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Summer Camp Guide

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By Karen White April 8, 2021

Why should you send your child to a summer camp? Summer camps are a great time for kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, meet new friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of summer fun! You're guaranteed to find something on this list of summer camps that your kid will be excited about! 

Want to see your camp featured in the 2021 Macaroni Kid Weston/Davie Summer Camp Guide? Email us today!


BROADWAY KIDS


Broadway Kids Studio is a performing arts summer camp, for ages 5-18.  Campers will be divided by age and rotate between singing, dancing, acting, improvisation, and production classes and they prepare for their final show!  All rehearsals and performances will be LIVE!

Learn more or register today for Broadway Kids!

Rising Stars


Little people have BIG dreams too and Rising Stars Youth Theatre Company is committed in providing an artistic environment to nurture, educate, encourage and expand their imagination in the world of theater.

Students in grades 5-8 can sign up for the following summer theatrical workshop, which is held in-person at Miami Country Day School. No previous experience is necessary.

SESSION I - ACTING WORKSHOP (In-person) 

  • SHOW: TBD - Based on Student Auditions
  • DATE: June 7th - June 18th (Monday- Friday)
  • TIME: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm

Auditions: A Virtual Flipgrid Audition tape must be received by each student by Friday, June 4th at 3:00 pm. The Flipgrid code and audition instruction is given to the student once they register. All students whom audition are cast in the show!

Campers will be engaged in an intensive program and their hard work will be on display with a live show on the final day of the workshop. Click here to view a sample daily schedule for each session.

Using theatre as a tool to build self-esteem, communication, and confidence, your little rising star will make new friends and nurture a love for theatre and the arts to last a lifetime. Hurry, enrollment is limited!

Learn more or register today for Rising Stars!

Gaming Camps


Ready up, level up and sign them up for Virtual Gaming Summer Camps by NXT UP Esports!

NXT UP Esports is a leader in youth gaming and esports programs with a focus on developing each player’s self-confidence, social skills, and of course, helping them get better at the games they love. Players will learn game strategy, mechanics, teamwork, communication, and accountability through fun, team-based games and exercises. Parents can feel safe knowing their child is only playing with other kids in our program and learning important life skills through video games.

Camps are designed for boys and girls ages 7-10 and 11-15 of all skill levels. Each summer camp is specific to one game: Fortnite, League of Legends, or Minecraft and are completely VIRTUAL. Players connect with their teammates and coach through the game and Discord, a digital communication app NXT UP Esports uses to maintain safe and clear communication. Players will be coached by trained, high level coaches that have all passed third party background checks before working with the kids.

What's Included:

  • 20 hours of instruction (that’s less than $8/hour!)
  • Custom camp t-shirt
  • Individual and team activities
  • Camp tournament
  • Coaching from high level players

What Parents Are Saying

  • “My son can't stop talking about how much he loves his group and all that he's learned already. He also thinks it super cool that his coach goes is a college player and is so knowledgeable in the game.”
  • “I would have never guessed that my son would be able to make new friends playing video games. He has been able to feel as socially connected as ever and wakes up excited on practice days.”
  • “We are approaching a year of our stay at home situation and our son needed something different, something to expand his mind and his skills... and really just something fun to look forward to. THIS was it!”

HURRY! Registration closes June 7th. Don't miss this limited time offer for $30 off when you use the promo code CERTIFIKID at checkout. Plus, sign up with a friend and get another $10 off each!

Learn more or register today for Gaming Camp!

Basketball Camp


Score big in 2021 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!

With 275 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.  Breakthrough Basketball Camps include:

  • Attack & Counter Basketball Camps with Don Kelbick
  • Ball Handling, Shooting & Decision Training Skills Camp
  • Essential Youth Skills & Decision Making
  • Shooting Camps
  • Scoring, Shooting & Ball Handling Camps
  • Elite Skills & Playmaking Camps
  • "Littles" Camp for K - 4th Graders
  • Overnight Camps

Breakthrough Basketball Coach Testimonials:

"Breakthrough Basketball puts on some of the best camps out there for youth and high school players...I’ve taken many of the drills, skills, and life lessons taught at Breakthrough’s camps and applied them in my life and with coaching at the college level. When it comes to skill development, mentality, and character development, Breakthrough is one of the best!” - Max Lefevre, Director of Player Development for the Texas Tech Men’s Basketball Team

 

"Often you hear how champions are made in the summer, which is true. But often champions are made through meticulous attention to detail and persistent repetition of those details. The details must be accurate and applicable, which is what you get with Breakthrough Basketball. These coaches provide campers with next level skill development and team workouts, while teaching about overall quality of life in the same breath." - Courtney Robinson, University of Sioux Falls Women’s Assistant Coach

Learn more or register today for Basketball Camp!