2024 faith summer camps in Central Florida

Check out the faith camps available in Winter Garden, Windermere, Horizon West, Ocoee, Oakland, Dr. Phillips and beyond.


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Camp Gilead
1445 Camp Gilead Drive, Polk City

Details: Camp Gilead is a year-round Christian camp that creates an atmosphere for individuals to evaluate their relationship with Christ and be challenged to make decisions for changed lives. 

Camp dates: Various commuter and overnight camps June 9 through Aug. 2 Ages: Rising kindergarten through 12th-graders Tuition: $375 Registration: campgilead.campbrainregistration.com Contact: (863) 984-1353 or [email protected] 


Camp Horizon
7369 Sunnyside Drive, Leesburg

Details: These one-week overnight camps combine activities such as water-skiing, tubing, sailing and swimming with chapel time, prayer time and devotions. 

Camp dates: Youth, junior and varsity camps available throughout the summer Ages: 8-10 (junior camp); 11-14 (youth camp); 15-17 (varsity camp) Tuition: $325 per week Contact: (352) 728-5822 or CampHorizon.org/summer-camp


Camp Ithiel
2037 Hempel Ave., Gotha

Details: Camp Ithiel offers sleep away summer camps that give youth the chance to experience God in Creation. There will be multiple camps by age group at the Gotha location.

Camp dates: Kids Camp 6/7-9, Junior Camp 6/9-14, Junior High 6/16-21, Senior High 6/23-28, and Mountain Adventure Travel Camp July 28-8/2 Tuition: $221-$441 Registration: campithiel.org/summer-camps/register Ages: 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18 Contact: (407) 984-7390 or [email protected] 


Central Florida Bible Camp
23813 C.R. 44A, Eustis

Details: Seven overnight camp sessions (2 to 6 nights) centered on fun, friends and faith.

Camp dates: Seven sessions, June 16 through July 27 Ages: Rising kindergartners through graduated seniors, varies depending on session Tuition: $145 to $290 Registration: cfbiblecamp.org Contact: [email protected] or (352) 357-6316


Church at the Cross
700 Good Homes Road, Orlando

Details: Kids Camp 2024

When: July 15-18 Ages: Rising sixth- through 12th-graders Tuition: $50 Registration: rock.catcorlando.com/registration/kidscamp2024 Contact: (407) 293-4571


Citrus Church VBS
Held at Keene’s Crossing Elementary, 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive, Winter Garden

VBS Theme: Camp Firelight 

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 17 through 21 Ages: Preschool through rising fifth-graders Tuition: $50 per child Registration: CitrusChurch.churchcenter.com Contact: [email protected] 


Evolve Church VBS
10564 Second. Ave., Ocoee

VBS Theme: Start the Party

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 24-27 Ages: Rising kindergartners through fifth-graders Tuition: Free Registration: ievolve.church Contact [email protected] or (407) 656-1523     


Family Church Windermere VBS
300 Main St., Windermere

Details: Vacation Bible School is going to be an exciting week of fun, Bible study and worship. Participants will learn all about who God is and how He impacts our lives. 

When: June 10-14 Ages: Completed pre-K4 through fifth-graders Registration: ourfamily.church/event-detail Contact: [email protected] 


First Baptist Church of Winter Garden VBS — Horizon West Campus
15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden

VBS Theme: Breaker Rock Beach

When: 9 a.m. to noon July 8-12 Ages: Rising first- through sixth-graders Tuition: Free; T-shirts are $7 Registration: fbcwg.org/vbs Contact: Stephanie Cline, [email protected], (407) 656-2352

 

First Baptist Church of Winter Garden VBS — Plant Street Campus
125 E. Plant St., Winter Garden

VBS Theme: Breaker Rock Beach

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 2-6 Ages: 3 through completed fifth-graders Tuition: Free; T-shirts are $7 Registration: fbcwg.org/vbs Contact: Stephanie Cline, [email protected], (407) 656-2352


First Baptist Orlando's Camp Orlando
Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland

Details: Students will experience God through authentic worship and the dynamic teaching of scripture. 

