Spark Their Genius This Summer!
Give your child a break from the ordinary. With our 8-week flexible schedule, you can mix and match morning and afternoon sessions to build a personalized summer 'menu' for your child. From Botany to Animation, disconnect from screens and reconnect with creativity. Small groups. Infinite discovery
For children ages 4-12
8 Weeks of Endless Discovery
Whether you join us for one week or the whole summer, the choice is yours! Take a look at our full lineup of core and specialized camps below to plan your child’s next big adventure.
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Build Your Perfect Summer Schedule! ☀️
Want to make it a full day of fun? You can easily mix and match our morning and afternoon camps to create the ultimate summer schedule for your child.
Staying all day? No problem! If your camper is enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions, simply pack them a lunch. They are welcome to stay and enjoy a supervised lunch break with us between camps. Organize your summer exactly how your family needs it!
More Than Just a Camp
A Brain-Boosting Experience
Summer is the perfect time to recharge and grow. We don't just fill hours; we design experiences that nurture the whole child, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
True Connection (Low Ratios): With small groups, your child isn't just a number. They receive personalized mentorship and build meaningful friendships in a safe, uncrowded space.
Cognitive Growth: Our camps are designed to activate young minds. Through hands-on challenges and creative exploration, children analyze, question, and stretch their thinking beyond the ordinary.
Active "Learning by Doing": No boring activities here. We believe development is built through movement, sensory exploration, hands-on creation and play.
Emotional Wellbeing: Our "facilitator" approach fosters a stress-free environment where children feel confident to take risks, make mistakes, and discover new passions.
Who Thrives at Developing Minds?
Our Summer Camps are designed for families who want more than a "parking lot" for their children. This program is the perfect fit for:
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The Curious Explorer: Children who love to ask "Why?", build with their hands, or dig in the dirt.
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The Creative Thinker: Kids who enjoy solving puzzles, inventing stories, and thinking outside the box.
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The Sensitive Soul: Children who flourish in smaller, calmer environments rather than loud, chaotic mega-camps.
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The Conscious Parent: Families who value high-quality education, safety, and screen-free engagement during the summer break.
BOTANY CAMP
The Science of Nature (June 8 - July 3) Get ready to dig into science! We are exploring the wonders of nature, from seed to sprout. Your child will become a junior botanist, conducting experiments and creating eco-art.
A new nature exploration every week! 🌿
Our Botany Camp features different hands-on projects each week, making it perfect for campers who want to grow and explore with us all summer long.
Week 1: June 8–12 Botany Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 08Orlando
Week 2: June 15–19 Botany Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 15Orlando
Week 3: June 22–26 Botany Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 22Orlando
Week 4: June 29–July 3 Botany Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 29Orlando
BRAIN CAMP
Neuroscience in action! (July 6 - July 31) A workout for the mind! We combine neuroscience and play to boost memory, creativity, and problem-solving skills through our "Brain-Powered Play" curriculum.
Every week is a new adventure! 🧠
The challenges and activities in our Brain Camp change weekly, meaning your child can enroll for multiple weeks and learn something completely different every time
Week 5: July 6–10 Brain Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 06Orlando
Week 6: July 13–17 Brain Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 13Orlando
Week 7: July 20–24 Brain Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 20Orlando
Week 8 : July 27–31 Brain Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 27Orlando
COMMUNICATION CAMP
Speech, Language & Play (June 8 - July 31) Led by pediatric therapists, our afternoon sessions integrate sensory regulation, fine motor skills, and social interaction to help your child thrive and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Week 1: June 8–12 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 08Orlando
Week 2: June 15 - 17 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 15Orlando
Week 3: June 22 - 26 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 22Orlando
Week 4: June 29 - July 3 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jun 29Orlando
Week 5: July 6 - 10 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 06Orlando
Week 6: July 13 - 17 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 13Orlando
Week 7: July 20 - 24 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 20Orlando- Week 8: July 27 - 31 Communication Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 27Orlando
SPECIALIZED CAMPS
Enrichment & Discovery (June 8 - July 31) Customize your summer! From Lego engineering and Animation to Math, Reading, and Spanish, our specialized half-day camps let your child explore new passions and build key skills.
Week 1 : June 8–12 Writing Camp (8-12)Mon, Jun 08Orlando
Week 2: June 15–19 Lego Camp (6-12)Mon, Jun 15Orlando
Week 3 : June 22 - 26 Reading Camp (6-8)Mon, Jun 22Orlando
Week 3: June 22 - 26 Lego Camp (4-7)Mon, Jun 22Orlando
Week 4: June 29 - July 3 Spanish Camp (4-9)Mon, Jun 29Orlando
Week 5: July 6 - 10 Art Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 06Orlando
Week 6: July 13 - 17 Art Camp (4-12)Mon, Jul 13Orlando
Week 7: July 20 - 24 Animation Camp (7-12)Mon, Jul 20Orlando
Week 8: July 27 - 31 Animation Camp (7-12)Mon, Jul 27Orlando
About Developing Minds Learning Center
Located in the heart of Lake Nona, we are not a traditional model, we are a movement. Founded by Mariana Carazo, an expert in curriculum and play-based pedagogy, Developing Minds was born from a single mission: Rethinking Education.
We are a Learning Center that bridges the gap between neuroscience and the classroom. We serve homeschooling families and after-school students with a philosophy that respects the child's natural pace. We believe that when a child feels safe and happy, learning happens naturally.
"We don't prepare them for tests. We prepare them for life."
