2020 Summer Camps
OVERALL CAMPS CENTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL SUMMER FUN EXPERIENCE CAMP AT THE MAIN CAMPUS AND EAST CAMPUS Ages 3-6 This educational
summer program is enjoyable for children and has different themes each week filled with arts and crafts. At the Main Campus themes include: June 8-12-Let’s Have Fun in French; June 15-19, Gardening: Seeds, Leaves and Trees; June 22-26, Art Adventure; June 29-July 2: Red, White and Blue; July 6-10: Becoming a Chef; July 13-17: Water Week; July 20-24: Puppet Making; July 27-31: Drama; and, August 3-7: Around the World. Dates: Runs from June 8 to August 7. East Campus Summer Camp listings coming soon. Cost: Varies from $125-$175 per week, special first week discounts. Register: 941-753-4987; cms@centermontessori.org; www.centermontessori.org. Main Campus: 6024 26th S. West, Bradenton. East Campus: (just opened) 12705 State Rd. 64 East, Lakewood Ranch.
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Ages 7-17 The Hershorin Schiff
Community Day School at Kane/Karp Educational Center is located at the corner of Bahia Vista and South Tuttle on a shared campus with Temple Beth Sholom and The Sarasota YMCA Berlin Branch. Get ready for an educational and fun summer camp with themed weeks that include sciences, language, arts, nature and sports. Dates: June 1 to July 31: Preschool Sessions and Elementary School Sessions Cost: Elementary: $225/week, 9am to 3pm. PreSchool, $175/week, part time 9am to 1pm. Before care from 8am to 9am, M-F: $50/ week. After Care from 3-5pm, M-F: $100/ week. Register: 941-552-2770, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota.
GIRLS INC. SUMMER CAMP Ages
5-14, girls will be separated into age groups Campers will explore the community, participate in sports, stretch their creativity, acquire valuable life skills, join clubs, learn about the environment, make
new friends and have fun. Each girl will participate in activities that involve them in nationally researched and developed programs. Including gardening and nutrition, media literacy, summer reading, computer skills and 3D printing, dream Harbor Mini-Society, ProjectBOLD and financial and economic literacy. Dates: June 1 – August 7 from 7:30am – 6:30pm Cost: $25 registration, $125 per week, financial aid available Register: Lana@girlsincsrqorg, 941-366-6646; www.girlsincsrq.org. 201 South Tuttle Ave., Sarasota.
NEWGATE SCHOOL CAMP PASSPORT Ages 3-6 For younger children, this camp offers a special extension of NewGate’s wonderful Early Childhood Program. Every week, the youngest campers take an imaginary journey to another land, exploring the sights, sounds, flora and fauna, music and food, arts and crafts, dance, games, and stories of countries around the world. Daily activities include fine and gross motor development, nature study, games, gardening, singing, dance, creative drama, and more. Dates: June 8 to July 16 from 9am-4pm. Cost: $250/week; multi session and sibling discounts available. Register: 941-922-4949, www.newgate. edu. 5237 Ashton Rd., Sarasota. ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 6-12 Campers experience outdoor fun and exciting adventures every day. Campers are immersed in a different themes every week, learning skills in science and STEAM, cooking, arts, and Circus arts to name a few. Summer camp at NewGate is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, engage in diverse and meaningful activities, and develop new interests and skills. Dates: June 8 to July 16 from 9am-4pm, extended hours available for additional fee. Cost: $250/week; multi session and sibling discounts available. Register: 941-922-4949, www.newgate. edu. 5237 Ashton Rd., Sarasota. SUMMER VACATION IN THE PARKS DAY CAMP Grades 1-5 at Bee Ridge
Park, Colonial Oaks Park, Longwood Park. Grades 1-6 at Laurel Park and Woodmere Park. Grades 6-8 at Colonial Oaks Park. This day camp offers a safe and exciting
setting for your children to enjoy a summer of discovery. Weekly themes allow campers to have fun, make friends and enjoy new experiences with three 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. Dates: Session I: June 8 –July 2. Session II: July 6-31. 8:30am–4pm Cost: Bee Ridge, Colonial Oaks Park, Longwood Park Grades 1-5: $392 per session. Laurel Park and Woodmere Park Grades 1-6: $296 per session. Colonial Oaks Park Grades 6-8: $584 per session. Program cost includes a $25 nonrefundable administrative fee. Payment plan available. Financial assistance available to qualifying families. Register: scgov. net/parks
THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY SUMMER ACADEMY The Out-of-Door Sum-
mer Academy offers unique academic, sports, STEM, arts, specialty, and day camps for children ages 5-17. BANYAN DAY CAMP Grades K-6 Enjoy the beautiful campus and experience adventures. Each week, the adventure will be different for campers, ranging from escape rooms and outdoor adventures, global exploration, water activities and arts and animal research. Weekly field trips include Sky Zone, Asolo Repertory Theatre, EVO Athletics Ninja Warrior Course, Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. Dates: June 8 to July 17 (no camp the week of June 29-July 3) Cost: $195/week Register: 941- 554-3400, www.oda.edu, 444 Reid St., Sarasota.
THE SKY FAMILY YMCA CAMP HANCHEY Ages K-8 With weekly swimming and weekly field trips (onsite or offsite), children are placed in age-appropriate groups by grade level. Children are encouraged to be at camp by 9am, as activities and many field trips begin at this time. Weekly themes include Wonderful Wacky, Superheros, Camp Warriors, Summer Camp Maship and Color Me Crazy. Dates: June 1 to August 7. Register: 701 Center Rd., Venice. www.swflymca.org/ main/summer-camp RocketKids | MARCH 2020
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