{"id":25965252,"date":"2025-06-10T17:08:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/?p=25965252"},"modified":"2025-08-21T13:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:15:38","slug":"this-summer-make-it-a-playcation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/blog\/this-summer-make-it-a-playcation\/","title":{"rendered":"This Summer: Make it a Playcation!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another school year in the books. Somehow, you made it through the permission slips, science projects, snaking car lines\u2014all of it. And now comes the question that pops up this time every year: \u201cSo, what are your summer plans?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your answer is somewhere between \u201cnot quite sure yet\u201d and \u201cstill figuring it out,\u201d fear not. We\u2019ve got just the thing: a playcation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A playcation is part play, with pool days, creative adventures and memory-making moments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s part vacation, offering experiences that feel like a true getaway without going far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And most importantly, it\u2019s all happening right here in Lake Nona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, you\u2019ll find ideas to help make your own playcation for kids, grown-ups and even grown-up kids. Just don\u2019t wait too long to start yours. Camps and classes fill up fast, and summer\u2019s already knocking on the door.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reimagining Camp<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From splash zones to soccer drills, Lake Nona is packed with ways to help kids stay active (and burn off some of that summer energy).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonaadventurepark.com\/camps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nona Adventure Park<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Make waves on the inflatable aqua park, conquer the ropes course or sign up for the Summer Adventure Camp that mixes outdoor fun with water thrills.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xlnona.com\/soccercamps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sofive Soccer Camp<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Perfect for burgeoning Beckhams and aspiring Ronaldos, future footballers learn new skills, play in team settings and build confidence on and off the field.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ymcacf.org\/programs\/camps\/summercamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>YMCA Summer Programs<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 These local camps check all the boxes: friendships, fun and just enough structured activities to keep everyone happy. Kids love it. Parents breathe easier.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reinvigorating Imaginations<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trade in popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners for pixels and puppet performances. This isn\u2019t your old-school arts and crafts.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School\u2019s out\u2014let your imagination run wild.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osceolaarts.org\/camps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Osceola Arts at Valencia College<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 From theater and visual arts to music and movement, Osceola Arts offers summer sessions designed to inspire.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.org\/summer-at-your-library-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Orange County Public Library<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Lake Nona\u2019s Orange County Library branch offers weekly summer programs at Dockside as part of the Summer At Your Library series. These programs combine storytelling, STEM, and hands-on creativity for curious minds of all ages.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With so many creative programs to choose from, the library might just be the coolest place to be this summer. And getting lost in the air-conditioned rows of adventure stories, sci-fi odysseys, and thrilling mysteries? Not a bad way to beat the Florida humidity.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playcation Isn\u2019t Just for Kids<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s not forget the grown-ups. Whether you\u2019re craving calm, connection or a little cardio\u2014moms, dads, caregivers, pet parents\u2014your playcation awaits, too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wellness + Recharge<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakenonaperformanceclub.com\/whats-happening-at-lnpc-this-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lake Nona Performance Club<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 World-class equipment, classes and wellness experts.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakenonaperformanceclub.com\/program\/mind-body-zone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chopra Mind-Body Zone at LNPC<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Guided meditation, restorative yoga and peace of mind.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakenonaperformanceclub.com\/inclubgolf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>InClubGolf<\/strong> <strong>at LNPC<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 For seasoned players or first-timers \u2014 just in time for Father\u2019s Day (June 15).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date Nights<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakenonawavehotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lake Nona Wave Hotel<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakenonawavehotel.com\/lake-nona-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">destination dining<\/a>, sip-to-savor cocktails and unforgettable ambiance on full display. It\u2019s the perfect place to unwind and reconnect.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakenonawavehotel.com\/things-to-do-in-lake-nona\/events#!\/e\/wine-down-at-wave-bf0fa78d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wine Down Wednesday<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 Laid-back, al fresco and always pouring everyone\u2019s favorite: ros\u00e9. It\u2019s summer after all, so yes, weeknights are fair game.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/949454007392374\/949454070725701\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Art After Dark<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Two creative nights out each week where local art, music and community come together under the stars.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Close, Play Big<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Playcation isn\u2019t another hashtag or passing trend, it\u2019s a mindset. Who says you have to go far to discover big fun? Find some joy, create a little magic and make lots of memories, right here in Lake Nona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the best summer plans don\u2019t wait. The season we\u2019ve been running toward all school year \u2013 is finally here!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another school year in the books. Somehow, you made it through the permission slips, science projects, snaking car lines\u2014all of it. And now comes the question that pops up this time every year: \u201cSo, what are your summer plans?\u201d If your answer is somewhere between \u201cnot quite sure yet\u201d and \u201cstill figuring it out,\u201d fear [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":25965253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_crdt_document":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[191],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25965252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25965252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25965252"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25965252\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25965718,"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25965252\/revisions\/25965718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25965253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25965252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25965252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25965252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}