Summer Camp 2024
The Belen Summer Camp will run from June 17 - July 26 for girls and boys ages 4 to 14. Registration opened on Monday, February 26th and reached capacity quickly. Please click here to be added to the waiting list.
Our primary goal is to provide for the safety of your children this summer. We will create a highly Christian and moral environment conducive to learning, fun, and recreational activities.
Please note that the summer camp will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day.
Please note that the summer camp will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day.
Administrative Staff
Now in its 41st year, the program is directed by Mr. José Roca Jr. ‘13. Mr. Roca Jr. has worked at Belen Summer Camp for 14 years in nearly every capacity, from camp counselor to assistant director. Mr. Roca Jr. was also a camper at Belen Summer Camp since he was four. He works at Belen Jesuit as the Assistant Director of Mission and Formation, basketball coach, and track and field coach.
The Assistant Camp Directors are Ms. Eli Barquin, Ms. Mayda Cordero, Mr. Francisco Fernandez, and Ms. Rosa Prieto.
Supervised Camp activities will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The school will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. There is no direct supervision of campers or organized activities before 8:30 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. No child may remain past 6:00 pm. After 6:00 p.m., there will be an additional charge of $10.00 for every 15 minutes per camper, to be paid in cash.
An orientation meeting for parents of new campers is set for Saturday, June 15th, at 10:00 a.m. The camp will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th (Independence Day Observation). There will be a 1:00 p.m. dismissal on Friday, July 28th.
Additional Information
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Activities
Belen Summer Camp will offer a wide variety of recreational, educational, and vocational activities. Among them will be:- Field Days
- Carnival Week
- Olympic Week
- Storytelling
- Talent Shows (Friday mornings)
- Birthday celebrations
- End of Summer Show
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Awards
Each week, there will be plenty of awards and prizes to motivate the children, such as Best Conduct, Most Cooperative, Best Athlete, Swimming Awards, Groups of the Week, Counselors of the Week, and more. -
Campus Facilities
The Belen Jesuit campus encompasses 34 acres. Belen Jesuit is constantly updating its facilities to provide the best educational environment, stellar athletics, and a wonderful experience for our students.Construction is slated to be completed at the Roberto Surís Athletic Center by the end of this academic year. The three-story, nearly 60,000-square-foot building will feature two workout rooms, a second gymnasium, a wrestling room, two dozen treadmills, ERG Machines, golf simulators, locker rooms, and more!The José Milton Foundation Main Building houses the Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library, Sarría Family Dining Hall, technology center, classrooms, and recreational room. The Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center is home to our STEAM program on the 2nd floor and two locker rooms, and our main gymnasium on the 1st floor.The Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center houses our Olympic-sized pool and is adjacent to our dedicated green space in the Arroyo Quad.Outdoor athletic facilities include the de la Cruz Stadium, the Sanchez and Hernandez fields and our newest addition to campus, Maury Park, with two synthetic turf baseball fields and a state-of-the-art indoor batting cage. -
Communication
Every Friday during camp, a newsletter will be sent via email. Please be sure to read the newsletter, as it contains important camp information for the parents.
The best form of communication with the summer camp staff is by email at info@summercamp.org. -
Groups
Groups will be formed according to gender and age. -
Lunch
Sage Dining Service will prepare lunch. An end-of-day snack will also be provided. Lunch and snacks are included in the regular summer camp fee. -
Personal Belongings
Each camper’s name should be clearly marked on any personal belongings that are brought to camp. Campers must wear the Belen Summer Camp t-shirt every day. A bathing suit, towel, sandals, and sunblock are needed daily. We ask campers not to bring cell phones, video games, trading cards, or other personal items. Belen Jesuit is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. -
Special Lessons
- Arts & Crafts
- Dance
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Tumbling
- Wrestling
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Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Kickball
- Medic
- Soccer
- Softball
- T-ball
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Contact Us
The Summer Camp Office will be closed Friday, May 31st.
Registration opened on February 26th. The camp is at capacity.
The registration fee will be $100.00. The registration fee is NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT TRANSFERABLE and is in addition to the fees listed below:
6 weeks: June 17th - July 26th $1,475
You can also choose one of two three-week sessions:
Session 1: June 17th - July 3rd $1,075
Session 2: July 8th - July 26th $1,075
The camp fee includes all regular activities, lunch, and a snack.
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba by Queen Isabel II of Spain. The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline. In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the School property and expelled the Jesuit faculty. The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit sits on a 30-acre site in western Dade County, only minutes away from downtown Miami.