Summer Fun Guide 2024

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2024 Guide

Your guide to summer camps in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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Beneva Professional Center 941-953-5213

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941-366-2460, 941-366-5440 2881 Hyde Park St., Sarasota, FL 34239

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· Associate Degrees · Bachelor’s Degrees · Workforce Certificates · Personal Enrichment · Professional Development

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State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment.

Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

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ARTS ArtCenter Manatee 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton Talented Tuesdays Details: Students will create using clay in afternoon classes.

Camp dates: 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays May 28, June 4, 11, 18 (Session I), June 25, July 2, 9, 16 (Session II) and July 23, 30 and Aug. 6 (Session III) Tuition: $99 for members; $134 for nonmembers Ages: 6-10 Contact: 746-2862 Emerging Artists Details: Classes help students develop artistic style. The camp focuses on different themes, including clay, stained glass and silversmithing. Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to noon May 28 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $200 for members; $234 for nonmembers Ages: 11-15 Contact: 746-2862

KidsArt Camp Details: Kids attend themed camps and learn different techniques, including collage, clay, painting and paper mache.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $200 for members; $235 for nonmembers Ages: 6-10 Contact: 746-2862

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as color mixing, painting with paint brushes, drawing with pencil, marker and pastel with different themes each week.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 3 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $275 for members; $350 for nonmembers Ages: 6-15 Contact: 365-2032 Asolo Repertory Theatre Asolo Rep Annex, 5333 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Sprouting Artists Details: Students will create new works of art each week in five-week sessions, using a variety of mediums including drawing, painting and collage. Camp dates: 1-3 p.m. on Wednesdays June 5, 12, 19, 26 (Session I) and July 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7 (Session II) Tuition: $99 for members; $134 for nonmembers Ages: 4-6 Contact: 746-2862

Got Rhythm Details: Campers explore the power of rhythm, movement, sound and storytelling. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24-28 Tuition: $225 per week for ages 6-10 and $250 for ages 11-14 Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000 Clown On! Details: Students explore different methods of storytelling through theatrical clowning.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 1-3 Tuition: $135 after April 1 for ages 6-10 and $150 for ages 11-14 Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000

Art Center Sarasota Creative Kids/Emerging Artists Summer Art Camp 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Details: Painting, drawing, sculpture and collage are on the menu as campers learn and practice art skills such

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A STEM-tastic Summer Awaits!

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week before April 1; $200 per week after April 1 Ages: 6-10 Contact: 351-8000

Miniature Worlds Details: Using a variety of materials, an artistic concept and a creative spark, these designers will see what it takes to turn their fantasy worlds into reality. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8-12 Tuition: $160 per week before April 1; $200 per week after April 1 Ages: 6-10 Contact: 351-8000 Inside Out: Scenic Design Details: Led by professional theater artists, participants learn the ways artists use materials around them to tell stories and see the world in different ways. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8-12 Tuition: $172 per week before April 1; $215 per week after April 1 Ages: 11-14 Contact: 351-8000 Quest: Mythical Creatures Details: Young artists devise their own otherworldly creatures and bring lore to life.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 15-19 Tuition: $160 per

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Making Myths Details: Led by Asolo Rep Teaching Artists, young artists perform, design and devise, bringing mythical tales to life from their own points of view.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 15-19 Tuition: $172 per week before April 1; $215 after April 1 Ages: 11-14 Contact: 351-8000 First Annual Asolo Rep Olympiad Details: Campers collaborate to develop sports and games, culminating in a camp-wide opening ceremony. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 2226 Tuition: $200 per week for ages 6-10 and $215 per week for ages 11-14 before April 1 Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000 Drama Detectives Details: Determined sleuths dive into the cryptic world of mysteries, using elements of performance and storytelling

to craft intriguing challenges and solve puzzles of their own creation. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $160 per week before April 1; $200 per week after April 1 Ages: 6-10 Contact: 351-8000

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Escape Room Challenge Details: Theater-makers are challenged with a monumental task: design, perform and produce a fully immersive escape room. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $172 per week before April 1;

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$215 per week after April 1 Ages: 11-14 Contact: 351-8000 Film Fest Details: Campers work with Asolo Rep Teaching Artists to produce, create and bring a story to life combining

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• Unlimited use of the Par 72 Private Member’s Course, Par 72 Semi-Private Highlands Course, and Par 65 Semi- Private Groves Course (cart fee not included).

MEMBERSHIP • Unlimited Tennis Play on 17 Har-Tru Tennis Courts (15 Lighted).

• Driving Range & Putting Green.

• Golf Groups, Tournaments, and Clinics from PGA Professionals

• Monthly Socials and Round Robins.

• Group Clinics and Private Lessons with USPTA/PTR Professionals.

• Tee times booked seven days in advance.

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• Access to All Club Social Events and Activities.

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• Junior Olympic Sized Pool with Lap Lane and Spa.

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spirited and supportive environment. This camp focuses on nurturing the self-esteem, individual expression and empathy of each child, while also developing skills to use in their everyday lives. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29 to June 21, June 24 to July 12 and July 15 to Aug. 2 Tuition: Session I is $595; other two sessions are $525 Ages: 7-12 Contact: 366-1350

theater and film techniques.

No experience is necessary.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aug. 5-9 Tuition: $200 per week for ages 6-10 and $215 per week for ages 11-14 Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000 Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota Details: Learn circus basics including hula-hoop, low wire, clowning, silks, globes, flying trapeze and juggling in weeklong sessions. Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 6 to July 3 and July 8 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $385 per weekly session; $695 for June 24 to July 3 session Ages: 6-15 Contact: 355-9335 ext. 326 Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota Children’s Performing Arts Camp Details: Students will build extensive acting, voice, improvisation and dance skills in a

Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp

Teen Performing Arts Camp Details: This camp focuses on developing truth on stage, exploring characters and emotions, and building the self-esteem and individual expression of every participant. Students will learn performance techniques through theater games and exercises. Camp culminates in a final performance on the last day of camp for families and friends. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 to June 14 and July 22 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $525 per session Ages: 7-12 Contact: 366-1350

Teen Improv Details: Led by professional improvisers, this camp challenges improvisational skills in a supportive and creative environment. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts and their creative partners as they build connections with others through unscripted, cooperative storytelling. Students will perform a revue of original material. Camp dates: noon to 4 p.m. June 17-28 Tuition: $350 per session Ages: 13-17 Contact: 366-1350 Little Theatre: Introduction Week Details: A camp dedicated to the exploration of creative play, ensemble games and confidence-building activities.

This camp emphasizes acting and includes music and dance.

