Summer Fun Guide 2023

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2023 Guide

Your guide to summer camps in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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ARTS Allegro Music Academy Summer Camp 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota Details: Summer camp focuses on guitar, dance and more.

Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 5-16 Registration: Visit AllegroMusicAcademy.com/ SummerCamp Tuition: $300 Ages: 5-10 Contact: 358-8511 or AllegroMusicAcademy.com ArtCenter Manatee 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton Marvelous Mondays Details: Students learn a variety of techniques and their cultural and historical stories.

Session one focuses on 2D projects like drawing, painting and printmaking, while session two focuses on collage, weaving and sewing. Camp dates: 1-3 p.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26 (Session I), July 10, 17, 24,31 (Session II) Registration: Ongoing

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Tuition: $97 for members, $132 for nonmembers Ages: 6-10 Contact: 746-2862 Talented Tuesdays Details: A camp focused on paint, mixed media collages and printmaking. Camp dates: 1-3 p.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Session I), July 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 1. (Session II) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Four-week session is $97 for members and $132 for non-members Ages: 6-10 Contact: 746-2862 Emerging Artists Details: Classes help older 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 30-June 26.

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Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4.

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $195 for members, $230 for nonmembers Ages: 6-10 Contact: 746-2862 Sprouting Artists Details: Students will be encouraged to explore the wonderful world of art by experimenting in numerous different mediums such as painting, printing and sculpting. Dress your “sprout” for play. Camp dates: 1-3 p.m. June 7, 14, 21, 28 (Session I) and July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 (Season II).

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $97 for members, $132 for nonmembers Ages: 4-6 Contact: 746-2862 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 as color mixing, painting with paint brushes, drawing with pencil, marker, pastel and more with different themes each week. Camp dates: May 30-Aug. 4 Registration: Call for information Tuition: Full week $250 for members, $300 for nonmembers. Scholarships and teen mentorships available. Ages: 6-15 Contact: 365-2032

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Details: Campers will test their strategy, create new characters and set off on an epic journey while playing role-playing games. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 10-14 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $160 per week before April 1, $200 per week after April 1.

Financial assistance available Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000 or Education@asolo.org

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Miniature Worlds Details: Imagine thrilling planets, fascinating histories and spectacular civilizations.

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

July 17-21 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $160 per week before April 1, $200 per week after April 1. Financial assistance available Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000 or Education@asolo.org

Drama Days Details: This camp invites 6to 11-year-olds to experience a different theater adventure each day. Students do not need to have any theater experience or background.

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

July 3-7 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $160 per week before April 1, $200 per week after April 1. Financial assistance available Ages: 6-11 Contact: 351-8000 or Education@asolo.org

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

July 24-28 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $160 per week before April 1, $200 per week after April 1. Financial assistance available Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000 or Education@asolo.org

Trashing the Camp Details: Campers will explore the world of theatrical design, taking overlooked objects and turning them into extraordinary inventions. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $160 per week before April 1, $200 per week

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get creative with a smaller commitment this summer. A camp experience dedicated to the exploration of creative play, ensemble games and confidence-building activities for our youngest artists, 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. May 30-June 2 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $185 Ages: 5-6 Contact: 3661350 or JFord@FloridaStudioTheatre.org

after April 1. Financial assistance available Ages: 6-14 Contact: 351-8000 or Education@asolo.org 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. There will be a Friday showcase for family members. Camp dates: June 5-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $350 per weekly session or $750 for two-week sessions Ages: 6-15 Contact: 355-9335 ext. 300 Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota Little Theatre Full Sessions 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: Three sessions June 5-23, June 26-July 14, July 17-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $420 per session Ages: 5-6

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perform in collaboration with FST’s professional Resident Teaching Artists. In week two, they will act as performance partners for students from FST’s VIP Camp for students with mental and physical disabilities. and then rehearse and share their final piece.

Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 3-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $525 per session Ages: 13-17 Contact: 366-1350 or JFord@ FloridaStudioTheatre.org

enhance their public speaking abilities through acting exercises, improvisation activities and ensemble games. It culminates in an open class for families and friends. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30-June 2 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $185 Ages: 5-6 Contact: 3661350 or JFord@FloridaStudioTheatre.org Teen Performing Arts Camp Details: Theater for the young adult with a concentration in acting, improvisation, voice and movement. This camp experience 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. It culminates in a final performance on the last day of camp for families and friends. Camp dates: 2-4 p.m.

June 5-25 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $525 per session

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Ages: 13-17 Contact: 366-1350 or JFord@FloridaStudioTheatre.org Teen Improv Details: We invite your teen to join the fun and spontaneous world of improv. Led by professional improvisers, this camp experience challenges impro-

visational 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. July 3-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $185 Ages: 13-17 Contact: 366-1350 or PSmith@FloridaStudioTheatre. org Young Performers Company Details: A camp for the experienced performer.

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“Sleeping Beauty” Details: Campers will have classes in ballet, stretch and jazz, as well as a repertoire focused on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” and a performance at the end of the week. Campers will also help create the costumes. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29-June 2 Registration: $30 Tuition: $225 Ages: 5-8 Contact: 962-6664

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“The Little Mermaid” Details: Campers will have classes in ballet, stretch and jazz, as well as a repertoire focused on Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and a performance at the end of the week. Campers will also help create the costumes. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 17-21 Registration: $30 Tuition: $225 Ages: 5-8 Contact: 962-6664 “Cinderella” Details: Campers will have classes in ballet, stretch and jazz, as well as a repertoire focused on Disney’s “Cinderella” and a performance at the end of the week. Campers will also help create the costumes.

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

July 24-28 Registration: $30 Tuition: $225 Ages: 5-8 Contact: 962-6664 “Swan Lake” Details: Campers will have classes in ballet, stretch and jazz, as well as a repertoire focused on the ballet “Swan Lake” and a performance at the end of the week. Campers will also help create the costumes. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: $30 Tuition: $225 Ages: 5-8 Contact: 962-6664 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: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19June 23 Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Ages: 5-12 Contact: 744-1741 Jump Dance Co. Camps 11005 Passage Drive, Bradenton

Details: Campers will focus on different themes each week and incorporate dance, movement and musical theater.

Camp dates: May 30-Aug. 4.

After care available for an additional fee. Registration: Call for information Tuition: $189 per week Ages: 2-12 Contact: JumpDanceCompany.info Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 Third Ave W., Bradenton Musical Theater Camp 1 Details: Campers will rehearse, practice and produce Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” There will be a final performance of the show at 7 p.m. June 16. Camp dates: June 5-16 Registration: $50 fee Tuition: $500 Ages: 7-11 Contact: 748-5875 Musical Theater Camp 2 Details: The campers produce and present Disney’s “Frozen Kids.” There will be a final performance of the show at 7 p.m.

