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Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton
Details: This is a junior tennis camp with an emphasis on fundmentals and tennis skills.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting May 28
Tuition: $300 for members per week; $350 for nonmembers
Ages: 6-15
Contact: 920-6805
Braden River High School, 6545 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Details: Braden River High School’s head coach Matthew Nesser, assistant coaches and players will provide campers with the fundamental skills to help aid in their individual development. Participants will improve through individual instruction, skill stations, competitions and team games.
Camp dates: June 10-13, June 17-18, June 20-21, June 24-27
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: Entering grades 3-8
Contact: 751-8230
Details: Campers will learn the fundamentals of volleyball.
Camp dates: June 3-6
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: Entering grades 3-8
Contact: 751-8230
Cardinal Mooney High School, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Details: Participants will learn and work on fundamental football drills and skills including speed and agility training, a skills competition and sessions on motivation and goal setting. The camp is taught by Mooney coaches.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-6
Tuition: $200
Ages: Entering grades 1-8
Contact: 371-4917
Details: Participants will learn and work on fundamental volleyball drills and skills. The camp is taught by Mooney Head Coach Chad Davis.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-20
Tuition: $175
Ages: 8 to entering grade 8
Contact: 371-4917
6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
Details: FC Sarasota Summer Camps are designed to provide soccer players a first-class soccer experience. The camp creates a nurturing and supportive environment that will positively shape the attitudes to achieve success. Players will be exposed to creative soccer exercises and games that will enhance their technical ability in a fun and entertaining way. From small-sided games to fun competitive contests, every player will have a greater understanding and appreciation of the game. Players will be placed in age- and/or skill-level appropriate groups to ensure relevant and optimal training activities.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3-7, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19
Tuition: $200 for registered players; $220 for non-registered players Ages: U7- U14
Contact: 925-7679
3241 59th Drive E., Bradenton
Details: This gymnastics camp brings fun and world-class training for kids in the area.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 9 (No camp July 1-5)
Tuition: $300 per week
Ages: 5 and up
Contact: 242-2252
5500 34th St. W., Bradenton
Details: IMG Academies offers a variety of camps in soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, performance and more.
Camp dates: Various sessions run June 2 to Aug. 11
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 8-18
Contact: 833-979-0389
Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch
Details: Learn from the Lakewood Ranch strength and conditioning coach, Andrew Shackleford.
Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 24-27
Tuition: $125
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Contact: 727-6100
Details: Learn the basics of basketball from Lakewood Ranch coaches.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-13 or July 8-11
Tuition: $100
Ages: Entering grades 2-9
Contact: 727-6100
Details: Learn the basics of cheerleading from Lakewood Ranch coaches.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 3-6 or June 17-20
Tuition: $175
Ages: Entering grades 5-9
Contact: [email protected]
Details: Learn the basics of football from Lakewood Ranch coaches.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3-6
Tuition: $175
Ages: Entering grades K-8
Contact: Signup on Lakewood Ranch Touchdown Club Facebook
Details: Learn the basics of volleyball from Lakewood Ranch coaches.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28-31 or July 24-27
Tuition: $175
Ages: Entering grades 3-9
Contact: 727-6100
Details: Learn the basics of volleyball from Lakewood Ranch coaches.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 26-28
Tuition: $175
Ages: Entering grades 6-9
Contact: 727-6100
Premier Sports Campus, 5895 Post Blvd., Lakewood Ranch
Details: Camp staff will help improve each player’s skill level and enhance players’ understanding of the game through a variety of fun training and playing methods.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3-7, June 24-27, July 8-12
Tuition: $180
Ages: 5-14
Contact: ChargersSoccer.com/LWR
Details: This camp is only open to competitive players in the Chargers Soccer organization. Coaches will help these players with dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, tackling, receiving and ball control, among other skills.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. July 22-26 (ages 8-10); 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22-26 (ages 11-15)
Tuition: $125 for ages 8-10; $175 for ages 11-15
Ages: 8-15
Contact: ChargersSoccer.com/LWR
Salvation Army Gym, 1701 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
Details: Campers will experience in-game personal instruction and mentoring while practicing ball handling and shooting skills. There will be strength and conditioning with E3 Athletics Group. This camp is designed for intermediate to advanced athletes.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon (middle school) and 1-4 p.m. (high school) July 15-19
Tuition: $65 per day, $180 for three days, $260 per week
Ages: 10-18
Contact: 444-9542
Details: Campers will learn basketball skills and fundamentals with a focus on confidence and mentoring. Each day will include skills and games. Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. June 8-12
Tuition: $60 per day, $170 for three days, $245 for a week
Ages: 10-14
Contact: 444-9542
Details: Campers will have fun while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and community. Campers will learn basketball skills and fundamentals with a focus on confidence and mentoring. Each day will include games and skills work.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3 to Aug. 9
Tuition: $60 per day, $170 for three days, $245 for a week
Ages: 6-14
Contact: 444-9542
Barbara Harvey Elementary School, 8610 115th Ave. E., Parrish; Parrish Charter Academy, 8605 Erie Road, Parrish; Tatum Ridge Elementary, 4100 N. Tatum Road, Sarasota
Barbara Harvey Elementary
Details: Participants will learn cheers, dances, stunts and more. They will also receive a free Summer Jam T-shirt.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-20, July 22-25
Tuition: $150
Ages: Grades K-6
Contact: Ashley Matthews at 567-8943
Parrish Charter Academy
Details: Participants will learn cheers, dances, stunts and more. They will also receive a free Summer Jam T-shirt.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-6, July 8-11
Tuition: $150
Ages: Grades K-6
Contact: Ashley Matthews at 567-8943
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Details: Participants will learn cheers, dances, stunts and more. They will also receive a free Summer Jam T-shirt.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-20, July 15-18
Tuition: $150
Ages: Grades K-6
Contact: Stacey Horton: 914-1825
Bradenton Branch, 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton; Lakewood Ranch Branch, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch
Available at both locations
Details: Campers spend at least two session blocks participating in a daily lesson, aquatic games and free swim.