It culminates in an open class for families and friends. Kindergarten prerequisite. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3-7 Tuition: $185 per session Ages: 5-6 Contact: 366-1350

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Vaganova method. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17 to July 10 Tuition: $400 per week; $350 per week for two weeks or more Ages: 10 and up Contact: 359-1025

Little Theatre: Full session Details: This camp experience is dedicated to the exploration of storytelling, songs and creative play for the youngest artists. This class emphasizes acting and includes music and dance. It culminates in a final performance for families and friends. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10-28, July 1-19 or July 22 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $420 per session Ages: 5-6 Contact: 366-1350 Young Performers Company Details: A camp for the exceptional, empathetic and experienced performer. Students will create and perform in collaboration with FST’s professional Resident Teaching Artists. In week two, act as performance partners for students from FST’s VIP Camp for students with mental and physical disabilities. Together, all students will rehearse and share their final piece in a culminating performance. Camp dates: 10 a.m to 4 p.m. July 1-19 Tuition:

Pre-Pointe Summer Intensive Details: This program helps students improve their skills and strengthen their talent. It is created for students planning to go on pointe next school year. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, July 15-26 Tuition: $250 Ages: 9-14 Contact: 359-1025 Florida Studio Theatre

$575 Ages: 13-17 Contact: 366-1350 International Ballet of Florida 8031 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park

Mini Camps For ages 6-10

Summer Camp Details: This camp offers various activities such as ballet lessons, acrobatics, jazz, arts and crafts, games and themed events. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27 to June 14, July 15 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $250

Broadway Production Camps

For ages 11-18 Each week is a different theme!

Students learn scenes, dances Two different four-week camps and songs, and make their own set cultivate in full-fledged performances. pieces, props and crafts. Camps Students hone their performance skills culminate in a short performance and step-up their theatre etiquette. for family and friends.

Ages: 5-8 Contact: 359-1025 Summer Intensive Details: The program is geared toward the serious student looking to gain strength, deepen their artistry and improve their training in the

Jackie’s Art Club Summer Camp Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch, 10535 Portal Crossing, Lakewood Ranch Details: Campers will enjoy daily art themes and will take home art projects each day.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3-7, June 10-14 Tuition: Call for information Ages: 5-12 Contact: 744-1741

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Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 Third Ave W., Bradenton Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh” Kids Camp Details: Campers will rehearse, practice and produce Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh.” There will be a performance at 7 p.m.

June 14. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3-14 Tuition: $500 Ages: 7-11 Contact: 748-5875 Disney’s “Finding Nemo” Kids Camp Details: Campers will produce and present Disney’s “Finding Nemo.” There will be a performance at 7 p.m. June 28. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17-28 Tuition: $500 Ages: 8-14 Contact: 748-5875 Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Kids Camp Details: The campers produce and present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” There will be a performance at 7 p.m. July 19. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8-19 Tuition: $500 Ages: 12-17 Contact: 748-5875

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July 15-19 Tuition: $100 per session Ages: 6-11 Contact: 809-0054 Nailed It DIY Studio 5537 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota; 4105 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice Details: This hands-on camp will give kids an opportunity to make crafts, participate in various activities, play games and complete a wood-based project every day. Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $350 per week Ages: 7 and up Contact: 923-6257 The Out-of-Door Academy 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota (Uihlein campus) Arts & Eats Camp Details: This camp combines all art and cooking programs in one. Participants will learn about kitchen cleanliness, food safety and proper tool usage. They will use the “three bite rule” as they explore new food flavors. The second half of the camp will explore many different forms of art including paper, woodworking, sewing, tile, paint and creative uses for recycled materials. Tools, recipes and supplies are provided. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14 Tuition: $230 Ages: Entering grades K-4 Contact: 444-6965

Music Compound Music Compound, 1751 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; Music Compound Manatee, 4740 State Road 64 E., Bradenton Details: Different topics for grades 1-5 and for grades 6-12. Each week ends in a performance. Full- and half-day sessions are available. Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 3 to July 29 Tuition: $175 grades 1-5; $200 grades 6-12 Ages: Entering grades 1-12 Contact: 379-9100

Awesome Drama: Theatre Adventures Details: This camp uses theatrical skills from all elements of the art form to encourage campers to use their imaginations, express their ideas and explore their world through theater. Young artists will collaborate with Asolo Repertory Theatre teaching artists to develop original stories with unique characters and settings. No experience necessary. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14 Tuition: $220 Ages: Entering grades 1-2 Contact: 444-6965

Mystical’s Dance Co. 4289 Clark Road, Sarasota Details: Summer dance intensive sessions for lyrical, jazz, funk, hip-hop and heels. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12,

Awesome Drama: Quest Details: This camp offers an opportunity to create art and stories. Young artists will collaborate with Asolo Repertory Theatre teaching artists to develop original stories and

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ARTS unique characters inspired by ideas of their own. Campers will experience theater from the angles of performance, story-building and imaginative play. No experience necessary.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 10-14 Tuition: $375 Ages: Entering grades 3-5 Contact: 444-6965 Awesome Drama: TheatreMakers Perform Details: This camp collaborates with the Asolo Repertory Theatre for a week of creating theater. Campers will grow their performance skills and explore from script to stage how theater is made. No experience necessary. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14 Tuition: $375 Ages: Entering grades 6-8 Contact: 444-6965 Get Creative: Miniature Worlds Details: This camp is presented by the Asolo Repertory Theatre and is for young artists who love to create, build, design and explore new things.

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No experience is required.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 17-21 Tuition: $375 Ages: Entering grades 3-5 Contact: 444-6965 Get Creative: Spark Details: This camp challenges young artists to be creative through theater. It was designed for young artists to create, perform, connect and explore new things. No experience is required. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-21 Tuition: $220 Ages: Entering grades 1-2 Contact: 444-6965 Get Creative: TheatreMakers Create Details: Emerging artists dive into different aspects of creating a new short piece of theater. Whether a playwright, performer, director, designer or spectator, this intensive is a fresh view of how theater is made from spark to stage. Presented by the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17-21 Tuition: $375 Ages: Entering grades 6-8 Contact: 444-6965

Mosaic & Resin Details: Students can smash and rebuild colorful, creative mosaic pieces from multiple media types and gain knowledge of techniques in resin art.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19 Tuition: $230 Ages: Entering grades 2-6 Contact: 444-6965 Ovation School of Musical Theatre Summer Arts Camps 4602 E. State Road 64, Bradenton Details: Campers will explore a variety of musical theater through themed weekly sessions that vary by age. Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 5 to Aug. 4 Tuition: $250 per week Ages: 3 and up Contact: 400-4854 Ringling College of Art and Design Summer Studios Ringling College campus, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota High School Teen Concentrations Details: Campers will be able to express their creative ideas

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and stories in classical and fantastical ways, using traditional and digital media. Build artistic skills, develop your vision and shape your portfolio in classes taught by college faculty and alumni. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to

3 p.m. June 5 to Aug. 1 Tuition: $395 per class for early registration; $440 per session June 1 to July 24 Ages: 13-18 and Class of 2024 high school graduates Contact: 955-8866

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Pre-college Summer Program Details: Students will expand their knowledge of technique and media by working on projects led by instructors and professionals. Students develop skills to build a stronger portfolio for college admission, earn college credits and make lasting friendships. Students take six college-level courses, plus six exploratory workshops to earn college credit.

