3rd – 6th Grade Summer Camp

Campers and counselors with the Oklawaha cabin banner on their porch Sunlight streaming through the pines during the early morning Flag Circle Campers playing a circle game under the pines A cabin performing on stage at skit night A camper mid-air jumping into the camp pool Campers celebrating with a nature volunteer at Mother Nature's Hut A cabin group of campers at sunset Campers waving from the craft tables Campers playing field games on the lawn Campers gathered on benches outside their cabin A buck, a doe and a spotted fawn in the meadow at camp Campers with clipboards on a nature hike Campers in blanket capes performing a skit on stage Campers posing at the camp pool Two campers showing the paper boxes they made in crafts A boys cabin group on a walk in the woods
3rd – 6th Gradegrade just completed
One full weekSunday to Saturday
$425$310 Garden Club sponsored
Boys, Girls & Co-Edsix weeks to choose from

This is the heart of Wekiva Youth Camp: a full week of sleeping in a cabin with new friends, exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park, and learning to love the real Florida. Every day is built around three sessions — Nature Study, Crafts and Swimming — with songs, campfires, skits and evening programs filling in everything around them.

Three Sessions Every Day

Campers hiking through the pine flatwoods
Nature StudyHikes, critters and photography in the park, led by nature volunteers who love sharing what lives here.
Campers at the craft tables
CraftsCreative projects made with craft volunteers, many of them inspired by nature, to take home at the end of the week.
Campers swimming in the camp pool
SwimmingIn the camp pool and at the Springs, always with lifeguards on duty and the Waterfront Director in charge.

A Day at Camp

  1. 7:00
    ReveilleRise and shine.
  2. 7:30
    Flag CircleThe whole camp gathers to start the day.
  3. 7:45
    BreakfastIn the Dining Hall, all together.
  4. 8:15
    Cabin choresEvery cabin pitches in to keep home tidy.
  5. 9:00
    1st SessionNature, Crafts or Swimming.
  6. 10:35
    2nd SessionNature, Crafts or Swimming.
  7. 12:00
    Flag Circle and Lunch
  8. 12:55
    SiestaA break to recharge in the cabins.
  9. 2:00
    3rd SessionNature, Crafts or Swimming.
  10. 3:20
    CanteenSnacks and treats.
  11. 4:00
    Rec HourField sports and games.
  12. 5:00
    Showers and cabin time
  13. 6:10
    Flag Circle and Dinner
  14. 7:30
    Evening ProgramThemed Evening Fun
  15. 9:00
    Cabin time or night ride
  16. 9:45
    Lights out
Zebra longwing butterflies on buttonbush flowers at camp

2027 Weeks for 3rd – 6th Grade

WeekDatesSpaces
BoysWeek 1June 13 – 1972 boys
BoysWeek 2June 20 – 2672 boys
GirlsWeek 1June 27 – July 372 girls
GirlsWeek 2July 4 – 1088 girls
Co-EdWeek 1July 11 – 1732 boys · 40 girls
Co-EdWeek 2July 18 – 2448 boys · 40 girls

Registration opens in January 2027 — exact dates and details coming soon. Use the grade your camper will complete in the 2026–2027 school year.

Cabin Life

Campers and counselors holding the Telecheekee cabin banner

Campers live in one of 13 named cabins, arranged in two circles under the pines. Each cabin is home to 8 campers and 2 counselors, so every child has grown-ups who know them by name all week.

Many of our counselors were Wekiva campers themselves. The Infirmary is staffed 24/7 by our medical staff and nurses during every session.

Getting Ready

Check-in and pick-upCheck-in is Sunday 1 – 3 PM. Pick-up is Saturday 9 – 10:30 AM.
Welch Road Gate1371 E. Welch Road, Apopka. Please arrive within the check-in window.
Packing listSee the packing list and forms. Luggage goes under the bed.
Help with feesAsk your local Garden Club about sponsorship, or about financial assistance.
See the full 2027 schedule All programs and activities