June 30. Camp dates: June 19-June 30 Registration: $50 fee Tuition: $500 Ages: 8-14 Contact: 748-5875 Musical Theater Camp 3 Details: The campers produce and present Roald Dahl’s “Sussical KIDS.” There will be a final performance of the show at 7 p.m. July 21. Camp dates: July 10-21 Registration: $50 fee Tuition: $500 Ages: 12-17 Contact: 748-5875 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 5-July 31. Registration: $30 fee Tuition: $175 for half day, $350 for full day per week Ages: Entering grades 1-12 Contact: 379-9100 or Info@ MusicCompound.com Mystical’s Dance Co. 4289 Clark Road, Sarasota Details: Learn lyrical, jazz, hip hop and tumbling while also playing games, making arts and crafts and more. Camp themes include movie magic,

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explore their world through theater. Young artists will collaborate with Asolo Repertory Theatre teaching artists to develop original stories and 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 noon June 12-16 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: Entering grades 1-2 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu

cheer and dance, holidays in July and totally neon. Camp dates: 9a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19July 21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $180 per week 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: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5-Aug. 4 (not available week of July 3) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $300 per week Ages: 7 and up Contact: 923-6257 Out-of-Door Academy The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota 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 that are sweet, savory and sometimes exotic. 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: 1-4 p.m. June 19-23, July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $210 per week Ages: Entering grades pre-K-1 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda. edu, or Oda.edu Artistic Adventures with Asolo Repertory Theatre Details: This camp uses theatrical skills from all elements of the art form to encourage campers to use their imaginations, express their ideas and

Courageous Creating with Asolo Repertory Theatre 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 19-23 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: Entering grades 3-5 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Mosaic & Resin Details: This camp will explore destruction and science as participants learn about mosaics and resin arts. 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 June 12-16 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $210 Ages: Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@ oda.edu, or Oda.edu Ovation School of Musical Theatre Summer Arts Camps 4602 E. State Road 64, Bradenton Details: Campers will explore a variety of musical theater with performances at the end of each weekly camp session, including “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Greatest Showman” and “The Little Mermaid.” Camp

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by Brian F. Finnerty and Luke Manual McFatrich, will culminate in a full production (costumes, sets, lights, everything) at The Players Centre’s Studio 1130. Camp dates: June 5-30 with performances June 30-July 2 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $550 Ages: 11-18 Contact: 365-2494 or AmandaH@ ThePlayers.org It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Superman!

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students will be soaring through the clouds. Each camp, directed by Brian F. Finnerty and Luke Manual McFatrich, will culminate in a full production (costumes, sets, lights, everything) at The Players Centre’s Studio 1130.

Camp dates: July 10-Aug. 4 with performances Aug. 4-6 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $550 Ages: 11-18 Contact: 365-2494 or AmandaH@ ThePlayers.org Mini Camps The Players Studio, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota Details: Mini camps are oneweek camps where students do crafts and learn skits, songs and dances that relate to them.

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Ringling College of Art and Design Ringling College campus, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota High School Teen Concentrations Details: Campers will be able to express their creative ideas and stories in classical and fantastical ways, using traditional and digital media. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5-29 Registration: Opens April 1 Tuition: Call for information Ages: Entering grades 9-12, 2023 high school graduates Contact: 955-8866 or HSTeens@ringling.edu 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. There is both a virtual and on-campus session this year. Camp dates: On campus June 19-July 16,

online July 10-Aug. 5 Registration: By application; $50 for on campus Tuition: Call for information Ages: 16-18 (grades 10-12) Contact: 955-8866 or PreCollege@Ringling.edu Teen Art Studios Details: Students can learn new techniques with a variety of materials and methods.

Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Ages: 12 and up Contact: 955-8866 or Ringling.edu/ContinuingStudies Sarasota Art Museum 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota What is a Museum?

Details: Campers will explore Sarasota Art Museum while asking the question “what is a museum?” Campers will learn how museums work, what happens behind the scenes and what it takes to create and host their own art show. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5-9. Extended care available from 4-6 p.m. Registration:

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Ongoing Tuition: $350 per week for members, $385 for nonmembers. Extended care for $50 per week or $15 per day. Ages: Entering grades K-6 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum. org/summer-camp Art Throughout History Details: Campers will travel back in time to learn about artists and what made them memorable by experimenting with different techniques and mediums. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12-16. Extended care available from 4-6 p.m.

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $350 per week for members, $385 for nonmembers. Extended care for $50 per week or $15 per day. Ages: Entering grades K-6 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/summercamp A Beautiful Mess Details: The camp is inspired by the exhibition “A Beautiful Mess: Weavers and Knotters of the Vanguard.” Campers will explore the galleries and dive deep into the exhibition by try-

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ARTS ing their hand at mixed-media artworks including textiles and fibers. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19-23. Extended care available from 4-6 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $350 per week for members, $385 for nonmembers. Extended care for $50 per week or $15 per day. Ages: Entering grades K-6 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/summer-camp

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Details: Campers will use a variety of 2D and 3D materials to create mixed-media collages.

Campers will learn about the history of collage, repurposing materials and how to create a collaborate collage. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26-30. Extended care available from 4-6 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $350 per week for members, $385 for nonmembers. Extended care for $50 per week or $15 per day. Ages: Entering grades K-6 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum. org/summer-camp

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Mural Madness Details: Campers will learn about community art and meet a local mural artist who will walk them through creating their own classroom mural.

Campers will brainstorm, plan, design and paint a mural collaboratively while exploring how to create their own lifesize paintings. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10-14.

Extended care available from 4-6 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $350 per week for members, $385 for nonmembers. Extended care for $50 per week or $15 per day. Ages: Entering grades K-6 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/ summer-camp Clay-All-Day! Details: Campers will spend time in the ceramics studios and work with the ceramics teaching artist. Campers will learn about hand-building techniques, glazing and the firing process. They will see live wheel-throwing demonstrations. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-21. Extended care

available from 4-6 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $350 per week for members, $385 for nonmembers. Extended care for $50 per week or $15 per day. Ages: Entering grades K-6 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/summer-camp Unusual Materials!

Details: Campers will use unusual materials such as cardboard, fabric and cans for their creations. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24-28.

Extended care available from 4-6 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $350 per week for members, $385 for nonmembers. Extended care for $50 per week or $15 per day. Ages: Entering grades K-6 Contact: SarasotaArtMuseum.org/ summer-camp Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 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: June 26-July 29 Registration: Call for information Tutition: $550 per week for five weeks, $600 per week for three weeks, $650 per week for two weeks Ages: 1122 Contact: 225-6520 Sarasota Contemporary Dance 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota Summer Intensives Details: Daily classes will include contemporary, jazz fusion, afro-modern and Sarasota Contemporary Dance repertory. Camp dates: May 21-27, June 11-17, July 16-22 Registration: $25 fee Tuition: $450 for one intensive, $400 for two intensives and $350 for three intensives Ages: 14 and up Contact: 260-8485 or Classes@SarasotaContemporaryDance.org Little Groovers Details: Daily classes will include contemporary, hip-hop,

acro and jazz. Students will have a variety of games and crafts. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 Ages: 5-8 Contact: 260-8485 or Classes@SarasotaContemporaryDance.org Intermediate Movers Details: Daily classes will include contemporary and urban contemporary. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: 8-12 Contact: 260-8485 or Classes@SarasotaContemporaryDance.org Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Bee Ridge Park, 4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota; Laurel Park, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis; Nokomis Beach Park, 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis; Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice Camp Runway Venice Community Center

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ARTS Details: A new camp that 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 12-16 and 19-23 (Session I), June 2630 and July 3, 5-7 (Session II) and July 10-14 and 17-31 (Session III) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $685 Sessions I and III, $632 Session II Ages: 8-14 Contact: 861-7275 Arts and Eats Camp Bee Ridge 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

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flavors both sweet, savory and sometimes exotic. 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 July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: 5-10 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 June 5-9 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: 7-12 Contact: 8617275 Drama Kids Summer Camps Details: Instructors lead campers in a unique combination of fun, creative and entertaining theater and speech activities.

