Summer Camp Guide 2020

2020

Summer CAMP GUIDE

40+ Super Summer Camps in the Tampa Bay Area tampabay.com/summerfun A Times Total Media Special Advertising Section Tampa Bay Times

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to Summer Camp Fun! Overwhelmed with choices and to-dos before sending your child to camp?

Here’s a handy guide to make the camp prep process go more smoothly, so kids have the best summer ever and you stay stress free!

Follow these 5 steps to put your child on the path to a safe, sensational summer camp experience:

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. Be realistic when choosing a camp

Every child is different, so the “perfect camp” for them will vary quite a bit. Carefully consider your child’s comfort level with strangers and new experiences before choosing a camp; ideally, camp will challenge and inspire your child, not terrify them.

If this will be your child’s first camp experience, it might be better to choose a camp with a wide range of activities. A summer intensive in, say, soccer or theater might sound great to your child in March, but interest might have waned

by July. A well-rounded camp program might be a safer first-time bet.

Lastly, be brutally honest with yourself about cost and the camp commute. Affordability is an important factor for many families, and if camp start times just don’t jibe with your work schedule, you should cross that camp off your list.

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Register ASAP

Some camps fill up by spring, so don’t wait until late May to start researching summer camps. But if you waited this long, don’t worry – many local camps don’t even start their registration process until spring.

Some parks and recreation department camps even let you register children in person the day of camp.

(Call ahead to find out.)

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Tip for next year: Experts advise that the start of the school year or over the holiday break are good times to start researching summer camps and request brochures.

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Be smart about money matters

Camps vary widely in price. Some residential programs might cost thousands per week, but day camp could be as little as $40 a week. Do some research before assuming you can’t afford a great camp for your child.

Most camps offer discounts, so find out which ones you qualify for. Many offer discounted rates for multiple children, alumni and military families as well as early bird registration discounts. Parents who are members of, for example, a sailing club or arts council, likely receive discounts if kids attend the organization’s summer camp, so be sure to ask.

Financial assistance is also a possibility at many camps, so find out if you qualify.

You might also qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, which could get you 20 percent to 35 percent of camp costs back when you file your tax return.

Residential camps won’t qualify, however, and having a caregiver at home during the day is also disqualifying; find out more at IRS.gov.

Don’t assume camp deposits are refundable; many are not, and you could be out a few hundred dollars if your child doesn’t end up attending that camp.

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Get your child’s paperwork in order

The registration process will go more smoothly if you start gathering the forms your child will need to register for camp now rather than scrambling at the last minute.

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›› CONTINUED from pg 2 Camps typically require proof of vaccinations and health insurance coverage.

In addition, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with the emergency facilities your policy covers and communicate that to the camp, so they don’t take your child somewhere not covered by your insurance. You might want to consider additional accident insurance specifically for kids away at camp as well. Lastly, if you’re applying for financial assistance, camps are likely to ask for proof of your income and tax returns as part of their evaluation process, so have those handy.

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Question camp directors

Once you have a camp in your sights, your reconnaissance mission isn’t over. To help you narrow the field, tour the camp if possible, and failing that, ask camp directors these questions via phone or email before taking the plunge: What’s a typical day at camp like?

Consider whether the response sounds too loose or too rigid for your child to thrive.

How do you ensure kids’ safety?

More specifically, find out whether there’s a nurse on staff full time and whether counselors are certified in CPR. Also important: the counselor-to-camper ratio and how many are experienced adult counselors vs. teens/counselors-in-training.

What’s your staff retention rate?

It’s usually a great sign if counselors return to work at a camp year after year, because it indicates that a camp is well-organized and takes care that the staff is well trained and that they’re given the tools to do their jobs well.

How do you screen your counselors?

Criminal background checks should be part of the hiring process for people working with children even if local laws don’t require it. Also ask whether applicants’ references are thoroughly checked.

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Get Campy this summer!

Get ready for your family’s best summer ever!

