Happy Acres Ranch runs an outdoor summer day camp on ten acres of woodland inside the Jacksonville city limits. Campers swim in both a lake and a pool and rotate through ecology and nature activities, arts and crafts, fishing, archery, kayaking and canoeing, camp games and sports, and horse and animal encounters, all on site. The 2026 season is built as ten themed one-week sessions running June 1 through August 7, and families may enroll for selected weeks or the whole summer. Camp hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday, with before care from 7:00am and after care until 6:30pm, and weekly tuition is $200 per camper.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 - Welcome Week9:00am – 5:00pmRegister → | Jun 1 – Jun 5, 2026 | — | $200/wk | Past season |
| Week 2 - Mad Science9:00am – 5:00pmRegister → | Jun 8 – Jun 12, 2026 | — | $200/wk | Past season |
| Week 3 - Wild West Roundup9:00am – 5:00pmRegister → | Jun 15 – Jun 19, 2026 | — | $200/wk | Past season |
Availability shown as of Aug 8, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Happy Acres Ranch Inc directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Ashley FortuneOur kids just finished week 1 at Happy Acres & wow, just wow!!! They are having the time of their LIVES & can’t wait for week 2! So thankful we found Happy Acres. ❤️❤️
★★★★★Samantha FordMy daughter absolutely loves Happy Acres Summer Camp! The staff is incredible—friendly, caring, attentive, and truly invested in making sure the kids have a fun and memorable experience. What I appreciate most is that it feels like a real, traditional summer camp. The kids spend plenty of time outdoors, enjoy swimming, lake activities, games, and hands-on adventures instead of being stuck inside all day. Every day seems to bring something new and exciting. The camp provides a safe, positive environment where kids can make friends, stay active, and create lasting memories. It’s clear that a lot of thought and effort goes into the activities and overall experience. I highly recommend Happy Acres to any parent looking for a fun, engaging, and well-run summer camp for their child! Big shout out to Ms.Laura who is always on top of everything and always so committed to ensure every parent is kept up to date and every camper is safe. The staff Ally, Lauren, and Morgan could not be more professional and more caring. We love them all!
★★★★★Nita NegriI do not have enough positive things to say about Happy Acres Ranch! But we can start with how wonderful the staff is specifically Laura and Kiwi. They took the time to connect on an authentic level with us as a family, and made our son feel comfortable beyond our expectations. Happy Acres is one of the few places in my opinion, left where kids get to be kids. With no pressure on them to do anything but have fun, while of course staying safe. From horseback riding, to swimming, water activities, art projects, and the freedom to run and play! We will be back, and hopefully for years to come with all of our children❤️
★★★★★Hunter Stocks (Hunna)This camp was awesome and my son had so much fun in week one! So glad they are back up and running Tons of outdoor activities and your kids will definitely not be bored 😁
★★★★★Anne Russell-BrunoA paradise ...family owned since 1953 under new director who was Conservation Teacher of the Year for Duval County. 10 acres, horses, swimming, fishing. Preschool curriculum Reggio/Montessori based. Accreditation just renewed.