Seasonal Camp

Deering Discovery Camp
Children, ages 6-13, will learn about history, archeology, and nature by taking part in a series of hands on activities at the Deering Estate at Cutler’s Kids’ Camp. Among the camp’s activities are: nature hikes, educational environmental projects, a canoe trip at Chicken Key, and participation in an exciting archeological dig along with other enrichment and recreational activities. Camp sessions are held in the spring, summer and winter.

Creative Art Camp
Children, ages 6-9, can experience a non-competitive environment in which they can explore a balance of fine and traditional craft art, and enrichment and recreational activities. Our Creative Art Camps use art students, teachers and artists in residence to engage campers in fun art-based activities such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. The program makes use of the many advantages within the archeological, natural and historic setting of the Estate, including interactive exhibits, our Artist Village and technology lab. Registration for the ten-day sessions are limited to 15 campers each, so please register early.

Camp hours are from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please note that early drop off and late pick up is available for an additional fee.Early drop off is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and late pick up is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please note there is a one-time $10 annual camp registration fee. Children age 6 must have completed the First Grade.

To register for Kids Camp, please call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

2008 Winter Camp Programs:

Deering Discovery Camp
Session I: December 22, 23 & 26, 2008 Cost: $105
Session II: December 29 & 30, 2008 and January 2, 2009 Cost: $105

2008 Winter Camp Registration Form

2009 Spring Camp Program:

Deering Discovery Camp
 April 6 -10, 2009   Cost: $188

2009 Summer Camp Programs:

Deering Discovery Camp
Session I: June 8 - June 19, 2009   Cost: $375          
Session II: June 22 - July 3, 2009  Cost: $375
Session III: July 6 - July 17, 2009   Cost: $375
Session IV: July 20 - July 31, 2009 Cost: $375
Session V: August 3 - August 14, 2009   Cost: $375

Creative Art Camp
Session I: June 8 - June 19, 2009   Cost: $375
Session II: August 3 - August 15, 2009   Cost: $375