We scoured Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to come up with this list of the best summer camps in the Tampa Bay area.

Google is great for researching many things, but not for finding current info about summer camps for kids. Once you start digging online, you find broken links, websites that haven’t been updated and camps that have gone out of business, resulting in a ton of time wasted. Which is why we did the legwork for you: Check out our guide to more than 50 summer camps great for kids with a range of interests and organized by county for your convenience.

You’ll find specific cities and contact information noted in each description to help you narrow down your favorites quickly. Happy camping!

(Note: This list is not meant to be comprehensive, and camp programs are co-ed unless otherwise noted. Contact camp directors for up-to-date information.)

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PASCO COUNTY ›› Zoo Camp Monkeys, sloths, zebras and lions are just some of the wild animals kids get up close and personal with at Dade City Wild Things. This short but exciting camp (one to three days) introduces kids to animals native to Florida as well as creatures hailing from the African savannah.

Campers also hike, play games and take part in arts and crafts projects from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

July 14-16. dadecityswildthings.com/zoo-camp/, 813-714-2555 ›› Kids College Summer Camp Career-oriented 11-to-15 year olds get an opportunity to learn about science and engineering at Pasco-Hernando State College during New Port Richey’s summer session. Topics vary, but past camps have offered kids instruction in forensics, digital photography and cybersecurity. Call administrators to find out this year’s theme and current info. phsc.edu/academics/kids, 727-847-2727 ›› New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center Summer Camp A classic camp experience keeps kids entertained all summer long with fun indoor and outdoor activities including arts and crafts, guest speakers, games, swimming and fun field trips (at additional fees).

This affordable camp runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. cityofnewportrichey.org/city-departments/parks-recreation/ recreation-aquatic-center/camps/, 727-853-1016 ›› Suncoast Gymnastics Academy Summer Camp Gym and trampoline playtime keep children active and entertained at Suncoast Gymnastics camp in Odessa. Camp programs are organized in weekly themes such as “Nerf Week,” “Water Week” and “Trampoline & Tumbling Week.” Limited camp is available for 3-4 year olds, and kids 5 and older can attend for half or full days. Late pickup available.suncoastgymnastics.com, Email: office@suncoastgymnastics.com or call 727-372-2211 ›› Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy Horsemanship Camp A special “Tiny Tots” camp session serves 4-to-6 year olds, and children 7 to 17 can attend regular horse camp sessions at Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy in Odessa.

Campers learn proper horsemanship, animal care and respect for the sport from trained professionals.

Stables and pastures are well-maintained and helmets are provided to riders. suncoaststable.com, Email: contactus@suncoaststable.com or call 813-368-0666

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›› Summer at the Lakes An action-packed summer awaits kids of all ages at 60 different Academy at the Lakes summer camp programs. The range of options includes the arts, cooking, STEM, fishing, basketball, video production and much more. Parents can choose half or full days and one or all eight weeks at campuses in Land O’Lakes. academyatthelakes.org/community/summer-camp/, 813-948-7600 ›› Premier Gymnastics Club Summer Camp Girls and boys 5 and up can learn or improve skills on the vault, floor, bars and balance beam in morning or afternoon camp sessions in Wesley Chapel.