All students live on campus for the pre-college experience.

Camp dates: On campus June 23 to July 20 Tuition: $4,230 for room and board; $2,320 for camp; $50 application fee; $300 refundable damage deposit Ages: 16-18 (grades 10-12) Contact: 955-8866

paper and canvas through a variety of art activities.

Techniques used will include painting, collage and sculpture.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 3-7 Tuition: $350 per week for members; $385 for nonmembers Ages: 7-13 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/ summer-camp-2024

Sarasota Art Museum 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Around the World Details: Campers will learn different art techniques and mediums while gaining an understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures. The goal of the camp is to foster creativity, global awareness and a sense of cultural appreciation.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Under the Sea Details: Campers will learn about underwater creatures, vibrant ecosystems and the vast diversity of marine life.

They will learn how to capture the beauty of the ocean on

Fantastic Imaginary Creatures Details: Campers will learn about mythical beasts and fantastical creatures while learning how to sketch, paint and sculpt. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14 Tuition: $350 per week for members; $385 for nonmembers Ages: 7-13 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/summer-camp-2024

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June 17-21 Tuition: $350 per week for members; $385 for nonmembers Ages: 7-13 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/ summer-camp-2024 Enchanted Kingdom Details: Explore the worlds of storybook magic and mystery while experimenting with different mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpting and mixed media. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24-28 Tuition: $350 per week for members; $385 for nonmembers Ages: 7-13 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/ summer-camp-2024 Art and Nature Details: Learn about different art techniques and mediums while using natural materials like leaves and flowers to make art. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 Tuition: $350 per week for members; $385 for nonmembers Ages: 7-13 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum. org/summer-camp-2024

Outer Space Details: Explore space-related themes through activities such as painting planets and designing space helmets.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 15-19 Tuition: $350 per week for members; $385 for nonmembers Ages: 7-13 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/ summer-camp-2024 Art Safari Details: Campers will explore both jungle and savanna animals through art activities such as designing and creating a safari mask, painting African landscapes and creating ceramic animal sculptures.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 22-26 Tuition: $350 per week for members; $385 for nonmembers Ages: 7-13 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/ summer-camp-2024 Sarasota Ballet 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Barbie & Ken Details: Students can bring their favorite Barbie and Ken dolls and experience danc-

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ing as a doll, creating outfits and special crafts and games.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-7 (ages 3-5), June 10-14 (ages 6-8) Tuition: $175 Ages: 3-8 Contact: 359-0099 Under the Sea Details: Students will dive into the tropical world of the ocean. Each day will focus on a different part of the ocean with dance, crafts and dress-up.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 17-21 (ages 3-5), June 24-28 (ages 6-8) Tuition: $175 Ages: 3-8 Contact: 359-0099 Nutcracker in July Details: Students will use music from “The Nutcracker” to learn the story, act out scenes and meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.

Students will have an early audition opportunity for the Sarasota Ballet School’s annual production. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 1-5 (no camp July 4) (ages 3-5), July 8-12 (ages 6-8) Tuition: $175 Ages: 3-8 Contact: 3590099

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Summer Intensive Details: This summer intensive is designed to develop technique alongside artistry.

The program will end with performances at Mertz Theatre at Florida State University’s Center for the Performing Arts.

Camp dates: Full Summer Intensive June 24 to July 27; New Junior Intensive June 1021 Tuition: $550 per week for five weeks (June 24 to July 27), $600 per week for three weeks (July 8-27), $650 per week for two weeks (June 24 to July 6) Ages: Full Summer Intensive: 12–22; Junior Intensive: 9–12 Contact: 359-0099 Sarasota Contemporary Dance 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota Little Groovers Details: Daily classes will include contemporary, jazz, afro-modern and hip-hop.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sarasota Ballet

July 8-12 Tuition: $175 Ages: 5-8 Contact: 260-8485

for each) Ages: 14 and up Contact: 260-8485

Intermediate Movers Details: Daily classes will include contemporary, jazz, afro-modern and hip-hop.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 8-12 Tuition: $200 Ages: 8-12 Contact: 260-8485

Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Nokomis Beach Park, 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis; Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice

Middle School Movers Details: Daily classes will include contemporary, jazz, afro-modern and hip-hop.

Camp dates: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

July 8-12 Tuition: $125 Ages: 11-13 Contact: 260-8485 Summer Intensives Details: Experience a week of high-intensity contemporary training in a supportive atmosphere. Join SCD Company members, professional guest artists, rising choreographers and SCD’s artistic director for an immersive and artistically diverse intensive. Camp dates: May 18-24, June 8-14 and July 20-26 Tuition: $400 for one intensive, $700 for two and $1,000 for three ($100 deposit

Arts and Eats Camp Nokomis Beach Park Details: This camp combines art and cooking programs all in one. The cooking curriculum each day will be about kitchen cleanliness, food safety and proper tool usage. Campers will use the “three bite rule” as they explore new food flavors. The second half of the camp will be filled with art and exploring different types and forms of art such as paper, woodworking, sewing, tile, paint and creative uses for recycled materials and more.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-7 Tuition: $180 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 861-7275

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Camp Runway Venice Community Center Details: The camp offers an in-depth background of the process and elements needed to design a collection. From concept to construction, illustration and fabrics, campers will enjoy learning skills throughout fun projects. Each week campers will explore fashion history, draping, sewing, textiles, sketching, collagen and more. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 3-14 (Session I) and June 17-28 (Session II) Tuition: $795 per session Ages: 8-14 Contact: 861-7275 Mosaic and Resin Camp Nokomis Beach Park Details: Learn about mosaic and resin arts by smashing and rebuilding mosaic pieces from multiple media types. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 22-26 Tuition: $180 Ages: 7-13 Contact: 861-7275

Music Camp: Violin and Voice Venice Community Center Details: Each day will include playing the violin or singing, a music craft and group activity.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-7 (ages 5-6); July 15-19 (ages 9-10) Tuition: $150 Ages: 5-6 and 9-10 Contact: 861-7275

Sarasota Orchestra Summer Music Camp

Music Camp: Piano and Percussion Venice Community Center Details: Each day will include playing the piano or percussion instruments, a music craft and group activity. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14 (ages 5-6); July 22-26 (ages 9-10) Tuition: $150 Ages: 5-6 and 9-10 Contact: 861-7275 Music Camp: Patriotic Music Venice Community Center Details: Each day will incorporate percussion, singing, a music craft and group activity.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 1-5 Tuition: $120 Ages: 7-8 Contact: 861-7275

Music Camp: Violin and Piano Venice Community Center Details: Each day will incorporate playing the violin or piano, a music craft and group activity. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 8-12 Tuition: $150 Ages: 7-8 Contact: 861-7275

Sarasota Cuban Ballet School Summer Intensive 4740 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota Details: Students in four levels will participate in a three- to six-week program exploring a variety of dance styles. Camp ends with two performances

on July 27. Camp dates: June 17 to July 27 Tuition: $1,600$2,400; Room and board available for $2,500-$4,100 Ages: 9-22 Contact: 365-8400

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Sarasota Orchestra Summer Music Camp 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Details: Campers of all abilities for string, woodwind, brass and percussion will participate in rehearsals in a large ensemble, an instrument technique and an elective class. A concert will be performed at the end of camp at Riverview High School. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon for strings or 1-4 p.m. for band July 8-19 Tuition: $225 Ages: 8-19 for strings; 11-19 for band Contact: 953-4252 The Sarasota Players Mini Camp The Players Studio, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota Details: Students in these weekly themed camps craft and learn skits, songs and dances that relate to them.