Each week will include a special theme. Full day camps will culminate in a presentation.

Mystery Playhouse Camp Phillippi Estate Park Details: Campers will write, solve and act in plays they created, directed and performed. Campers will hone their observation and detection skills as they develop a mystery scene to perform. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 5-9 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $250 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121 Broadway Camp Phillippi Estate Park Details: From “Hamilton” to “Newsies” and all things Disney, campers will sing, dance and discover the joys of Broadway. Campers will learn what it takes to put on a professional musical, sing and rehearse a choreographed dance number from a new musical every day as well as participate in hands-on theater skills. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12-16 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $275 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121

I N T E R N AT I O N A L B A L L E T O F F LO R I D A

Summer Camp Our summer dance camp includes ballet lessons, acrobatics, jazz, arts and crafts. Each week is themed around classical ballet and fairytales.

KIDS AGES 5 - 8 9 AM - 3 PM • MONDAY - FRIDAY May 29 - June 2 “Sleeping Beauty” June 5 - June 9 “Snow Queen” (Frozen) July 17 - July 21 “Little Mermaid’

PRE-POINTE SUMMER INTENSIVE

Ages 9-14, May 29-June 8

SUMMER INTENSIVE

Ages 10 & up, June 12- July 14

July 24 - July 28 “Cinderella”

To register for classes go online to www.InternationalBalletOfFlorida.org or call (941)-359-1025

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Explorers of the Galaxy Camp Phillippi Estate Park Details: During this workshop camp, campers will use acting skills to discover new voices, movements and stories from all corners of the galaxy. Campers will make new friends, boost their confidence and explore the power of selfexpression through themed theater games and crafts.

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

July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $275 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121 “We are Monsters” Take 2 Musical Production Camp Phillippi Estate Park Details: “We Are Monsters” is a new musical following human kids into a monster cabaret.

Throughout the musical, these monsters and kids discover the importance of friendship and celebrating the attributes that make everyone different and unique. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $275 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121 Renaissance Fair Camp Phillippi Estate Park Details: Transport back in time to when campers will meet knights, dragons and maybe King Arthur himself while crafting their own renaissance play to debut at the end of camp.

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

July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $275 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121 Press Start — Take 2 Musical Production Camp Phillippi Estate Park Details: Campers will be transported into the world of video games. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 31-Aug 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $275 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121

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Rockstartopia Camp Laurel Park Details: Campers will join a new band, record their latest hit and play a concert. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 31Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 half day, $275 full day Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121 Camp Hollywood Laurel Park Details: Walk the red carpet, shoot a new movie and get ready to be a Hollywood star.

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

July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 half day, $275 full day Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121 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 22. Camp dates: June 12-July 22 Registration: By audition only, $40 audition fee, $200 registration fee Tuition: $1,500-$2,300. Room and board available for $2,300$3,900. Ages: 9-22 Contact: 365-8400 or SRQCubanBallet. org

Music + Art + Dance + Drama = Fun! JUNE 5 THROUGH AUG 4 | AGES 7 TO 11

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: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26-30 and July 10-14 Registration: $50 Tuition: $235 per week Ages: 4-11 Contact: 9578407 or SarasotaDanceAcademy.com Sarasota Orchestra Summer Music Camp 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Details: Campers need no prior experience to learn lessons and try out musical instruments. Campers will also perform at recitals. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 1021 Registration: $25 Tuition: $200 Ages: 8-19 Contact: 953-4252

3100 Southgate Circle, Sarasota Phone/Text: 941-330-9930

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Wonderful World of Wizardry Camp Phillippi Estate Park Details: Master potions and spells at the School for Magic while preparing for the battle against darkness. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26-20 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $275 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 922-8121

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ARTS 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, with Sarasota Opera’s professional staff. Camp dates: June 12-16 and June 19-23 (Ages 8-10); and June 12-30 (Ages 11-18). Extended care available. Registration: SarasotaOpera.org Tuition: $375 for three weeks for ages 11-18, $150 per week or $275 for ages 8-10. Scholarships available. Ages: 8-18 Contact: 328-1307 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.,

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Bradenton; Parrish Community High School, 7505 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish.

Visual and Performing Arts Summer Camps Braden River Middle School, Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies and 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 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 School of International Studies. Chorus camp is at Parrish Community High School.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Thursday,

June 5-15 Registration: ManateeSchools.net/Arts Tuition: Free Ages: Entering grades 6-8 Contact: Jeramiah Bowman: 751-6550 ext. 43256 or BowmanJ@manateeschools.net 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: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 5-8. Extended care available.

Registration: MAECarts.org Tuition: $200 for first child, $175 for second child. Scholarships available Ages: Entering grades 1-6 Contact: Jeramiah Bowman: 751-6550 ext. 43256 or BowmanJ@manateeschools.net

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 design for 5 to 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 3:30 p.m.

June 5-9, June 26-30 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $525 Ages: 5-7 Contact: 842-7625 or LakewoodRanch@ schoolofrock.com Five Day Rock 101 Camp Details: This camp is designed for beginners ages 8-12. 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 12-16, July 17-21

Registration: Call for information Tuition: $525 Ages: 8-12 Contact: 842-7625 or LakewoodRanch@schoolofrock. com 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 7 to 18 years old who have had some previous instruction. Camp dates: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

July 10-14 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $525 Ages: 7-18 Contact: 8427625 or LakewoodRanch@ schoolofrock.com 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

SUMMER CAMPS May 30 - August 4

Water Adventure Camp Ultimate Water Adventure Camp Archery & Fishing Camp Spirit of America Camp

Learn more at NBPcamp.com

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presentation or performance will be done at the end of each week. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 5-Aug. 4 Registration: SarasotaSuzuki. org/camp Tuition: $325 Ages: 7-11 Contact: 330-9930

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 5-9 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $330 for full day, $250 for half day Ages: 5-12 Contact: ShineOnCircusEvents.com

Tree Fort Productions 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Stage Door Studios Performing Arts Summer Camp 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 12-July 28. Aftercare is available. Registration: $50 Tuition: $235 per week Ages: 5-12 Contact: 921-1600 or StageDoorStudios.com Suzuki Institute School of Music 3100 Southgate Circle, Suite B., Sarasota Details: Campers will work in small groups separated

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 29-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $195 per week Ages: Entering grades 1-8 Contact: 544-2276 or TreeFortProductions.com

by age as well as learn to collaborate in an ensemble setting. Each week will feature a new theme. Campers will explore and experience

multiple arts including music, visual art, singing, dance and drama. Participants also will be exposed to several musical instruments. A short

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 19-July 28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 per week Ages: 3-6 Contact: 544-2276 or TreeFortProductions.com

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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 12:30 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. June 26-30 Registration: $20 Tuition: $160 Ages: 6-18 Contact: 538-7474 Intro to the Arts Details: Young artists will sing, dance and make crafts together at camp. Camp dates: 9-11:30 a.m. June 19-22 Registration: $20 fee Tuition: $104 Ages: 3-5 Contact: 538-7474

