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MANATEE | SARASOTA | LAKEWOOD RANCH | BOTH COUNTIES
Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota
Details: Fun for the entire family! With over 15,000 sq/ft of inflatable fun & our thrilling 250 ft long AirRider Zip-Rail Coaster you will have the time of your life in a fantastically fun park! With almost 20 attractions & fun areas of play – you are sure to find something fun to do for everyone in the family! Stop By Jumpin Fun and discover all the fun excitement we have to offer!
Registration Information: Save Time – Buy Online! You can save time when you get to the park by buying your tickets and filling out a waiver online. Everyone who wants to participate must fill out a waiver before they enter the fun zone. So don’t waste time at the park – fill out your waivers for everyone here online before you head out for fun!
Buy Tickets: Click Here!
Contact: 941-388-5867
Music Compound, 1751 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; Music Compound Manatee, 4740 State Road 64 E., Bradenton
Details: Different topics for grades 1-5 and for grades 6-12. Each week ends in a performance. Full- and half-day sessions are available.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 5-July 31
Registration: $30
Tuition: $175 for half day, $350 for full day per week
Ages: Entering grades 1-12
Contact: 941-379-9100 or Info@MusicCompound.com; Click here to register!
Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota; Newtown Estates Park Boys & Girls Club, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota; Robert and Joan Lee Boys & Girls Club, 920 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice; Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club, 1790 21st St., Sarasota; Gene Matthews Club, 6851 S. Biscayne Dr., North Port
Details: The camp provides youth with access to positive adult mentors and opportunities that encourage academic excellence, leadership development, healthy habits and success after high school graduation. It features activities including daily education, art demonstrations, physical fitness activities, technology instruction, and career exploration.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 31-Aug. 4 (No camp June 19 and July 3-7)
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 6-18
Contact: 941-366-3911; Click here to register!
2542 17th St., Sarasota
Details: Camp highlights include educational lessons about various cat-related topics, completing service projects for the adoptable cats, as well as cat-themed crafts, animal-themed yoga, weekly guest speakers, and an hour of socialization with adoptable cats/kittens each week. Before and after care and lunch will be available for an additional fee.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5-16, June 26-30 and July 31-Aug. 4
Tuition: $175 per week, 15% discount for second camper
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 941-366-2404; Education@CatDepot.org; CatDepot.org; Click here to register!
8411 25th St. E., Parrish
Details: At this overnight camp hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida, campers can enjoy a variety of activities.
Camp dates: June 6-9 (Elementary Half Session Camp); June 25-June 30 (Full Week Elementary Camp); June 18-23 (Middle School); July 9-14 (Middle School Discovery Camp); June 11-16 (High School); July 16-21(High School Discovery Camp)
Tuition: $420 for full camps, $300 for half camps
Ages: Grades 3-12
Contact: 941-556-0315, ext. 977; Click here to register!
1200 Glory Way Blvd., Bradenton
Details: This is an overnight camp that includes outdoor sports, games, arts, dance and workshops accompanied by ministry by kid-oriented speakers and musicians.
Camp dates: June 19-23
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 7-12
Contact: 941-746-2882; KidsAFlame.com
Details: This overnight camp's activities will include swimming, beach volleyball, ping-pong, dodgeball, cornhole, kickball, fishing and more.
Camp dates: July 17-21
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 13-19
Contact: 941-746-2882; YEXUSA.com
16110 Dream Oaks Place, Bradenton
Details: Foundation for Dreams gives children with special needs and chronic illnesses experiences in a camp environment while providing overall family support through extended respite. Weekly summer camp options include residential and day camps.
Camp dates: June 12-July 28
Tuition: $400 for summer camp and $700 for one-week residential camp. Scholarships are available.
Ages: 7-17
Contact: 941-746-5659; Click here to register!
G.T. Bray Park, 5504 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton; and Braden River Elementary School, 6125 River Club Blvd., Bradenton
Details: Campers will participate in a variety of activities, including tenative plans for field trips.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4 (G.T. Bray); 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 31-July 29 (Braden River Elementary School)
Registration: $30, includes T-shirt
Tuition: $135 per week
Ages: 5-13
Contact: Amy.Middleton@mymanatee.org; Click here to register!
901 East Road, Sarasota
Details: Family-owned camp with all-adult staff and kid-friendly horses and ponies.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5-Aug. 4
Tuition: Call for more information
Ages: 8 and up
Contact: 941-356-3993 or RideAPony.com; Click here to register!
Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota; Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers St., Sarasota
Details: Campers will experience a summer packed full of adventure, crafts, games, field trips, swimming, nature and educational activities and more. Each week a new theme will be discovered. Campers need a water bottle, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 5-June 28 (Arlington Park) June 5-Aug. 4 (Robert L. Taylor Community Complex)
Registration: Opens March 27: LetsPlaySarasota.com for Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, in person for Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
Tuition: $125 for Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, $75 for Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
Ages: 6-12
Contact: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex: 263-6732; Robert L. Taylor Community Complex: 263-6562
Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch, 8301 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota; Frank G. Berlin Sr. Branch, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota
Available at both locations
Details: Campers will learn how to become an effective leader through various team-building activities.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4
Tuition: $100 for members/week, $130 for nonmembers/week, financial assistance is available
Ages: 12 and older
Contact: 922-9622
Available at both locations
Details: Campers will learn life lessons and new skills while going on adventures and being creative. Each week has a different theme including "Star Wars," "Decades" and "Welcome to Hogwarts."
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4
Registration: $25 for in-branch sales
Tuition: Member weekly rate $166, Nonmember weekly rate $196; online 10-week bundle offered
Ages: Entering grades K-8
Contact: CoreSRQ.org/register
7218 55th Ave., Bradenton
Details: Mission Possible! Campers will have a summer of mystery and adventure from solving mysteries to cracking codes, learning about the spies of the American revolution, computer coding, mind games, creating their own spy kit and an escape room challenge. They will travel through time learning about the different ways throughout the years that coding and spies worked, with a different theme each week. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4. Extended care is available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 4-12
Contact: 200-4250 or TwelveOaks@DiscoveryPoint.com
201 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
Details: Camp includes field trips, sports, arts and crafts, computer, science and math labs, micro-society and girl-specific programs.
Camp dates: May 31-Aug. 4
Registration: Opens April 1
Tuition: $125 per week
Ages: Grades K-8 (Girls only)
Contact: 366-6646 or GirlsIncSRQ.org
27564 Gopher Hill Road, Myakka City
Details: This camp will allow the children to “adopt” a mini-horse or mini-donkey for the week. Campers will learn about animal care, training and grooming. Campers also will enjoy crafts and games.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays June 6-22 and July 3-20
Tuition: $250 per week
Ages: 6-12
Contact: HundredOaksFarm.com/Summer-Camp
2331 15th St. E., Sarasota
Details: Designed for children who love animals, this camp offers weeklong sessions where campers meet shelter pets and other exotic animals, play games, create animal-themed crafts and learn from speakers.
Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 5-30 and July 10-Aug. 4
Tuition: $200 per session
Ages: 6-11
Contact: 955-4131, ext. 114 or GArmington@hssc.org
Bradenton Branch, 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton; Lakewood Ranch Branch, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch
Available at both locations
Details: Campers will enjoy everything from arts and crafts to wellness and exercise, science experiments, field trips and more with themed weeks.
Camp dates: May 30-Aug. 4
Tuition: $145 for members, $181 for nonmembers (Bradenton); $150 for members, $225 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch)
Ages: 5-14 (Lakewood Ranch) 5-12 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch)
Available at both locations
Details: Campers spend two hours in a specialized activity and spend the remainder of the day doing traditional camp activities.
Camp dates: May 30-July 28 for Lakewood Ranch, June 5-July 28 for Bradenton (No camp July 3-7)
Tuition: $173 for members, $225 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $167 for members, $208 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 5-14 for Lakewood Ranch; 5-12 for Bradenton
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch)
Available at both locations
Details: This program is designed for teenagers to foster creativity, adventure, leadership skills, peer interaction and more.
Camp dates: May 30-Aug. 4 for Lakewood Ranch; June 5-July 28 for Bradenton
Tuition: $150 for members, $225 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $145 for members, $181 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 15-18 (Lakewood Ranch) 13-15 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch)
Available at both locations
Details: Campers will enjoy new experiences by taking trips every day including going roller and ice skating and going to historical destinations, indoor and outdoor amusement parks and swim destinations.
Camp dates: Lakewood Ranch: June 5-9, June 19-23, July 3-7, July 17-21, July 31-Aug. 4; Bradenton: May 30-June 2, June 12-16, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 24-28
Tuition: $210 for members, $263 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $203 for members, $253 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 5-14 (Lakewood Ranch) 7-15 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch)
The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota; Siesta Key Campus, 444 Reid St., Sarasota
Uihlein Campus
Details: This fun camp is designed for campers with little or no experience in coding. It starts with visual block-based coding languages and progresses to learning the basics of line-by-line syntax-based languages. Campers will learn by creating gaming and story-telling projects as well as completing various challenges such as drawing with code. All equipment including laptops are provided for camp use.