There’s a new theme every week. Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 3 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $200 per week Ages: 5-10 Contact: 365-2494 Summer Production Camp: Rock of Ages and Summer at the Drive-In Cabaret 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Details: Two different fourweek camps cultivate in fully produced musicals — “Rock of Ages School Edition” and a Night at the Movies Cabaret.

Students hone their performance skills and step up their theater technique. Camp dates: June 3-29 for “Rock of Ages School Edition” and July 8 to Aug. 2 for cabaret Tuition: $750 Ages: 11-18 Contact: 365-2494 Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota Details: Participants experience the magic on stage and behind the scenes as they study facets of opera, from music and acting to opera appreciation. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14 and June 17-21 (ages 8-10); and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m June 10-28 (ages 11-18) Tuition: $400 for three weeks for ages 11-18; $175 per week or $300 for combined

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Sarasota Dance Academy Camp 1100 N. Tuttle Ave., No. 17, Sarasota Details: Students will enjoy exploring new dance styles in classes each week designed to engage and inspire. Camp dates: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Ages: Call for information Contact: 957-8407

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School District of Manatee County Braden River Middle School, 6215 River Club Blvd., Bradenton; Electa Arcotte Lee Magnet Middle School, 4000 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton; Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies, 2121 26th Ave. E., Bradenton; Parrish Community High School, 7505 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish.

theater and dance. Each camp will conclude with a parent and community showcase highlighting students’ performances. Band and art camps are at Braden River Middle School. Orchestra as well as theater and dance camps are at Johnson K-8. Chorus camp is at Parrish Community High School. Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-6 and June 10-13 (Session I); June 17, 18, 20, 21 and June 24-27 (Session II) Tuition: Free Ages: Entering grades 6-8 Contact: 751-6550 ext. 43256

Visual and Performing Arts Summer Camps Braden River Middle School; Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies; Parrish Community High School Details: This camp provides an opportunity for middle school School District of Manatee County students to participate in high-quality, standards-based activities and experiences focusing on one of the arts, including band, art, orchestra, chorus or

smARTen Up Camp Electa Arcotte Lee Magnet Middle School Details: Campers will have the opportunity to learn more about music, dance, theater and arts. In addition to art and general music, students will benefit from instruction from certified and highly-qualified arts educators in areas not traditionally offered in elementary arts curricula, including dance, theater, band, orchestra and media arts. Camp dates:

sessions for ages 8-10 Ages: 8-18 Contact: 328-1329

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 3-6 Tuition: $200 for first child; $175 for second child Ages: Entering grades 1-6 Contact: 751-6550 ext. 43256 School of Rock School of Rock Lakewood Ranch, 8741 State Road 70 E., Bradenton Five Day Rookies Camp Details: Students will learn about different rock instruments and begin their introduction to music theory and music appreciation. The camp is designed for 5-7-year-olds who have little to no experience with music. A live performance will take place at the school on the last day. Camp dates: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

June 10-14, July 15-19 Tuition: $400 Ages: 5-7 Contact: 8427625 Five Day Rock 101 Camp Details: This camp is designed for beginners ages 7-12. Students will explore instruments through musical games and activities. The camp ends with

a live concert at the end of the week for family and friends.

Camp dates: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 3-7, June 24-28 Tuition: $525 Ages: 8-12 Contact: 842-7625 Five Day Performance CampClassic Rock Rewind Details: Learn the music of 1960s and 1970s rock icons such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.

Students will learn songs, rock history and the stagecraft needed to perform. Camp will end with a live performance.

The camp is designed for students 12-18 years old who have had some previous instruction.

Camp dates: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 17-21 Tuition: $525 Ages: 12-18 Contact: 8427625 Shine on Circus Camp Sarasota Christian School, 5415 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota Details: Shine On Circus Camp offers a fun-filled week where campers learn the art of circus performing and show off their skills by presenting a

grand show on the final day of camp. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 8 a.m. to noon June 3-7 Tuition: $345 for full day, $285 for half day Ages: 5-12 Contact: Bonnie@ShineOnCircusEvents.com Stage Door Studios Performing Arts Summer Camps 4001 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota Details: These camps feature weekly themes and a variety of activities throughout the summer, including dancing, theater, music, tumbling and arts and crafts. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10 to July 26 Tuition: $199 per week Ages: 5-12 Contact: 265-1444 Suzuki Institute School of Music 3100 Southgate Circle, Suite B., Sarasota Details: Campers will work in small groups separated by age as well as learn to collaborate in an ensemble setting. Each week will feature a new theme.

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Tree Fort Productions 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Performing Arts Camp Details: Through music, dance and acting, students get to express themselves through characters and imagination.

Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $225 per week Ages: Entering grades 1-8 Contact: 544-2276 Mini Camp Details: Through music, dance and acting, students get to express themselves through characters and imagination.

Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 to July 26 Tuition: $200 per week Ages: 3-6 Contact: 544-2276 Van Wezel Technical Theatre Camp 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Explorer Camp Details: Kids will work with skilled union technicians in hands-on activities to explore the complexities and possibilities of a life behind the scenes in the theater. Each day will focus on a specific stage craft.

Participants will build their tech toolbox with information and tools of the trade. This

camp is for younger students or beginners. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17-21 Tuition: $200 per week or $375 for both weeks Ages: 1218 Contact: 263-6771 Advanced Camp Details: Kids will work with skilled union technicians in hands-on activities to explore the complexities and possibilities of a life behind the scenes in the theater. Each day will focus on a specific stage craft.