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EDUCATION TheCoderSchool of Sarasota Summer Camp TheCoderSchool of Sarasota, 6293 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch Details: Learn how to code and discover different programming languages. The camp offers different options each week including game development, artificial intelligence and robotics. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4 Registration: TheCoderSchool. com Tuition: $395 to $595 Ages: 8-18 Contact: 355-2633 or Sarasota@TheCoderSchool. com Doodle Bugs Doodle Day Camp 11015 Passage Drive, Bradenton Details: Doodle Day Camp combines learn-through-play and summer fun so children stay active and never stop learning. Camp has weekly

themes, field trips, special events and ongoing educational opportunities. Camp dates: May 29-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: 3-12 Contact: 757-0330 Harvest Kids Summer Camp 1430 Covenant Way, Bradenton Details: Each week is designed around a different theme, so campers experience something new and exciting while learning and having fun. Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

May 30-Aug. 4 Registration: $50 Tuition: $250 per week Ages: Grades K-5 Contact: 907-7333 Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch Camp Adventure 4225 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch Details: Camp Adventure 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 — from throwing and catching to scientific exploration. Older campers gain vital decision-making skills as they assist their teachers in choosing each day’s activities. Camp dates: May 30-Aug. 9 Registration: Activities fee is $175 Tuition: $275 per week for school age children, $345 per week for 3-5 year olds Ages: 2-12 Contact: 727-9072 Pinnacle Pediatric Therapy Group of Lakewood Ranch 6215 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch Details: This camp helps prevent the summer slide while students gain skills to boost development and school readiness. The camp focuses on fine motor and sensory skills, handwriting, coordination, expressive language, receptive language, socialization, following instructions, friendship development and games with

SUMMER ART CAMP!

MAY 30-AUGUST 4, 2023 Ages 6-10 & 11-15

ART CENTER

SARASOTA

Family Membership $250/week Nonmembers $300/week Before & After Care and Scholarships available

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Give your kids weekly adventures in art!

Their masterpieces will be “exhibited” on Fridays to friends and family.

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Book for the upcoming 2023-2024 Season

Full Season Subscription Renewals April 2023

Interested in dance education...

New Full Season Subscriptions May 2023 Four Ballet Subscriptions June 2023 Group Sales Start July 2023

Visit the website to learn about The Sarasota Ballet School and to enroll in classes for the upcoming school year

Single Ballet Tickets August 2023

Ivan Spitale in Paul Taylor’s Company B | Photography Frank Attura

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EDUCATION

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota Details: The camp explores nature through hands-on games, crafts, demonstrations and other activities. Come explore behind the scenes as you learn about caring for our animals.

There are animal interactions and trekking through the jungle. Campers will see first-hand what it takes to be a zookeeper.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5-July 14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $270 per week Ages: 6-11 Contact: 355-5305 or Marketing@ SarasotaJungleGardens.com

rules. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5-16, June 20-30 (No camp June 19) Registration: Call for information Tuition: $1,000 for June 5-16, $900 for June 20-30 Ages: 4 and up Contact: 755-1400 or PinnacleTherapy.net/SummerCamp The Preschool at Forty Carrots Family Center Camp Carrots 1500 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota Details: Campers engage in age-appropriate, multisensory, hands-on learning activities using music, movement, language, art and nature. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1-30 or July 5-29 Registration: $100 deposit Tuition: $900 for one half-day session, $1,800 for both halfday session, $1,300 for one full-day session, $2,600 for both full-day sessions Ages: 3-4 Contact: 365-7716 or FortyCarrots.org

Sea of Strengths Academy 7313 International Place, Suite 90, Lakewood Ranch The Reading Station Summer Program 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 12:30 p.m. for Core Academic

Learn how to row, meet new friends, beach fun, games, racing & more!

30 YEARS

27 YEARS OF HELPING STUDENTS LEARN & SUCCEED

OF• Intensive HELPING STUDENTS Reading Intervention • Cognitive Training

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Spend Summer Fun In The Sun with SF-1857316

KEY SAILING U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain Rev. Tim & Jan Solomon, Sailing Sarasota together since the 70’s!

Book your Family Trip Today.

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• SAT/ACT Preparation • Tutoring (All Subjects) • Mentoring/Educational Coaching • Home-School Support (FLVS) • IEP/Section 504 Advocacy • Parent Training

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941.346.SAIL (7245)

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Call us anytime for details and ideas for family fun this summer!

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Program, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Core Academic Program and Arts Enrichment Program June 12-July 7 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: Entering grades 1-8 Contact: 361-1173

The Thinking Center of Sarasota The Thinking Center of Sarasota, 5949 Approach Road, Sarasota

State College of Florida Coding Academy Summer Camps SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton; and SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway E., Sarasota Details: STEM camp covers a variety of topics such as robotics, engineering, computers and technology, game design, coding, manufacturing, entrepreneurship and Minecraft for junior engineers. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 19-July 28 for grades 2-5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12-July 28 for middle school and high school Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 per camper for elementary, $299 per camper for middle and high school Ages: Grades 2-12 Contact: 752-5160 or Coding@scf.edu

Summer Success Institute Sarasota Suncoast Academy, 8084 Hawkins 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 5-July 28. Extended care available

from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Registration: SummerSuccessInstitute.com Tuition: $349 per week Ages: Entering grades K-8 Contact: SummerSuccess@icloud.com

Intensive Summer Reading Camp Details: All sessions are one-on-one. Participants can expect a pre-assessment to customize literature study; evidence-based strategies to strengthen oral reading, expression, fluency and visualization; novel studies individualized to match each child’s interest and reading level; vocabulary building activities; fluency training and practice; and post-assessment of outcome-based learning.

Camp dates: June 1-Aug. 10 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: All ages and grades Contact: 9936743 or ThinkingCenter.com

The ChillMobile Sarasota’s ONLY Local Ice Cream Truck!

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JOIN Us for the most unique summer camp

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 or learn to juggle all while having the time of their lives!

LOcatION

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

GENERAL

ages 6 –15

(Kindergarten completed)

2023 Dates June 5 – August 4,

1 & 2 week sessions

HOUrs 9am – 3pm, Monday– Friday

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Lee Whetherington Boys and Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota; Newtown Estates Park Boys & Girls Club, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota; Robert and Joan Lee Boys & Girls Club, 920 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice; Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club, 1790 21st St., Sarasota Details: This camp provides youth 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: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 31-Aug. 4 (No camp June 19 and July 3-7) Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call for information 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 and kittens each week.

