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Chidren's Activities Awards Best Summer Day Camp Sun-Sentinel
There are hundreds of choices of summer camps in Florida, and our judges pick the best of the best. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GOLD Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach 305-932-4200 www.marjcc.org The Russell JCC Camp is situated on the banks of the Oleta River, allowing students to spend time in a scenic retreat for the summer. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these camps, but if you are, Camp Sol Taplin is dedicated to helping students understand their Jewish identity. Weekly programs give the students a chance to learn about their religion through arts and crafts in a relaxed atmosphere. Judaic programming, music, dance and pre-Shabbat programs entertain children. The Variety Camps give students options to have traditional camp adventures or focus on a topic. Topics include sports, art, science or teen travel. SILVER The Fun Camps 800-570-7273 www.funcamps.com BRONZE Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park 1725 NE 135th St., North Miami 305-895-1119 PALM BEACH COUNTY GOLD FAU Sports Camps Florida Atlantic University Campus 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton 561-297-3000 www.fau.edu Over the years, FAU has developed what started off as a small day camp into a 50- to 100-student sports training camp. The camps provide a combination of game-play and skills practice to provide players with the most well-rounded proficiencies. In the morning, all campers warm up together allowing even the youngest players to feel part of the group. Then they practice techniques together, ages 5-15, where the older members look out for the little ones, while the little ones think they are really competing with the older ones. Campers come out of these camps ready for their sports season to kick off. SILVER Palm Beach Zoo 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach 561-547-9453 www.palmbeachzoo.org BRONZE Palm Beach Parks and Recreation Department www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/parks BROWARD COUNTY GOLD Broward County YMCAs 408 NW 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-2444 1910 NW 55th Ave., Lauderhill, 954-485-6260 7716 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, 954-757-9862 3161 Taft St, Hollywood, 954-989-9622 www.ymcabroward.org Additional YMCAs in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach and throughout Miami-Dade County. YMCAs have grown through 110 summers to offer so much more than team sports classes. They have moved into technology, nature and programs for every child to enjoy. YMCA day camps serve children with academics, arts and sports. Newer programs include singing, swimming, art, computers and nature hikes. Kids at the YMCA are encouraged to have fun in a welcoming environment. Each branch differs in camps offered, so check your local YMCA for details. SILVER Music Makers 3559 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach 954-480-6789 www.usmusicmakers.com BRONZE Pine Crest Camp 1501 NE 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale 954-492-4103 www.pinecrest.edu/summer JUDGES' CHOICE Police Athletic League 2310 N. 23rd Ave., Hollywood 954-921-3401 www.hollywoodpolice.com The Police Athletic League in Hollywood is changing the scary stigma that sometimes comes with police officers to children and teens. The judges were impressed by the way the Hollywood officers develop discipline, self-esteem and positive moral values in children through competition in various sports. By having positive contact with the police, children ages 6–18 learn to trust them and, in turn, the officers instill pride in the children. Back to Children's Activities Awards Back to Main Awards Page |
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