Participants will build their tech toolbox with information and tools of the trade. This camp is for students who have attended last year’s camp or who can demonstrate an advanced knowledge of backstage crafts. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24-28 Tuition: $200 per week or $375 for both weeks Ages: 1218 Contact: 263-6771 Woodland Fine Arts Academy 9607 State Road 70 E., Bradenton Performing Arts Summer Camp Details: Campers can choose from dance, music, theater and tech and will be performing at the MTC Arts Festival on June 30. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24-28 Tuition: $300 Ages: 6-18 Contact: 538-7474 Intro to the Arts Details: Young artists will sing, dance and make crafts together at camp. Camp dates: 9-11 a.m. May 22-24, June 8-10, July 15-17 Tuition: $85 Ages: 3-5 Contact: 538-7474

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perience multiple arts including music, visual art, singing, dance and drama. Participants also will be exposed to several musical instruments. A short presentation or performance will be done at the end of each week. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 to July 26 Tuition: $325 Ages: 7-11 Contact: 3309930

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EDUCATION TheCoderSchool of Sarasota Summer Camp TheCoderSchool of Sarasota, 6293 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch Details: Kids learn how to code and discover different programming languages. The camp offers different options each week, including game development, Python coding and robotics. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $395 to $595 Ages: 8-18 Contact: 355-2633 Fab Lab STEAM Summer Camps Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab, 4452 Beneva Road, Sarasota Details: Campers will build technical and life skills through weeklong immersive experiences including engineering, machine madness, coding and game design, rocketry,

food chemistry and 3D printing and woodworking, with hands-on activities, collaborative challenges and high-tech makerspace equipment. Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (morning sessions) and 1:30-5:30 p.m. (afternoon sessions) June 3 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $235-$250 per week Ages: Entering grades 2-8 Contact: 840-4394 Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch Camp Adventure 4225 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch Details: The CampVentures curriculum is built upon a series of themes designed to inspire children to explore, create, interact and stay active.

For younger campers, each day is spent practicing a preschool activity. Special events include a magic show and petting zoo.

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The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School

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Junior Ranchers Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch Details: This is an agriculture camp that teaches campers about plant science, animal science, environmental science, marine biology and leadership. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3-6 Tuition: $250 Ages: Grades 3-5 Contact: GorskeyM@ManateeSchools. net LECOM Bradenton Medical Science Academy Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton Details: High school students will participate in LECOM’s problem-based learning

Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota Aqua Kids- Coastal Conservation: Protect Our World Details: Campers explore coastal ecosystems and engage in conservation projects to learn how to preserve coastal areas. The camp includes multiple water days.

Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 10-14, June 24-28, July 15-19 and July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164

Aqua Kids- Habitat Heroes: The Key to the Sea Details: Campers learn about how to preserve the ocean’s vital habitats, including coral reefs and kelp forests. Water days from Tuesday to Friday feature dip-netting, snorkeling and boating. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 17-21 and July 22-26 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164 Aqua Kids- Jurassic Tide: Dive into the Distant Past Details: Campers learn about the marine world of the past, including prehistoric marine creatures and giant reptiles, through experiments and water activities. Water days from Tuesday to Friday include dip-netting, snorkeling and boating. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 10-14, June 24-28, July 15-19 and July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164

Aqua Kids- Wildlife Warriors: Animal Rescue Details: Campers learn about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation that takes place at Mote.

The camp includes one water day in the bay. Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 17-21 and July 22-26 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164 Sea Sleuths- Aquatic Architects: Aquarium Design and Care Details: Campers learn the process of creating aquatic displays, including aquascaping and water quality management. This camp has multiple water days. Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 10-14, June 24-28, July 15-19 and July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 11-13 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164

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Sea Sleuths- Exploring Marine Careers Details: Campers explore careers in conservation and marine science and learn about opportunities by meeting marine experts. This camp includes one water day. Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 17-21 and July 22-26 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 11-13 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164 Sea Sleuths- Ocean Detectives: Save Our Seas Details: Campers join a team of toxin trackers to learn about the impact of pollution on the marine ecosystem. The camp will include experiments, field studies, water adventures and environmental missions. Water days from Tuesday to Friday include dip-netting, snorkeling and kayaking. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 17-21 and July 22-26 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 11-13 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164

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lum so their learning continues during the summer. Two to three field trips per week are included. Camp dates: 7 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. May 28 to Aug. 12 Tuition: $245 per week Ages: school age Contact: 727-9072

method under the direction of LECOM medical students as well as formal lecture-based presentations provided by LECOM faculty. Activities include hands-on laboratory experiments, basic first-aid training, CPR training and Stop the Bleed training. Family night is 5:30 p.m. June 14. Camp dates: June 3-14 Tuition: $325 Ages: Entering grades 9-12 Contact: 782-5933

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Tidal Tykes- Tales of Tails: Marine Mammals Details: Campers learn about the creatures of the sea through hands-on activities, games and lessons. Water days from Tuesday to Friday include dip-netting and snorkeling.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 17-21 and July 22-26 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 5-7 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164

Mote Marine Laboratory

Sea Sleuths- Sustainable Fisheries: Fish for the Future Details: Campers explore the balance between fishing and conservation and learn about ensuring healthy fish

populations through fishing excursions, water activities and conservation projects. Water days from Tuesday to Friday include dip-netting, snorkeling and kayaking. Camp dates: 8

a.m. to noon June 10-14, June 24-28, July 15-19 and July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 11-13 Contact: 388-4441 ext. 164

Tidal Tykes- Duos of the Deep: Friendships of the Sea Details: Campers learn about the bonds between animals beneath the sea, including symbiotic partnerships and predator-prey dynamics, through activities, crafts and water adventures. Water days from Tuesday to Friday include dip-netting and snorkeling.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 10-14, June 24-28, July 15-19 and July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members; $300 for nonmembers Ages: 5-7 Contact:

388-4441 ext. 164 The Out-of-Door Academy The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota; Siesta Key Campus, 444 Reid St., Sarasota Chemistry Exploratory Lab Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises by real chemists. Exercises include “Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry” with water, ice and fire spells, Chemistry Building Blocks, Mad Science Lab, Chemistry Careers and CSI Crime Scene Forensic Lab Investigation.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. June 17-21 (Siesta Key); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 (Uihlein) Tuition: $395 per full-day session; $250 per half-day session Ages: Entering grades 1-5 Contact: 444-6965

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Coding with Minecraft Uihlein campus Details: This camp uses the Minecraft Education app as a learning tool while developing competencies including coding, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. No experience necessary, and devices are provided. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 24-28 Tuition: $210 Ages: Entering grades 4-6 Contact: 444-6965

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Cyber Lab Uihlein campus Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by IT specialists, computer scientists and engineers. The week will include becoming a YouTuber, stop motion animation, game and app creation and development, computing in space as well as computer science, engineering, history and future of computing.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 24-28 Tuition: $485 Ages: Entering grades 5-8 Contact: 444-6965

