Port St. Lucie summer camps run eight weeks from early June with registration in April; pools, splash pads and teen events. 2026 details until 2027 posts.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Port St. Lucie’s Camps page, its 2026 registration announcement, park pages and event listings, and St. Lucie County’s aquatics page. Recreation Desk: 772-807-4499.
Port St. Lucie’s summer runs on the city’s day camps, eight weeks from early June to the end of July, and on county-run pools and splash pads. St. Lucie Public Schools’ last day for students is Friday, May 28, 2027. The city had not posted 2027 camp dates on Oct. 10, so the details below are from summer 2026; we update this page when the new dates are out.
Who to call
- City Recreation Desk (camp registration and logins): 772-807-4499
- Parks and Recreation: 772-878-2277
- Pools: St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation, aquatics page
City summer camps
From the city’s Camps page and March 27, 2026, announcement:
| 2026 details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 8 to July 31, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; extra week Aug. 3-7 at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center for Youth Camp only |
| Registration | Online only, opened April 1, first come, first served |
| Cost | $140 a week; a nonrefundable 50% deposit ($70) per week at registration, balance charged each Monday |
| Locations | Manatee Academy, MIDFLORIDA Event Center, Northport K-8, Oak Hammock K-8 and Southern Oaks Middle School |
| Closed | July 4 |
Age groups:
- Tot Camp (3 to 5): children must be potty trained; no off-site trips, but special activities visit the camp.
- Youth Camp (6 to 11): one field trip a week, rotating among pool days, movies and bowling.
- Teen Camp (12 to 14): two field trips a week; some Friday trips cost extra.
Campers bring a water bottle, sneakers, snacks and lunch; breakfast and lunch are not provided. The city asks parents to read the 2026 parent handbook (PDF) before registering. Specialty camps such as Chess Wizards and Young Engineers register separately until full.
Pools and splash pads
- Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW Ravenswood Lane: a public pool with a splash pad, run by St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation. The county held a free Water Safety Day there on Saturday, May 24, 2025, with free entry to the pool and splash pad, per the city’s listing. Summer hours, fees and swim lessons are on the county’s aquatics page; the county’s site blocks automated checks, so confirm there before you go.
- Pioneer Park, The Port District, 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd.: a 9.75-acre city park with an interactive playground and a water play area.
- Coming: the first phase of Torino Regional Park, 5601 N. Torino Parkway, includes a splash pad; it broke ground Dec. 9, 2025. See parks and trails.
Summer events
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Summer start | Last day of school, Friday, May 28, 2027 | St. Lucie Public Schools |
| July 4 | Freedomfest; see Fourth of July fireworks | MIDFLORIDA Event Center |
| June (2025) | Big Summer Blowout: free last-day-of-school party for high school students, noon to 4:30 p.m. June 2, 2025, with laser tag and a video game truck | Minsky Gym, 750 SW Darwin Blvd. |
| May (2025) | Water Safety Day, free | Ravenswood Pool |
Rows marked with a past year have not been announced for 2027.
Rainy days
Indoor options are on our kids’ activities page, and hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30; see hurricane prep.
What this means for you
- Set a reminder for camp registration in late March; spots go first come, first served.
- Budget for weekly camp fees and deposits per week.
- Check the county’s aquatics page for pool hours before heading out.
Related: kids’ activities, Memorial Day and Father’s Day.
Frequently asked questions
When does Port St. Lucie summer camp registration open?
In 2026 registration for the city’s summer camps opened online April 1, first come, first served. The 2027 date was not posted on Oct. 10.
How much is City of Port St. Lucie summer camp?
In 2026 every city camp cost $140 a week, with a nonrefundable $70 deposit per week at registration. Camps ran 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 8 to July 31, plus an extra week Aug. 3-7.
Where are the public pools in Port St. Lucie?
Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW Ravenswood Lane, with a splash pad, is run by St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation. Hours and the summer schedule are on the county’s aquatics page.
Are there splash pads in Port St. Lucie?
Pioneer Park at The Port District has a water play area, Ravenswood Pool has a splash pad, and the city’s planned Torino Regional Park includes a splash pad in its first phase.
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