Campers enjoy fun weekly themes such as dinosaurs, carnivals and unicorns; get trampoline and foam pit time; and do arts and crafts. premiergymnasticsclub.com/summer-camp, Email: info@premiergymnasticsclub.com or call 813-973-9920 ›› Pin Chasers Summer Camp Kids stay cool while ruling the lanes during bowling camp at Pin Chasers in Zephyrhills. Kids 5 to 15 enjoy friendly competition and skill building while getting bowling instruction, hitting the arcade and working on arts and crafts. This full-day camp runs from June 8 to July 24 and provides campers with a free bowling ball and T-shirt. pinchasers.net/fun/summer-camps/, 813-782-5511 ›› Inspire Studios Summer Camp Children as young as 2 are welcome at Inspire’s Music and Performing Arts Camp in Wesley Chapel. Kids 7 and older can sign up for STEAM Camp, Rock Camp or Musical Theater Camp. These half-day, one-week programs are intense but accommodate all skill levels. Spaces fill up fast.inspirestudiosfl.com/summer-camp.html; Email: inspirestudiosfl@gmail.com or call 352-410-3332 ›› East Pasco Family YMCA Summer Camp Kids 6 to 13 make friends and memories to last a lifetime as well as learn team-building skills at the East Pasco YMCA day camp in Zephyrhills. Activities include swimming, STEM, arts and crafts, games and learning about the outdoors. Camp hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. are convenient for working parents.tampaymca.org, 813-224-9622 ›› Word of Life Florida Youth Camp A residential, faith-based camp, World of Life is in a beautiful setting in Hudson. Kids of all ages can practice a Ninja Warrior course, use the climbing wall, pool, basketball courts and archery range as well as work on arts and crafts, go tubing and compete in paintball during this heavily religious summer session. camps.wol.org/youth-camps/florida-youth-camps/, Email: flregistrar@wol.org or call 727-379-5005

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HILLSBO ROUGH COUNTY ›› Summer Camps at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Day campers of all ages learn about wild animals and their care during an amazing summer at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Kids in 5th grade and up who are interested in careers in zoology or veterinary science can register for the residential camp program. buschgardens.com/tampa/summer-camps/, 813-884-4FUN ›› Swashbuckling Summer and American Girl Camps The Tampa Bay History Center offers two themed camps in separate one-week sessions in Tampa during June and July.

During these fun and educational camps, kids 7 to 11 years old dive into mermaids,

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myths and pirate lore in full-day sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended care is available. tampabayhistorycenter.org/camps/, Email: ahoffman@tampabayhistorycenter.org or call 813-228-0097 ›› MOSI 2020 Summer Science Camp If your child would love building robots or learning how to extract DNA, MOSI in Tampa is the camp for your family.

Children who have completed kindergarten up to ninth grade can get hands-on instruction in a wide variety of science and tech topics, including Harry Potter-themed experiments, physiology, rocket launching and astronomy to name just a few. mosi.org/summer-camp/, 813-987-6000 ›› Summer at Ms. Lisa’s Dance Potty-trained tiny dancers (3 to 6 years old) and girls up to 13 learn ballet, hiphop dance, jazz, and musical theater routines at Ms. Lisa’s Dance camp in South Tampa.

Campers also work on arts and crafts and face painting and are given time to shine on performance Fridays. See website for details and information about camps for preteens/teens. mslisasdancestudio.com/, 813-253-5472

›› Patel Conservatory Summer Programs Kids 8 to 17 years old who love the stage can immerse themselves in performance, theater production or musical intensives in one- to four-week camps at Patel Conservatory in Tampa. Options include a two-week Broadway intensive, ballet, an opportunity to perform in a chamber orchestra and private music lessons. strazcenter.org/arts-education/patel-conservatory/ about-us/summer-programs, 800-955-1045 ›› Summer Film Camp Film buffs are in for an unforgettable summer at the Tampa Theatre’s film camp. Open to children in third through 12th grades, kids dive into moviemaking, learning about storyboarding, filming and editing.

A half-day stop animation camp is also available.

Equipment is provided and campers leave with a completed three-to-five minute film. tampatheatre.org/education-outreach/film-camp, Email: Dawn@tampatheatre.org or call 813-274-8981 ›› ICE Summer Writing Camps Young writers dig deep during this twoweek Tampa summer session at the Imaginative, Creative Explorers camp in June. Campers 8 to 16 years old hone their writing skills as well as learn how to give and receive feedback, explore the revision process and get tips for publishing and finding an agent. tbawp.com/summer2020/, Email: icewriters@gmail.com