Embark on adventure at Sarasota Jungle Gardens Summer Zoo Camp! Each week offers a thrilling theme, from ‘Reptiles Rule!’ to ‘Super Senses!’ Campers enjoy two daily snacks, and lunch options are available. Plus, they receive a cool T-shirt to commemorate their exciting summer with their WILD new friends. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Enginuity Explorers Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises by engineers. The week includes a STEM physics and engineering challenge, an urban architecture and construction workshop and a physics obstacle course. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. June 10-14 (Siesta Key); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2428 (Uihlein) Tuition: $395 per full-day session; $250 per halfday session Ages: Entering grades 1-5 Contact: 444-6965

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Lego Coding and Robotics Uihlein campus Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by IT specialists, computer scientists and engineers. Participants will become a Lego Master through STEM challenges, quick fires and twists while also learning how to design like a Lego Master with Lego Designer and Lego Digital

Design Series. Participants will explore, challenge, innovate, develop, design, build and code using Lego Programming and Robotics with Mindstorms.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 10-14, June 17-21 Tuition: $485 per week Ages: Entering grades 5-8 Contact: 444-6965 LEGOMaster Designers Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses Details: This camp involves hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by STEMania Teachers at ODA. Students can become a Lego Master through STEM challenges, quick fires and twists as they explore, challenge, innovate, develop, design, build and code using Lego programming and robotics with WeDo. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 10-14 (Uihlein); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. July 15-19, (Siesta Key) Tuition: $395 per full-day session; $250 per half-day session Ages: Entering grades 1-4 Contact: 444-6965 MathMindBender Quests Uihlein campus Details: This camp includes lessons developed by math competition winners and engineers. Lessons include STEMania Mathematical Operation Quest, STEMania Fraction Quest, STEMania Geometry Quest, STEMania Measurement Quest and STEMania Time and Money Quest. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1721, July 15-19 Tuition: $395 per week Ages: Entering grades 3-6 Contact: 444-6965 Galactic Space Adventures Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises by a real aeronautical and astronautical engineer. Lessons include the Voyage of the Solar System and Galaxy, Mission Rocket Construction, Space Ventures, Mars Exploration and Interstellar Space Innovation and Technology. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. June 24-28 (Siesta Key); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15-19 (Uihlein) Tuition: $395 per fullday session; $250 per half-day

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summer Camp adventures June 10 - August 2 Robots X2 Uihlein campus Details: Working in teams of two, campers will use both the Dash and Cue robots. Both types of robots can sense, act and think. Campers will use block-based coding on different apps to control their robot and will then use their new skills to complete various challenges including soccer and the catapult challenge. Robots are for camp use only; campers will not be allowed to take them home. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19 Tuition: $210 Ages: Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965 Spy Games Series 1 Uihlein campus Details: This camp includes a hands-on lesson developed with three interactive exercises by IT specialists, computer scientists and engineers.

Campers will be immersed in the world of espionage as they design and code their way through a series of Hacker Challenges using the

StealthOps Gearbox that uses cutting-edge electronics, programming tools and computer technology. The week ends with the Ultimate Cipher Challenge to earn the prestigious title of secret agent. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1014, July 8-12 Tuition: $485 per week Ages: Entering grades 6-9 Contact: 444-6965 Spy Games Series 2 Uihlein campus Details: Spy Games Series 1 is a prerequisite to attend this camp. Campers will embark on top-secret missions by building and programming their own robots using cutting-edge wearable technology sensors, environmental monitoring tools and AI. On the final day, the robots will execute the ultimate mission. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17-21, July 15-19 Tuition: $485 per week Ages: Entering grades 6-9 Contact: 444-6965

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EDUCATION STEM Investigators Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises by a real med tech executive, registered nurse, biologist and reptile breeder. Lessons include STEM Survivors, Land and Sea Creature Quest, Adventure Earth Expeditions, Extreme STEM Careers and KidMD. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17-21 (Uihlein); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. July 8-12 (Siesta Key) Tuition: $395 per full-day session; $250 per half-day session Ages: Entering grades 1-5 Contact: 444-6965

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Trolls 3 June 3-7 Descendants June 17-21 Encanto June 24-28 Matilda July 8-12 Zombies 3 July 22-26

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STEM Builder Studio Uihlein campus Details: This interactive STEM woodshop camp will help campers develop practical knowledge of woodworking design and hand-finishing skills while utilizing math with measurements, scale and proportion. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14, July 8-12 Tuition: $395 per week Ages: Entering grades 3-6 Contact: 444-6965

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STEM Lab Uihlein campus Details: This camp is a week of STEM activities. Subjects include Enginuity Explorers, Cooking with Chemistry, Galactic Space Quests, STEM Careers and STEM Investigators and Escape Rooms. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24-28 Tuition: $485 Ages: Entering grades 5-8 Contact: 444-6965 STEMVentures Siesta Key campus Details: This camp is a halfday of STEM Investigators and LEGOMaster Designers and a half-day of reading and math enrichment through STEAM game shows and math challenges. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12, July 15-19 Tuition: $395 per week Ages: Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965 Vex Coding & Robotics Uihlein campus Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by IT specialists, computer scientists and engineers. Participants complete Vex Code IQ Stem Lab Challenges including Learn Block, Python and C++.

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Participants also compete in a teamwork and robot skills challenge to show their driving and programming skills.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 8-12, July 15-19 Tuition: $485 per week Ages: Entering grades 5-8 Contact: 444-6965 Pinnacle Pediatric Therapy Group of Lakewood Ranch 6215 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch Details: This camp with a small teacher-to-student ratio is led by occupational, speech and behavior therapists and combines small and large group activities, outdoor play and special guests depending on the theme of the session.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 6 to July 26 (no camp June 19 or July 4) Tuition: $1,000 for Little Engineers, June 3-14; $900 for Animal Encounters, June 17-28; $900 for Music & Movement, July 1-12; and $1,000 for Little Chefs, July 1-26 Ages: 4-8 Contact: 755-1400

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The Reading Station Summer Program at Sea of Strengths Academy 7313 International Place, Suite 90, Lakewood Ranch Details: Students will build reading, math and writing skills as well as receive individual attention with small classes taught by experienced teachers. Camp Dates: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30pm (half day) or 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (full day), June 17 to July 12 (no camp July 4) Tuition: $300 for half day; $350 for full day Ages: Entering grades 1-8 Contact: 538-6822 Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood; Shamrock Park and Nature Center, 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice; Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota Creepy, Crawly Critter Camp Shamrock Park and Nature Center Details: Want to know more about bugs, snakes, owls and

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EDUCATION other critters? This camp explores all the gooey details including where they live, what they eat and how they are identified. Camp Dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 8-12 Tuition: $100 Ages: 6-9 Contact: 861-7275

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp

Marine Explorers Camp Lemon Bay Park Details: Campers will explore the field of marine conservation and science. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon July 22-26 Tuition: $100 Ages: 8-11 Contact: 861-7275

crafts, demonstrations and other activities. Explore behind the scenes and learn about caring for animals and what it takes to be a zookeeper. Camp

dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 to July 12 Tuition: $299 per week Ages: 6-11 Contact: Marketing@ SarasotaJungleGardens.com

DRAMA KIDS SUMMER CAMPS! Fun Weekly themes from May 28-Aug 5!