Camp dates: May 28 to Aug. 9 (Lakewood Ranch); May 28 to Aug. 2 (Bradenton)
Tuition: $216 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $208 for members, $261 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: Campers learn about teamwork, sportsmanship and basic fundamentals of sports while spending part of the day focused on stretching, warm-ups, skills and drills, educational games and scrimmages. The rest of the day will be spent doing arts and crafts, exploring nature and science and more.
Camp dates: May 28 to Aug. 2 (Lakewood Ranch); May 28 to Aug. 9 (Bradenton)
Tuition: $190 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $167 for members, $208 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 5-14 (Lakewood Ranch); 5-12 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at [email protected] (Lakewood Ranch)
Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota
Details: Spirit of America offers a unique, safe and comprehensive water-based educational and recreational program that instills confidence and fosters the spirit of teamwork in our nation’s youth. Underlying goals include developing self-esteem while nurturing responsible behavior and positive, lifelong ambitions. This camp will have off-site visits and has a maximum of 30 participants.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10-13
Tuition: $200
Ages: 10-14
Contact: 358-7275, ext. 5816
Details: Dive into kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing and fishing in world-class facilities. Campers will enhance their knowledge surrounding boaters safety, water sports, and lakes wildlife. Camp counselors prioritize safety while building skills and confidence.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1,2 and 5, July 8-12 and July 15-19
Tuition: $350 or $210 for the three-day week of camp
Ages: 6-13
Contact: 358-7275, ext. 5816
Details: Young athletes embark on a journey of skill building and teamwork. This camp will dive into the basics of nutrition, recovery, cardio, and strength training to help campers create or maintain an active lifestyle.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22-26, July 29 to Aug. 2
Tuition: $350
Ages: 6-13
Contact: 358-7275, ext. 5816
Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd St. W., Bradenton
Details: Sarasota Head Coach BJ Ivey and Bradenton Christian School Head Coach Scott Townsend will teach basketball fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages. The boys camp will hone overall skills while the girls camp will focus on shooting.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-20 (boys) and July 22-25 (girls); 1-4 p.m. June 17-20 (girls)
Tuition: $225
Ages: 8-14 for morning half-day camps; 10-16 for afternoon half-day camp
Contact: 800-645-3226
Cardinal Mooney High, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Details: Sarasota Head Coach BJ Ivey and former pro basketball player Mark Wade will teach campers through daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10-13; 9 a.m. to noon July 15-18
Tuition: $355 for full-day camp; $185 for half-day camp
Ages: 8-14
Contact: 800-645-3226
Sarasota High School, 2155 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota
Details: Sarasota boys Head Coach BJ Ivey will teach campers the physical and mental skills necessary to becoming a complete player.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-6 (boys) and June 17-20 (girls); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22-26 (boys)
Tuition: $225 for half-day camps; $385 for full-day camp
Ages: 8-12 for half-day boys camp; 10-15 for half-day girls camp; 10-16 for full-day boys camp
Contact: 800-645-3226
5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota (Uihlein campus)
Details: Designed to provide children with a well-rounded experience in sports, this camp focuses on developing athletic skills, teamwork, leadership and integrity in sports. Sports and games include basketball, volleyball, soccer, wiffleball, bombardment, team handball, kickball and capture the flag. Activities are subject to change.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19
Tuition: $315 per week
Ages: Entering grades 1-6
Contact: 444-6965
Details: This camp teaches the essentials of basketball and team play. Campers will learn to dribble, pass, shoot and play defense. They’ll play basketball games and participate in team building exercises. Each session begins with a half-hour open shoot and concludes with a half-hour scrimmage. Activities are subject to change depending on instructional needs.
