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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: This camp provides youth access to positive adult mentors and opportunities encouraging 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 session from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2 to Aug. 1 (Clubs closed June 19 and June 30 to July 4)
Tuition: $350 per child total, $175 upfront (Lee Wetherington and Robert and Joan Lee locations); $0 (Newtown Estates Park location); $55 total, $30 upfront (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, cat-themed crafts, animal-themed yoga, weekly guest speakers and an hour of socialization with adoptable cats and kittens each week.
Camp dates: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. June 2 to July 25 (Drop-off from 8:50-9:00 a.m. and pick-up from 1:00-1:10)
Tuition: $190 per week. Multiple Week Discount: 10% off each week following the first. Second camper discount: 20% off. Registration fee includes one snack per day, animal encounters, guest speakers and craft supplies.
Ages: 7-13
Contact: Education@catdepot.org
Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota; Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers St., Sarasota
Details: Camp includes adventure, crafts, games, swimming, educational activities and more. Each week will feature a new theme.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 9 to Aug.1
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 941-263-6562
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: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 8. Closed Aug. 7-8.
Tuition: $100 per child, per year
Ages: 5-12
Contact: 727-9990
8411 25th St. E., Parrish
Details: Campers experience fun, spiritual and challenging activities that aim to deepen their faith and strengthen their friendships. In groups, campers learn team-building skills and are challenged on the ropes course, canoe and kayak on the Manatee River, play games, create arts and crafts and experience God’s love through great music, worship and food.
Camp dates: One-week sessions from June 10 to July 25.
Tuition: $320 for Session 1, $420 for all other sessions. $30 discount for all sessions if registered by March 30.
Ages: Various age ranges, grades 3-12
Contact: 776-1018
7218 55th Ave., Bradenton
Details: Themed as a "Road trip across America," this camp will feature an imaginary trip beginning in Florida making its way up the East Coast, across the Midwest, to California and Hawaii. Weekly themes include science experiments, literature and other projects. The camp has its own executive chef and certified teachers.
Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., June 2 to Aug. 8.
Tuition: Pricing info available with a tour
Ages: 5-12
Contact: 200-4250
1200 Glory Way Blvd., Bradenton
Details: This day camp features eight themed weeks to choose from. TFC’s Summer Camp offers creative and exciting activities including water sports, swimming, games, arts and crafts, canoeing, inflatables and Friday Pizza Day.
Camp dates: June 2 to Aug. 8 (no camp July 14-18)
Tuition: Contact for information
Ages: 5-12
Contact: Laurawilliams@christianretreat.org
Details: This overnight camp at the 110-acre Christian Retreat, located along the Manatee River in Bradenton, features outdoor sports, games, arts, dance, workshops and more, with ministry by teen-oriented speakers and musicians.
Camp dates: July 14-19
Tuition: Contact for information
Ages: 13-19
Contact: Laurawilliams@christianretreat.org
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 16 to Aug. 1
Tuition: $400 for a one-week day camp (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday) and $700 for a one-week overnight camp (8:30 a.m. on Monday to 2 p.m. on Friday).
Ages: 7-17
Contact: 746-5659
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: June 9 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $125 per week
Ages: 6-14
Contact: 366-6646 or GirlsIncSRQ.org
G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton; and John H. Marble Park, 3675 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
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. June 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $150 per week, plus $30 registration fee
Ages: 5 and up
Contact: Amy.Middleton@mymanatee.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 themed weeks with everything from arts and crafts to wellness and exercise, science experiments, field trips and more.
Camp dates: June 2 to Aug. 8 (Lakewood Ranch), June 2 to Aug. 1 (Bradenton)
Tuition: $167 for members, $209 for nonmembers (Bradenton); $181 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch)
Ages: 5-14 (Lakewood Ranch), 5-13 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org
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 to July 28 (Lakewood Ranch), June 2 to Aug. 1 (Bradenton)
Tuition: $181 for members, $250 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $192 for members, $240 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 5-14 (Lakewood Ranch); 5-13 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org
Available at both locations
Details: Campers will enjoy new experiences by taking trips every day including roller and ice skating, going to historical destinations, indoor and outdoor amusement parks and swim destinations.
