NFSSE Summer Enrichment Programs

2025 Summer Enrichment registration opens March 1!

The fun doesn’t have to stop just because the school year does with NFSSE’s Summer Enrichment Adventures! Sign up for a week, or sign up for the whole Summer. Therapeutic Riding, Activities Enrichment Programs and Half Day Specialty Enrichment Programs are sure to keep your students entertained this summer! Registration will open March 1 on MySchoolBucks.

2025 Activities Enrichment Program- Camp Rooted: Growing in Hope, Love, and Community!

Available all 6 weeks for each grade band (Elementary, Intermediate, Secondary, Transition/Postgrads) from 9AM-3PM; Morning and Extended Day Care available for an additional fee.
Get ready for exciting activities, including karate, music, culinary arts, sports & recreation, Fun Fridays, and so much more!

Half-Day Specialty Enrichment Program

Available all 6 weeks
2-Half Day programs available for mornings from 9AM-12PM and/or afternoons from 1PM-4PM
Programs are grouped by Elementary/Intermediate & Secondary/Transition/Postgrad
You can sign up for one or you can sign up for both!
Supervision will be provided from 12-1 during lunch for those who sign up for morning and afternoon.

NEW THIS YEAR! We will have lunches available for purchase all 5 days of camp (excluding week 3 of summer camp). More details will be available and how to purchase as we get closer to camp starting.

Student Information and Requirements

Six years older and up
Independent toilet skills
Function in a 1:6 ratio
Functional way to communicate wants/needs

Are you a community member interested in coming to our summer enrichment? Please email Leigh Washburn, Director of Community Engagement, at LWashburn@northfloridaschool.org for further discussion!

Summer Enrichment Schedule & Fees

Session Dates

Week 1: June 9-13
Week 2: June 16-20
Week 3: June 23-27
June 30-July 4: NO SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Week 4: July 7-11
Week 5: July 14-18
Week 6: July 21-25

Daily Schedule

Morning Care: 7:45-8:45 am (for an additional fee)

Available for full-day and morning specialty programs.

Activities Enrichment Program (Full Day)

Arrival 8:45-9:00 am
Dismissal 2:45-3:00 pm

Morning Specialties (Half-Day)

Arrival 8:45-9:00 am
Dismissal 11:45-12:00 pm

Afternoon Specialties (Half-Day)

Arrival: 11:45-12 pm
Dismissal 3:45 – 4:00 pm

*Supervision will be provided from 12-1 if your student is signed up for morning and afternoon specialties

Extended Day: 3:00-6:00 pm (for an additional fee)

Available for full-day and half-day programs

Half-Day Specialty Enrichment Program Options

Updated registration numbers as of 3/3/25

Elementary/Intermediate

MORNING: (9:00 am-12:00 pm)

Week 1: Broadway Bootcamp*
Week 2: Horses
Week 3: Horses
Week 4: Horses
Week 5: Art
Week 6: Broadway Bootcamp*

AFTERNOON CAMPS: (1:00-4:00 pm)

Week 1: Biking & Exercise
Week 2: Ceramics
Week 3: Art–LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Week 4: Sports
Week 5: Music
Week 6: Biking & Exercise

*Run by Green Light Theater Company

Camp Descriptions

Broadway Bootcamp: Get ready for Broadway and bring your best singing voice to our Broadway Bootcamp! Campers will learn all about musical theatre through singing, dancing, and learn more about popular Broadway shows. Campers on Fridays will showcase their skills they learned during the week in the final 30 minutes of camp time. Open to all age groups week 1 and week 6.

Horses: Does your camper have horse experience, or are they wanting to get experience with horses? This is a great summer camp for your camper! Work with our experienced horse staff members as we learn more about grooming, tacking, and riding a horse. On Friday, there will be a rodeo for families and friends to see all the skills their camper learned during the week during the last hour of camp time. Open to all age groups and all camp weeks AM.

Art: Learn from a current UNF art student about different types of art! Campers will spend the week learning about different art styles and expressions, and the goal will be to take home some art by the end of the week (paintings, 3-D, etc). Available to elementary/intermediate campers week 3 PM and week 5 AM.

Biking & Exercise: Has your camper wanted to learn how to bike, but you don’t know where to start? Are you wanting your camper to stay active this summer? This is the camp for them! Spend part of camp time learning and (hopefully!) independently riding a bike, and the other time doing some kind of exercise activity. A popular specialty camp! Available to elementary/intermediate only weeks 1 and 6 PM.

