Winter Camp

Spend both the last and the first days of the year with the Deering Estate’s Education and Interpretive Staff, doing what we do best, exploring and learning from nature in South Florida’s warm and sunny winter! Please note due to the holidays these will be 3-day sessions. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Please bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, sunblock and bug spray, and hat and sunglasses. Ages: 6 to 14 Time: 8AM- 4PM (pickup by 5pm). Daily drop off & pickup are located at the Visitor Center. Cost: $45 per day. Space is limited! A one-time registration fee of $15 will be collected each school year and beginning of summer. Deering Estate Foundation Members: Members receive a 10% discount. To obtain your exclusive promo code, please contact the Deering Estate Foundation via email before purchasing your ticket through Park Link. Due to popular demand, winter camp is now offered at a daily rate of $45. When registering, select each day of the week you wish to participate in, for a combined total of $135 for all three days in each week. Session I: December 21-23, 2026 This week’s Theme "Outdoor Classroom" will focus on exploring South Florida’s unique ecosystems, discovering fascinating plants and wildlife, and learning how living things interact with their environment through the wonders of nature. Session II: December 28-30, 2026 This week’s Theme "Beyond the Forest" will take campers beyond familiar trails to explore diverse landscapes, uncover the stories behind local wildlife, and discover the surprising features and hidden wonders that make each environment unique. *Registration online only* Registration is via Miami Dade County Park Link. Create your account today by clicking here. Refund Policy: Refunds must be requested no less than five (5) business days before the camp week the camper is registered for. Request must be made in writing and sent to [email protected]. If for some reason a child needs to withdraw from or cannot attend a session they have been registered for within five (5) days, a credit will be issued, which may be applied towards any Deering Estate camp program without expiration. Questions? Contact Us Follow our Learning Programs on Instagram! @DiscoverDeering Additionally, information and registration for One Day Mini Camp scheduled for Friday, December 18, 2026 can be found here.