If you’re searching for summer camps in North Naples, Pelican Bay, or Pelican Marsh, you already know the gap: most of the good camps are south of you, and most of the camps near you are watered-down daycamp. Forge Summer Camp sits at 1984 Tamiami Trail N — roughly 12-18 minutes south on US-41 from most North Naples neighborhoods — and it’s the option worth the drive.
Six themed weeks. Ages 6-14. Real martial arts training, not arts-and-crafts filler. Early bird pricing closes May 1.
Drive times from North Naples neighborhoods
Rough morning drop-off (8am) drive times from North Naples:
- Pelican Bay — 14-16 minutes south on US-41
- Pelican Marsh — 12-14 minutes south on US-41
- Park Shore — 8-10 minutes south
- Moorings — 5-7 minutes south
- North Naples proper (34109) — 15-20 minutes depending on exit
- Naples Park — 12-15 minutes
Drop-off and pickup both happen in our parking lot at 1984 Tamiami Trail N (Space G0003). No school-style carpool line chaos — most parents are in and out in under a minute.
Why families drive south instead of staying local
Three reasons come up in parent conversations:
1. It’s a real facility, not a rented space.
Most summer-only camps rent a church rec room or a school gym for the summer. Forge is a year-round martial arts and fitness gym — the same space we coach adults, fighters, and kids in all year. Full mats, heavy bags, climbing wall, AC, indoor everything. No weather-day cancellations.
2. The coaching is different.
The head coach has spent decades training kids, adults, and competing fighters — the same eye that coaches a serious athlete is the one coaching your 9-year-old through their first combination. Most parents feel this within a few minutes of walking in. Kids feel it faster.
3. 1:10 coach-to-camper ratio, every week.
Not 1:20, not 1:15. Every camp week is capped at 1:10. That means your kid gets actual attention, actual technique correction, and actual coaching — not a whistle and a game of tag.
What a week looks like
A full-day camper (8am-5pm) at Forge does real work:
- Morning — technical training (striking fundamentals, footwork, pad work)
- Mid-morning — conditioning and skill games
- Lunch (campers bring their own; fridge and microwave available)
- Afternoon — theme-specific work (varies by the week)
- Late afternoon — open mat or open gym
Half-day option runs 9am-12pm for families who prefer a shorter day or younger kids.
Full six-theme breakdown is here.
The six themed weeks
| Week | Theme | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Warrior (Ninja) | Stealth, obstacles, agility |
| 2 | Hero Academy | Strength + teamwork |
| 3 | Strike First (Karate Kid) | Traditional karate |
| 4 | Way of the Warrior (Samurai) | Weapons safety, forms |
| 5 | Forge Games | Mini-Olympics |
| 6 | Fight Camp (UFC) | MMA-style conditioning |
Pick the weeks that match your kid. Book the whole summer if you want the discount — $1,800 early bird (saves $480 vs weekly).
Pricing — early bird closes May 1
| Option | Early bird (through May 1) | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day (9am-12pm) | $220/week | $220/week (limited) |
| Full-day (8am-5pm) | $280/week | $360/week |
| All 6 weeks full-day | $1,800 | $2,160 |
Sibling discounts available — call before booking online.
Full pricing + deadline FAQ: early bird details.
Common North Naples parent questions
Is there a North Naples pickup shuttle?
Not currently. We’d need to see enough demand from one area to justify routing — happy to discuss if your family would use it. Call and mention North Naples shuttle interest.
Do you do half-day so I don’t make the drive twice?
Yes. Half-day runs 9am-12pm. Most North Naples half-day parents drop off, run errands or head to the beach, and pick up at noon without going home between.
What if traffic on 41 is bad?
Check-in window is 7:45-8:15am for full-day, 8:45-9:15am for half-day. That 30-min buffer absorbs typical 41 traffic. Late arrivals still get in — coaches just bring the kid up to speed on the first drill.
Are you part of the Pelican Bay or Mediterra social network activity lists?
No — we’re an independent local gym. Most of our North Naples families found us through word of mouth or Google.
Do you have a lot of North Naples kids already?
Yes. Roughly 40% of current camp registrations come from the 34108/34109/34110 ZIPs. Your kid won’t be the only North Naples face in the group.
About the Day 1 refund
Worth saying plainly: if your kid comes home from Day 1 and the camp wasn’t right, we refund that week. No interrogation, no fine print. The drive is worth more than a week of forced camp — and we’d rather earn a long-term recommendation than keep a week of tuition.
How to enroll
- Call or text (239) 799-KICK. Fastest path — five minutes and it’s done.
- Visit 1984 Tamiami Trail N, Space G0003, Naples, FL 34102. North Naples parents often stop in after a beach or errands run.
- Book online at Forge Summer Camp 2026.
Still weighing age and weeks? Tween version (10-12) is here · Teen version (13-14) is here.
Ready when you are
- Call or text: (239) 799-KICK
- Visit: 1984 Tamiami Trail N, Space G0003, Naples, FL 34102
- Book online: Forge Summer Camp 2026
- Compare: Why Naples families choose us · All 6 themes
5.0 Google rating from 47+ Naples families. Full refund after Day 1 on every enrollment.
