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Lee Whetherington 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
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: Weekly sessions run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 31-Aug. 2 (No camp June 19 and July 1-7)
Tuition: $350 per child total, $175 upfront (Lee Wetherington and Robert and Joan Lee locations); $0 (Newtown Estates Park location); and $55 total, $30 upfront at Roy McBean location
Ages: 6-18
Contact: 366-3911
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 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3-28, July 8-26 and Aug. 5-9
Tuition: $185 per week
Ages: 8-14
Contact: 366-2404
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. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. The weekly fee includes an off-site field trip.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 3 to Aug. 2 (no camp June 19 and July 4)
Tuition: $175 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
Creative Child Learning Center, 11520 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch
Details: Campers can enjoy activities, field trips, lessons in teamwork and more with different themes each week including Aviation Adventures, Audubon Adventures and Geology Rocks.
Camp dates: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 24 to Aug. 8. No camp May 27, July 4 and Aug. 9.
Tuition: $225 per week
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 727-9990
DaySpring Camp and Conference Center, 8411 25th St. E., Parrish
Details: At this overnight camp hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida, campers can try the high ropes course, canoe on the Manatee River and grow their faith in a welcoming community.
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
Ages: Elementary to high school
Contact: 730-5514
7218 55th Ave., Bradenton
Details: Kids will enjoy a new adventure every week. Themes include Pirate Land, Gator Farm, Candy Farm and Water World, Amusement Park Mystery and Safari Down Under. The camp offers certified teachers and its own executive chef. Enrollment price include all field trips and transportation, events, food and a Welcome Summer Campers bag. Water days are every Friday.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 8 Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 5-12
Contact: 200-4250
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. Scholarships are available.
Camp dates: June 10 to July 26
Tuition: $400 for summer camp; $700 for one-week residential camp.
Ages: 7-17
Contact: 746-5659
201 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
Details: Camp includes field trips, sports, arts and crafts, computer labs, science labs, math labs, micro-society and girl-specific programs.
Camp dates: June 3 to Aug. 9
Tuition: $125 per week
Ages: Grades K-8 (Girls only)
Contact: 366-6646
27564 Gopher Hill Road, Myakka City
Details: This camp allows the children to “adopt” a mini horse or mini donkey for the week. Campers learn about animal care, training and grooming and farm chores. Farm crafts, games and water activities are also part of the fun with a water slide every Thursday.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday June 3-6, June 10-13, June 24-27, July 1-4, July 15-18, July 22-25
Tuition: $325 per week
Ages: 6-12
Contact: HundredOaksFarm.com/Summer-Camp
580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota
Details: This new full-day camp will feature a variety of daily activities, including visual and performing arts, hands-on science experiments, outdoor sports and games, and team-building. Weekly experiences include Water Wednesday, off-campus field trips and themed activities. Campers will participate in activities centered around camp values of community, friendship, diversity, courage, giving, generosity, forgiveness and sportsmanship.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 to Aug. 2
Tuition: $750 per two-week session
Ages: Entering grades K-5
Contact: 371-4546; CampYonnie.com
G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton; and Braden River Middle School, 6215 River Club Blvd., Bradenton
Details: Campers will participate in a variety of activities, including crafts, games, STEM activities, swimming and field trips.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 2
Tuition: $135 per week
Ages: 5 and up
Contact: [email protected]
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 28 to Aug. 9
Tuition: $167 for members, $208 for nonmembers (Bradenton); $175 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch)
Ages: 5-14 (Lakewood Ranch) 5-12 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at [email protected] (Lakewood Ranch)
Available at both locations
Details: Campers will learn various aspects of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through hands-on experiences that foster creativity and critical thinking.
Camp dates: June 3-28 and July 8 to Aug.2 (Lakewood Ranch); May 28 to Aug. 2 (Bradenton)
Tuition: $198 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $198 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 5-14 (Lakewood Ranch); 5-12 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at [email protected] (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 28 to Aug. 9
Tuition: $173 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $167 for members, $208 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 13-14 (Lakewood Ranch) 13-15 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at [email protected] (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: June 3-7, June 17-21, July 1-5, July 15-19, July 29 to Aug. 2 (Lakewood Ranch); May 28-31, June 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 22-26, Aug. 5-9 (Bradenton)
Tuition: $259 for members, $375 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $259 for members, $375 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 6-14 (Lakewood Ranch); 7-15 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at [email protected] (Lakewood Ranch)
Siesta Key Campus, 444 Reid St., Sarasota; or Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota
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 10-14
Tuition: $210
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Contact: 444-6965
Siesta Key campus
Details: All skill levels are welcome. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics, end games, studying master games and playing games against other students in a tournament with prizes for everyone.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14
Tuition: $230
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: 444-6965
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 the Great Outdoors (nature exploration and a visit to Robinson Preserve’s Nest and Canopy Zone), Going Green (eco-conscious activities and a trip to the rainforest at Selby Gardens), Color Your World (art projects and a trip to the Ringling Museum), Retro Vibes (1950s and 60s-themed activities that include bowling and a sock hop) and To Infinity and Beyond (space themed activities with field trips to the beach and a planetarium).
