18 Best Sports Camps in Jacksonville, FL for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase

By Daniel Reyes, Senior Editor, Sports & Outdoor Programs — published 2026-05-24

If you've been a Jacksonville, FL parent for a few summers, the names on this list won't surprise you. If you're new, this is the short version of what your neighbors already know. We picked 18 sports camp programs for 2026 that came back strong on the boring measures: parent ratings over time, real program detail published publicly, and signs the camp answers its phone. The full list of sports camp options in Jacksonville, FL runs much longer. This is the part of it worth starting with.

How we picked these

We ranked the Jacksonville, FL sports camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the sports camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.

We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Jacksonville, FL that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Florida state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.

The 18 picks

1. Epic Soccer Academy

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 5.0

Epic Soccer Academy in Jacksonville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 5.0 stars from 70 reviewing parents, and a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.

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2. Epic Soccer Academy

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 5.0

Epic Soccer Academy in Jacksonville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 5.0 stars from 70 reviewing parents, and a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.

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3. AQUAFIN Swim School- St. Johns

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

Why we chose AQUAFIN Swim School- St. Johns: a steady 4.9 parent rating built on 1026 reviews, plus a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Jacksonville.

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4. AQUAFIN Swim School - Mandarin

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

AQUAFIN Swim School - Mandarin is a sports camp in Jacksonville that earned its place on this list through a steady 4.9 parent rating built on 1539 reviews and a workable description of the program's focus.

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5. Champion Swim School, LLC

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

The case for Champion Swim School, LLC in Jacksonville: a parent rating of 4.9 across 127 public reviews. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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6. Swimming Safari

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

Swimming Safari in Jacksonville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 664 public parent reviews averaging 4.9, and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.

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7. Champion Swim School, LLC

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

The case for Champion Swim School, LLC in Jacksonville: a parent rating of 4.9 across 127 public reviews. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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8. Swimming Safari

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

Swimming Safari in Jacksonville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 664 public parent reviews averaging 4.9, and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.

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9. North Florida Gymnastics & Cheerleading

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.6

The case for North Florida Gymnastics & Cheerleading in Jacksonville: 207 public parent reviews averaging 4.6. A public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.

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10. P.A.C.K. Fitness

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.6

Why P.A.C.K. Fitness made the cut: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, 4.6 stars from 198 reviewing parents in Jacksonville.

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11. Tumblrz Mandarin

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.6

Why we chose Tumblrz Mandarin: 4.6 stars from 58 reviewing parents, plus a workable description of the program's focus in Jacksonville.

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12. P.A.C.K. Fitness

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.6

Why P.A.C.K. Fitness made the cut: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, 4.6 stars from 198 reviewing parents in Jacksonville.

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13. Tumblrz Mandarin

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.6

Why we chose Tumblrz Mandarin: 4.6 stars from 58 reviewing parents, plus a workable description of the program's focus in Jacksonville.

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14. Turtle Cove Swim School

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 5.0

Turtle Cove Swim School is a sports camp in Jacksonville that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. 5.0 stars from 41 reviewing parents; a public summary that lays out what the camp does.

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15. World Class Gymnastics & Cheerleading

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.4

World Class Gymnastics & Cheerleading in Jacksonville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 4.4-star public rating, and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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16. All-Star Youth Sports

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

All-Star Youth Sports is a sports camp in Jacksonville that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. 32 public parent reviews averaging 4.9; a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.

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17. Duval F.C. Academy

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

Duval F.C. Academy is a sports camp in Jacksonville that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A steady parent rating of 4.9; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.

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18. British Swim School at LA Fitness - East Arlington

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 4.9

Why British Swim School at LA Fitness - East Arlington made the cut: a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does, a steady 4.9 parent rating built on 61 reviews in Jacksonville.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I register for sports camps in Jacksonville, FL?

Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.

How do I verify a sports camp is licensed and accredited?

Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Florida's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.

What age range do the sports camps in this guide serve?

The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.

How much do sports camps typically cost?

Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.

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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Daniel Reyes.