summer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
Head to the finish line at American Heritage Sports Summer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
3/24/24 - By Lindsey Scannell

When school is out and summer is in, Miami and South Florida have great options for sports summer camps for your sport-loving child to attend.

Whether you are in Palm Beach County, Broward County, or Miami-Dade County, there is a specialty sports camp option for you. Camps offered range from intensive training to more recreational ones. There are also options for multisports camps and those that focuse on only one sport.

For more camp options for your South Florida child, see our South Florida and Miami Summer Camp Guide. 

Experience the thrill of victory at American Heritage Sports Summer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
Experience the thrill of victory at American Heritage Sports Summer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp

Baseball Camps for Kids in Miami and South Florida

Nike Baseball Camp ELEV8 Baseball

Delray Beach
This three-day baseball camp focuses on hitting, fielding, base running, and game situations. You can expect high demand for these first-come, first-served camper spots, so please register early. With a 1 to 10 staff-to-camper ratio, campers are initially grouped by age and moved around based on skill level. Campers enjoy an outdoor facility and access to an indoor facility in case of weather. This camp is for kids ages 7-13, and runs from 9am to 3pm each day. READ MORE

American Heritage Baseball Camp

Plantation
This baseball camp has two age groups, one for campers in grades 1-6 and another for grades 7-8. It offers campers weeklong options from 8:30am-3:15 pm daily. The camp focuses on the fundamentals of the game, and players learn the proper techniques for catching, fielding, throwing, and hitting. Campers also play games to learn in-game situations. The camp is perfect to build the foundation of the next generation of baseball players. READ MORE
Kids learn the fundamentals and more at a South Florida tennis camp.
Kids learn the fundamentals and more at a South Florida tennis camp.

Tennis Camps for Kids in Miami and South Florida

Nike Tennis Camp at Barry University

Miami
Nike Tennis Camp at Barry University is for players looking to have fun while improving their tennis skills. Camp is open to campers of all skill levels, ages 9-17, and lasts for 5-6 hours daily. The day consists of morning and afternoon tennis training with a 5:1 camper-to-coach ratio. Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience. There is a 45-minute evaluation on the first day of camp and players are seperated based on ability first, followed by age, if necessary. Adjustments can be made during camp. READ MORE

American Heritage Tennis Camp

Plantation
This tennis camp is designed for players ages 6-12, and players are grouped by age and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your skills or an intermediate to advanced player looking to step up your game, this camp has a program for you. Players receive training from a staff that consists of USPTA-certified tennis pros, current/former college tennis players, and current/former varsity tennis players. Summer tennis campers improve their overall skills with tennis training, play in competitive tournaments, and participate in fun games and events. READ MORE
Is your child the next Lionel Messi? Find out at a South Florida soccer camp.
Is your child the next Lionel Messi? Find out at a South Florida soccer camp.

Soccer Camps for Kids in Miami and South Florida

Nike Soccer Camp at Florida International University

Miami
This soccer camp is for U.S. and international players of all skill levels 8-16 years old. It offers weeklong camps for players who share a love of the game and who are eager to compete against other skilled players, and who want to take their game to the next level before their upcoming season. Training sessions are in a 1:10 coach-to-camper ratio. READ MORE

Nike Soccer Camp at Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach
This weeklong camp for ages 7-18 focuses on a mix of traditional and modern soccer coaching methodologies, allowing each camper the opportunity to progress to a higher level of play. "All-skills" campers focus on player development while high school-age players focus on advanced skills and tactics under a collegiate coaching staff and players.   READ MORE

AGS Youth Soccer Camp

Fort Lauderdale
Offering one-, two-, and four-week options, this camp caters to ages 4 to 12 years old. It offers a soccer and multisports camp, and is designed for kids to learn to play sports and have fun while doing it. The camp takes places in a state-of-the-art indoor facility ensuring nonstop excitement and unforgettable memories for your child. READ MORE

American Heritage Soccer Camp

Plantation
This camp is designed for ages 6-12 and players are grouped by age and skill levels. The camp utilizes a cooperative style of coaching in which players and coaches create relationships on an individual basis while reinforcing the skills needed to be a good teammate. The coaches understand the different levels each player brings to the field and are skilled in adapting their coaching as needed. Coaches encourage the players to relax and have fun while improving their skills. There is an indoor soccer area in case of inclement weather.  READ MORE
Dribbling, shooting, rebounding: There is so much to do at a South Florida basketball camp.
Dribbling, shooting, rebounding: There is so much to do at a South Florida basketball camp.

