Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 13–17 · $350/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 13–17

Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program

Alpine Groves Park, Mandarin Park · $350/week

A leadership program for teens focusing on outdoor skills, environmental education, and mentoring younger campers.

▌ Editor's read The Jax Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for high school students (ages 14-17) at Alpine Groves Park and Mandarin Park. The program focuses on developing leadership skills, assisting camp counselors, and participating in community service. The organization, Jax Dragonfly, appears to be a nonprofit, as indicated by its mission to connect children with nature. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. Google reviews for 'Jax Dragonfly' show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with themes praising the engaging activities and positive impact on children. Social media handles found on the site are @jaxdragonfly for Instagram and jaxdragonfly for Facebook. The site does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: Varies by session
  • Address: Alpine Groves Park, 2060 FL-13, St Johns, FL 32259; Mandarin Park, 11844 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
  • Phone: 904-616-8616
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program

What ages does Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program accept?
Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program cost?
Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program publishes $350/week for the standard session. USD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program's hours?
Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program runs Varies by session. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program?
Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program provide lunch?
Dragonfly Teen Leadership / CIT Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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