It’s summer camp time again!

Here’s a look at some of the many summer camp options available locally.

THE LINK

Summer camps will be held between June 2 to Aug. 8. The link is located at 425 Town Plaza Ave., Ponte Vedra in the heart of Nocatee Town Center. Phone: 904-299-3671. Email: info@thelink.zone.

For further information and to register, go to https://www.thelink.zone/camps-2. Here’s a look at the camps:

LEGO Robotics

Explore the world of robotics and programming in this LEGO Robotics summer camp! Through hands-on building and coding activities, kids will develop essential STEM skills such as spatial reasoning, problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking. Note: These are full-day camps. Ten camps to choose from: June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30- July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8​.

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Creative Culinary

Teach your child the importance of healthy eating habits and cooking skills with this Healthy Hands Cooking Camp! This camp covers everything from kitchen safety to proper food handling and preparation. Students will also learn about the pros and cons of packaged foods and how to make informed choices at the grocery store. Best of all, they'll have the chance to create and enjoy delicious, wholesome recipes. Ten camps to choose from: June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8.

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Creator’s Corner

Unleash creativity and craft dream designs. This camp will entail marbling mastery, sugar scrubs and jar art, clothing transformations, resin creations, abstract art, candle making and drama. Students will bring home their fabulous creations and the knowledge to create them again! Nine camps to choose from: June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28- Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8​.

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Olympic Style Fencing

This is one of the most popular summer camps. Learn the basics of one of the oldest Olympic sports. Led by Coach Alan Chernomashentsev, an accomplished athlete and experienced coach, students will learn fundamental skills, techniques and rules of fencing. Whether your child is new to the sport or already has the experience, they'll benefit from Coach Alan's expert guidance and commitment to developing good character. Three camps to choose from: June 2-6, June 16-20 and July 21-25.

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Kids Can Code

Unleash your inner tech wizard! Sign up for this exciting Kids Can Code Summer Camp, where creativity meets technology. This hands-on program is designed to inspire young minds and empower kids to become the coders and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Here’s what your child will explore with different camp themes to include: Roblox Game Development, Robotics, CodeSpark, Minecraft and Code Combat.​ With a mix of engaging platforms, interactive lessons and collaborative teamwork, Kids Can Code Summer Camps are the perfect environment to fuel your child’s passion for technology. Whether they’re a beginner or a budding programmer, they’ll gain invaluable skills that make learning fun and memorable. Seven camps to choose from: June 9-13, June 23-27, June 30- July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 28- Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8.

CODE NINJAS

Code Ninjas is planning camps at five different area campuses.

Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by a team of “code senseis,” Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends.

For information, including dates and prices, or to register, go to codeninjas.com and click “Shop Camps.” The camps offer a wide variety of fun experiences for “ninjas” ages 5-14. They cover a wide range of topics from electronics to creative design, including rich content for coding or STEM.

The camps will run on weekdays for 10 weeks, June 2 through Aug. 8 (with an exception for July 4). Camp locations are:

• Ponte Vedra Beach: 258 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Phone: 904-834-2359

• St. Johns: 2758 Race Track Road, Suite 401, St. Johns. Phone: 904-500-2633

• World Golf Village: 533 W. Twin Court Trail, Unit 704, St. Augustine. Phone: 904-217-0652

• Baymeadows: 8221 Southside Blvd., Suite 10, Jacksonville. Phone: 904-475-2160

• Fleming Island: 1811 Golden Eagle Way, Suite 28, Fleming Island. Phone: 904-375-0653

Here’s a look at the camps:

• Creative Studio: Digital Directors: Learn about filmmaking and storytelling.

• Content Creators — YouTube Stars: Learn video editing, scripting and more.

• Lego: RoboDojo — Build and Battle: Design, build and battle Lego Robots.

• Lego: RoboDojo — On a Mission: Take Lego robotics skills to the next level.

• Minecraft & Roblox Adventures for Beginners: Discover the basics of building and coding with these popular platforms

• Minecraft: Modder Gamers & Minecraft: Modding Masters: Take your favorite game to the next level.

• Minecraft: Movie Makers: Create epic in-game movies.

• Minecraft: Redstone Realm: Master engineering and circuitry.

• Minecraft: Robo in the Dojo: Code and control Minecraft robots.

• Minecraft: Digital Data Defenders: Save the digital world with coding and cybersecurity skills.

• Roblox: 3D World Builders & Roblox: World Creators: Build immersive 3D worlds.

• Roblox: The Next Level: Advanced game design and scripting.

• 3D Studio: Creators I: 3D modeling and design.

