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Cheap Miami-Dade Spring Break camps for kids

Keep the kids from bouncing off the walls during Spring Break Week with these cheap options around town. They all run from March 20-24. Hurry and register as some deadlines approach quickly.

Fit 2 Play camps are available at various Miami-Dade County parks. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with early dropoff at 7:30 a.m. and late pickup until 6 p.m. General camp programs (for age 6-12) include fitness and sports activities, arts and crafts, games and field trips. Cost is $45 per week, depending on the program. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. $15 one-time registration fee for those not already enrolled in their after school program.

City of North Miami  at Keystone Community Center, 13050 Ixora Court and Joe Celestin Center, 1525 NW 135 St., runs daily from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for children age 6-14. Early dropoff and late pickup are available for an additional fee. The weekly fee of $100 for residents and $120 for nonresidents includes field trips, activities, a daily snack and related transportation. Click here for more information.

spring break camps in Miami

Coral Gables Museum is offering the City Trekker Spring Camp 2023, with cooking, art, music, exercise and other activities. Daily rate is $85, $400 for the week, members receive a 10% discount. A sibling discount policy is available. Regular dropoff hours are 8:45 a.m., and pickup hours are 3-3:30 p.m. For an extra $15 per day, per child, you can have extended pickup from 3:30-5 p.m. 

Deering Estate wants your kids to “Splash into Spring” with its camp from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Designed for age 6-14, the camp offers an up-close look at marine life and teaches kids about the importance of protecting these habitats. Cost is $200, with after-care available until 6 p.m. for an extra fee. Register online or call 305-235-1668, ext. 233.

Miami EcoAdventures Camps has two options: Camp Black Bear from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at A.D. Barnes Park Nature Center, 3401 SW 72nd Ave.; and Camp Manatee from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Arch Creek Park & Nature Center. Cost for both is $125 weekly, with a 10 percent discount for siblings. Field trips cost extra. The nature-based programs promise to pack fun and education in one week of activities. Campers will get to try their hand at scientific experiments, take field trips, and enjoy the great outdoors. 

Miami Seaquarium runs its Spring Camp from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily for kids ages 6-12. It offers participants the chance to learn about environmental issues including pollution, invasive species, water conservation, habitat destruction and endangered species. The weeklong camp includes one marine mammal show a day, at least one animal interaction a day, arts and crafts, and interactive games. Cost is $299 a week. Other fees may apply. For more information, go to miamiseaquarium.com/camp or call 305-361-5705, ext. 526.

martial arts camp

Spring Break Camp at Palmetto Bay’s Hero Martial Arts, 17049 S. Dixie Highway, runs from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. daily. The high-energy camp provides children age 5 and older the chance to participate in taekwondo, obstacle courses and other fitness challenges. The camp costs $150 a week if you register by March 13, $175 for the week if registered after March 13; lunch is not provided. Register by purple chat online, e-mail areuahero@gmail.com, or text to 786-348-5325.

zoo miami spring break camp

Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., will teach children age 5-12 all about what’s “hopping, hatching, blooming or buzzing” during the spring season. Its Spring Camp runs from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, with free after-care available until 5:30 p.m. Cost is $200 for members with promo code and $250 for nonmembers. Meal plan at an additional cost provided by Zoo Miami’s Taste of the Wild catering service. Click here for info.

Free and cheap things to do with kids this week

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

MOSAIC deals & discounts: Various days, times & venues in PBC

Discounted | Various sites in Palm Beach Co.

Displays & interactive exhibits

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Public Walking Tour

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Regal Cinemas kids' summer movies for $2

10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings

12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Shark & Stingray Feedings

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach

Sea Turtle Talk

2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

MOSAIC deals & discounts: Various days, times & venues in PBC

Discounted | Various sites in Palm Beach Co.

Displays & interactive exhibits

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Public Walking Tour

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Regal Cinemas kids' summer movies for $2

10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas

Fandom: Kowai Yo! Demons, Monsters & Spirits in Japan for teens

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings

12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Shark & Stingray Feedings

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach

Sea Turtle Talk

2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Haitian Heritage Month Guest Storytime

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | North Miami Public Library

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Discounted | Galaxy Skateway Davie

Kompa Classes at North Miami Library

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | North Miami Public Library

The Moth - Miami StorySLAM

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Sandrell Rivers Theater

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

Displays & interactive exhibits

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Public Walking Tour

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings

12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Shark & Stingray Feedings

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach

Sea Turtle Talk

2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

$12 Adult Skate Night in Fort Lauderdale

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park

Friday, June 2, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

Free outdoor film & fun in Tamarac

FREE | Tamarac Sports complex

Displays & interactive exhibits

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Public Walking Tour

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings

12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Shark & Stingray Feedings

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach

Sea Turtle Talk

2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

First Fridays @ 5 concert in the Amphitheater

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach

First Friday Concert

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach

Art After Dark Fridays: Entertainment, activities & times vary

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Art After Dark: Jazz Fridays

7:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach

Night Forest Walk in North Broward

7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | $5.00 | Fern Forest Nature Center

Free outdoor films in Hollywood

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

Gold Coast Museum free first Saturday

All Day | FREE | Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Displays & interactive exhibits

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Public Walking Tour

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Farm Tours at Tradewinds Park

11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park

Free tour of the Adrienne Arsht Center

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings

12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Shark & Stingray Feedings

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Sea Turtle Talk

2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Cultural Saturdays at Dania Ponite

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Night sky viewing with telescopes in west Broward

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Fox Observatory

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

Displays & interactive exhibits

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Free live music at Jazz Brunch in Fort Lauderdale

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk

Farm Tours at Tradewinds Park

11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings

12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Shark & Stingray Feedings

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach

New Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition for adults

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach

Family Sundays at Dania Pointe

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe

Sea Turtle Talk

2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach

Poinciana Fiesta and Celebration Party and Reception

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $10.00-25.00 | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

$12 Adult Skate Night in Fort Lauderdale

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park

Monday, June 5, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Free tour of the Adrienne Arsht Center

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings

12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Sea Turtle Talk

2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

 

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About Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami, Biscayne Times, Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL.

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