Before and after care and lunch will be available for an additional fee. Camp dates: Weekly sessions run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5-16, June 26-30 and July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: CatDepot.org Tuition: $175 per week, 15% discount for second camper Ages: 6-12 Contact: 366-2404 or Education@ catdepot.org City of Sarasota Day Camp Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota; Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers St., Sarasota

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CORE SRQ Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch, 8301 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota; Frank G. Berlin Sr. Branch, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota Counselors in Training Available at both locations Details: Campers will learn how to become an effective leader through various teambuilding activities. Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $100 for members per week, $130 for nonmembers per week. Financial assistance is available. Ages: 12 and older Contact: 922-9622 CORE Camp Available at both locations Details: Campers will learn life lessons and new skills while going on adventures and being creative. Each week has a different theme including “Star Wars,” “Decades” and “Welcome to Hogwarts.” Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4 Registration: $25 for in-branch sales Tuition: Member weekly rate $166, Nonmember weekly rate $196; online 10-week bundle offered Ages: Entering grades K-8 Contact: coresrq.org/register DaySpring Camp and Conference Center 8411 25th St. E., Parrish Details: At this overnight camp hosted by the Episcopal

Diocese of Southwest Florida, campers can enjoy a variety of activities. Camp dates: June 6-9 (elementary half-session camp), June 25-30 (full-week elementary 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) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $420 for full camps, $300 for half camps Ages: Grades 3-12 Contact: 556-0315 ext. 977

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Discovery Point Child Development Center Twelve Oaks 7218 55th Ave., Bradenton Details: Campers will solve mysteries and crack codes, create their own spy kit and participate in an escape room challenge. They’ll learn about the spies of the American revolution, computer coding and mind games. They will travel through time learning about the different ways throughout the years that coding and spies worked, with a different theme each week. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4. Extended care is available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: 4-12 Contact: 200-4250 or TwelveOaks@DiscoveryPoint.com The Family Church at Christian Retreat 1200 Glory Way Blvd., Bradenton Kids-A-Flame Details: This is an overnight camp that includes outdoor sports, games, arts, dance and workshops accompanied by ministry by kid-oriented speakers and musicians. Camp dates: June 19-23 Registration: KidsAFlame.com Tuition: Call for information Ages: 7-12 Contact: 746-2882 YEX U.S.A. Youth Summer Camp Details: This overnight camp will include activities such as swimming, beach volleyball, ping pong, dodgeball, cornhole, kickball and fishing. Camp dates: July 17-21 Registration: YEXUSA.com Tuition: Call for information Ages: 13-19 Contact: 746-2882

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GENERAL 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.

Camp dates: June 12-July 28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $400 for summer camp and $700 for one-week residential camp. Scholarships are available. Ages: 7-17 Contact: 746-5659

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Girls Inc. Summer Camp 201 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota Details: Camp includes field trips, sports, arts and crafts, computer science and math labs, micro-society and girlspecific programs. Camp dates: May 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Opens April 1 Tuition: $125 per week Ages: Grades K-8 (Girls only) Contact: 3666646 or GirlsIncSRQ.org

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Hundred Oaks Farm, Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp 27564 Gopher Hill Road, Myakka City Details: This camp will allow the children to “adopt” a mini-horse or mini-donkey for the week. Campers will learn about animal care, training and grooming. Campers also will enjoy crafts and games. Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Humane Society of Sarasota County Fur Fun Summer Camp 2331 15th St. E., Sarasota Details: Designed for children who love animals, this camp offers weeklong sessions where campers meet shelter pets and other exotic animals, play games, create animalthemed crafts and learn from speakers. Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 5-30, July 10-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 per session Ages: 6-11

Contact: 955-4131 ext. 114 or GArmington@hssc.org Manatee County Parks and Recreation Summer Blast Camp G.T. Bray Park, 5504 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton and Braden River Elementary School, 6125 River Club Blvd., Bradenton Details: Campers will participate in a variety of activities, including tenative plans for field trips. Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4 (G.T. Bray); 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

May 31-July 29 (Braden River Elementary School) Registration: $30, includes T-shirt Tuition: $135 per week Ages: 5-13 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.

Camp dates: May 30-Aug. 4 Registration: Call for more information Tuition: $145 for members, $181 for nonmembers (Bradenton); $150 for members, $225 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch) Ages: 5-14 for Lakewood Ranch, 5-12 for Bradenton Contact: 7989622 (Bradenton); For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org Specialty Camp Available at both locations Details: Campers spend two hours in a specialized activity and spend the remainder of the day doing traditional camp activities. Camp dates: May 30-July 28 for Lakewood Ranch, June 5-July 28 for Bradenton (No camp July 3-7) Registration: Call for more information Tuition: $173 for members, $225 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $167 for members, $208 for nonmembers (Bradenton) Ages: 5-14 for Lakewood Ranch; 5-12 for Bradenton Contact: 7989622; For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ ymcaswfl.org

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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 30-Aug. 4 for Lakewood Ranch; June 5-July 28 for Bradenton Registration: Call for more information Tuition: $150 for members, $225 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $145

for members, $181 for nonmembers (Bradenton) Ages: 15-18 for Lakewood Ranch; 13-15 for Bradenton Contact: 798-9622; For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl.org Travel Camp Available at both locations Details: Campers will enjoy new experiences by taking trips every day including going

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roller and ice skating and going to historical destinations, indoor and outdoor amusement parks and swim destinations. Camp dates: June 5-9, June 19-23, July 3-7, July 17-21, July 31-Aug. 4 for Lakewood Ranch; May 30-June 2, June 12-16, June 26-30, July 1014, July 24-28 for Bradenton Registration: Call for information Tuition: $210 for members, $263 for nonmembers (Lakewood Ranch); $203 for members, $253 for nonmembers (Bradenton) Ages: 5-14 for Lakewood Ranch; 7-15 for Bradenton Contact: 798-9622; For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ymcaswfl. org Out-of-Door Academy The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota; Siesta Key Campus, 444 Reid St., Sarasota Coding Gone Wild Uihlein Campus Details: This camp is designed for campers with little or no experience in coding. It starts

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Campers will learn by creating gaming and story-telling projects as well as completing various challenges such as drawing with code. All equipment including laptops are provided for camp use. Camp dates: 9 a.m to noon July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 per week Ages: Entering grades 4-6 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Lego Movie Magic Uihlein Campus Details: Working in teams of two, campers create stop motion animated movies with titles, credits and sound effects. All supplies 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 12-16 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 per week Ages:

Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Robots X2 Uihlein Campus Details: Working in teams of two, campers will use both the Dash and Cue robot. 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 17-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 per week Ages: Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Video Game Design Uihlein Campus Details: Campers learn how to create their own PC-based video games using both the Kodu and GameMaker game creation software applications. They

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GENERAL learn about sprites, objects, events and actions. Campers will take home their finished GameMaker game on a flash drive at the end of camp. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 per week Ages: Entering grades 4-6 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu 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 Under the Big Top (Circus fun including Ringling

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flavors both sweet, savory and sometimes exotic. Tools, recipes and supplies are provided.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon, June 19-23, July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $210 Ages: Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@ oda.edu, or Oda.edu

Circus Museum and Payne Park), Where the Wild Things Are (animal-themed activities including activities at Sarasota Jungle Gardens), Around the World Race (world travelthemed activities and trips), A Bug’s Life (Bug-themed activities and specimen collection) and Under the Sea (Undersea-themed activities including Mote Aquarium and a visit to Venice Beach.) Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21. Extended Care 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $315 per week. Extended Care $50 per week Ages: Entering grades K-5 Contact: 4446965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda. edu

Sewing 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 June 26-30 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $210 Ages: Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu

Crazy Cooking 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

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learn about what can be created with wood. They will learn to use real tools as they make their own creations. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $210 Ages: Entering grades 2-5 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Counselor-in-Training Program Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses Details: This program provides an opportunity for upper school students to develop job skills and earn volunteer hours. Counselors in Training (CITs) will assist counselors with day-to-day camp activities at Thunder Sports Camp.

