Summer is here, and that means it’s time to get the kids out of the house.
From camps and water adventures to indoor climbing gyms and mini golf, the Tampa Bay area offers plenty of options to keep families busy through August. Here’s a roundup:
Camp Sierra at Northdale YMCA
Tucked away at the Bob Sierra Family YMCA, Camp Sierra offers weeklong summer sessions, Kids Day Out and preschool enrichment programs running through August. The campground features an Olympic-size pool, splash pad, gym and a ropes course with a zip line.
Location: YMCA Camp Sierra, 4015 Ragg Rd, Tampa, FL 33624
For more info, visit https://www.tampaymca.org/locations/bob-sierra-family-ymca
The Life Wake Camp
Children ages 7 to 15 can spend a week on the water at The Lift Adventure Park, a cable wakeboarding facility at SunWest Park in Pasco County. Half-day sessions include hands-on instruction, tricks and lunch.
Location: SunWest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667
For more info, visit https://theliftadventurepark.com/camps/
Treehoppers
In Dade City — designated a Tree City USA — climbers of all experience levels can navigate up to 10 aerial adventure courses with varying difficulty. Instructors can guide participants through the obstacles. The park doesn’t offer camps but welcomes group parties.
Location: 27839 St Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525
For more info, visit https://treehoppers.com/
Empower Adventures Tampa Bay
A zip line course over the Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve offers high-flying outings as well as summer camps for kids running through July. Camp activities include paddleboarding along with the zip lines.
Location: 423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
For more info, visit https://zipontampabay.com/
Central Rock Gym
The indoor climbing gym features routes that change regularly and an automated climbing apparatus, with options for all experience levels. Weeklong summer programs in June and July serve children ages 6 to 14, covering climbing techniques, bouldering, kinesthetic training and team-building games.
Location: 6918 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
For more info, visit https://centralrockgym.com/citrus-park/#
Bricks 4 Kidz
Two-week camps for children ages 5 to 12 are offered at locations in Carrollwood, Clearwater, Westchase, Lutz and Dunedin. Campers build motorized Lego robots, create mosaic and 3D Lego art, play games and have free build time. Sessions are capped at 24 campers.
Location: Various, but home base is 3713 W Dale Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
For more info, visit https://bricks4kidz.us/florida-tampa/2026-summer-camps/
iCode Robotics/Coding Camps
The Westchase tech school offers weeklong camps in robotics, coding, video production, software programming and game development, taught by instructors with tech industry backgrounds. Each session ends with a Battle of the Bots tournament.
Location: 11669 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635
For more info, https://icodeschool.com/westchase-fl
VRXtra West Tampa
The virtual reality arcade lets players step into games such as Cook’d Up, Dead Ahead and Arcade Free Roam. Walk-ins are welcome, and the venue accommodates group and team play. VRXtra also offers regular coding camps.
Location: 317 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
For more info, visit https://vrxtra.com/west-tampa/
Mr. Putters
Three 18-hole miniature golf courses feature interactive obstacles, including a Floor is Lava theme, a Mouse Trap, pinball and foosball challenges, labyrinth mazes, Skee-Ball and a giant half-pipe. The venue books birthday parties and date nights.
Location: 11236 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635
For more info, visit https://misterputters.com/
Urban Kai Paddleboard Camps
Four-day camps for children ages 7 to 14 run through June, with early-morning sessions to beat the heat. Instructors teach paddling techniques and water safety while guiding campers through the Weedon Island Preserve, where manatee sightings are possible.
Location: 13090 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33702
For more info, visit www.urbankai.com