Camp dates: une 2-6, June 9-13, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25, July 28 to Aug. 1 (Lakewood Ranch); June 16-20, July 14-18 (Bradenton)
Tuition: $272 for members, $375 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $250 for members, $313 for nonmembers (Bradenton)
Ages: 6-14 (Lakewood Ranch); 7-13 (Bradenton)
Contact: 798-9622 (Bradenton); For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org
1534 Mound St., Sarasota (Downtown Sarasota campus)
Details: This camp is designed for nature lovers. Each week is packed with plenty of time in the great outdoors, wading in the waters and exploring the forests of Selby Gardens’ two campuses.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9-27
Tuition: $230 per week for members, $250 per week for nonmembers
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: Camps@Selby.org
The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota; Siesta Key Campus, 444 Reid St., Sarasota; Clark Road Campus, 11011 Clark Road, Sarasota
Uihlein and Clark Road campuses
Details: Each lesson, crafted by real chemists, features three hands-on, interactive exercises, including the Chemistry Reaction Lab, Kitchen Chemists and STEM Investigators.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9-13 (Clark Road), June 16-20 and July 7-11 (Uihlein)
Tuition: $430 per week (Uilhein); $380 per week (Clark Road, lunch not included).
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@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.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon, June 23-27
Tuition: $240
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Uihlein, Siesta Key and Clark Road campuses
Details: Campers entering grades K-5 will get an introduction to chess that includes the fundamentals, openings and strategic thinking. Campers entering grades 3-8, playing on a more advanced level, will progressively integrate new skills into their gameplaying.
Camp dates: 9 a.m to noon. Rising grades 2-5: June 9-13 (Siesta Key); June 23-27 (Siesta Key); Rising grades 3-5: July 7-11 (Uihlein); Rising grades K-2: July 14-18 (Uihlein); Rising grades 6-8: July 14-18 (Uihlein)
Tuition: $265
Ages: Entering grades K-8
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@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.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11 and July 14-18
Tuition: $365 per week
Ages: Entering grades K-5
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@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 16-20 and July 7-11
Tuition: $260
Ages: Entering grades 1-6
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@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 July 9-13
Tuition: $260
Ages: Entering grades 2-6
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Uihlein campus
Details: Students will explore the roles of an athletic trainer and orthopedic surgeon and learn how to diagnose and treat common sports injuries such as sprains, strains, and athlete’s foot. These future healthcare professionals will explore the famous Tommy John (arm & elbow) surgery and make models of a hand, joint, and tendon.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 14-18
Tuition: $250
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Clark Road campus
Details: Campers will learn about physics and the natural world through fun, easy science experiments. They'll learn about states of matter, the animal and plant kingdoms and how things we interact with in our everyday lives work.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7-11
Tuition: $395
Ages: Entering grades K-2
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
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 9-13
Tuition: $250
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Uihlein campus
Details: Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog and/or 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 June 23-27
Tuition: $250
Ages: Entering grades 1-5
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Uihlein campus
Details: In this camp, participants explore collaborative storytelling through Dungeons & Dragons. Along the way, campers develop social and emotional skills that will serve them outside of the game.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 7-11 and July 14-18
Tuition: $265 per week
Ages: Entering grades 3-8
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses
Details: This program invites young trainers to explore the art of building powerful Pokémon trading card decks while developing essential skills in problem-solving, mathematics, literacy and strategic decision-making. Students will have the chance to battle each other within a fun, competitive and supportive learning environment. By the end of the program, students will participate in a culminating tournament where they can showcase their skills.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon for rising grades 3-8, June 9-13 and June 16-20 (Uihlein); Rising grades 3-5, June 23-27 (Siesta Key)
Tuition: $265 per week
Ages: Entering grades 3-8
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Uihlein campus
Details: In support of providing students with service experiences, Hearts of ODA offers a weeklong immersion in hands-on experiences. Students will volunteer in a variety of contexts doing activities such as making crafts, playing bingo, gardening, removing invasive species of plants, packaging food for local food banks and helping local animal rescues and shelters.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14-18
Tuition: $295
Ages: Entering grades 6-9
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Uihlein campus
Details: This is a week of off-campus adventures including paddle boarding through mangroves, climbing and swinging through trees at TreeUmph!, swimming at the Aquatic Center, hunting for shark teeth and more.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16-20
Tuition: $575
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
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 to participate.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11 and July 14-18
Tuition: $50 per week
Ages: Entering grades 9-12
Contact: 444-6965, ppritchard@oda.edu
Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch, 8301 Potter Park Drive, Palmer Ranch, Sarasota; Frank G. Berlin Sr. Branch, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota
Available at both locations
Details: Campers will enjoy everything from arts and crafts to group games centered on wellness and exercise, science experience, cooking projects or field trips, swimming and more. Traditional Camp activities follow a central theme that changes each session.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $175 for members, $220 for non-members
