Summer Camp at Ocala National Forest

We're organizing a camp session at Ocala Reserve so kids can take a break from gadgets and spend a week in nature. It's time for real connection, swimming in natural springs, and true forest adventures. How it works: Accommodation: Kids stay in air-conditioned cabins with all amenities. Groups: We divide kids into age-based groups (younger, middle, older) so interests and company align. Schedule: We have a clear daily rhythm, but we've also built in "personal time" when kids can just hang out with friends, call parents, or read a book in a hammock. Program: Activities: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and table tennis. Morning workouts, daytime forest hikes and lake swimming. Creative activities and games: LEGO, chess, drawing, cooking classes, and quests. Evenings: Outdoor movie theater, trivia nights, and campfire hangouts. Learning independence: At camp, we gently teach kids responsibility. Campers help maintain order, participate in camp life, and support each other. It's not boring chores—it's part of the team experience: helping set the table, cleaning up after yourself, or tidying common areas—these simple things teach independence and respect for others' work.