City summer camp ran June 1 to Aug. 7 in 2026, with sign-up opening April 4. City pools are free for residents; seasonal pools open June to Labor Day.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Camp and pool details come from the City of Orlando and splash pads from Orange County Parks and Recreation. The 2027 camp dates and registration day are not out yet; the 2026 details are below so you can plan, and we will update them when the city posts 2027’s.
Orange County Public Schools’ last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, and summer in Orlando runs on city camps, city pools and county splash pads. In 2026, city summer camp ran June 1 to Aug. 7, and registration opened Saturday, April 4, and stayed open until all slots were taken. City pools are free for Orlando residents.
What this means for you
- Camp sign-up: watch for the city’s registration day in early April; residents get a head start
- Free camp: city residents and employees may qualify through the Community Support Program
- Pools: free daily swim for city residents; $4 plus tax for nonresidents
- Families, Parks and Recreation: 407-246-4300
City summer camps
Recreation Summer Camp runs at 16 city neighborhood centers for children 5 to 14 who have finished kindergarten, the city’s camp page says. Activities can include physical education, yoga, art, Lego challenges, singing, dancing, karate and improv, and they vary by center.
| 2026 (last year) | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opened | 9 a.m. Saturday, April 4, for city residents; 1 p.m. for nonresidents | Not yet announced |
| Camp dates | Monday, June 1, to Friday, Aug. 7 | Not yet announced |
| Daily hours | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
You do not have to sign up for the whole summer; you can pick weeks. City residents and city employees may be eligible for free summer camp through the Community Support Program: call the manager at your chosen center to apply, the city says.
Orlando Skate Park Skate Camp teaches basic skateboarding to ages 5 to 14 at the Orlando Skate Park, 400 Festival Way. In 2026 it ran 10 weekly sessions from June 1 to Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with drop-off from 8 a.m., capped at 25 campers a week. City residents paid less per week than nonresidents, the skate camp page says.
After-School All-Stars Summer Camp is for middle school students, with sports leagues, field trips and help with math, reading and science, the city’s summer camp page says.
Reading: Mayor Buddy’s Book Club Reading Challenge runs May 1 to July 31, 2027, at city neighborhood centers, with Curveball by Pablo Cartaya as the book, the city’s listing says.
City pools
Daily swim passes are free for city residents and $4 plus tax for nonresidents; bring a government ID or proof of residency, the city’s swim page says. Nonresidents can buy a seasonal pass for June to September. Children under 10 must be with an adult at all times, and children 6 and under must have an adult with them in the water.
Open all year, from the city’s pool directory:
- College Park Pool, 2411 Elizabeth Ave.
- Dover Shores Pool, 1400 Gaston Foster Road
- James R. Smith Pool, 1745 Bruton Blvd.
- Wadeview Pool, 2177 S. Summerlin Ave.
- Northwest Pool, 3955 W.D. Judge Drive
Seasonal, open June through Labor Day:
- Rosemont Pool, 4648 Rose Bay Drive (its page says closed until summer 2027)
- John H. Jackson Pool, 1019 America St.
- Hankins Park Pool, 1340 Lake Park Court
- John Long Pool, 1218 N. Fern Creek Ave. (its page says closed until summer 2027)
- Engelwood Pool, 6123 La Costa Drive
Open swim hours vary by pool; each pool’s page has its schedule. The city also runs swim lessons and youth swim teams.
Splash pads
The city’s own splash pad at Lake Lorna Doone Park, 1519 W. Church St., runs daily from May 31 to Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 7:45 p.m., then weekends only from Aug. 15 to Oct. 26, the park’s page says.
Orange County Parks and Recreation runs these splash pads near the city:
| Park | Address | Splash pad hours |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett Park | 4801 W. Colonial Drive | Sessions 10 to 11:45 a.m., noon to 1:45 p.m., 3 to 4:45 p.m. and 5 to 6:45 p.m.; closed 2 to 3 p.m. |
| Capehart Park | 715 Capehart Drive | Same sessions as Barnett Park |
| Downey Park | 10107 Flowers Ave. | Same sessions as Barnett Park |
| Dr. P. Phillips Community Park | 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd. | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter |
Beat the heat
- The National Weather Service office in Melbourne issues heat and storm warnings for Orange County; our power outages page has who to call when the power goes out.
- Parks and trails are on our parks and trails guide, and indoor ideas on our kids’ activities page.
Related: Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July fireworks and spring break.
Frequently asked questions
When does City of Orlando summer camp registration open?
In 2026, online registration opened at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 4, for city residents and 1 p.m. for nonresidents. The 2027 date has not been announced.
How much does it cost to swim in an Orlando city pool?
Daily swim passes are free for city residents and $4 plus tax for nonresidents, the city says. Bring ID or proof of residency.
When do Orlando’s seasonal pools open?
The city’s seasonal pools are open June through Labor Day and closed from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Five pools are open all year.
Are there free splash pads near Orlando?
The city’s splash pad at Lake Lorna Doone Park runs daily from May 31 to Aug. 9. Orange County runs splash pads at Barnett Park, Capehart Park and Downey Park in timed sessions, and at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer.
How old do kids have to be for city summer camp?
Recreation Summer Camp is for children 5 to 14 who have finished kindergarten, entering first through eighth grade.
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