›› Florida EcoAdventures Travel Camp Campers 8 to 16 are dropped off in Tampa and then taken on unforgettable outdoor adventures to the Crystal River, Weeki Wachee River, Rainbow River, Fort Desoto Park, Boca Grande, Rock Springs Run, Venice Beach and more. Kids can sign up for one day or for two whole weeks to snorkel, kayak, dig for fossils, and learn about free diving and conservation. floridaecoadventures.com/camps-1, 813-501-ECO7 (3267) ›› Camp Imagination at Glazer Children’s Museum Through June and July, Tampa’s Glazer Children’s Museum offers weekly camp programs for 5 to 10 year olds in a range of diverse, fun themes including time travel, science experimentation, wild animals and the natural world, deep ocean exploration and more.

Programming includes two weeks of autism-friendly camps led by specially trained staff. glazermuseum.org/summercamps, 813-443-3861 ›› Tampa Bay Krav Maga Summer Camps Certified senseis train kids in Krav Maga, a military self-defense system, at these well-organized camps in Land O’ Lakes and Temple Terrace. In addition to training, campers work on arts and crafts, play games and other sports, visit parks and pools and go on field trips. tampabaykrav.com/summer-camp/, 813-948-4844 ›› Camp Seal Swimming lessons are the backbone of Seal Swim School’s summer camp in Lutz, but campers 4 to 10 years old get so much more. Instructors certified in water safety lead kids in games, arts and crafts, archery, science experiments and other fun activities all summer long (June 1 to August 7) or by the week. Afternoon snacks are provided. sealswimschool.com/camp-seal/general-info/, Email: camp@sealswimschool.com ›› Camp Osprey On a beautiful site along the Little Manatee River in Wimauma, adventurous, outdoorsy campers 7 to 15 years old will have a blast mastering the tri-level challenge course, ziplining, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming and playing sports and games.

Children can attend day camp by the week or opt for an overnight camp experience. camposprey.com, 941-928-6860

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›› Cedarkirk Residential Summer Camp Campers are organized into “family groups” that foster a supportive atmosphere at this Christian sleepaway camp on the Alafia River in Lithia. Kids entering the second through 12th grades canoe, swim, zip line and much more, strengthening their faith while having a blast. cedarkirk.org/summer-camp/, Email: matt@cedarkirk.org or call program director Matt Shick at 813.685.4224 x3 or camps@cedarkirk.org. ›› USF Soccer Camps Girls and boys improve their ball control and technical skills in training sessions with professional coaches at the University of South Florida Soccer Camps in Tampa.

Programs accommodate all skill levels, and there’s a separate futsal (indoor soccer with five players per team) for 7-to-16-year olds. Full-day camps and weeklong residential programs are available. usfsoccercamps.com, 813-974-9657

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›› The First Tee Summer Golf Camp Beginner and advanced young golfers improve skills and learn to be better people at The First Tee Summer Golf Camp in Tampa. Campers 6 to 18 participate in games and contests and are given time to reflect during this Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA camp. Golf clubs are provided and financial assistance is available. firstteetampabay.org/information-summer-camps/ ›› LaFleur’s Gymnastics Club’s Gym & Swim Summer Fun Camp Instructors bend over backwards to provide fun programs that keep kids 4 to 12 active all summer long at LaFleur’s Gymnastics Club’s Summer Fun Camp in Tampa. Campers 5 and older can splash in the pool, and all participants improve gymnastics technique, play games and work on arts and crafts in this well-rounded program. lafleurstampa.com/camps/, Email: office@lafleurstampa.com or call 813-264-5000 ›› Rockatar Music Academy & Studios Summer Music Camp Seasoned musicians help children 4 to 12 years old improve skills in singing,

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keyboards, piano, drums, guitar and bass at this music camp offered in two locations, South Tampa and Westchase. Kids 13 and older who want to rock out can opt for the Summer Rock Band program. Camps are half days from June 1 to August 7. rockataracademy.com/summer-camp, Email: michael@rockatar.com or call 813-404-9194 ›› Florida Aquarium Aqua Camps An array of age-appropriate, full-day camp sessions accommodate children as young as 3 and up to 14 during summer camp at The Florida Aquarium in Channelside in Tampa. Kids will love learning about birds, wetlands, swamps, dinosaurs, marine mammalogy and much more. Teens 12 to 16 can earn open-water SCUBA certification.flaquarium.org/camps, Email: moreinfo@flaquarium.org or call 813-273-4000