This might include set-up and break-down of sports games, assisting head counselors with sports games with children and helping at pick-up and dismissal. CITs must commit to the entire week and uphold expectations of professionalism in order to participate. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21 (CITs can

remain for Extended Care until 5 p.m. to help if they would like to earn extra hours.) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $25 (Registration fee only) Ages: Entering grades 9-12 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Peace Presbyterian Vacation Bible School 12705 State Road 64 E., Bradenton Details: Peace Presbyterian Church is offering “Operation Restoration: Mending God’s Word,” a VBS day camp. Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24-28 Registration: Register

by April 15th Tuition: $40 per child Ages: Entering grades 1-4 Contact: 753-7778 or E.Eirinn@gmail.com Rosaire’s Riding Academy Kids Camp 901 East Road, Sarasota Details: Family-owned camp with all-adult staff and kidfriendly horses and ponies.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5-Aug. 4 Registration: Call for more information

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Tuition: Call for more information Ages: 8 and up Contact: 356-3993 or RideAPony.com 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; Nokomis Beach Park, 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis; Nokomis Community Park, 234 Nippino Trail E., Nokomis; Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; Selby Public Library, 1331 1st St., Sarasota, Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota; Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road., Sarasota; Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice and Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice Adventure Camp Bee Ridge Park, Nokomis Community Park Details: Older children will

enjoy challenging activities and field trips that will include sports, games and arts and crafts. Adventure campers are transported to field trip sites in commercial and school buses.

Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 5-30 (Session I) and July 3-28 (Session II) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $643 Ages: 11-13 Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net 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 19-23 and 26-30 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 10-14 Contact: 861-9833 or 4H@scgov.net Chef Camp: Fins at Sharky’s Sharky’s on the Pier, 1600 Harbor Drive S., Venice

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Details: Kids learn cooking skills at the beachfront steakhouse. Camp dates: 8:30-11 a.m. June 5-9, July 17-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $225 Ages: 10-15 Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net 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 12-16, July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $225 Ages: 10-15 Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net Clown Camp Venice Train Depot, 303 E. Venice Ave., Venice Details: Campers will learn to create and present their own original character as well as how to work and laugh with others. Camp dates: 1-4 p.m.

June 19-23 and 9 a.m. to noon June 26-30 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $100 Ages: 6-15 for Clown Camp, all ages for T-Rec Clown Camp Contact: 861-7275

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CIT participants assist counselors and earn volunteer hours. Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 5-30 (Session I) and July 3-28 (Session II) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $95 Ages: 14-16 Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net

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June 5-30 (Session I) and July 3-28 (Session II) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $432 Ages: 6-10 Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net Mini Camp Colonial Oaks Park and Woodmere Park Details: This program provides an additional week of fun for day campers. Camp dates: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $108 Ages: 6-10 Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net Sand Sculpture Camp Siesta Beach

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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 28-30 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $130 Ages: 6-12 Contact: 861-7275

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signs. Campers will learn about sensors, gears, pulleys and programming as they create robotic catapults, crossbows, battleships and more. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-12 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com Snapology: Jedi Robotics Nokomis Beach Park Details: Inspired by Star Wars, learn about space and space travel by building robots. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-12 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@ snapology.com

Snapology: Amusement Park Adventures Engineering Nokomis Beach Park Details: Campers will design their own amusement park while learning how to use Lego bricks and other building materials to make rollercoasters and rides. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-14 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com

Snapology: Mining and Building (Minecraft Based) Nokomis Beach Park, Selby Public Library Details: Campers will bring Minecraft to life using Lego bricks to create their own world and animals. Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. July 17-21 (Nokomis Beach Park) and July 24-28 (Selby Public Library)

Snapology: Combat Robotics Nokomis Beach Park Details: Campers will explore the world of robotics as they build models that teach the fundamentals of robotic de-

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-12 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com Snapology: Developing Engineers-Mechanical Masterminds Nokomis Beach Park Details: Children will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance and more.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-11 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com Snapology: Ninja Adventures Nokomis Beach Park Details: Design a dojo made from Lego bricks and train Ninjas for battle. Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-12 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com

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Snapology: Pokémania Nokomis Beach Park, Selby Public Library Details: Campers will build and explore the world of Pokémon by building a gym, participating in battles and creating a generation of characters.

Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. June 19-23 (Nokomis Beach Park) and June 26-30 (Selby Public Library) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-12 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@ snapology.com Snapology: Roblox Nokomis Beach Park Details: Campers will re-create and explore Roblox adventures using Lego bricks to create interactive games. Camp dates: 1-4 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 6-12 Contact: 861-7275 or RachelC@snapology.com Woodworking Camp Nokomis Beach Park Details: Learn how to use tools

such as hammers, nails and sandpaper. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: 7-12 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 time for arts and crafts and riding horses. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-July 28 Registration: SMARTRiders. org Tuition: $350 per week Ages: 6 and up Contact: 3222000 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 5-July 14 (closed July 4) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: 2-5 Contact: 377-8074 or Preschool@SarasotaTemple.org Temple Sinai Camp Gan 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota Details: Discover a variety of fun activities, including games and arts and crafts. Camp dates: June 5-23, July 3-21 Registration: By April 22 Tuition: $700 per session Ages: 2-5 (A kindergarten-readiness group is offered) Contact: 926-9462

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Football: June 12-15 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Rising 4th to 8th graders - $175 Cheerleading: June 19-21 (9:00 am -12:00 pm) Pre-K 4 and older - $100 Girls Basketball: June 19-22 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Rising 3rd to 8th graders - $150 Boys Basketball: June 26-29 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Rising 3rd to 8th graders - $150 Volleyball: July 10-13 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Ages 8 and up - $175

All camps are held at CMHS - 4171 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

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Summer Summer Blast Blast Camp Camp Camp Locations East Location Braden River Middle School (Mon-Thurs) 6215 River Club Drive, Bradenton Braden River Library (Friday) 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton 34203

Dates G.T. Bray Recreation Center May 30th - August 7th Braden River Middle School May 30th - July 28th

Camp Info

In-Person Registration Opens April 1st at G.T. Bray Recreation Center Weekly Camp Fees $135* / week *$30/pre-registration Weeks 1 & 6 = $108 Camp Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Camp Ages: 5** - 13 ** Completion of Kindergarten Recommended

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SCIENCE The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Summer Science Camps 201 10th St. W. Bradenton Details: Kids explore science and nature topics through games, crafts, experiments, investigations and more. Each week brings a different theme.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., elementary camps June 5-Aug. 4 (No camp July 3-7), middle school camps June 19-23 and July 17-21 Registration: BishopScience.org/sciencecamp Tuition: $225 per week for members of the Discovery Society, $300 per week for others. Scholarships available.

Ages: 7-14 Contact: 746-4131 ext. 145 or MOBrien@BishopScience.org LECOM Bradenton Medical Science Academy Lake Erie College of Osteopath-

ic Medicine, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton Details: High school students will participate in LECOM’s problem-based learning method under the direction of LECOM medical students as well as formal lecture-based presentations provided by faculty. Activities include handson laboratory experiments, basic first aid training, CPR training and Stop the Bleed training. Family night is at 5:30 p.m. May 16. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 5-9 and from either 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. June 12-15; Graduation is 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 16th Registration: Open to the first 40 students who register and pay. Tinyurl.com/MSAregistrationform Tuition: $275 registration fee Ages: Entering grades 9-12 Contact: 941-7825758 or tvandehei@lecom.edu

(Historic Spanish Point campus) Details: This camp is designed for nature lovers. Each week is packed with plenty of time in the great outdoors, wading in the waters and exploring the forests of Selby Gardens’ two campuses. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5-16 at the Downtown Sarasota campus and June 19-30 at the Historic Spanish Point campus. Registration: Selby.org Tuition: $230 per week for Selby Gardens members, $250 per week for nonmembers Ages: Entering grades 1-5 Contact: Camps@Selby.org

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: 8:30

a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26-29 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $200 Ages: Grades 3-5 Contact: 727-6100 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Camp Lookout 1534 Mound St., Sarasota (Downtown Sarasota campus); 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota Aqua Kids: Exploring Ecosystems Details: Through interactive STEM activities, campers will learn how different ecosystems work by exploring coral reefs, seagrasses and the open ocean. Campers will explore Mote Aquarium, the Mammal

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High School Teen Concentrations Build your artistic skills. Develop your vision. Shape your portfolio.