Our summer camps will be filled with various theater games, skits, improvs and activities to engage both the just beginning and seasoned young actors!

Age groups : 5-8 and 9-14 for each camp. Cost is $250 for the week.

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4-H Exploring Your Environment Camp UF/IFAS Extension, Twin Lakes Park Details: UF/IFAS Extension agents and educators teach campers about the Sarasota environment. In the 4-H curriculum-focused camp, campers will learn about earth ecosystem services and capacity.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 17-21 Tuition: $200 Ages: 10-14 Contact: 861-9833

State College of Florida Coding Academy Summer Camps SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton; SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway E., Sarasota; and SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.

Details: This camp features a variety of STEM-related subjects, with a focus on coding and robotics. Activities also include Minecraft, game design and drones. The weekly camps will build on skills for returning campers and introduce new campers to beginner skills.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 10 to Aug. 2 (half-day sessions for rising second to fifth graders at SCF Lakewood Ranch), 8 a.m. to noon July 8-19 (half-day sessions for rising second to fifth graders at SCF Venice) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 to July 19 (fullday sessions for rising sixth to 11 graders at SCF Bradenton) Tuition: Half-day sessions $175 per week; full-day sessions $299 per week Ages: Grades 2-11 Contact: 752-5160

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First Physicians Group Welcomes

Jennifer Scheer, DO We are pleased to welcome the latest pediatric specialist to the First Physicians Group (FPG) network. Dr. Scheer is a boardcertified general pediatric specialist providing patient-centered, comprehensive care for children from birth through age 18.

In addition to treating episodic sick care, she specializes in promoting physical and mental health through regular well-visits, physicals and routine checkups.

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Summer Success Institute Sarasota Suncoast Academy, 8084 Hawks Road, Sarasota Details: Campers will work on reading and math, social skills, self-awareness, character development and community service. Occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and STEM activities will be available. Camp dates: 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. June 3 to July 26 Tuition: $449 per week Ages: Grades K-8 Contact: 587-6207

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Summer Academics Camp at The Thinking Center of Sarasota The Thinking Center of Sarasota, 5949 Approach Road, Sarasota Details: Through one-on-one reading, writing, literature, math and handwriting workshops, this camp provides individualized programs for elementary, middle and high school students who need

more practice to close the gap for the upcoming year or who need to maintain their academic skills. The camp also offers enrichment support.

Camp dates: June 3 to Aug. 28 Tuition: $95 per hour Ages: 5 to college Contact: 993-6743

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STEAM Kids of the Future Braden River Middle School, Room 605, 6215 River Club Blvd., Bradenton Details: Campers will learn about coding, 3D printing, robotics and more while working on hands-on projects.

Each week will have a different theme. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3-7, June 10-14 and June 17-21 and July 1-5, July 8-12 and July 15-19 Tuition: $299 per week Ages: Entering grades 4-7 Contact: 840-1006

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Cat Depot Kids Critter Camp

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GENERAL Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Lee Wetherington 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 Cat Depot Kids Critter Camp 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

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City of Sarasota Summer Camp 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

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Creative Child Learning Center Camps 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

Hundred Oaks Farm, Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp

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

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Girls Inc. Summer Camp 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

Foundation for Dreams Dream Oaks Camp 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 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $400 for summer camp; $700 for one-week residential camp. Ages: 7-17 Contact: 746-5659

Hundred Oaks Farm, Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp 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

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GENERAL Manatee County Parks and Recreation Summer Blast Camp 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: Amy.Middleton@mymanatee.org Manatee County YMCA Bradenton Branch, 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton; Lakewood Ranch Branch, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch Traditional Camp 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.

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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 RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch) STEAM Camp 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: 7989622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl. org (Lakewood Ranch)

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Lakewood Ranch YMCA camp

Teen Leadership 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: 7989622 (Bradenton); Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl. org (Lakewood Ranch) Travel Camp 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.

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Lego Movie Magic Uihlein campus Details: Working in teams of two, campers create stopmotion 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

Camp Banyan Siesta Key campus Details: Each week offers new experiences full of activities that include beach days, offcampus 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

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Chess Camp 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

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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 RBlaney@ ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch)

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(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 Crazy Cooks Camp 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 Sewing 101 Camp 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 Fashion Design and Sewing Camp 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 Upcycle Couture Fashion and Sewing Camp 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 Little Doctor School Uihlein campus Details: Campers will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital

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THE GODDARD DIFFERENCE

Goddard Schools provide your child with a safe and caring environment where they can discover the wonder of learning in its most natural waythrough play and exploration

What makes our school unique is that children are taught through Goddard’s proprietary curriculum, Wonder of Learning. It is inquiry- and play-based learning which develops their creativity and curiosity, making education fun! Inquiry-based learning guides the Wonder of Learning curriculum offered at Goddard. It is a teaching and learning approach that embraces the natural curiosity and sense of wonder children bring into the classroom. Through childled experiences, children learn about themselves and the world around them by exploring their interests, investigating concepts, and asking questions.

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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

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ODA Adventures Uihlein campus Details: This is a week of offcampus 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 Hearts of ODA Uihlein campus Details: This camp will in-

troduce 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

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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

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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 pickup 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 and Sarasota City YMCA Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Dr., Sarasota; Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota Traditional Day Camp 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) Counselor-in Training Camp 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) Peace Presbyterian Vacation Bible School 12705 State Road 64 E., Bradenton Details: Peace Presbyterian Church is offering “Operation Restoration: Mending God’s

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Camp dates: July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $40 per child Ages: Entering grades K-5 Contact: 753-7778 Rosaire’s Riding Academy Kids Camp 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: 3563993 Sarasota County Parks & Recreation 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,

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GENERAL sports, games and arts and crafts. Campers go 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 Amusement Park Creations: Code and Coasters 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 Brick, Click and Roll Mysterium Escape Rooms Details: Make moving Lego block creations such as a cable car and a ferry bus.