Camp dates: 9 a.m to noon July 10-14
Tuition: $200 per week
Ages: Entering grades 4-6
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Uihlein Campus
Details: Working in teams of two, campers create stop motion animated movies with titles, credits and sound effects. All supplies including Legos and tablets are provided, but campers are welcome to bring their own Lego pieces to camp. Movies campers make will be emailed to parents at the end of camp.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 12-16
Tuition: $200 per week
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Uihlein Campus
Details: Working in teams of two, campers will use both the Dash and Cue robot. Both types of robots can sense, act and think. Campers will use block-based coding on different apps to control their robot and will then use their new skills to complete various challenges including soccer and the catapult challenge. Robots are for camp use only; campers will not be allowed to take them home.
Camp dates: 9 a.m to noon July 17-21
Tuition: $200 per week
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Uihlein Campus
Details: Campers learn how to create their own PC-based video games using both the Kodu and GameMaker game creation software applications. They learn about sprites, objects, events and actions. Campers will take home their finished GameMaker game on a flash drive at the end of camp. No experience is necessary, and all equipment including laptops is provided.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 19-23
Tuition: $200 per week
Ages: Entering grades 4-6
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Siesta Key Campus
Details: Each week offers new experiences full of activities that include beach days, off-campus field trips and special themed activities. Time on campus is spent experiencing a wide variety of activities which might include water days, arts and crafts, cooking, hands-on science, outdoor sports and games, team building, drama and leadership building activities. Activities include Under the Big Top (Circus fun including Ringling Circus Museum and Payne Park), Where the Wild Things Are (animal-themed activities including activities at Sarasota Jungle Gardens), Around the World Race (world travel-themed activities and trips), A Bug’s Life (Bug-themed activities and specimen collection) and Under the Sea (Undersea-themed activities including Mote Aquarium and a visit to Venice Beach.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21. (Extended Care 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.)
Tuition: $315 per week (Lunch included; Extended Care $50 per week)
Ages: Entering grades K-5
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Uihlein Campus
Details: Students can learn kitchen basics and explore new food flavors. Each day covers kitchen cleanliness, food safety and proper tool usage. Participants will use the “three bite rule” as they explore new food flavors both sweet, savory and sometimes exotic. Tools, recipes and supplies are provided.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon, June 19-23, July 10-14
Tuition: $210
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Uihlein Campus
Details: This camp teaches sewing for fun and practicality, from beginning hand sewing techniques to sewing basics on the machine. The camp will give each camper the confidence to lay out, cut and assemble beginner sewing projects they can take home.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon, June 26-30
Tuition: $210
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Uihlein Campus
Details: Participants will get busy with a hammer, nails, sandpaper and other tools to learn about what can be created with wood. They will learn to use real tools as they make their own creations.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21
Tuition: $210
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses
Details: This program provides an opportunity for upper school students to develop job skills and earn volunteer hours. Counselors in Training (CITs) will assist our counselors with day-to-day camp activities at Thunder Sports Camp. This might include set-up and break-down of sports games, assisting head counselors with sports games with children and helping at pick-up and dismissal. CITs must commit to the entire week and uphold expectations of professionalism in order to participate.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21 (CITs can remain for Extended Care until 5:00 pm to help if they would like to earn extra hours.)
Tuition: $25 (Registration fee only)
Ages: Entering grades 9-12
Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or ODA.edu
12705 State Road 64 E., Bradenton
Details: Peace Presbyterian Church is offering “Operation Restoration: Mending God’s Word,” a VBS day camp.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24-28
Registration: Register by April 15
Tuition: $40 per child
Ages: Entering grades 1-4
Contact: 753-7778 or E.Eirinn@gmail.com
Bee Ridge Park, 4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota; Colonial Oaks Park, 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd., Sarasota; Laurel Park, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis; Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota; Nokomis Beach Park, 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis; Nokomis Community Park, 234 Nippino Trail E., Nokomis; Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; Selby Public Library, 1331 1st St., Sarasota, Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota; Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road., Sarasota; Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice and Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
Bee Ridge Park, Nokomis Community Park
Details: Older children will enjoy challenging activities and field trips that will include sports, games and arts and crafts. Adventure campers are transported to field trip sites in commercial and school buses.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 5-30 (Session I) and July 3-28 (Session II)
Tuition: $643
Ages: 11-13
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
UF/IFAS Extension, Twin Lakes Park
Details: UF/IFAS Extension agents and educators teach campers about the Sarasota environment. In the 4-H curriculum-focused camp, campers will learn about earth ecosystem services and capacity.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19-23 and 26-30
Tuition: $200
Ages: 10-14
Contact: 861-9833 or 4H@scgov.net
Sharky’s on the Pier, 1600 Harbor Drive S., Venice
Details: Kids learn cooking skills at the beachfront steakhouse.
