Kids' Camp & Field Trips

Parents, teachers and students from all educational levels and schools will find a variety of educational opportunities offered at one of the most unique parks in South Florida. The main objective at the Deering Estate is to provide high quality interdisciplinary educational programs to students and teachers and give them the opportunity to interact with the natural and cultural environment through a hands-on experience.

The Deering Estate also has two-state-of-the-art outdoor laboratories. These labs offer the convenience of an outdoor experience with the necessary commodities to run a full lab session during any type of weather condition. They are fully screened and suited with electrical outlets, lighting, running water and counter tops for setting up laboratory equipment.


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  Discovery Camp. Camp activities include: nature hikes, educational environmental projects, a canoe trip to Chicken Key, and participation in an exciting archeological dig along with other enrichment and recreational activities.

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.

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

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

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 the Deering Discovery Camp or the Creative Art Camp please call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.