Camp dates: July 13-17 for high school; July 17-20 for middle school Ages: Completed grades five through 12 Tuition: $369 to $499 Registration: firstorlando.com/camporlando Contact: (407) 425-2555


The First Academy Royal Summer
2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando

Details: All-day and half-day camps include academics, sports, the arts and more with themes such as Art Exploration, Mission Impossible and Survivor.

Camp dates: June 3 through July 26; Extended day is available Ages: Preschool through rising 12th-graders Tuition: Varies Registration: thefirstacademy.org/student-life/summer-camps Contact: [email protected] 


First United Methodist Church VBS
125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden

VBS Theme: Superhero Hotline

When: 9 a.m. to noon July 8 through 12, with a celebration July 14 Ages: Pre-K through fifth-graders Cost: Free Registration: Open Contact: Elyse Grossman, [email protected] 


Glad Tidings VBS
2009 Fullers Cross Road, Ocoee

VBS Theme: TBD

When: June 10-13 Ages: Rising kindergarten through fifth-graders Cost: Free Registration: Call for information Contact: (407) 656-4140


Lake Aurora Christian Camp
237 Golden Bough Road, Lake Wales

Details: This features wilderness, traditional and leadership camps. 

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Registration: LakeAurora.org; open house 2 to 5 p.m. May 19 Tuition: Varies by camp Contact: (863) 696-1102


Mosaic Church VBS
14175 W Colonial Drive, Winter Garden

VBS Theme: SCUBA: Diving into a friendship with God

When: 0 a.m to noon June 24-28 Ages: Call for information Cost: Call for information Registration: Call for information Contact: (407) 654-8220 or thisismosaic.org


Oakland Presbyterian Church VBS
218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland

VBS Theme: Operation Restoration, Mending God’s World

When: 9 a.m. to noon July 29 through Aug. 2 Ages: 4-11 Tuition: $25 Registration: oaklandpres.org Contact: [email protected] 


Lifebridge Church Navigate
12120 Chase Road, Windermere

Details: Navigate is a multi-night event designed for families. This mission is to come alongside you in your God-given role, to encourage you and give you insight and practical advice on what it means to be an effective parent. Each evening will begin together as a family with live worship. Then, kids and middle-schoolers will split off into their own exciting camp-themed experiences with crafts, Bible lessons and snacks. Parents will learn from parenting authors Ginger Hubbard and Greg Smalley. The last night will be a party for the family.

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 10-13 Ages: Elementary- and middle-school students Registration: Opens March 31 Contact: lifebridgechurch.org


Passion Camp
Ocean Center; 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Each year, thousands of students gather together for worship, teaching, community and fun. 

Camp dates: July 8-12 Ages: Rising seventh-graders through graduating 12th-graders Tuition: Starts at $209 Registration: passioncamp.com/register Contact: passioncamp.com 


Rosen JCC Camp J
11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando

Details: Open to children of all faiths and backgrounds, Camp J is a diverse Orlando summer camp dedicated to your child’s happiness, growth and well-being. Rosen carefully crafts its camp programs to nurture your child’s interests, offering general and specialty programs, with age-appropriate activities focused on both fun and learning. 

Camp dates: May 30 through Aug. 4 Tuition: $275 per week; $265 for members Registration: camp.rosenjcc.org/register Ages: Kindergarten through eighth-graders Contact: (407) 387-5330


St. Luke's United Methodist Church Summer Camp
4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando

Details: Kids will explore fun rotations such as science, missions, games, art and more.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 3-7 and June 17-21. Extended day is available from 8 to 9 a.m. for $50 per child for the week. Tuition: $175 per week Registration: st.lukes.org/camps Ages: 3-5 as of Sept. 1, 2024 Contact: [email protected] 


St. Luke's United Methodist ChurchVBS
4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando

VBS Theme: HERO HOTLINE — Called Together to Serve God

When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 10-14; Extended Day Option: 12:30 to 5 p.m. Ages: Pre-K through fifth grade Tuition: $50 Extended Day: $30 per day Registration: st.lukes.org/camps Contact: [email protected] 


West Orange Church of Christ VBS
1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden

VBS Theme: SCUBA: Diving Into Friendship with God

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 9-13 Ages: 3 through rising sixth-graders Cost: Free Registration: cocwo.com Contact: (407) 656-2770, [email protected]