Express your creative ideas and stories in classical and fantastical ways, using traditional and digital media. This is your time to be in Ringling College’s state-of-the-art studios and digital labs.

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Center and Sarasota Bay to see how different ecosystems work. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 5-9, June 19-23, July 3-7, July 17-21 and July 31- Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members, $300 for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 3884441 or Camps@Mote.org Aqua Kids: Bizarre Bottom Dwellers Details: Campers explore animals in the depths of the ocean with hands-on science activities, behind-the-scenes animal encounters and water adventures. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 12-16, June 26-30, July 10-14 and July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members, $300 for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 388-4441 or Camps@Mote.org Aqua Kids: Into the Unknown Details: Participants learn about careers in space and in the sea, as well as the connections between the two fields.

The afternoon camp includes

STEM and field activities, learning about technology used in both sea and space exploration and discovering research programs at Mote. Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 5-9, June 19-23, July 17-21 and July 31- Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members, $300 for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 388-4441 or Camps@Mote.org Aqua Kids: Coding for the Future Details: This camp explores how code can solve threats facing marine ecosystems.

Campers learn basic coding skills to create animations, cartoons and interactive games. Campers will be challenged to create independent projects with a marine conservation message.

Camp dates: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 12-16, June 26-30, July 1014 and July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $270 per week for members, $300 per week for nonmembers Ages: 8-10 Contact: 388-4441 or Camps@Mote.org

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Sea Sleuths Keys: Salty Superheroes Details: Campers will take on hands-on projects, experiments and water activities while exploring leaders in the marine science community.

Campers will discover what marine science trailblazers were passionate about in the past and present. Water activities include snorkeling and kayaking. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 5-9, June 19-23, July 3-7, July 17-21 and July 31Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $270 for members, $300 for nonmembers, plus scuba fees. Ages: 11-13 Contact: 388-4441 or Camps@ Mote.org Sea Sleuths: Alien Invasion Details: Campers will learn about real-world threats to the world’s waters through exploration, snorkeling and kayaking. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 12-16, June 2630, July 10-14 and July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $270 for members, $300 for nonmembers Ages: 11-13 Con-

tact: 388-4441 or Camps@ Mote.org Sea Sleuths: Exploring Marine Careers Details: Explore careers in marine science by meeting Mote scientists, aquarium biologists and animal trainers. Campers will be able to meet resident animals and participate in training sessions. Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 5-9, June 19-23, July 17-21 and July 31- Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $270 per week for members, $300 per week for nonmembers Ages: 11-13 Contact: 3884441 or Camps@Mote.org Sea Sleuths: Conservation Through Digital Media Details: Campers will design their own campaign to save an animal while learning about ocean conservation. They will learn different forms of media including videos, music, podcasts, virtual reality and digital art. Camp dates: 1-5 p.m. June 12-16, June 26-30, July 10-14 and July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $270 per

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week for members, $300 per week for nonmembers Ages: 11-13 Contact: 388-4441 or Camps@Mote.org Tidal Tykes: Habitat Hoppers Details: This camp includes a week of ocean home hunting. Campers will learn about ocean animals’ homes and hideaways through STEM and field activities. Campers will explore Mote Aquarium, the Mammal Center and Sarasota Bay to discover animal habitats. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 5-9, June 19-23, July 3-7, July 17-21 and July 31- Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members, $300 for nonmembers Ages: 5-7 Contact: 3884441 or Camps@Mote.org Tidal Tykes: We Are Family Details: This camp will have participants exploring familial bonds in marine ecosystems through STEAM activities.

Campers will meet aquatic families as they explore Mote Aquarium, the Mammal Center and Sarasota Bay. Camp

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

July 10-14, July 17-21. Extended care available from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $465 per full-day session. Extended care for $50 per week. Ages: Entering grades 5-9 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu

dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 12-16, June 26-30, July 10-14 and July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Weekly rate of $270 for members, $300 for nonmembers Ages: 5-7 Contact: 388-4441 or Camps@ Mote.org Out-of-Door Academy The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota; Siesta Key Campus, 444 Reid St., Sarasota Chemistry 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.

July 10-14. Extended care 8-9

a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $390 per full-day session. Extended care for $50 per week. Ages: Entering grades 1-6 (campers split into lower and upper elementary groups) Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or oda.edu Cyber Camp 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.

Hackerbox Camp Uihlein Campus Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by IT specialists, computer scientists and engineers. Participants will design and code through a series of hacker challenges using electronics, programming and computer technology. On the final day of camp, participants will create their own design and coding. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19-23, June 26-30.

Extended care available from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $465 per full-day session. Extended care for $50 per week. Ages: Entering grades 5-9 Contact:

444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or oda.edu Lego Coding and Robotics Uihlein Campus Details: Camp includes handson lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by IT specialists, computer scientists and engineers. Participants become Lego Masters 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. Campers 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 19-23, June 26-23, July 17-21.

Extended care available from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $465 per full-day session. Extended care is available for $50 per week. Ages: Entering grades 5-9 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or oda.edu

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LEGOMania Both Uihlein and Siesta Key campuses Details: This camp involves hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by STEMania teachers at ODA. Campers 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 26-30. Extended care 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $390 per full-day session. Extended care is $50 per week. Ages: Entering grades 1-4 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Robotek Camp Uihlein Campus Details: This camp includes hands-on lessons developed with three interactive exercises

by IT specialists, computer scientists and engineers. Lessons include Inside the Bots (robot mechanics), Fun Bots (amuse-

ment parks, etc.), Building Bots (Star Wars droids, etc.), Battle of the Bots (submarines, naval bases, etc.), and Computer Bots (chat bots and virtual assistants. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-16. Extended care 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $465 per full-day session.

Extended care is $50 per week.

Ages: Entering grades 5-9 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@ oda.edu, or Oda.edu Space Camp 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 Solar System, Space X Rocket Challenge, Space Careers, Mission Mars and Life in Space and Space Technology.

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

July 17-21. Extended care 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $390 per full-day session. Extended care is $50 per week. Ages:

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Entering grades 1-6 (campers split into lower and upper elementary groups) Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or oda.edu STEMania Explorers 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 (natural disasters), STEM Designers (balloonatics, biomedical engineering, etc.), STEM Adventures (mountaineers, physics of extreme sports, etc.), and STEM Lego Masters. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 19-23. Extended care from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $390 per full-day session. Extended care is $50 per week Ages: Entering grades 1-6 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu

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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++.

