We are thankful to Cheer Zone Athletics for sponsoring the Sports & Outdoors Camp section in our 2023 Ultimate Summer Camp Guide.
The benefits of sports camps include valuable life lessons about responsibility, hard work, as well as health and fitness. It’s great to try a short or activity before committing to a whole season! And, of course, children get to improve their skills on (and off) the field or court!
TUMBLE & STUNT CAMPS
Ages: 6+ (no experience required)
Where: Cheer Zone Athletics (Saucier, D’Iberville, Long Beach)
www.cheerzoneathletics.com
From 6 years and up, beginner to advanced, they have a camp spot for everyone! Their tumbling classes provide a fun and safe environment to learn new skills while promoting fitness, self-esteem and confidence.
F.A.N.S. SUMMER TRAINING CAMP
Ages: 5-13
Where: St. James Elementary School, Gulfport
www.fanscamp.com
One of the awesome things about F.A.N.S. Camp is that it is an extended summer day camp—campers can participate one week or the entire summer, which is great if you need summer child care. With fitness training for all sports, martial arts, dodgeball tournaments, strength and speed conditioning, and weekly field trips to the mall and trampoline park, your kids will come home happy and tired!
TENNIS CAMP (Perkinston)
Ages: TBA
Where: MGCCC, Perkinston Campus
www.mgccc.edu/programs/community-education/summer-camps/
Campers will spend time on technical work, drilling, fun games, and competing like a Gulf Coast Bulldog!
TENNIS CAMP (Diamondhead)
Ages: 6-12
Where: The Tennis Club at Diamondhead
www.facebook.com/TennisClubatDiamondhead/
Campers will have fun swimming, playing tennis, pickleball, and games! Call The Tennis Club at Diamondhead (228-255-5030) or stop by to register. You do not need to be a Diamondhead resident to participate.
TWIN LAKES DAY CAMPS
*This camp is full as of 03/06/2023.
Ages: 5-8
Where: Florence, MS
www.twinlakescamp.org/#summer-camp
Discover exciting days at Twin Lakes! Campers pack their day full of camp songs, exciting activities, lunch, learning, and tons of other outdoor adventures.
BASKETBALL CAMP
Ages: 10-15
Where: Kroc Center, Biloxi, MS
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/KrocMSCoast/camp
This camp is perfect for beginner to novice basketball players. Campers will work on developing fundamental basketball skills.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Ages: 11-15
Where: Kroc Center, Biloxi, MS
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/KrocMSCoast/camp
This camp is perfect for beginner to novice volleyball players. Campers will work on developing fundamental volleyball skills.
NEIL SCOTT’S SOCCER CAMP
Ages: 5-17 (varies by location)
Where: Ocean Springs, Lucedale, and Pascagoula
www.neilscottsoccer.com/soccer-camps
All skill levels are welcome at these soccer camps hosted or co-hosted by Neil Scott Soccer, LLC. There is even an indoor soccer camp offered in Pascagoula to beat the summer heat!
FREE GOLF CAMP
Ages: 8-13
Where: Bayou Vista Golf Course, Gulfport
This camp is hosted by the Gulfport Police Department. Campers will be introduced to the game of a lifetime. The primary goal of this camp is to expose campers to some of the positive values of golf: respect, courtesy, responsibility, sportsmanship, confidence, and judgment.
FREE KIDS FISHING CAMP
Ages: 9-13
Where: Cross Roads Elementary Gymnasium, Gulfport
This camp is hosted by the Gulfport Police Department. Campers will be instructed on the fundamentals of fishing or given new pointers to those already familiar with the sport. Campers will also learn about the fishing culture on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
MINI CHEER CAMP
Ages: TBA
Where: Ocean Springs High School
GRACE UNITED SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 4+
Where: Gracie United, Bay Saint Louis
This week long camp will have games, Jiu Jitsu, exercise and fun! This summer camp will help your child build confidence and leadership skills while having fun interacting with their peers and making new friends. No experience is necessary. The trained coaches will teach them how to defend themselves, be confident, and handle confrontation.
LA LIGA FUTBOL CAMP
Ages: U6-U18
Where: Jackson County Soccer Complex, Gautier
Campers will learn from professional coaches and scouts of the best soccer academies in the world from the Spanish La Liga and other European leagues.
In collaboration with Gulf Coast United FC.
TREASURE OAK DAY CAMP
Ages: 5-13
Where: Treasure Oak Country Club, Ocean Springs
Campers will play tennis, soccer, pickleball, music, do arts and crafts, and swim every day.
FOOTBALL CAMP
Grades: K-8th
Where: St. Patrick Catholic High School, Biloxi
SOFTBALL CAMP
Grades: K-8th
Where: St. Patrick Catholic High School, Biloxi
BASKETBALL CAMP
Grades: K-8th
Where: St. Patrick Catholic High School, Biloxi
FULL CIRCLE MARTIAL ARTS& YOGA SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 6 and up
Where: Long Beach
https://fb.watch/j-O_TVPR6w/?mibextid=l066kq
Campers will learn kick boxing, self-defense, wrestling/grappling, anti-bullying, and use foam swords.
NEED MORE CAMP IDEAS?
Check out our Ultimate Summer Camp Guide! We have gathered all the camp resources for moms on the Gulf Coast!
Please note: MGCCC, Lynn Meadows, Rock U2, and Walter Anderson, and F.A.C.E. have other summer camp options that may not be included in the guide. Please check out their websites for more info!
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