Specialty Camp 101: Your Guide to Camp Sunny Specialty Camps at Sun Country
Looking to take your kiddo’s summer to the next level? Sun Country Specialty Camps offer something for every interest, with opportunities to sharpen and learn skills, make friends, and build confidence—all in a safe and welcoming environment. Specialty camps are an excellent way for kids to focus on their passions or try something new, all while staying active and having fun.
Whether your child dreams of scaling rock walls, mastering dance moves, or perfecting their ninja skills, we’ve got the perfect specialty summer camp for them! From expert coaching to exciting activities, here’s everything you need to know about Camp Sunny Specialty Camps.
How do Sun Country Specialty Camps Work?
Available for rising kindergarteners through rising 6th graders, these camps combine specialized activities with the excitement of a full-day Camp Sunny experience!
Designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and fun, here’s what your camper can look forward to:
- A Focused, Expert-Led Morning: From 9:00am to 12:00pm, campers immerse themselves in engaging Specialty Camp activities tailored to the program—gymnastics, dance, ninja, etc. Our expert coaches provide personalized instruction and support, ensuring every camper can hone their skills.
- Afternoons with Camp Sunny: Once Specialty Camp wraps up, the excitement continues with lunch and our classic Camp Sunny activities. Your child will enjoy afternoons filled with games, friends, and fun!
- Early Dropoff Option: Need an early start? No problem! Campers can join us as early as 7:30am and stay until 6:30pm—no additional fees required.
PLUS – the highlight of the week! Every Sun Country Specialty Camp includes a special performance that gives campers a moment to shine and parents/caretakers a chance to see their incredible progress.
Why Choose Camp Sunny Specialty Camps?
Sun Country Sports Center has proudly been the sports facility of choice for Gainesville families for 35+ years. Here are some key benefits of our specialty camps that make us stand out:
- Skill Development: Focused training in specific areas like ninja skills, swimming, dance, cheer, rock climbing, and gymnastics helps kids excel in a discipline they love.
- Fun and Engaging: Our activities are designed to be exciting and enjoyable, ensuring campers stay motivated and enthusiastic.
- Expert Coaching: Led by experienced instructors who specialize in each activity, your kids will receive top-notch guidance.
- Physical Fitness: Improve strength, agility, coordination, and overall fitness levels while having a blast.
- Social Interaction: Opportunities abound to make new friends who share similar interests and passions.
- Confidence Building: Overcoming challenges and achieving new skills boosts self-esteem and pride.
- Safe Environment: Safety is our top priority, with qualified staff and age-appropriate equipment. Want to learn more about our specific safety initiatives? Click here to read our blog, 10 Ways Camp Sunny Ensures a Safe Environment for Every Child.
Now, let’s break down the details of each specialty camp to help you pick the best fit for your child’s interests!
Ninja Zone Specialty Camp
Imagine a week full of super skills, stealth and strength as the ninjas take over Sun Country! Ninja Zone combines gymnastics, martial arts, and obstacle course training to challenge kids’ strength, agility, and coordination. Campers will learn to conquer obstacles, develop agility, and master fun tricks, all while learning how to be their best mentally and physically not just at camp, but every day.
- Dates: June 9–13 and July 28–August 1
- Highlights: Obstacle courses, ninja skills training, and character-building activities
Swim Specialty Camp
Splish, splash, and swim into summer! Presented in partnership with Swim America at Sun Country, this camp is perfect for kids who love the water or want to improve their swimming technique. Campers will receive coaching for all four competitive strokes (freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke. Whether they’re learning to float or refining their strokes, this camp builds water confidence and safety.
- Dates: June 16–20
- Highlights: Professional swim coaching, water games, and water safety education
Dance Specialty Camp
Celebrate the magic of movement at our Dance Specialty Camp, where kids explore different dance styles, build rhythm, and develop technique. Students will learn ballet, jazz/modern and hip-hop from some of the best dance instructors around! Each day will be filled with fun dance classes as well as related educational and creative activities, arts and crafts, videos, and much more. Our themes may vary from year-to-year so that we can continue to provide a variety of dance styles for our students to explore.
- Dates: June 23–27
- Highlights: This year’s Dance camp will be a ‘Swiftie Experience”! Choreography, creative expression, and a fun dance showcase at week’s end
Cheer + Tumbling Specialty Camp
During this week your child will learn cheerleading fundamentals, including: tumbling, jumping, dancing and motions. Students will also spend the week putting together a special mini cheer routine to perform at the end of the week. Coached by our experienced staff, your child will learn knowledge of the sport as well as the self-confidence that comes with performance. Their Sunny spirit is bound to be shining bright by the end of the week!
- Dates: June 30–July 3
- Highlights: Cheer routines, tumbling drills, and teamwork-focused activities.
Rock Wall Specialty Camp
Reach new heights at our Rock Wall Specialty Camp! Perfect for adventurous kids, this camp teaches climbing techniques, problem-solving, and builds strength—all while scaling rock walls in a safe, supervised environment. Time will be divided between climbing our 32’ rockwall, the challenging cave and other skill-building activities. All of our students will be masters of the ropes by the end of this rockin’ fun week!
- Dates: July 7–11 and July 21–25
- Highlights: Rock climbing fundamentals, safety instruction, and team-building challenges
Gymnastics Specialty Camp
Flip, twist, and tumble into fun with our Sun Country Gymnastics Specialty Camp! Both girls and boys will learn skills on every event in the gym while also learning the importance of strength and conditioning. All levels are welcome! Our experienced instructors foster skill growth while ensuring campers stay motivated and safe. It will be an action-packed, challenging and fun week in the gym!
- Dates: July 14–18 and August 4–7
- Highlights: Floor, bars, balance beam, vault and other exciting gymnastics activities
Sign Up for a Sun Country Specialty Camp Today!
Do you have questions about summer camp at Sun Country or need help choosing the right specialty camp for your kiddo? Reach out! We are here to help. You can text or call us at (352) 331-8773 or email Camp Sunny’s Camp Director
Our camps are designed to inspire confidence, build skills, and most importantly, ensure every camper has a blast! Spots in specialty camps do fill up quickly, so be sure to secure your child’s place today and give them a summer they’ll never forget. We can’t wait to see you at Camp Sunny! Sign Up Today!