Basketball Camps for Kids in Miami and South Florida

Nike Basketball Camp NSU University School

Davie
Offering weeklong options, this coed basketball camp is a great place to work on ballhandling, shooting technique, footwork, and offensive and defensive skills in a positive and high-energy environment. The camp has a daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills, and scrimmages as well as offering an in-depth analysis of each player’s conditioning and footwork. READ MORE

Miami Heat Basketball Camp

Cooper City and Miami
With locations in Broward and Miami-Dade County, these weeklong camps are for kids 7-16 of all abilities and skill levels. The camps focus on improving individual basketball skills and off-the-court character development. Campers participate in a variety of competitions, fundamental drills, and games. On the first day of camp, campers are split up into teams of about 8-10 kids and assigned a coach. They will be on that same team for the entire camp unless there is a need to make a trade to make the teams more equitable. READ MORE

Triple Threat Basketball Camp

Coral Springs
Triple Threat basketball camps offer weeklong camps for boys and girls ages 7-14. In the morning, players work on drills that simulate real game action and that will give them the tools and confidence to create their own shot, drive to the basket, and score in the low post. They learn how to become better passers, see the floor better, improve shot selection and accuracy, and improve their game IQ. In the afternoon, players put their morning skills to the test in five-on-five games. READ MORE

305 Sports Basketball Academy

Miami
This summer camp offers weeklong options that focus on basketball fundamentals, training, games, and tournaments. The camp also has daily strength and conditioning workouts, including calisthenics without the use of weights. There are multiple locations in Miami, Miramar, and Miami Lakes. READ MORE
Take part in a day-glo pool noodle battle at SuperStars Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
Take part in a day-glo pool noodle battle at SuperStars Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Multisports Camps for Kids in Miami and South Florida

University of Miami Mini Canes Camp

Miami
Mini Canes Recreational Sports Camp offers educational and recreational experiences in a high-quality, fun, and safe learning environment for children ages 6-12 years old. The goal of Mini Canes Camp is to teach campers the importance of developing lifelong sports and recreation skills, all while having fun. READ MORE

Ransom Everglades Sports Camps

Miami
Offering baseball, basketball, and soccer sports camps for kids in kindergarten through ninth grade, this camp looks to challenge campers in their chosen sport while also developing their skills. All sports camps are offered for boys and girls, and campers learn the importance of work ethic, competitiveness, teamwork, and having fun through a skill-based curriculum, while also competing in a variety of live game action, including scrimmaging and tournament play. READ MORE

David Posnack JCC Sports Camp

Davie
JSports Camp is for boys and girls grades 1-7 who want to learn about a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, flag football, and volleyball. Daily activities focus on sport-specific fundamentals, and each week campers participate in weekly challenges with other local JCCs. Camp is offered in four-, five-, six-, seven, or eight-week terms. READ MORE

All American Sports Camps

Lake Worth
All American Sport Camp offers nine weeklong sessions that focus on a variety of indoor and outdoor health-conscious and wellness-themed activities, as well as team sports. The program promotes the development of athletics, leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, self-confidence, and fitness. Campers are taught skills and sports such as baseball, track and field, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, ping pong, dance, hockey, and other sports. READ MORE

NSU University Sports Camps

Davie
Offering volleyball, soccer, flag football, golf, baseball, and basketball camps in two-week sessions for boys and girls, this camp provides children with an athletic experience unlike any other. Through quality coaching and an age-specific curriculum, campers play hard, develop and improve their skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the games, all while making new friends. The sports camps are divided into age and ability-level groups, are coed, and open to kids in grades 2-8. READ MORE

SuperStars Camp

Boca Raton
Offering nine weeks of sports fun for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, campers learn the fundamentals and rules of a variety of sports in a fun and playful setting. Coaches organize and teach groups different drills and games, including basketball, soccer, kickball, flag football, color wars, camp challenges, and more. The camp also offers a Super Stars Soccer Camp for kids in third to ninth grades with an ideal blend of technical and tactical training. It is professionally designed for players of all levels who want to learn and improve their fundamental soccer... READ MORE

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