A: Wekiva Island is a family owned & operated outdoor recreation complex located at 1014 Miami Springs Dr in Longwood Fl. It focuses on sustainability, art & education while protecting the beautiful Wekiva River, enjoying nature & having a good time. Most importantly, its a perfect spot for our campers to learn & explore in a safe environment. For more information, please visit their social media or website: wekivaisland.com

A: Due to the pace of our program, we require that all campers have at least started 1st grade before the start of their camp but generally our campers are 4th-8th graders.

A: Camp hours are from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Please note~ Friday, is always Family Day! campers will be hosting their families for the  annual show and exhibiting their works. Family members generally arrive at 2:00 on this day to joyfully celebrate their campers’ accomplishments. On this day, campers have the option to either stay with camp staff until 4:00pm, or a parent can sign their camper out and explore the island with their family.

A: Our camp is designed to provide organic learning opportunities. We will be learning about the natural world while having fun. Literacy, art, engineering, dance, yoga, swimming, canoeing(and water safety class), First Aid, science experiments, volleyball, relay races, nature journaling, candy and confection class, scavenger hunt, photo shoots, and the creation of an iLog(the camper’s journal with their photos and notes) are all a part of our summer curriculum.

A: Please note that closed-toe shoes are necessary~ we will be exploring the outdoors and must protect our trekkin’ toes! Please also pack a bathing suit, a towel, and a change of clothes. Individual insulated drink containers are recommended; fresh water is always available for campers to refill their bottles in the classroom. Happy Campers should also bring sunblock, insect repellent, and...most of all their imaginations!

A: Yes, a fully certified lifeguard is on staff and is present for all water-based activities.

A: No. Your camper’s tuition includes all of the supplies for a fun-filled week of learning. T-shirts, a copy of the book we base our theme on, art supplies, science materials, and supplies for the  engineering challenges are included in camp enrollment. We also provide snacks.

Note: The only additional fee would be if your scholar enrolls in the hot lunch program which is $40 for the week. The options for lunch are a hot dog, chicken fingers, or grilled cheese. All lunches include a snack, a side, and a beverage. Lunches are prepared daily based on the camper’s selection and are provided by Without a Paddle Cafe.

A: All of our lead instructors are certified education professionals that have years of experience working with school age children. They are passionate about having fun, active learning and teaching our campers. In addition, all of our staff members go through a background check. We take the safety of your children very seriously. We also have Jr. Campers that assist other campers.

A: YES, completely different! Many new experiments, activities, and the development of social skills are designed each year for a FULL week of Hands-on Fun!!!