Here Comes Summer!
by Jody Steele
The “Unique Summer Camps” at Ocean Reef Club will include 24 different types of camps with three camps exclusively for the “big kids”, otherwise known as adults. The weekly line-up begins on June 7th and finishes up on August 13th. Each camp is offered at least for one week with Reef Club Kids scheduled every week during the summer session. And what fun it is! There is really something for all interests, age 5-17, along with the joy of being with friends and family at Ocean Reef.
The New and the Old…
The directors of the “Discover One, Discover All” camp program, Kyle Lynch, Recreation Manager, and Chris Nelson, Assistant Director of Recreation, are masters at creating outstanding summer adventures for Ocean Reef “kids”. Along with the traditional popular camps that have been part of the program at The Reef for many years, they always like to add a few more. This year there will be a NEW Mixed Doubles Adult Tennis Camp, a Tournament Tough Tennis Camp, a Tween Pickleball Camp for advancing skills, and a LEGO Camp for those cool kids that want to build engineering marvels.
Only in the Keys…
Some of the camps are especially a Florida Keys encounter. The Reef Discovery campers enjoy off property excursions for snorkeling, parasailing, wakeboarding and a dolphin encounter — simply South Florida up close. The Nature Exploration experience includes kayaking through the mangroves and workshops with the Coral Restoration Foundation-fun and educational. An Equestrian Camp at a nearby riding facility is another Florida adventure.
Reef Sports…
Other camps are designed for skill building in some of the recreational sports that are so much part of Ocean Reef Club. Golf, pickleball, tennis, and sailing are available for all levels and will be taught by Reef Pros. Perhaps these campers will pass on some tips to the adults in the family.
Unusual Choices Await…
Special interest camps such as Scuba Dive Camp to earn a PADI Junior Certificate, a Safe Boating Camp with hands-on boating excursions, a Rising Star Camp for those ready for the stage and musical theatre, and two Chef Camps for a culinary adventure are also part of the schedule.
The problem might be – how do you choose with such an array of outstanding camps offered? You can start by reviewing the camp brochure online and even book at www.oceanreef.com/summercamps, calling Camp Concierge at 305 367-6516 or by emailing summercamps@oceanreef.com for more information. Summer is just around the corner for kids and adults at Ocean Reef Club.