8 Summer Camps in for "Gainesville, FL"
Discover faraway destinations from the comfort of your own town in Gainesville, Florida. Blast off into space at the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, revel in the outdoors at Nature Parks, or curl up for story time at Alachua County Library.
Teleport your family into another galaxy at the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium. This awesome center offers all kinds of spectacles, from laser shows set to the music of Pink Floyd, to Tales of the Maya Skies and a special presentation of an eclipse. Learn about deep space while studying what the Florida skies look like without light pollution, or watch your kid learn about the lives of an astronaut through hands-on activities. Who knows, you may just be bringing up the next astronaut to visit the moon.
Get in tune with Mother Nature at the Nature Parks in Gainesville. Your kids will love the scenic trails, which they can navigate byhiking, mountain biking, or even horseback riding. Learn about the storied past of the 10-acre History Farm and then navigate your way through a babbling blackwater stream and a thicket of majestic woods. Opportunities to see wildlife such as croaking frogs and fluttering butterflies will add to the magic. If your family is looking for a little more structure, consider taking a class on wildlife to add to your knowledge.
Get lost in a lovely book at Alachua County Public Library. Your children will love the wide array of literature available to them, but that's not the only thing this awesome spot offers. Little ones will enjoy preschool story time and even Angel Bear Yoga. Consider enrolling a family member in the chess club where they can sharpen their intellect, or come in on a Sunday for family game day. Weekend film showings for various ages, bread and pastry making classes, and theatrical puppet shows will be sure to delight as well.
A summer camp experience rich in fun, friendship, and adventure while in a Christian environment!