City of Sarasota summer camp keeps kids active

Although the city of Sarasota Summer Camp closes out its final session of the year today, campers still enjoyed plenty of adventures during each week of the camp.

The unique experiences included a field trip to the Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays baseball game on July 31, at the Tropicana Field stadium in St. Pete. 

Meanwhile, as campers returned to their regular activities at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex on Aug. 1, they could be found dressed as superheroes and other characters for the camp's theme day. 

“Our whole purpose is to get the campers here in a safe environment for the summer,” said Emily Morris, the city’s facilities manager. 

The regular activities include gym games, outdoor games, arts and crafts projects and reading, while each week brings different special activities, such as the baseball game field trip, and an ice cream-making activity that was held this week. 

Campers can also enjoy hot lunches and breakfast, and snacks, through the city’s program available on the site. 

The experience is also a fun for the counselors, Morris said, noting they are all of high school or college age and many of them have not had work experience before. 

“We actually have some counselors that were here as campers, so it's fun to see them come back, kind of a full circle camp experience for them," she said.