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Best Sports Summer Camps in Orlando: Soccer Camps, Baseball Camps, and More

Get out on the court or hit the soccer fields with TUF Athletics Basketball & Soccer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
Get out on the court or hit the soccer fields with TUF Athletics Basketball & Soccer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
3/24/24 - By Melanie Preis

Summer camp allows kids to let loose and really have fun doing what they love; and for many of these Orlando campers, it's all about sports camp! Whether it's a specialized sports summer camp or an Orlando day camp that focuses on a variety of sports, these summer sports camps will be a welcome respite for athletes and sports-loving kids. We've rounded up a few of our top sports camps in Orlando that hone abilities, introduce new games, and allow kids to let loose.

If sports camp isn't your child's "thing," no worries —check out the Orlando Camp Guide to see more summer camps, including affordable camps, summer camps for preschoolers, and much more.

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Fun Multi-Sports Summer Camps

Brown's Gym Orbit Sports Academy

Altamonte Springs
Brown's Gym builds self-confidence through fitness and fun, with a variety of gymnastics classes ranging from parent-tot to recreational and team, ninja classes for ages 6-11, homeschool gymnastics, afterschool care, summer camps, and birthday parties. READ MORE

Camp J Maccabiah Sports Camp

Maitland
Orlando JCC Camp J's speciality Maccabiah sports camp is open to rising first-ninth graders. New skills and experience in sports including baseball, basketball, field hockey, tennis, golf, lacrosse, swim. READ MORE

Central Florida YMCA Summer Camps

Various locations
The YMCA of Central Florida offers many locations for holiday and summer camp for elementary and middle grade kids. Parents can choose from traditional day camp or speciality camps READ MORE

City of Ocoee Summer Camp

Ocoee
The City of Ocoee offers its day camp for kids ages 6-12, which includes swim, indoor and outdoor play, field trips, sports, group activities, and more. Tuition varies by residency. READ MORE

Kidz Sports Day Camp at Orlando Metro Gymnastics

Various locations
Kidz Sports Day Camps, for ages 4-17, run all day (with half-day options) and offer kids a chance to play different sports, including gymnastics. Field trips are available at an additional cost. Camp runs all summer from May 28-August 9, 2024. READ MORE
Improve hoop skills at TUF Athletics Basketball & Soccer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
Improve hoop skills at TUF Athletics Basketball & Soccer Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp

Top Orlando Basketball and Soccer Camps

Orlando Magic Basketball Camps

Various locations
Orlando Magic Basketball Camps and Clinics are held throughout Central Florida (all held in air-conditioned gyms). Open to boys and girls ages 7-17. Full-day, half-day, and overnight camp options available. READ MORE

TUF Athletics Basketball & Soccer Camp

Various locations
Summer camp and spring break camp for those interested in basketball and soccer, as well as after-school classes and clinics. READ MORE

XL Soccer World Lake Nona Camps

Lake Nona
XL Soccer World offers various summer and school holiday camp options for players -- those seeking a more demanding athletic training regime and those who prefer more of a traditional camp feeling. Full- and half-day options available for both camps. READ MORE
Perfect stroke and build confidence at Wilson Tennis Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
Perfect stroke and build confidence at Wilson Tennis Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Golf and Tennis Camps for Orlando Kids

Golfzon Leadbetter Academy Golf Summer Camp

ChampionsGate
The junior golf camps improve a child’s game and help foster a love for the game while refining skills. Open to ages 9-17. READ MORE

Little Linksters PGA Junior Golf Camps

Longwood and Sorrento
Little Linksters PGA Junior camp has two locations, Sorrento and Longwood, to teach new golf skills and promote new friendships. Various summer camp schedules, based on age and skill, from ages 5-16. READ MORE

Nike Junior Golf Camp - Rollins College

Winter Park
Campers receive golf instruction and couse play. Open to ages 10-18. Overnight stay available. READ MORE

USTA National Campus Junior Camps

Orlando
USTA National Campus offers spring and summer camps for kids ages 5-17. Placement for all levels happens at camp, with a focus on learning skills, honing talents, and having fun. Weekly camps last 3 hours per day. READ MORE

Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps - University of Central Florida

Orlando
Tennis players, ages 8-18, hone skills at this tennis camp located at the University of Central Florida. There are full-day and half-day options. READ MORE

Top Summer Camps for Gymnastics and Martial Arts

Family Martial Arts Center Summer Camps

Mount Dora
Family Martial Arts Center offers summer camps to keep kids engaged and active. Besides martial arts, campers participate in outdoor challenges, team-building activities, and more. READ MORE

Gymnastics USA

Winter Garden
Gymnastics USA offers a variety of programs for all ages, including gymnastics classes for ages 3-12, gymnastics team, tumbling classe; Ninja Kidz classes for ages 5-12, aerial silks, a special needs programs, afterschool care, seasonal camps, and birthday parties. READ MORE

MGA Gymnastics Summer Camp

Apopka
MGA Gymnastics summer camp is open for kids ages 5-13. Each weekly session has a new theme and runs 9am-4pm. Daily activities include gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, sports, and more. More classes during the year, with gymnastics, martial arts, parkour, and more. READ MORE

Orlando Gymnastics Camps

Orlando
Orlando Gymnastics offers spring and summer camps for kids ages 5-13. This full day of camp offers both instructional and free play gymnastics, as well as arts and crafts, outdoor play and water fun, and much more. READ MORE

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