Camp dates: 3:30-6 p.m. June 17-21
Tuition: $160
Ages: Entering grades 3-5
Contact: 444-6965
Details: This camp teaches the essentials of basketball and team play. Campers will learn to dribble, pass, shoot and play defense. They’ll play basketball games and participate in team building exercises. Each session begins with a half-hour open shoot and concludes with a half-hour scrimmage. Activities are subject to change depending on instructional needs.
Camp dates: 3:30-6 p.m. June 24-28
Tuition: $160
Ages: Entering grades 6-12
Contact: 444-6965
Details: This camp is designed for new players who will learn the fundamentals and how to apply them confidently on the court in a fun, safe environment.
Camp dates: 8:45-10:15 a.m. June 24-27
Tuition: $140
Ages: Entering grades 3-6
Contact: 444-6965
Details: This camp is designed for new players who will learn the fundamentals and how to apply them confidently on the court in a fun, safe environment.
Camp dates: 10:30 a.m. to noon June 24-27
Tuition: $140
Ages: Entering grades 7-10
Contact: 444-6965
Details: This camp is for novice players to advanced beginners. The camp will be focused on learning the proper technique of the forehand and backhand, groundstroke, volley and serve. It will also include fun games and drills that develop footwork, balance, agility and sportsmanship. Players will be grouped by age and ability.
Camp dates: 8:45-10:15 a.m. June 10-13, June 17-20
Tuition: $140 per week
Ages: Entering grades 3-7
Contact: 444-6965
Details: This camp is strictly for intermediate to advanced players. Participants must be able to serve and rally. This class is focused more on competitive play, developing spin, shot placement and strategy and is designed for campers that currently play or aspire to play on their high school team.
Camp dates: 10:30 a.m. to noon June 10-13, June 17-20
Tuition: $140 per week
Ages: Entering grades 7-10
Contact: 444-6965
Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Dr., Sarasota; Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota
Details: Learn how to swim or continue on your swimming journey. Groups are split by age and experience, giving kids an opportunity to swim with those similar to them.
Camp dates: May 28 to Aug. 9
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 5-11
Contact: 955-8194 (Sarasota City); 922-9622 (Palmer Ranch)
Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota
Details: Participants will learn basic football fundamentals and work on their speed and conditioning.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon May 29-31
Tuition: $125
Ages: 5-13
Contact: 928-1160
5100 87th St. E., Bradenton
Details: The Rosedale Golf & Country Club Junior Camps, hosted by Joe Robert Golf Academy, will help young athletes stay sharp over the summer.
Camp dates: Sessions run May through August
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 12-17
Contact: 756-0004
Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave., Englewood; Knight Trail Park, 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis; Lido Beach, 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Lido Key; Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Blvd. Sarasota; Nokomis Beach,100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis; North Jetty Park, 1000 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis; Payne Park Skate Park, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota; Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key; Turtle Beach, 8918 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota; and Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
Longwood Park
Details: Experienced coaches and players will teach skills in this co-ed camp for youth players of all skill levels.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon (ages 6-8) and 1-4 p.m. (ages 9-12) May 28-31, July 29 to Aug. 1 and Aug. 5-8
Tuition: $125
Ages: 12-16
Contact: 861-7275
Twin Lakes Park
Details: Young anglers will learn freshwater fishing and boating skills.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 3-7 and June 10-14
Tuition: $100
Ages: 9-12
Contact: 861-7275
Knight Trail Park
Details: Campers will be introduced to the growing sports of trap, skeet, sporting clays, archery and bow hunting. All equipment is provided.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28
Tuition: $150
Ages: 12-16
Contact: 861-7275
Knight Trail Park
Details: This introduction to archery covers the mechanics of traditional and compound bows, 3D shooting, Olympic archery and competition shooting. All equipment is provided.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-21 and July 8-12
Tuition: $100
Ages: 10-16
Contact: 861-7275
Siesta Beach, Nokomis Beach
Details: Campers will spend a week with professional lifeguards learning the fundamentals in water safety, rescue techniques, rescue paddling and competitive lifeguard events. A strong swimming background is essential.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17-21 (Siesta Beach) and June 24-28 (Nokomis Beach)
Tuition: $200 Ages: 9-17
Contact: 861-7275
Payne Park Skate Park
Details: Come shred Sarasota’s Payne Park this summer with the Compound Skate Team. This camp is for beginners to the most advanced skaters.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 22-26
Tuition: $250
Ages: 7-14
Contact: 861-7275
Lido Beach, North Jetty Park, Turtle Beach