PINELLAS COUNTY ›› Clearwater Community Sailing Center Summer Camp Kids 5 to 17 of all experience levels are welcome to come sail the seas with experienced counselors at this full-day camp in Clearwater. One program includes kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and CCSC also offers “Camp Awesome” for children who have high-functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome. Discounted registration for CCSC members. clearwatercommunitysailing.org /summer-camp-program/, 727-517-7776 ›› Art Academy Summer Camp The Dunedin Fine Arts Center has offered topnotch summer arts instruction for 30 years. Camp programs serve kids from 4 ½ to 14 years old, as well as volunteer/mentorship programs for teens 15 and older. Seasoned art instructors guide kids in sculpture, painting, mural creation or digital design. Extended care, scholarships and discounts are available. dfac.org/kids-corner/summer-camp, 727-298-3322

›› Summer Art Camp Professional artists guide kids in painting, sculpture, collage, 2D and 3D design and using upcycled materials and much more at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg. Check website for specifics such as weekly camp themes and age requirements (camps divided by 6- to 8-, 9- to 11- and 12-to-15 year olds). thejamesmuseum.org/summercamp, Email: Stacy.Stockdale@thejamesmuseum.org or call 727-892-4200 x 1010 ›› PGA Junior Golf Camp With a low student-to-instructor ratio, Certified Professional Golfer Association players help intermediate to junior advanced golfers 9 to 16 years old reach their personal best. During full-day sessions at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, kids play games and participate in fun activities for a well-rounded summer experience. pgajuniorgolfcamps.com/ activity/golf/full-day/east-lake-woodlandscountry-club/FL+oldsmar+34677/54716/, Email: info@pgajuniorgolfcamps.com or call 888-PGA-PLAY ›› Authentic Martial Arts Summer Camp Kids karate chop through the summer while learning about fitness and nutrition in a setting

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that emphasizes anti-bullying behavior. Campers also play games, work on arts and crafts and go on daily field trips in addition to martial arts. Camp is offered on two campuses, in Seminole and Largo. authenticmartialarts.com/summer-camp/, 727-800-3495 ›› Herpetology and Wetland Adventure Summer Camps Nature-loving 7 to 11 year olds (12 for Wetland Camp) receive fascinating instruction about amphibians, reptiles, swamps and Florida flora from either herpetologist George L. Heinrich or biologists and UF Florida Master Naturalists certified at two different weeklong, full-day camps offered by the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center in Tarpon Springs. brookercreekpreserve.org/summer-camps.htm, Email: george@heinrichecologicalservices.org or call 727-599-1843 for herpetology camp and Email: jmurphy@sensingnature.com or call 727-397-2306 for wetland adventure ›› Tampa Bay Watch Summer Camps Bay conservation-minded kids will love the estuary camps by Tampa Bay Watch. Estuary EDventures take place in Tierra Verde and camp is divided into age-appropriate groups. Professional educators take kids boating, snorkeling and on specimen-collecting exhibitions exploring natural habitats. Half- or full-day camps are available for 6 to 8 year olds. tampabaywatch.org/camps.html, 727-867-8166 ›› Summer Watersports Camp Eckerd College Waterfront Program offers varied instruction in watersports for kids ages 5 to 17.

Children can kayak, windsurf, sail, saltwater fish and more in classes taught by area professionals in nearby Frenchman’s Creek or Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg. Choose from two half-day schedules. eckerd.edu/waterfront/camp/, 800-456-9009 ›› Bayside Sports Academy Gymnastics Day Camp Young gymnasts from 5 to 13 years old can tumble through the summer for full or half days of gymnastics camp in St. Petersburg.

