Most summer camps keep kids busy. That's fine. But it's not enough.
Plant Street Academy's summer camp is built for Clermont families who want something more, kids who leave not just with good memories, but with real confidence, stronger communication skills, and a sense of who they are. If you're weighing your options for this summer, you're in the right place. Keep reading to see exactly what the program includes, what your child will walk away with, and how it stacks up against other local summer camps in Clermont, FL.
More Than a Summer Program ...
A Transformational Experience
Most summer camps are designed as a one-time event. Sign up. Attend. Have fun. Move on.
We believe something is missing from that model. Real growth, the kind that changes how a child carries themselves, speaks up, and handles hard things, doesn't happen overnight. It happens in the right environment, over time, with the right people around them.
That's what we've built at Plant Street Academy. Not just a summer camp, but a starting point.
Many families begin with one summer session. What they notice when their child comes home is what keeps them coming back.
Serving Clermont, Minneola, and the Greater South Lake Community
We're located just a short drive from Clermont, close enough to be convenient, different enough to feel like a real change of scenery. Families come to us from across the South Lake area: Clermont, Minneola, Winter Garden, and beyond. Our programs are designed for ages 9–14, which means your child will be learning alongside peers who are figuring out the same things they are. That peer dynamic matters more than most people realize.
Program Details
What Clermont Families Need to Know
Who Can Attend: Ages 9–14
Our summer camp is designed specifically for pre-teens and early teens, an age group that's often underserved by traditional camps. Old enough to take on real challenges. Young enough that the right experience can genuinely shape who they become.
Session Dates and Daily Schedule
Camp begins on June 1st and runs through August. Daily hours are structured to work for families, including working parents. Extended care options are available for early drop-off and late pick-up.
Tuition and Enrollment
Tuition is competitively priced for the South Lake area. Spots are limited and do fill up especially as summer approaches. Visit plantstreetacademy.com/summer-camp for full pricing and registration details.
What Your Child Will Gain
Here's what we care about most: what does your child walk away with?
Not just a certificate. Not just a good time. Something they actually use.
Confidence That Lasts Beyond Summer
Nearly half of all Gen Z workers in the U.S. struggle with inadequate confidence, according to the 2025 National Research Study on Confidence. The research is clear: the work of building long-lasting confidence starts early in childhood. We don't teach confidence by talking about it. We build it through real experiences presenting ideas, leading groups, navigating disagreements, and trying things that don't always work the first time.
When that's the environment, something shifts.
Leadership Skills That Actually Transfer
"Confidence is not a trait you summon - it's an outcome shaped by the environment you're in." That's the philosophy behind everything we do. (YMCA of Greater Cleveland, 2026) Kids practice leadership here before they feel ready. That's the point. A supportive setting where struggle is expected, failure is normal, and growth is celebrated.
Communication and Critical Thinking
Every activity is built around collaboration. Kids have to listen, persuade, disagree respectfully, and present their thinking. Those aren't soft skills, they're the skills that determine how far someone goes.
Entrepreneurship and Real-World Projects
Campers work in teams on real projects pitching ideas, solving problems, making decisions under pressure. Early exposure to startup thinking transforms students, and we've seen that firsthand. Kids leave with a different relationship to challenges. They stop waiting to be told what to do.
Why Clermont Parents Choose Plant Street Academy
There are plenty of summer programs in the area. Here's what makes this one different.
Small Groups, Big Impact
We keep our groups intentionally small (25 seats per week). Every child gets seen, challenged, and supported, not just supervised. The relationships kids build here with mentors and peers are a big part of what makes the experience stick.
A Curriculum Built for the Real World
We're not trying to replicate school. We're trying to prepare kids for what comes after it.
Planning. Communication. Leadership. Resilience. These aren't bonus features of our program, they're the whole point.
Just a Short Drive from Clermont
We're conveniently located in Winter Garden at 855 E. Plant St., making drop-off and pick-up simple for families across the South Lake area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the camp open to kids from Clermont and Minneola?
Yes — we welcome families from across the South Lake area, including Clermont, Minneola, Winter Garden, and surrounding communities.
How far is Plant Street Academy from Clermont?
Just a short drive, about 15-20 minutes from Clermont. We're located in Winter Garden, easily accessible from Clermont via Hwy 50, 429 or the Florida Turnpike.
When does camp start?
Summer 2026 sessions begin on June 1st and run through August 7th.
What are the daily hours?
Daily programming is structured to work for working families, with extended care options available.
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Early Drop-Off: 8:00 AM
Late Pick-Up: 5:00 PM
How do I enroll?
You can enroll and get full details here.
What makes this different from other summer programs near Clermont?
Most camps keep kids entertained. We're focused on what they carry home with them - confidence, communication skills, leadership and a new way of seeing themselves.
Summer 2026 Spots Are Filling Fast
Camp starts June 1st. If you're considering enrolling your child, now is the time.
Limited spots. Real growth. A summer they'll actually remember.
· Reserve your child's spot: here
· Attend an open house and see the program in action before you commit: plantstreetacademy.com/event-list
· Questions? Reach us at team@plantstreetacademy.com
