Kids' Camp & Field Trips

Parents, teachers and students from all educational levels and schools will find a variety of educational opportunities offered at one of the most unique parks in South Florida. The main objective at the Deering Estate is to provide high quality interdisciplinary educational programs to students and teachers and give them the opportunity to interact with the natural and cultural environment through a hands-on experience.

The Deering Estate also has two-state-of-the-art outdoor laboratories. These labs offer the convenience of an outdoor experience with the necessary commodities to run a full lab session during any type of weather condition. They are fully screened and suited with electrical outlets, lighting, running water and counter tops for setting up laboratory equipment.

The 2009 Winter Camp at the Deering Estate will be held from December 21-24 and December 28-31 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional fee.

The cost is $150 for a four-day session. There is a one-time $12 annual camp registration fee. Registration is required.
Winter Camp Registration Form

The 2010 Spring Camp at the Deering Estate will be held from March 29 - April 2, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional fee.

The 2010 Summer Camp at the Deering Estate will be held on the following dates:

One-day camp (Teacher Planning Day): June 10th
One-day camp (Teacher Planning Day): June 11th

Session I:   June 14 - June 25 (ten-day session)
Session II:  June 28 - July 9 (ten-day session)
Session III: July 12 - July 23 (ten-day session)
Session IV: July 26 - August 6 (ten-day session)
Session V: August 9 - August 20 (ten-day session)




Deering Discovery Camp
Children will learn about history, archeology, and nature by taking part in a series of hands on activities at the Deering  Discovery Camp. Camp activities include: nature hikes, educational environmental projects, a canoe trip to Chicken Key (ages 9 and older), and participation in an exciting archeological dig along with other enrichment and recreational activities.


Creative Eco-Art Camp
Children can experience a non-competitive environment in which they can explore a balance of
fine and traditional craft art, and enrichment and recreational activities. Our Creative Art Camps use art students, teachers and Artists in Residence to engage campers in fun art-based activities such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. The program makes use of the many advantages within the archeological, natural and historic setting of the Estate, including interactive exhibits, our Artist Village and technology lab.


Camp Ikana Okee
Camp Ikana Okee which means sea and land is an adventure camp for youth ages 11 and up. Science, Education and Adventure are the focus as campers explore the wonders of the natural and marine world. Camp Ikana Okee offers unique and innovative recreational activities where the mysteries of the oceans are revealed through hands-on activities above, beside and below the water's surface.