Visual block coding will bring elements of the creations to life. Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. May 28-31 Tuition: $168 Ages: 7-14 Contact: 861-7275

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Chef Camp: Made in Italy 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 Chef Camp: Mattison’s FortyOne 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 Counselor-in-Training Program 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

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GENERAL 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 Day Camp 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 Escape Games: Codes, Clues and Ciphers 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: 8617275

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Escape Games: Hiding in Plain Sight 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 Escape Games: Secret Journal Game 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 Escape Games: Build a MiniMobile Game 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

Escape Games: Make Your Own Video Game 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 Kids Bots: Beginning Robotics 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 Mini Camp 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 Temple Emanu-El Summer Camp

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Sand Sculpture Camp 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 Sewing 101 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 SMART Summer Camp 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

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and arts and crafts. Camp dates: June 3-25 and July 8-26 Tuition: $735 per session Ages: 2-5 Contact: 926-9462

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: 3222000

YEX U.S.A. Youth Summer Camp 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: 7462882

Temple Emanu-El Summer Camp 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 Temple Sinai Camp Gan 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota Details: Discover a variety of fun activities, including games

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Braden River High School Summer Camps Braden River High School, 6545 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton Basketball Camp 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 Volleyball Camp 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 Cardinal Mooney High School, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

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Football Camp 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

Volleyball Camp Details: Participants will learn and work on fundamental volleyball drills and skills. The camp is taught by Mooney Head Coach Chad Davis. Camp

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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

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Flip Zone Kids Summer Camp 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 IMG Academy Summer Camps 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 Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch Athletic Performance Camp 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 Basketball Camp 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 Cheer Camp 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: St.Johna@manateeschools.net Football Camp 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

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Wrestling Camp 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

Competitive Players Camp 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

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Summer Soccer Camp 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

Elite+ Development Summer Camp 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

Volleyball Camp 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

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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 1519 Tuition: $200 for registered players; $220 for non-registered players Ages: U7- U14 Contact: 925-7679

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SPORTS 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 Girls Summer Camp 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 Summer Basketball Camp 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

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Major Cheer Summer JamBarbara Harvey Elementary 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 Major Cheer Summer JamParrish Charter Academy 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 Major Cheer Summer JamTatum Ridge Elementary 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 Manatee County YMCA Bradenton Branch, 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton; Lakewood Ranch Branch, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch

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SPORTS Aquatics Camp 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 RBlaney@ ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch)

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Sports Camp Available at both locations Details: Campers learn about teamwork, sportsmanship and basic fundamentals of sports while spending part of the day focused on stretching, warmups, 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 RBlaney@ ymcaswfl.org (Lakewood Ranch) Nathan Benderson Park Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota

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Spirit of America (Boaters Safety Power/Paddle) 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 offsite visits and has a maximum of 30 participants. Camp

dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1013 Tuition: $200 Ages: 10-14 Contact: 358-7275, ext. 5816 All Around NBP 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 NBP Athletics Camp 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 Nike Basketball Nike Basketball CampBradenton Christian (boys and girls) 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: 800645-3226 Nike Boys Basketball Camp Cardinal Mooney High 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

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SPORTS 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 Nike Basketball Camp Sarasota High (boys and girls) 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

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in our area where youth campers learn circus arts disciplines. Campers will: Increase coordination through acrobatics; test their balance on the low wire; inspire courage on the flying trapeze all while having the time of their lives!

LOCATION

Sailor Circus Arena 2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota Arena is air-conditioned!

The Out-of-Door Academy 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota (Uihlein campus)

AGES 6 –15

Full Day Thunder Sports Camp 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

(Kindergarten completed)

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June 3 – August 9, 1 week sessions

HOURS 9am – 3pm, Monday– Friday

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Girls Basketball Rising Grades 3-5 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 Girls Basketball Rising Grades 6-12 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 Pickleball Rising Grades 3-6 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 Pickleball Rising Grades 7-10 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: 4446965 Tennis Camp Rising Grades 3-7 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: 8:4510:15 a.m. June 10-13, June 17-20 Tuition: $140 per week Ages: Entering grades 3-7 Contact: 444-6965 Tennis Camp Rising Grades 7-10 Details: This camp is strictly for intermediate to advanced players. Participants must be

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Riverview Rams Youth Football Camp 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

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

Rosedale Golf & Country Club Junior Camps 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

Palmer Ranch and Sarasota City YMCA Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Dr., Sarasota; Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota Aquatics Camps 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 Rams Youth Football Camp

Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave., Englewood; Knight Trail Park, 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis; Lido Beach, 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Lido Key; Long-

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wood 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 Suncoast Basketball Club Camp 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 Freshwater Fishing and Boating Camp 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

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TEEN CONCENTRATIONS 2024 June 10–August 1

Sarasota County Parks & Recreation

S T U D I O A R T S | D I G I TA L A R T S | M A K E R S PA C E E X P E R I E N C E S

Build your artistic skills, develop your vision, and shape your portfolio in classes taught by Ringling College faculty and alumni.

Students ages 13–18

Concentrate on your creativity in multiple sessions or try just one.

SPORTS 10-14 Tuition: $100 Ages: 9-12 Contact: 861-7275 Aim, Fire and Shoot Camp 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 2428 Tuition: $150 Ages: 12-16 Contact: 861-7275 Archery Camp 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

General Registration: $440/session.

Open June 1–July 24 www.ringling.edu/HSTeens Email: HSTeens@ringling.edu Phone: 941-955-8866

(A) June 10–13 (B) June 17–20 (C) June 24–27 No Classes July 1–4 (D) July 8–11 (E) July 15–18 (F) July 22–25 (G) July 29–Aug 1

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Open April 1–May 31

Junior Lifeguard Camp 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 Skateboard Camp 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 Skim, Surf and Paddle Camp 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 29aug. 2 (Turtle Beach) Tuition: $250 Ages: 7-15 Contact: 861-7275 Englewood Sailing Summer Camps 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 1721 and July 8-12 Tuition: $225 Ages: 10-17 Contact: 861-7275 Sarasota Crew Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota; Bay Preserve, 343 Palmetto Ave., Osprey New Rower Summer Camp Nathan Benderson Park Details: This one- to twoweek camp is for new rowers from third grade through high school and returning elementary and middle school rowers.

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Rowers are grouped by age and skill level. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 10-21, June 2428, 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 Returning Middle Schoolers Clinic (Clinic I) 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 Returning High Schoolers Clinic (Clinic II) 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

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Tuition: $800 for two-week clinics; $425 for one-week clinic Ages: Grades 9-12 Contact: 966-9791 High Performance Camp 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

SUMMER CAMPS June 24-August 9 | Ages 6-14

Sarasota Scullers Rowing Programs Summer Camp 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

Asolo Rep Summer Camps use theatrical skills from all elements of the artform to encourage campers to use their imaginations, to express their ideas, and to explore their world through theatre.

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

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SPORTS Sarasota Swim Academy Arlington Park, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota, and private pool locations Stroke School Details: This camp’s beginner 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. Camp dates: Monday, Wednesday and/or Saturday during summer break Tuition: $125 - $175 per month Ages: 4 and up Contact: 9289948

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Sarasota Tsunami Summer Swim Team 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

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Sarasota Youth Sailing Camp 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 SurfIt USA Paddleboard and Surf Camp 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.

Waterlefe Golf 1022 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton Details: Camps are designed to improve players’ skills.

Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Ages: Call for information Contact: 744-9771

Sarasota Youth Sailing Camp

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

Sung Cho’s Taekwondo Summer Camp 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

i9 Sports Multisport Camps 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

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