Camp dates: 8:30-11 a.m. June 5-9 and July 17-21
Tuition: $225
Ages: 10-15
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Made In Italy, 117 W. Venice Ave., Venice
Details: Kids learn cooking skills at the Italian restaurant.
Camp dates: 8:30-11 a.m. June 12-16 and July 10-14
Tuition: $225
Ages: 10-15
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Venice Train Depot, 303 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Details: Campers will learn to create and present their own original character as well as how to work and laugh with others.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. June 19-23 and 9 a.m. to noon June 26-30
Tuition: $100
Ages: 6-15 for Clown Camp, all ages for T-Rec Clown Camp
Contact: 861-7275
Colonial Oaks Park, Laurel Park, Longwood Park, Woodmere Park
Details: Hand-selected high school students will learn skills to prepare them to become successful camp counselors. CIT participants assist counselors and earn volunteer hours.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 5-30 (Session I) and July 3-28 (Session II)
Tuition: $95
Ages: 14-16
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Colonial Oaks Park and Longwood Park
Details: Designed for younger children in grades 1-5, this camp includes weekly themes, field trips, physical activity, creative arts and character-development activities.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 5-30 (Session I) and July 3-28 (Session II)
Tuition: $432
Ages: 6-10
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Laurel Park and Woodmere Park
Details: Designed for younger children in grades 1-5, this camp includes weekly themes, field trips, physical activity, creative arts and character-development activities.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 5-30 (Session I) and July 3-28 (Session II)
Tuition: $432
Ages: 6-10
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Colonial Oaks Park and Woodmere Park
Details: This program provides an additional week of fun for day campers.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4.
Tuition: $108
Ages: 6-10
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Siesta Beach
Details: After this camp, kids will be able to amaze friends and family with their sand sculpting abilities. Tuition includes lessons from a professional and a sand sculpting tool kit.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-21 and June 28-30
Tuition: $130
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Campers will design their own amusement park while learning how to use Lego bricks and other building materials to make rollercoasters and rides.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 31-Aug. 4
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-14
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Campers will explore the world of robotics as they build models that teach the fundamentals of robotic designs. Campers will learn about sensors, gears, pulleys and programming as they create robotic catapults, crossbows, battleships and more.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Inspired by Star Wars, learn about space and space travel by building robots.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park, Selby Public Library
Details: Bring Minecraft to life using Lego bricks to create your own world, including animals.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. July 17-21 (Nokomis Beach Park) and July 24-28 (Selby Public Library)
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Children will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance and more.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 10-14
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-11
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Design a dojo made from Lego bricks and train Ninjas for battle.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. July 10-14
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park, Selby Public Library
Details: Build and explore the world of Pokémon by building your own gym, participating in battles and creating your very own generation of characters.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. June 19-23 (Nokomis Beach Park) and June 26-30 (Selby Public Library)
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Campers will re-create and explore Roblox adventures using Lego bricks to create interactive games.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4
Tuition: $200
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Learn how to use tools such as hammers, nails and sandpaper.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28
Tuition: $175
Ages: 7-12
Contact: 861-7275
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, 4640 County Road 675, Bradenton
Details: Campers will be exposed to all horsemanship disciplines and learn feeding, grooming and tacking of horses. Campers also will have time for arts and crafts and riding horses.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-July 28
Tuition: $350 per week
Ages: 6 and up
Contact: 322-2000; SMARTRiders.org
151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota
Details: Each week brings a different theme, including castles, mini-chefs, a week at the beach, United States of America, creativity week and winter in July. Campers will enjoy free indoor and outdoor play, hands-on learning opportunities, arts and crafts, music and movement, cooking, science projects, special guests, water days and fun camp-style surprises.
Camp dates: June 5-July 14 (closed July 4)
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 2-5
Contact: 377-8074 or Preschool@SarasotaTemple.org
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Details: Discover a variety of fun activities, including games and arts and crafts.
Camp dates: June 5-23 and July 3-21
Registration: By April 22
Tuition: $700 per session
Ages: 2-5 (A kindergarten-readiness group is offered)
Contact: 926-9462
