A major perk of living at Amelia National Golf & Country Club is the plethora of activities nearby.
Amelia National is one of ICI Homes’ signature properties, a master-planned community sited only 10 minutes west of its historic hometown of Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island.
The latter is a top Florida resort destination, and its natural beauty, miles of Atlantic beaches, and lively hometown are great reasons to call this slice of northeast Florida home.
But when summertime arrives, it’s also a great venue for camping — as in the time-honored summer camp tradition with 21st-century twists.
Amelia National residents seeking great experiences for (and a little peace and quiet from) kids and grandkids will find multiple summer-camp options on and near Amelia Island, along with plenty of fun in their own neighborhood.
Cruise these summer-camp suggestions for Amelia National youngsters.
Key takeaways
- Amelia National families have easy access to a variety of summer camp options, both inside the community and around Amelia Island.
- On-site amenities like tennis, golf, and the resort-style pool create built-in summer fun close to home.
- Nearby camps cover a wide range of interests, including sports, surfing, art, outdoor adventure, and technology.
- Amelia National’s location near Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island makes it easy to keep kids active, learning, and entertained all summer long.
Begin at home
Amelia National residents have their own piece of paradise with private, gated access, a Tom Fazio-designed golf course and multiple amenities designed to keep you from wanting to leave home. And, many amenities apply to all ages.
The community’s eight Har-Tru-court tennis center offers summer camps for junior players, lessons, and after-school clinics once school’s back in session.
Renowned for its recently renovated Fazio course, Amelia National’s golf scene has hosted many regional and state tournaments for all ages over the years. Check with the pro staff for information on youth play.
And, just outside the 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, a huge resort-style swimming pool and sun deck will keep kids splashing all summer long.
Amelia Island-area summer camps
The sampling below is only a taste of summer camps available around and near Amelia Island. Friends, neighbors and local organizations also might be good sources of summer-camp ideas.
Sports camps — a linchpin of summer camping. Local soccer academies and instructors teach youngsters the beautiful game (particularly during a World Cup summer!). The Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa offers youth tennis camps, and the Fernandina Beach YMCA offers multiple summer-camp options and activities.
Surf schools — Florida’s Atlantic coast surf history is long and impressive, having produced champions at many levels for decades. Local surf instructors also offer popular monthly summer surf youth camps, for beginners and those with a bit more experience.
If Amelia National adults don’t mind day-tripping, Jacksonville’s beach towns just to the south are historic surfing territory. Many shops and instructors in those locations also offer youth summer surf camps. Start with Amelia Island-area surf shops for research and recommendations.
Outdoor recreation — local summer camps on this track span everything from learning personal watercraft (kayaks and paddleboards), to Amelia River and Cumberland Island boat tours.
Art camps — feed kids’ creativity with summer camps at numerous local art galleries, studios and organizations throughout Fernandina Beach and Nassau County.
Technology camps — learning to code, podcast, do digital design and create online videos are part of the curriculum at Code Ninjas Summer Camps.
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