Miami Beach city summer camp ran June 8 to Aug. 7 in 2026; residents swim free at three city pools all year. Splash pads at Flamingo and Normandy Isle.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation pages for summer camps, specialty camps, pools and water playgrounds. Parks and Recreation: 305-673-7730.
Summer in Miami Beach runs on the city’s camps and pools. The Parks and Recreation Department runs a nine-week day camp, a list of weeklong specialty camps and three public pools that Miami Beach residents use free. The 2027 dates and registration days have not been published; the 2026 schedule is below, marked with its year, and the pattern has held year to year: resident registration in mid-April, camp from early June to early August. Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ last day in 2027 is Thursday, June 3.
At a glance
- Day camp (2026): June 8 to Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; doors open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Registration (2026): residents April 13, nonresidents May 4, at 10 a.m.
- Pools: free for residents, open all year.
- Splash pads: Flamingo Park and Normandy Isle Park.
Summer Day Camp
The city’s Summer Day Camp is for children entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Children must be 5 and entering kindergarten.
- 2026 dates: June 8 to Aug. 7, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; camp buildings open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at no extra cost. No camp on June 19 or July 3.
- 2026 registration: Miami Beach residents April 13, nonresidents May 4, both at 10 a.m. online.
- Fee (2026): sold only as a nine-week package; $826 for residents ($413 for a sibling) and $1,456 for nonresidents. There are no daily or weekly passes.
| Location | Address | Grades | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Park at PAL | 999 11 St. | K to 5 | 305-673-7205 |
| Muss Park | 4300 Chase Ave. | K to 3 | 305-673-7205 |
| North Shore Park Youth Center | 501 72 St. | K to 5 | 305-861-3616 |
| Scott Rakow Youth Center | 2700 Sheridan Ave. | 2 to 12 | 305-673-7767 |
Teens 14 to 17 can apply to be counselors in training through the Miami Beach PAL (info@beachpal.org, 305-531-5636).
Specialty camps
The city’s specialty camps run a week at a time and focus on one interest. The 2026 list included archery and laser tag, ceramics, fishing at South Pointe Park, a Junior Police Academy at Police Headquarters, multisport, hockey, ice skating and soccer. Resident registration opened April 27, 2026, and nonresident registration May 4. You need a RecTrac account with your residency confirmed before registration opens. Camps can be canceled for low enrollment.
Pools
The city runs three pools with Red Cross-certified lifeguards (aquatics page). They are open all year: the lap pools are aerated in summer and heated in winter.
| Pool | Address | Phone | What is there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Park Pool | 1200 Michigan Ave. | 305-673-7750 | Eight-lane lap pool, water playground, locker rooms |
| Normandy Isle Pool | 7030 Trouville Esplanade | 305-993-2021 | Four-lane lap pool, water playground, locker rooms |
| Scott Rakow Pool | 2700 Sheridan Ave. | 305-673-7767 | Six-lane lap pool kept at 82 degrees, swim lessons and swim team |
Entry: free for Miami Beach residents. Nonresidents pay $19 for adults and $13 for ages 4 to 17; children 3 and under are free, and a 10-visit punch pass is sold.
Summer hours at Flamingo and Normandy Isle (2026): on weekdays from June 8 to Aug. 12, lap swim 6 to 8:30 a.m., camps only 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., then lap swim, open swim and the water playground 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. (open swim ends at 6 p.m.). On weekends from June 6 to Sept. 20, public swimming runs noon to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. after morning lap swim and lessons. Both pools were open on Memorial Day and Labor Day 2026, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Children under 12 must be with an adult, and children 3 and under or shorter than 36 inches need swim diapers.
Swim lessons: summer Learn to Swim registration in 2026 opened May 5 for residents and May 19 for nonresidents.
Splash pads
The city’s two water playgrounds are for children only, with zero-depth entry and lifeguards on duty:
- Flamingo Park Water Playground, inside the Flamingo Park Aquatic Center, 1200 Michigan Ave.: sprayers, water cannons, shade and seating.
- Normandy Isle Park Water Playground, 7030 Trouville Esplanade: fountains and jets beside the community pool.
Summer hours in 2026 were 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on weekends; outside summer they open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
What this means for you
- Mark mid-April: resident camp registration opens first and popular locations fill.
- Confirm your residency in RecTrac before registration day.
- Residents swim free all year; everyone checks in at the pool entrance gate.
Related: kids’ activities, Memorial Day, Fourth of July fireworks and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
When does Miami Beach summer camp start?
In 2026 the city’s Summer Day Camp ran June 8 to Aug. 7, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no camp June 19 or July 3. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
When does Miami Beach summer camp registration open?
In 2026 registration opened April 13 at 10 a.m. for Miami Beach residents and May 4 for nonresidents, online through the city’s RecTrac system. Specialty camps opened April 27 for residents.
Are Miami Beach pools free for residents?
Yes. Miami Beach residents swim free at the Flamingo Park, Normandy Isle and Scott Rakow pools. Nonresidents pay $19 for adults and $13 for ages 4 to 17; children 3 and under are free.
When do Miami Beach pools open for summer?
The city’s pools are open year-round; the lap pools are heated in winter. Summer hours ran June 8 to Aug. 12, 2026, on weekdays and June 6 to Sept. 20 on weekends.
Where are the splash pads in Miami Beach?
The city has two water playgrounds, at the Flamingo Park pool, 1200 Michigan Ave., and Normandy Isle Park, 7030 Trouville Esplanade. They are for children only and lifeguards supervise them.
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