Mini Camp (Teacher Planning Days)

Offered during select Teacher Planning Days. 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). 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. Dates: September 21, 2026 "Whimsical Winds" November 3, 2026: Wild Survivors Campers will learn about animal adaptations and how different species use unique characteristics to survive in their environments. November 23-25, 2026 (three-day Fall Camp): Wilderness Survival Campers will learn essential outdoor skills, wilderness navigation, and bushcraft techniques to build confidence, problem-solving skills, and develop a deeper understanding of how to safely explore and survive in nature. December 18, 2026: Space Quest Campers will explore the science of gravity and discover how celestial bodies move throughout the universe! January 15, 2027: Discovery Lab Campers will explore science and engineering through hands-on learning, including robotics, problem-solving, and discovering how different materials and systems work. March 10, 2027: Sea to Shore Campers will learn about the anatomy of wondrous marine creatures and tackle the engineering challenge of making a sailboat. March 29, 2027: Migration in Motion Campers will learn about animal migration and how different species move, adapt, and find shelter, while taking science outdoors to explore the natural world. Schedule of activities subject to change. *Registration online only* Registration is via Miami Dade County Park Link. Create your account today by clicking here. To guide you through how to register for a Miami-Dade County Park Link account to purchase your tickets, you may view an instructional PDF by clicking here. Refund Policy: Refunds must be requested no less than five (5) business days before the Mini Camp day 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