Details: Suitable for all skill levels, this camp consists of skim, surf and stand-up paddle board instruction and practice, mixed with beach activities. Campers can use their own equipment or it will be provided.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 3-7 and July 8-12 (Lido Beach); June 10-14 and July 15-19 (North Jetty Park); and June 24-28 and July 29-aug. 2 (Turtle Beach)
Tuition: $250
Ages: 7-15
Contact: 861-7275
Indian Mound Park
Details: Supervised instruction in the fundamentals of sailing, boat handling, safety, seamanship and environmental awareness.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3-7, June 17-21 and July 8-12
Tuition: $225
Ages: 10-17
Contact: 861-7275
Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota; Bay Preserve, 343 Palmetto Ave., Osprey
Nathan Benderson Park
Details: This one- to two-week camp is for new rowers from third grade through high school and returning elementary and middle school rowers. Rowers are grouped by age and skill level.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 10-21, June 24-28, July 8-19, or July 22 to Aug. 2 at both locations
Tuition: $325 for two-week camps; $225 for one-week camps
Ages: Grades 3-12
Contact: 966-9791
Bay Preserve
Details: This clinic is for returning middle school rowers who want to row in the high school program in the fall.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 10-21, June 24-28, July 8-19 or July 2 to Aug. 2
Tuition: $425 for two-week clinics; $300 for one-week clinic
Ages: Grades 8-9
Contact: 966-9791
Bay Preserve
Details: This clinic is for returning rowers who have high school program-level experience.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 10-21, June 24-28, July 8-19 or July 22 to Aug. 2
Tuition: $800 for two-week clinics; $425 for one-week clinic
Ages: Grades 9-12
Contact: 966-9791
Bay Preserve
Details: This clinic is for returning high school rowers with at least one year of high school experience. Sarasota Crew limits participation for this clinic and requires an application.
Camp dates: June 24 to July 13
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: Grades 10-12
Contact: 966-9791
800 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey
Details: This program will expand on participants’ skills.
Camp dates: June 3-14 (Session I), July 1-12 (Session II), July 29 to Aug. 2 (Session III)
Tuition: $300 for Sessions I and II; $180 for Session III
Ages: 12-17
Contact: 287-5785
Arlington Park, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota, and private pool locations
Details: This camp’s beginner Level 4 and Advanced Level 5 practices and drills are designed for children who want to refine their freestyle and backstroke. Children must be able to swim 25 yards modified arm-over-arm, both on front and back, with proper breath exchange. An assessment will be made on the first day of practice to determine if a swimmer is qualified.
Camp dates: Monday, Wednesday and/or Saturday during summer break
Tuition: $125 - $175 per month
Ages: 4 and up
Contact: 928-9948
Details: Learn swimming techniques and train to race. Local in-town meets will introduce campers to their competitive side. All swim skills welcome.
Camp dates: June and July
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 8-14
Contact: 928-7946
Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota
Details: Campers learn to sail on Sarasota Bay. Sarasota Youth Sailing offers Tadpoles Camp on the Maine Cat Catamaran (ages 5-6), Optimist levels 1 and 2 (ages 7-12), O’Pen Bic (ages 8-14), Adventure Sailing Camp on the Hobie Waves (ages 9-14) and Club 420 Sailing levels 1 and 2 (ages 13-18).
Camp dates: One-week full-day sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or two-week half-day sessions from 9 a.m. to noon June 3 to Aug. 2
Tuition: $450
Ages: 5-18
Contact: 504-4236
Lido Beach, Turtle Beach and Lido Mangrove Tunnels
Details: This camp incorporates stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, ocean swimming, ocean safety and marine biology into every day, weather permitting. Classes are led by certified lifeguards and have a low teacher-to-student ratio.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with extended day option (3:30 p.m.) May 28 to June 14 (Turtle Beach), July 17-28 (Lido Beach) and July 8-19 (Lido Mangrove Tunnels)
Tuition: $225 for normal day camps; $315 for extended day camps
Ages: 7-14
Contact: SurfItUSA.com
2345 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Details: This camp features taekwondo lessons, board breaking, free weekly field trips, free pizza on Fridays, free daily juice and snacks and more.
Camp dates: Call for information
Tuition: $170 per week
Ages: Call for information
Contact: 922-3847
1022 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton
Details: Camps are designed to improve players’ skills.
Camp dates: Call for information
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: Call for information
Contact: 744-9771
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 11315 Palm Brush Trail, Lakewood Ranch
Details: The multisports camps are designed to expose children to the fun and fundamentals of various team sports. The camp will focus on flag football, soccer, baseball and volleyball. Each of these sports will have instruction led by coaches with college or higher levels of experience. Kickball, team building and leadership games are included.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to noon June 3 to July 11
Tuition: $160-$220 depending on registration date per camp
Ages: Grades K-8
Contact: Larry Jackson: 312-2400
