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Summer Camp Options in Florida

Spring is approaching fast, which means, summer is soon to follow. While some families are lucky to have the time to spend summers vacationing with the children, many are left having to work and no place to send their children.

Summer camp is often a quick solution for some families, for others, it is simply too expensive. Luckily, there are programs out there for specific age groups. Some of the programs are even at a lower cost, if not completely free than your other traditional summer camps. The state of Florida is one state that does offer some free summer camp solutions. Here are a few options to fill your child’s day with fun and adventure:

Community Connections:

Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Community Connections offers a summer camp for those children who are a part of a low income family. Eligible children will be between the kindergarten ages, up to 15 years of age. They also include a full lunch, with two additional snacks.

Camp Keystone| Salvation Army

Located in Starke, Florida, this camp is full of adventure. Offering activities like, horseback riding, swimming, music and arts and crafts. This program is also available to low income families. Striving to give every child, no matter their background, a chance to have something special to talk about when school resumes.

Easter Seals

Though, this camp is not free, they do offer scholarships to children, on a case-by-case basis. This summer camp is available to those children who are living with a disability or another special need. Help your child expand and grow with their Camp Challenge.

There is nothing more exciting to children then a summer week full of fun. There are additional places to help families with children provide the best opportunities during those summer months out of school.

Audubon Nature Institute| New Orleans, La

Family trips are always a pleasure to take. There is nothing more enjoyable than to see the world with your children. One fantastic place to visit if you are in New Orleans and want to have a family day of fun is the Audubon Nature Institute.

With a variety of packages available, there is more than enough fun for the entire family. Problem is, there may not be enough time to enjoy everything all in one trip. Aside from just the zoo, there’s a ton of other adventures like; the Aquarium, IMAX, Insectariums, Golf Coarse, Café and Audubon Park. There are a variety of packages available to fit your budget.

There is also something going on at the zoo for everyone, almost each weekend of the summer months. Concerts, Zoo-to-do events and you can rent shelters to have your own planned fun. There are also special events surrounding different holidays.

You can even plan your own event at the Audubon Nature Institute. From weddings under beautiful oaks at your favorite exhibit, to fabulous corporate picnics, this is a fantastic place to host any type of event. Birthday parties are also an event worth planning here.

If you ever visit New Orleans, this is certainly something that needs to be seen. Not only will the younger crown enjoy the adventure but so will the adults. Fill your vacation with festivals, fundraisers and more. You will be glad that you visited. Your children will be overcome with excitement and want to visit time and time again. Try to start early, if you can’t make at least a weekend of your visit to the Audubon Nature Institute.

Bear Cove Village- Pigeon Forge Tennesse

Many of us enjoy nothing more than getting away with the family. Vacations can be pricey, especially if your family is large. It seems these days, if you plan to travel anywhere, there isn’t much money left after gas and a hotel are paid for. This is when it is time to get creative so that your family doesn’t have to sacrifice any vacations due to costs.

One way to ensure a good price for all the amenities that you and your family are used to is to, purchase hotel and recreation tickets (if there are any) as much in advance as you can. Sometimes, this is not an option for some families.

A great alternative to an expensive vacation is to take the family to a camp ground near the places you are hoping to visit. This can be a blast all by itself. For those on a budget, camping is a realistic way to enjoy all the things you are used to while, lodging is a great deal cheaper. This essentially means more money to play with or a longer vacation! YIPPY!

If you are heading to Pigeon Forge, TN to visit Dollywood , a great place to lodge is Bear Cove Village. This is an all season camping resort the accommodates, RV’s, primitive camping (tents) and also has cabins. For additional fun during your stay, Bear Cove Village houses two pools and a fishing pond. A very surreal and relaxing adventure awaits you at this fantastic camping site. Beautiful views of the smoky mountains, Bear Cove Village offers you a laid back atmosphere or the ability to have a high energy and full blast experience.

Other amenities include:

Free Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Free Cable

After Hours Registration

2 Facility Buildings

Hot Showers in Private Room

Clean Climate Controlled Restrooms

2 Laundry Facilities

2 Pools

Playground

Dog Park ~ Coming summer of 2012!

Store and Souvenir Shop

Mail Service

Pizza Restaurant ~ Coming summer of 2012!

R-V Supplies

Fishing Pond

There is so much to do here, you may not need to go elsewhere to seek excitement. This is something the whole family can enjoy and at reasonable prices; any time of the year!

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institution (BCRI)

As a mother and history lover, I am constantly looking for fun and educational things to do with my family. I am also one who is constantly in search of a great deal to treat my entire family to these fun outings.

There is one place in Birmingham AL that my family and I enjoy visiting as new exhibits come out, The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This institute offers a wide array of compelling history, American history. What our country and family members participated in and lived through. This place will touch your heart with the different displays.

I feel as though, it is important for our younger generations to understand all that they can about our history as citizens. I am thankful to the city for offering such a place to help teach our children the importance of our history. They also need to understand that our daily and political decisions are carefully made from the history that our country has previously endured.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is open to the public on:

Tuesday -- Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday & Major Holidays Closed*
King Holiday Open (Free Admission)

* Open each Monday from MLK Day through month of February.

There are also coupons on the internet that allow for completely free admission on Sunday’s. This can come as a great advantage for many families.

This is also not the place that your children would dread to go. There is something for everyone to enjoy. The employees are always very helpful and happy.

There are exhibits that are permanent and some that are special and appear from time to time. The BCRI also has traveling exhibits. Be a part of an amazing and historical institution by visiting as often as you can. Take advantage of the Sunday and MLK holiday free admission days. You can also sign up to volunteer at the institution.

Relive our history and help to invent our future.

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