Camp Jupiter

Summer Adventures Await at Jupiter Outdoor Center: New Kayaks, Summer Camp Fun & More! Summer is in full swing, and there’s never been a better time to experience everything Jupiter Outdoor Center at Riverbend Park has to offer. Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable family outing, an exciting adventure for your child, or a peaceful paddle through one of Florida’s most scenic waterways, we’ve got something for everyone. Explore the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River Located inside beautiful Riverbend Park, Jupiter Outdoor Center is your gateway to the federally designated Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River. Paddle beneath towering cypress trees, discover native Florida wildlife, and experience one of the most unique outdoor destinations in Palm Beach County. Whether you’re a first-time paddler or an experienced adventurer, our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the perfect route for your skill level….

Why Outdoor Summer Camps Create Lifelong Memories In a world filled with screens, schedules, and indoor activities, outdoor summer camps offer children something truly valuable: the opportunity to explore, discover, and connect with nature. At Jupiter Outdoor Center, summer camp is more than just a way to keep kids busy during school break. It’s an opportunity for young adventurers to build confidence, develop new skills, make friends, and experience the natural beauty that makes Jupiter one of Florida’s most unique outdoor destinations. The Benefits of Outdoor Summer Camp Building Confidence Through Adventure Whether it’s paddling a kayak, spotting wildlife along the river, or participating in team challenges, outdoor activities encourage children to step outside their comfort zones and try new things. These experiences help build confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills that can last a lifetime. Learning Through Nature The outdoors…

Jupiter Outdoor Center Adventure Camp 2026–2027: A Summer of Outdoor Discovery When school lets out, the best classroom is the great outdoors. At Jupiter Outdoor Center Adventure Camp, campers spend their summer exploring nature, building confidence, making new friends, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our 2026–2027 Adventure Camp program is packed…

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2/17/2023 Manatees ? Who Says They are Slow? OK, that egg-shaped head, floppy fins and wide tail doesn?t make manatees built for warp drive. But these mammals can hit it ? up to 20 MPH in a burst. Look for them along the ice-clear Jupiter Inlet Waterways and along the Loxahatchee River. To sign up…

8/11/2022 Riverbend Park – Things To Do in Jupiter Watching alligators — from a distance — is a highlight when you take a canoe or kayak paddling tour on the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River at Riverbend Park with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER. BE CAREFUL!!!! Don’t touch them. Don’t toss food to the ‘gator, no matter…

Loxahatchee Kayaking 8/4/2020 Aug. 10 is the first day back to school, so get out there and enjoy a bicycle, boating or paddling adventure with your student before they hit the books. offers pedaling and paddling adventures at Riverbend Park. And we are open 365 days a year. Online reservations are recommended. Make them anytime…

7/21/2022 Things To Do in Jupiter Kayaking, bicycling, diving, exploring history, tropical birds, manatees and sea turtles — here’s a fun bucket list of eco-tourism things to do in Jupiter adventures.

7/14/2022 Canoeing in Jupiter “LOOK AT ALL THE LITTLE FISH IN THERE!” That’s a recent revelation from one of our guests on a JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER paddling tour, floating through the close-packed, sturdy mangroves north of Cato’s Bridge, Your canoeing in Jupiter tour begins into the clear waters of Sawfish Bay. Paddling toward the historic…

7/1/2022 Jupiter Cruises Kayaking, bicycling, sight-seeing, diving, history and visiting manatees and sea turtles ? here?s a fun bucket list of eco-tourism Jupiter cruises adventures. Wildness, beauty, history and adventure await visitors at . Walk along the miles of hiking trails along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, visit the Farmstead, and picnic in…

6/23/2022 Things to do in Jupiter SUMMER IS OUR GREAT ESCAPE While we certainly miss them, the tourists that have gone back home. With summer’s return on June 21, we have the waterways, roads and other outdoor attractions to ourselves. So let’s get out there and enjoy! HINT: Early mornings are best to see otters,…

3/2/22 Outdoor Spring Break activities are available for students of all ages at Riverbend Park. PADDLE! A kayak or canoe trip on the shimmering waters of the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River is a fantastic way for students to learn about nature and have a fun time. After explaining safety and paddling instructions, JUPITER OUTDOOR…

7/14/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! A day of paddling, biking, exploring, swimming and other Things To Do in Jupiter at Riverbend Park brought smiles to the faces of about two dozen children from Silent Victims of Crime. “It warms our hearts and fulfills our mission of getting youth outdoors every time we paddle the…

7/8/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Before the bell rings for the first day of school on Aug. 10, here’s a list of Outdoor Things To Do in Jupiter stuff to do: SHAKESPEARE ANYONE? Outdoor live performances of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream are happening the weekends of July 8 – 11 and July 15 – 18….

