BEACH

blankets and surf boards are the tools of the trade at the Cocoa Beach Surf Camp. Here’s the plan: Pack up the family and stay at the beach for the week. Send kids, ages 4 and up (swimming know-how is a must), to one of the best surf camps in the world. This will leave mom and dad sipping margaritas by day and listening to stories of ‘awesome curls, dude’ by night. Kids need a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. BYO lunch for the first four days and the last day is a beach-party cookout to remember. Offering camps for all ages, mom and dad can hang ten too. www.floridasurflessons.com

ARTISTS make the world a better place, and that is exactly what you’ll find at Crealde School of Art. Ages 5 and up are kept busy with different styles of art. The rainforests come to life in your kids’ hands as they mold clay to form some of the earth’s coolest creatures. Your creative kiddo’s flair for those Saturday cartoons can take on a life of its own in the Cartooning Class. Before you turn into a basket case, let your kid burn some energy making a basket of his very own. Located in Winter Park, Crealde is Art Camp done right. www.crealde.org

GIDDY-UP

on over to the Devonwood Farms summer camp and your horse-lover, aged 6 to 16, will have a blast horsing around. Located less than ten minutes from UCF, this is your kids’ chance to learn how to ride the open range in their own back yard. Whether you prefer Cowboys and Indians or Old English, Devonwood has the know-how to teach beginners or to hone the skills of a pro. www.devonwoodfarms.com

HOLLYWOOD is calling and your baby can “get his star on” at The Pop Shop. With classes for kids 6 to 17, all things “Pop” are at your child’s fingertips. Classes come in different flavors, depending on your child’s passion. The Dance Explosion camp showcases hip hop, step, break, and stomp for your little one. For the budding vocalists, the Pop/Rock Star Training camp will get your kiddo singing in tune. Last on the list is Pop Shop Performance camp, which will get your little American Idol wanna-be off the couch and on stage. Located in Longwood, this day camp is a prime-time hit. www.thepopshopinc.com

PLAYGROUND GROUND Spring 08

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