City Summer Camp sign ups begin Monday

Apr 3, 2026 By CJ HADDAD 4 min read

With the end of the school year nearly upon Southwest Florida, summer camp registration in Cape Coral opens up this Monday.

The city of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department will open summer camp registration on April 6, at 5 a.m.

To register beginning April 6, visit CapeParks.com or call or visit the desired camp location during business hours.

City officials said summer camp spots will likely fill quickly, and payments must be made during registration to reserve camp placement.

No early registrations will be accepted.

“Families can look forward to an exciting lineup of summer camps that truly offer something for every interest and age group,” said Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Mike Massoglia via email. “From hands-on art and dance programs to action-packed athletic and nature-based adventures, this year’s camps give children a chance to explore their passions in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. Parents can also feel confident knowing their kids are supervised by experienced staff who focus on both enrichment and recreation throughout the summer.”

This year, camp locations and offerings include, but are not limited to:

• Cape Coral Art Center’s Creativity Camp

• South Cape Elevate Summer Camp

• Eagle Skate Park Summer Camp

• Youth Center Camp

• Four Freedoms Park Camp Horizons

• Lake Kennedy Dance Camp

• Rotary Park Eco-Adventure Nature Camp

• Police Athletic League Camp

City officials said early registration is the best way to secure a spot in your preferred camp before sessions reach capacity. Since payment is required at registration to confirm placement, families are encouraged to plan ahead and register as soon as possible to avoid missing out on their top choices.

“Cape Coral’s summer camps are designed to keep kids active, social, and inspired during their school break,” Massoglia said. “They provide a safe place for children to build new friendships, strengthen skills, and enjoy a balance of structured activities and creative play. Whether they’re on the field, in the art studio, or exploring nature, kids get the chance to unplug, move, and grow in ways that support both physical and emotional well-being.”

An example of some camps and what they offer include:

• Four Freedoms Park Camp Horizons — Daily activities include themed arts and crafts, music, games, indoor/outdoor recreational activities, and water days.

• Lake Kennedy Dance Camp — Participants in this half-day camp will learn basic dance techniques and focus on skills such as team building, creativity, confidence and more. The camp will include a focus on lyrical jazz, ballet and acrobatic genres. Dance camp is open to all skill levels, with no dance experience necessary.

• Police Athletic League — Campers will enjoy many different activities during the week including arts and crafts as well as recreational sports. There will be guest speakers and field trips.

• Camptopia Wild Adventures at Gator Trails Park – This camp will teach children to have fun at camp in Bigfoot’s backyard. Topics include meeting Bigfoot’s local wildlife and Cryptic friends, learning about tree and plant ID, environmental games, crafts, and hikes.

• Eco-Adventure Nature Camp – Campers can experience indoor and outdoor activities, such as hiking and exploring in the swamp, learning about the creatures that inhabit Rotary Park, and cooperative games, sports and crafts.

• Creativity Camp the Cape Coral Arts Center – This camp helps children find their inner-artist in a safe, educational, and fun environment. Teaches exciting techniques and hands-on demonstrations to inspire a child’s imagination. Children can experience pottery, mixed media, drawing, painting and gallery exhibition practices.

Massoglia added, “Each camp blends learning with adventure, helping children develop new skills while discovering their unique talents. From learning teamwork and leadership on the sports field to sparking curiosity in science and nature camps or expressing creativity through art and dance, participants walk away with newfound confidence and lasting memories. The best part is that kids are learning through fun — gaining educational value without even realizing it.”

The city is also offering its Summer BreakSpot feeding program, which goes to parks and summer camps to provide anyone 18 and under with meals while school is out.

Park locations include (Times: 10:45 -11:45 p.m. daily):

• Del Prado Linear Park

• Four Freedoms Park

• Gator Trails Park

• Jim Jeffers Park

• Paul Sanborn Park

The Summer BreakSpot feeding program also will be at Crystal Lake Park on Mondays from 8 to 9 a.m.

Summer Camp locations include (breakfast 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch noon to 1 p.m.):

• Lake Kennedy Center

• Bill Austen Youth Center

• Cape Elementary

Those interested can register as well as view the digital Summer Camp Guide that provides detailed information on all camps by visiting capecoral.gov/index.php.

To reach CJ HADDAD, please email cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com