6/30/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Members of Kids Conservation Club show off a few of the bags of trash they collected on The Lox River as part of Things To Do in Jupiter with the help of JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER Flip-flops, plastic containers, shirts, bait bags, candy wrappers, bottle tops — and a five-foot-long…

6/21/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! 5 REASONS TO ATTEND JOC’S SUMMER ADVENTURE YOUTH PROGRAM FUN-FILLED DAYS – EDUCATIONAL TOO Summer days are action packed with activities along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River and the crystal-clear waterways around the Jupiter Inlet, among the Things To Do in Jupiter. Click HERE for information on pricing…

5/21/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Sweet smelling swamp lilys, creepy Spanish moss, prehistoric air plants and stumpy cypress knees — figuring them out is part of the mystery and fun when you paddle with Jupiter Outdoor Center on the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, Following are a few of nature’s attractions before your Things…

4/28/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Another alligator is dead — again caused by people feeding the graceful reptiles. “Alligators are the true residents of the Loxahatchee River. People should respect them and all wildlife. When people feed an alligator, the alligator sees them as a food source. Don’t feed them,” said a person who…

4/23/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! DIVING  Reef, wreck or deep water, Jupiter offers some of the best diving around. Colorful, diverse marine life and coral reefs provide the environment for a great day on the warm tropical waters off north Palm Beach County. Ask about special dives to see 600-pound Goliath Groupers and catch…

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Wildlife is under, above and all around when you go for a paddling or bicycling adventure at Jupiter Outdoor Center. Here’s some of our favorite outdoor characters we’ve seen during Things To Do in Jupiter adventures: BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS Owls, great blue herons, osprey, ducks, sandhill cranes, hawks, turkeys, bald…

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER — AND BEYOND!

DUBOIS PIONEER HOME  Visitors to the 1898-built DuBois Pioneer Home can get a view of how life was on the Jupiter Inlet more than 100 years ago. The DuBois’ had three sons and one daughter. All four children were born in the home. They fished, farmed, salvaged and also ran a fishing camp and later a restaurant…

Adventures in Recovery at Riverbend Park is geared towards rehab centers with patients in recovery that are seeking a higher power to aid in their recovery. Paddling on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River is also for patients to see that fun and adventure can be had without drugs and alcohol. Call now to make…

Looking for a relaxing — and Covid-safe — spot to eat el fresco in Jupiter? Here are my five brown bag favorites. No charge for admission. And parking is free at all of ’em!

SHOP LOCAL Patronizing local businesses — dive shops, restaurants, entertainment, bike shops — is a great way to help your community and your Jupiter friends. When you spend money in Jupiter, you’re often buying Jupiter products. That promotes what’s uniquely Jupiter. And local businesses create local jobs. Want numbers to back that up? Experts say…

JUPITER RIVERWALK Take the family for a scenic bicycle ride or stroll along Riverwalk, Jupiter’s waterfront walkway. Mangrove Bay, Jupiter Yacht Club & Marina, the Best Western Hotel and the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk – take your pick where to enter and exit. Enjoy views of the marina and Intracoastal Waterway while sipping…

Kayaking, bicycling, diving, birding, exploring history, manatees and sea turtles — here’s a fun bucket list of outdoor watery  adventures in Jupiter.

DRY BAG Towels, sunscreen, extra clothing, safety equipment like a whistle and first aid kit, energy bars, bottled water — keep them all safe and ready for use in a dry bag during your trip. And one more thing. Don’t take a chance bringing your car keys. Jupiter Outdoor Center guides will gladly keep them…

5 Things To Do on a First Date at Jupiter Outdoor Center Full Moon on Jupiter Inlet waterways. Part the moonbeams glittering on Jupiter Inlet waters as you paddle past the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, alongside spindly-fingered mangrove trees and under Cato’s Bridge. Jupiter Outdoor Center guides will time the tour so that the moon rises…

The kids have the day or week off from school, but unfortunately, you parents don’t have the day off from work. What to do? The Jupiter Outdoor Center offers great School’s Out Day Camps. We blend a number of environmental programs with lessons on proper paddling technique, water games, snorkeling, and of course a big…

Kids are full of energy and a Camp Jupiter FL can help them stay busy this Summer. Many parents seem to have trouble finding ways to keep their kids busy during Summer break. This is a problem that every parent faces. Children need to spend more time outside doing physical activities as opposed to being…

Extended Camp Jupiter FL is a great alternative to babysitting and daycare. Kids love Summer break, but for single parents and parents that have to work, it can be a big problem. Almost every single Summer camp ends a few hours before parents get off work. Parents that want to send their children to some sort of Summer fun camp are left with few choices. In most cases parents will have to deal with the extra expense of a sitter, a daycare facility, or they may even have to make special considerations in order to leave work early. Both of these solutions just create more problems. Extended Camp Jupiter FL can help solve these problems. Mary Q. has this to say about Extended Camp Jupiter FL: “I am a single mother with two boys. They have so much energy, and…

Camps that offer Environmental Education Jupiter are not only a great way for your kids to spend their summer, but to learn something too. Summer camp in Jupiter Florida can be especially exciting with all of the marine wildlife and inlets available for exploring. The problem most parents face is not knowing which summer camp…

Finding great Kid’s Summer Camps Jupiter FL may be just the thing your child needs. Keeping your kids entertained during the summer can be really hard for any parent. The problem is knowing if you have found a kid’s summer camp you can trust to care for and educate your children. We have provided 3…

Summer Programs in Jupiter FL are an excellent way to bring fun and education together for your child.  There are some problems many people face when choosing a summer program, a couple of those are:  most summer camps offer the same old indoor activities, and they don’t have very accommodating hours. To save you time…

<a”>Manatees are large herbivorous marine mammals that are actually quite rare. If you have seen a manatee before in a zoo, seeing them in the wild is quite different. If you haven’t seen a manatee before, a Manatee Tour Jupiter can be an incredible experience. Manatees are quiet, shy, marine mammals that are endangered by…

Camp Jupiter: Many parents are concerned about their children’s development and well-being. Today children are likely to live in a “videophilia” world – spending their free time immersed in television, video games, and internet surfing. Therefore, many parents try to find a summer Camp Jupiter that their children can participate in outside and can enjoy…