Ceramics: Learn from a current UNF ceramics student more about hand building ceramics! Campers will get their hands messy as they learn more about different hand building techniques and work on building a small piece to take home by the end of the week. Available for elementary/intermediate week 2 in the PM and secondary/transition/postgrad week 5 in the PM.

Music: Does your camper love singing and trying new instruments? This camp week is from them! Learn from a certified music therapist about different types of instruments and different types of music. Available to elementary/intermediate only week 5 PM.

Sports: If your camper loves sports and trying new sports, this one is for them! Spend each day learning about a sport and how to play the sport. Examples from last year include football, soccer, and pickleball. Open to elementary/intermediate only week 4 PM.

Secondary/Transition/Postgrad

Updated registration numbers as of 3/3/25

MORNING: (9:00 am-12:00 pm)

Week 1: Horses–LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Week 2: Barkin’ Biscuits–LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Week 3: Barkin’ Biscuits–WAITLIST
Week 4: Golf
Week 5: Horses–LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Week 6: Horses–LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING

AFTERNOON: (1:00-4:00 pm)

Week 1: Broadway Bootcamp*–LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Week 2: Culinary–WAITLIST
Week 3: Excursions–WAITLIST
Week 4: Culinary–WAITLIST
Week 5: Ceramics–WAITLIST
Week 6: Broadway Bootcamp*–LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING

*Run by Green Light Theater Company

Camp Descriptions

Barkin’ Biscuits: Come hang with the great Barkin’ Biscuits crew this summer and help make some dog treats! Campers will not only have fun at this great microenterprise getting to roll and package dog treats, but will also get to have dance parties, play games, and even try their hand at karaoke. Open to secondary/transition/postgrad only week 2 and 3 in the AM.

Golf: Come learn from Coach Cobb, Associate Head Coach at UNF, golf skills! Coach Cobb will teach campers all about chipping, putting, and some driving in this fun week of camp. On the last day of camp, campers will have the opportunity to go to UNF to put their skills to the test. Available for secondary/transition/postgrad only week 4 AM.

Culinary: This camp is open to campers ages 16 and older! Work with the world famous NFSSE culinary team in the kitchen and learning or crafting cooking skills. This camp is open to those interested in working in culinary, or those who have worked within culinary in the past. Available week 2 and 4 PM.

Excursions: Explore the amazing city of Jacksonville during this specialty camp! Campers will go off site to different areas of the city and learn, but also have fun. Previous excursion experiences include the Zoo, Hanna Park, and the Jumbo Shrimp. Open to secondary/transition/postgrad only week 3 PM.

Summer Enrichment Program Fees

Activities Enrichment Program

NFSSE Students (enrolled and incoming): $325/week
NFSSE Siblings: $275/week
Community Students: $375/week
Morning Care $25/week
Extended Day $75/week

Half Day Specialty Enrichment Program

$185 per specialty/week
$200 per horse camp/week

Summer Enrichment Program Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering for our Summer Enrichment programs this summer? We would love to have you! We would prefer volunteers who are able to commit to a full week of summer camp, and who can also attend our orientation dates (to be later announced).

We are currently seeking volunteers who are 14 years and older to assist us with our summer programs, primarily our horse camp in the AM and our elementary/intermediate specialty camps in the PM. Volunteer responsibilities may vary, so we ask that you be flexible.

Click HERE to sign up!

Questions about summer camp or volunteering?

Contact Leigh Washburn, Director of Community Engagement, at LWashburn@northfloridaschool.org

Summer Enrichment FAQ

Is there transportation for summer enrichments?

We do not have transportation for the summer at this time.

Will there be an option to order lunch?

Yes! New in 2025 will be the option to purchase lunches. More details will be available as we get closer to camp start for families who have registered.

Is camp refundable?

Registration deposits (that go towards the total cost) are non-refundable. Other requests will be reviewed by administration and the Business Office.

Can my student stay all day if they want to do the specialty enrichment program?

Yes! Sign your student up for Morning Specialty and Afternoon Specialty enrichment programs for your student to stay all day.

How do I Create a MySchoolBucks Account?

Step 1: Go to www.myschoolbucks.com
Step 2: Select “Sign Up for Free” on the homepage
Step 3: Select Florida
Step 4: In the “Select District” drop-down, choose North Florida School of Special Education – Do NOT select Duval County Public Schools
Step 5: Create a Password and enter security questions
Step 6: Add your student to your account by selecting what program they are in (Lower School* or Upper School**), filling in their name, and using their birthday to verify. You will not need to know their student number.

*Lower School- Grades 1-8
**Upper School- Grades 9-12, Transition & Postgraduates