YOUR JACKSONVILLE SUMMER FUN GUIDE
Schools out for summer and we’re embracing the FUN! Make the most of the next two months with our 2024 guide to fun. Don’t miss a minute of these camps, festivals and special events…
Amelia River Cruises. Amelia River Cruises offers a variety of tours along Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. Discover dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, salt marshes, wilderness beaches and popular landmarks. Our Shrimping Eco Tour and Cumberland Sound Sunset Tour are designed with kids in mind. Boats are accessible, captains are professional, history is fascinating and the views are amazing. All of our boats have restrooms and changing tables on board. Click here for info.
Children’s Art Classes. Register now for summer workshops at Children’s Art Classes! Offerings include drawing, painting, stain glass, plaster mask making, clay sculpture, watercolor, design, still life and more! We offer four different workshops each week, all age appropriate. Visit our website to to view the entire schedule of days and times. Three locations to serve you! Beaches, Baymeadows and Orange Park. Class size is limited, so register early!
The Knight School. The Knight School’s Summer Chess Camps offer kids positive ways to use complex critical thinking skills in a friendly, supportive and fun camp environment. Campers celebrate new chess tactics each day with silly chess videos, music-driven puzzlers for prizes, colorful wristbands, and clock slapping tourneys! Half and Full Day Chess Camps available from the Beaches to Julington Creek! Click for more info.
Skate Station Funworks. Experience summer fun at Skate Station Funworks Mandarin! Enjoy skating, arcade games, rock climbing, swamp golf, and more. Funworks offers something for everyone. The dedicated staff ensures the best in family entertainment. No school for Duval County means we are open from 1-5pm. Get ready for an unforgettable summer!
Sweet Pete’s. Sweet Pete’s Candy is a must for your summer itinerary! Our historic mansion in Downtown Jacksonville boasts two floors of candies and chocolates, a full restaurant and bar, dessert bar and an interactive factory. Grab a milkshake, learn to make candy and enjoy it all with family and friends! Get details here.