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-28 and July 8-19
Tuition: $340 per week
Ages: Entering grades K-5
Contact: 444-6965
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 17-21
Tuition: $230
Ages: Entering grades 2-6
Contact: 444-6965
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 July 8-12
Tuition: $230
Ages: Entering grades 2-6
Contact: 444-6965
Siesta Key campus
Details: Campers will learn to sew, design and style their own clothes and accessories and display them at a Fashion Runway Show at the end of the week. No sewing experience is needed. All materials and sewing machines are provided.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17-21
Tuition: $495
Ages: Entering grades 3-6
Contact: 444-6965
Uihlein campus
Details: This camp explores sustainable design through restyling, reusing and upcycling. Campers will learn sewing techniques, both on the machine and by hand, along with alteration methods. No prior skills needed. Materials and machines are provided. Camp culminates in a Fashion Runway Show.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14
Tuition: $495
Ages: Entering grades 7-10
Contact: 444-6965
Uihlein campus
Details: Campers will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications and more.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 24-28, July 15-19
Tuition: $230 per week
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: 444-6965
Uihlein campus
Details: Campers will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog and/or a cat. These future veterinarians will learn how to remove ticks, perform a nose-to-tail exam, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, suture lacerations and more.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 8-12
Tuition: $230 per week
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: 444-6965
Uihlein campus
Details: This is a week of off-campus adventures including a kayak trip through mangroves, swinging through trees at Treeumph and a visit to the Myakka Elephant Ranch.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17-21
Tuition: $575
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Contact: 444-6965
Uihlein campus
Details: This camp will introduce rising upper school students to the act of service. Students will volunteer at various locations around Sarasota. Volunteer opportunities might include removing invasive species of plants from local beaches and packaging food for local food banks.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14
Tuition: $275
Ages: Entering grades 6-9
Contact: 444-6965
Both 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 4 p.m., June 10-28 and July 8-19
Tuition: $25 per week
Ages: Entering grades 9-12
Contact: 444-6965
Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Dr., Sarasota; Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota
Details: Whether it’s sports, group games, crafts, swimming or exploring, there is something for everyone at camp. Each week has a new theme with plans to explore the Sarasota County area with a field trip.
Camp dates: May 28 to Aug. 9
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 5-12
Contact: 955-8194 (Sarasota City); 922-9622 (Palmer Ranch)
Details: Have fun while learning to become a leader and giving younger kids an amazing summer camp experience. CITs can utilize their time as a counselor in training as volunteer hours.
Camp dates: May 28 to Aug. 9
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 5-12
Contact: 955-8194 (Sarasota City); 922-9622 (Palmer Ranch)
12705 State Road 64 E., Bradenton
Details: Peace Presbyterian Church is offering “Operation Restoration: Mending God’s Word,” a VBS day camp.
Camp dates: July 29 to Aug. 2
Tuition: $40 per child
Ages: Entering grades K-5
Contact: 753-7778
901 East Road, Sarasota
Details: Family-owned camp with an air conditioned clubhouse and master instructors offering a variety of activities like riding lessons, pony workshops and more.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 to Aug. 5
Tuition: Call for more information
Ages: 8 and up
Contact: 356-3993
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; Mysterium Escape Rooms, 1900 Main St., Suite 300, Sarasota; Nokomis Beach Park, 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis; Nokomis Community Park, 234 Nippino Trail E., Nokomis; 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 3-28 (Session I) and July 1-26 (Session II)
Tuition: $707
Ages: 11-13
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Create your own theme park using Lego bricks and various building materials. Simple visual block coding will bring elements of the rides to life.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon May 28-31
Tuition: $168
Ages: 7-14
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Make moving Lego block creations like a cable car, ferry bus and others. Visual block coding will bring elements of the ride to life.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. May 28-31
Tuition: $168
Ages: 7-14
Contact: 861-7275
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 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 22-26
Tuition: $250
Ages: 10-15
Contact: 861-7275
Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Details: Learn culinary techniques and elaborate recipes from professional chefs while learning finer cooking skills from grilling and saute to sauces and sides.
Camp dates: 8:30-11 a.m. June 10-14 and July 15-19
Tuition: $250
Ages: 10-15
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 3-28 (Session I) and July 1-26 (Session II)
Tuition: $95
Ages: 14-16
Contact: 861-7275
Colonial Oaks Park, Laurel Park, Longwood Park and Woodmore Park
Details: 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 3-28 (Session I) and July 1-26 (Session II)
Tuition: $475
Ages: 6-10
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Learn how to send secret messages and how to decode them.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-7
Tuition: $210
Ages: 8-14
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Learn how escape rooms use light and the quirks of human vision to hide and reveal information under different lighting conditions.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. June 3-7
Tuition: $210
Ages: 8-14
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Learn how to design a good game and how to tell a story through puzzles to make your game more exciting.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14
Tuition: $250
Ages: 9-14
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Learn about making a mini-escape game and create a take-home game to have friends and parents play.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. June 10-14
Tuition: $250
Ages: 9-14
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Learn coding and algorithms through a series of games involving physical movement then translate ideas onto screens with simple visual coding blocks.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-21
Tuition: $210
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275
Mysterium Escape Rooms
Details: Campers work in pairs to learn what machines can do and how to command them.
Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. June 17-21
Tuition: $210
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275
Colonial Oaks Park and Woodmere Park
Details: This program provides two additional weeks of fun for day campers.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 29 to Aug. 3 (Session I) and Aug. 5-9 (Session II)
Tuition: $119
Ages: 6-10
Contact: 861-7275
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, June 24-26 and July 1-3
Tuition: $130
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275
Nokomis Beach Park
Details: Campers will learn beginning hand sewing techniques and sewing basics on a machine.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 24-28
Tuition: $180
Ages: 7-13
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 2 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 15
Tuition: $400 per week
Ages: 6 and up
Contact: 322-2000
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 3 to July 12 (closed July 4)
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 2-5
Contact: 377-8074
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Details: Discover a variety of fun activities, including games and arts and crafts.
Camp dates: June 3-25 and July 8-26
Tuition: $735 per session
Ages: 2-5
Contact: 926-9462
1200 Glory Way Blvd., Bradenton
Details: This overnight camp will include activities such as sports, games, arts, dance and workshops combined with ministry by teen-oriented speakers and musicians.
Camp dates: July 8-12
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: Call for information
Contact: 746-2882