• Drone Dome — Challenge the Skies! Code, fly and compete with drones.

FIRST COAST CULTURAL CENTER

First Coast Cultural Center is offering a variety of summer camps. For more information or to register, go to https://www.firstcoastculturalcenter.org/programs-events/art-camps.

Summer Camp at Alhambra Theatre and Dining

Ages 8-17 Cost: $510 for FCCC members, $560 for future members Each camp week is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes two weeks of programming, the musical showcase, and one meal and one complimentary showcase ticket per registered child. This year's performance will be announced soon.

Alhambra Camp 2 dates:

• Week 1: July 21-25

• Week 2: July 28-Aug. 1

• Showcase: Aug. 4

Summer Art, Culinary and Drama Camps Exploration Vacation: Florida Life

All weeks are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at First Coast Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach.

Cost: $300 for future members, $270 for current members

Students ages 6 years old through 12 years old will create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art using a variety of tools and techniques, led by professional art teachers in a peaceful, safe setting. Each week children will draw, sculpt, build, paint, explore the galleries and more, related to the weekly theme.

Children will not only explore high quality art making techniques, but also search through the galleries (at FCCC location), play outside and observe the natural world like art detectives!

Theme schedule:

• The Science of Art: June 2-6. In the mornings, children will work with acting coach Sheri Lahris to develop their improvisational skills through small group and individual activities! Children can create new scenarios and imagine endless possibilities given the right techniques and tools, while building confidence. In the afternoon, the children will paint, sculpt, draw, print and play games, while learning about artists and art history and the “A-ha!” moments of creating.

• Who lives at the Shoreline? June 9-13. In the mornings, children will work with acting coach Sheri Lahris to develop their improvisational skills through small group and individual activities! Children can create new scenarios and imagine endless possibilities given the right techniques and tools, while building confidence. In the afternoon, the children will paint, sculpt, draw, print and play games, while learning about artists and art history and the “A-ha!” moments of creating.

• Natural Florida: June 16-20. Students will learn about Florida’s flora and fauna through exploration and discovery. They will draw and paint native species of plants and animals, and discover prehistoric life that still remains, along with invasive species and the impacts through an artful lens.

• Sunset Oranges: June 23-27. Warm colors are a theme this week, along with the study of fruit as it relates to the region, and in art.

• City Life at the Beach: July 7-11. What makes beach towns’ architecture so interesting? Students will draw, paint and build a cityscape around a beach view.

• Ocean Textures: July 14-18. Students will create “sandy,” “rough,” “salty,” “scaly” and more textures out of clay, paint and printmaking, such as Gyotaku fish printing.

• Under the Sea: July 21-25. Students will study sea creatures of all kinds, including those more unknown at the depths of the ocean, and represent them in an artful way.

• Wild Weather in Florida: July 28-Aug. 1. Campers will learn about local weather, climate and how that causes plants and animals to respond. Then they will create paintings, drawings   and stories about Florida's wild weather.

TOMMY HULIHAN’S BASKETBALL CAMP

https://tommyhulihanbasketball.com/basketball-camp.

Where: St. Paul’s Gym, 212 5th St. North, Jacksonville Beach

ADVENTURE LANDING

2780 S.R. 16 St. Augustine

904-827-9400

st-augustine.adventurelanding.com/groups/day-care-summer-camp

1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach

904-246-4386

jacksonville-beach.adventurelanding.com/groups/day-care-summer-camp

JAX COOKING STUDIO

14035 Beach Blvd. Unit 6, Jacksonville

Cooking camps are intended for children age 7 and older. Camps are hands-on, and the kids eat what they make each day!

https://jaxcookingstudio.com

904-379-6220

LIMELIGHT THEATRE

11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine.

Two camps for kindergarten through grade 3: Broadway Kidz Week (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 2-6) and Fairy Tale Week (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9-13)

Two camps for grades 4-8: Musical Theatre Intensive Week One (2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 2-6) and Musical Theatre Intensive Week Two (2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9-13)

Theatre Devising Camp: For grades 6-8. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 7-11.

“Spamalot Young@Part”: For grades 5-12. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 2-27. Performances: 5:30 p.m. June 27 and 28; 12:30 p.m. June 29.

For further information or to register, go to limelight-theatre.org/youth-programs.

YMCA

Summer Day Camp registration is now open. Registration is available online only, and spots are limited.

For ages 5-12.

The Brown Family YMCA is located at 170 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2-Aug. 8.

Registration information, as well as other locations and times can be found at https://fcymca.org/programs/camp/summer-day-camp.

— Compiled by Shaun Ryan