Ages: 5-12
Contact: 922-9622 (Palmer Ranch), 955-8194 (Sarasota City)
Available at both locations
Details: This camp emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and fundamentals. Part of the day will focus on stretching, warm-ups, skill and drills, educational games and scrimmages while campers also experience the offerings at the YMCA, create arts and crafts explore nature and science, take a dip in the pool and more.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $193 for members, $242 for non-members
Ages: 5-12
Contact: 922-9622 (Palmer Ranch), 955-8194 (Sarasota City)
Available at Sarasota City YMCA only
Details: Campers will explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) with this hands-on and collaborative camp. Led by experienced instructors, campers will create works of art and explore performance arts, space exploration, engineering marvels and perform science experiments.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $201 for members, $253 for non-members
Ages: 5-10
Contact: 955-8194
Available at both locations
Details: Each camper will spend at least two session blocks in the pool participating in a daily lesson, aquatic games and a free swim. Campers are swim tested daily and placed in a color-coded group based on age and ability.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $219 for members, $275 for non-members
Ages: 5-10
Contact: 922-9622 (Palmer Ranch), 955-8194 (Sarasota City)
Available at Sarasota City YMCA only
Details: This camp combines field trips and activities in the camp facility. Trained camp counselors help to ensure every day is safe and supervised. Trip destinations can include but are not limited to roller and ice-skating, historical destinations, indoor and outdoor amusement parks, pizza and movie day and swim destinations.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $276 for members, $331 for non-members
Ages: 8-15
Contact: 955-8194
Available at both locations
Details: Youth set and achieve their personal and educational goals in this program designed for teenagers to foster creativity, adventure, peer interaction, leadership skills, values and friendships.
Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: $175 for members, $220 for non-members
Ages: 12-15
Contact: 922-9622 (Palmer Ranch), 955-8194 (Sarasota City)
12705 State Road 64 E., Bradenton
Details: Peace Presbyterian Church is offering “Operation Restoration: Mending God’s Word,” a VBS day camp.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28 to Aug. 1
Tuition: $40 per child
Ages: Entering grades 1-6
Contact: 753-7778 or E.Eirinn@gmail.com
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 2 to Aug. 8
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 8 and up
Contact: 356-3993 or RideAPony.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; and Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
Details: Participate in different water sports each day including kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding.
Camp dates: Half day 9 a.m. to noon, full day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 4 to July 3
Tuition: $778
Ages: 6-13
Contact: 358-7275, ext. 5816
Bee Ridge Park, Nokomis Community Park
Details: Adventure campers participate in multiple field trips weekly and enjoy on-site activities including sports, games, arts, crafts and more. Adventure campers are transported to field trip sites.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 4 to July 3 (Session I) or 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 7 to Aug. 1 (Session II)
Tuition: $778 for Session I, $707 for Session II
Ages: 11-13 for Session I, 11-12 for Session II
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@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 23-27 and July 21-25
Tuition: $250
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 16-20 and July 14-18
Tuition: $250
Ages: 10-15
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Mattison's Forty-One, 7275 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Details: The chefs at Mattison's Forty-One teach kids culinary techniques and finer cooking skills.
Camp dates: 8:30-11 a.m. June 9-13 and July 7-11
Tuition: $250
Ages: 10-15
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Colonial Oaks Park, Laurel Park, Longwood Park, Woodmere Park
Details: Hand-selected high school students in grades 9-11 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 4 to July 3 (Session I) and July 7 to Aug. 1 (Session II)
Tuition: $120
Ages: 14-16
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Colonial Oaks Park, Laurel Park, Longwood Park, Woodmere Park
Details: Weekly themes allow campers to have fun, make friends and enjoy new experiences with field trips each week and on-site activities focusing on physical activity, creative arts, science and nature, safety and wellness, character development and reading to prevent summer learning loss.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 4 to July 3 (Session I) and July 7 to Aug. 1 (Session II)
Tuition: $523 for Session I, $475 for Session II
Ages: 6-10
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Colonial Oaks Park, Woodmere Park, Bee Ridge Park
Details: Mini Camp program provides an additional week of fun for the last week of summer.
Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Aug. 4-8
Tuition: $119 for Colonial Oaks and Woodmere; $177 for Bee Ridge
Ages: 6-10 for Colonial Oaks and Woodmere; 11-13 for Bee Ridge
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Siesta Beach
Details: 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 16-18 and June 23-25
Tuition: $140
Ages: 6-12
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Nokomis Community Park
Details: 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 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
Nokomis Community Park
Details: Learn how to use tools such as hammers, nails and sandpaper.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 21-28
Tuition: $180
Ages: 7-12
Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net
151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota
Details: Each week brings a different theme including castles, mini-chefs, a week at the beach, the 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 2 to July 11 (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: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 3-27 and June 30 to July 25
Tuition: $885 per session
Ages: 2 up to rising kindergarteners
Contact: 926-9462