Campers improve gymnastics skills, play games and can choose from different speciality camps, such as Ninja, Circus Arts, Trampoline & Tumbling and Cheerleading. Late pickup til 6 p.m. available.baysidesportsacademy.org, 727-458-4981 ›› Central Park Performing Arts Center Summer Theater Camps Theater fans 9 to 18 years old get a glimpse of life on stage at CPPAC’s camp in Largo. Campers can participate in productions of Shrek, the Musical, Jr. or Disney’s Moana, Jr. or learn the ropes of set design, lighting and sound during theater production camp.

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Full-day, three-week camps are open to residents and nonresidents. largoarts.com, 727-587-6793 ›› Admiral Farragut Academy Summer Camps Choose from seafaring-, academics- or sportsfocused summer camp programs such as Little Captains, Little Explorers, Basketball, STEM or Boys Lacrosse at Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg. Farragut’s daylong camps are available to kids from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Summer boarding camps available for kids in 8th grade through 12th. farragut.org/summer/day-summer-camps-stpetersburg/, Email: summer@farragut.com or call 727-384-5500 x 220 ›› Camp Wai Lani Girl Scouts Camp Zip lining through pine trees, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, archery, STEM and the performing arts are just some of the activities girls can explore at Camp Wai Lani in Palm Harbor, offered by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Day or residential programs are available for girls in first through 12th grades. gswcf.org/en/camps/summer-camp.html, Email: customerconnections@gswcf.org or call 813-281-4475

the fine arts, theater, creative writing and dance during this empowering and affordable camp that runs for two months in Pinellas Park. Campers also participate in the GirlSMART reading programming that helps foster a love for reading. girlsinc-pinellas.org/s-c/, 727-544-6230 ›› The Poynter Institute for Media Studies High School Journalism Program Open to high school students interested in writing, journalism and media, this weeklong program is held in June on the Poynter campus in downtown St. Petersburg.

Professional writers, photojournalists, multimedia reporters and fact checkers teach students storytelling and developing writing voice, and kids tour the WTSP Channel 10 newsroom to watch a live news broadcast. poynter.org/high-school-journalism-program-2/, Email: seminars@poynter.org ›› Universal Rock School Summer Music Camp Instructors welcome children 5 to 12 of all levels of musicianship at this enriching camp in Largo. Full-day or half-day programs are available for kids interested in singing or playing instruments

in rock bands or orchestras. pinellassummercamp.com, Email: universalrockschool@gmail.com or call 727-599-2263 ›› Summer Art Around the World Summer Camp at Creative Clay Personal attention and inclusiveness are emphasized at the Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center summer camp in St. Petersburg, which limits camp size to 12 children, 6 to 12 years old. Now in its 12th year, organizers will lead kids in the study of New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Laos, increasing cultural awareness and artistic skill. creativeclay.org/summer-camp, Email: admin@creativeclay.org or call 727-825-0515

›› Hammock Wilderness Park Kids 7-13 participate in traditional camp activities such as hiking, swimming, playing games and singing around the campfire but learn about much more at this long-running summer camp in Dunedin. Campers can learn to play the didgeridoo, build a wigwam, track animals and start fires, building confidence as well as a love for the outdoors. dunedingov.com/city-departments/parks-recreation/ camps, Call coordinator Jocelyn Brodhead at 727-738-2920 ›› Dunedin Community Center Pre-K Camp: “Under the Sea” Tiny campers explore the blue sea and its inhabitants at this fun and educational camp for the pre-K set in Dunedin. Crafts, games and activities are organized according to weekly themes highlighting sea creatures such as seahorses, jellyfish, turtles and whales. Kids also receive swimming lessons, do crafts and go on field trips. dunedingov.com/city-departments/parks-recreation/ camps, Call coordinator Angel Trueblood at 727-812-4530 ›› Girls Inc. S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp Girls 5 to 18 years old receive excellent instruction in

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