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. June 1923, June 26-23, July 10-14, July 17-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $465 per full-day session Ages: Entering Grades 5-9 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@ oda.edu, or Oda.edu

about bugs, snakes, owls and 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 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $100 Ages: 6-9 Contact: 861-7275 or ParksOnline@scgov.net

Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood and Shamrock Park and Nature Center, 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice

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 5-9, June 12-16,

Creepy, Crawly Critter Camp Shamrock Park and Nature Center Details: Want to know more

Marine Explorers Camp Lemon Bay Park (meeting room) Details: Campers will explore the field of marine conservation and science. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $100 Ages: 8-11 Contact: 8617275

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SCIENCE June 19-23, July 24-28 Registration: STEAMKidsOfTheFuture.org Tuition: $299 Ages: Entering grades 4-6 Contact: STEAMKidsOfTheFuture.org Suncoast Science Center Faulhaber Fab Lab 4452 Beneva Road, Sarasota Details: Campers will enjoy weeklong themes such as “Biology,” “Robotics,” “Coding and Game Design,” “Machine Madness,” “Forensics” and “Engineering.” Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 5-July 28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200-250 Ages: Entering grades 2-8 Contact: 840-4394 or Info@SuncoastScience.org

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field visits to natural areas around Sarasota County, make scientific inquiries and observations and get handson learning and experience in environmental science and education. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19-23 and June 26-30. Extended care available for an additional fee. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 per week Ages: 10-14 Contact: 861-9833 or 4H@scgov.net

4-H Exploring Your Environment Camp Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota Details: This 4-H curriculumfocused camp gives youth an opportunity to learn about earth ecosystem services and capacity. Campers will go on

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SPORTS Bradenton Country Club Youth Tennis Camp Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton Details: This is a junior tennis camp with an emphasis on tennis strokes and games. Camp dates: Weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starts in May Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $250 for members per week, $300 for nonmembers per week Ages: 6-15 Contact: 920-6805 or Cande Brugger, Tennis@ BradentonCC.org Braden River High School Braden River High, 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: 8:30 a.m. to noon June 5-8, June 12-15, June 19-22 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: Entering grades 2-8 Contact: 751-8230 Volleyball Camp Details: Campers will learn the fundamentals of volleyball. Camp dates: 8 a.m. May 30-June 2, July 24-27 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: Entering grades 2-8 Contact: 751-8230

basketball drills and skills. The camp is taught by Mooney coaches. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 26-29 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 Ages: Entering grades 3-8 Contact: 371-4917 Cougar Cheer Camp Details: Campers will learn cheers, dances, tumbling techniques and stunting. The camp is taught by Mooney coaches.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $100 Ages: Grades pre-K and up Contact: 371-4917

Cardinal Mooney High School Cardinal Mooney High School, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

Football Camp Details: Participants will learn and work on fundamental football drills and skills. The camp is taught by Mooney coaches.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 12-15 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: Entering grades 4-8 Contact: 371-4917

Boys Basketball Camp Details: Participants will learn and work on fundamental

Girls Basketball Camp Details: Participants will learn and work on fundamental

basketball drills and skills, plus play five-on-five games. The camp is taught by Mooney coaches. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-22 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 Ages: Entering grades 3-8 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 dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 10-13 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: 8 and up Contact: 371-4917 Celsius Tennis Academy Sarasota Sports Club, 3600 Torrey Pines Blvd., Sarasota; Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota; and Sarasota Boys & Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

Details: Program is designed for tournament-level players with a long-term commitment to the sport, at either the 90-degree level (ages 7-16) or 180-degree level (ages 10-21).

Camp dates: June 3-Aug. 18 Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Ages: 7-21 Contact: Director Cary Cohenour at 737-2635 or Cary@CelsiusTennis.com FC Sarasota 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota Summer Soccer Camps Details: FC Sarasota Summer Camps are designed to provide soccer players a first-class soccer experience. The camp creates a nurturing and supportive environment that will positively shape the attitudes to achieve success. Players will be exposed to creative soccer exercises and games that will enhance their technical ability in a fun and entertaining way.

From small-sided games to fun competitive contests, every player will have a greater understanding and appreciation of the game. Players will be placed in age and/or skill level appropriate groups to ensure relevant and optimal training activities. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early drop off at 8:30

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Lakewood Ranch High School Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch All-Sports Camp Details: Learn the basics of various sports from Lakewood Ranch coaches. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 17-20 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: Entering grades 2-9 Contact: 727-6100 or RingquiK@ManateeSchools. net Basketball Camp Details: Learn the basics of basketball from Lakewood Ranch coaches. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-15 or June 19-22 Registration:

Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: Entering grades 2-9 Contact: 727-6100 or RingquiK@ManateeSchools.net

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Football Camp Details: Learn the basics of football from Lakewood Ranch coaches. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5-8 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: Entering grades 2-9 Contact: 727-6100 or RingquiK@ManateeSchools. net

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Wrestling Camp Details: Learn the basics of wrestling from Lakewood Ranch coaches. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $175 Ages: Entering grades 2-9 Contact: 727-6100 or RingquiK@ManateeSchools. net Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch

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Golf Academy Advanced Summer Golf Camp Details: For kids who want to take their golf to the next level, this program includes instruction from senior instructors. Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call

Summer Soccer Camp Details: Whether a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, 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 5-9, June 26-30, July 17-21 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $165 (includes a T-shirt) Ages: 5-14 Contact: ChargersSoccer. com/LWR or LWRChargers@ ChargersSoccer.com Competitive Players Camp Details: This camp is only open to competitive players in the Chargers Soccer organization.

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Liberty Edge Basketball Salvation Army Gym, 1701 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota 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 AMP Athletics. This camp is designed for intermediate to advanced athletes taking it to the next level. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28 (middle school), 1-4 p.m. July 24-28 (high school) Registration: LibertyEdgeBasketball. com Tuition: $65 per day, $180 for three days, $250 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 5-9 Registration: LibertyEdgeBasketball.com Tuition: $60 per day, $165 for three days, $235 for a week Ages: 10-14 Contact: 444-9542

School, 8610 115th Ave. E., Parrish Details: Participants will learn cheers, dances, stunts and more. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 12-15, June 19-22, June 26-29, July 10-13, July 24-27 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 Ages: Grades K-6 Contact: Ashley Matthews: 567-8943 or AshleyMajorCheer@gmail.com

Summer Basketball Camps 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.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon June 5-Aug. 4 Registration: LibertyEdgeBasketball.com Tuition: $60 per day, $165 for three days, $235 for a week, $450 for two weeks Ages: 6-14 Contact: 444-9542

Major Cheer Summer Jam - Englewood Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 South River Road, Englewood Details: Participants will learn cheers, dances, stunts and more. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to noon June 5-9, June 26-30 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 Ages: Grades K-6 Contact: Stacey Horton: 914-1825 or Stacey@majorcheer.net

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Summer Golf Camp Details: PGA Golf instruction for kids including etiquette and rules of play. Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Ages: Call for information Contact: 907-4710 or LWRGolfCamps@ LakewoodRanchGolf.com

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ing and ball control, among other skills. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 (includes a T-shirt) Ages: 8-16 Contact: ChargersSoccer. com/LWR or LWRChargers@ ChargersSoccer.com

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more. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to noon May 30-June 2, July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 Ages: Grades K-6 Contact: Stacey Horton: 914-1825 or Stacey@majorcheer.net

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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 30-July 28 for Lakewood Ranch; June 5Aug. 4 for Bradenton (no camp July 3-7) Registration: Call for information Tuition: $188 for members, $225 for nonmembers for Lakewood Ranch; $181 for members, $226 for nonmembers for Bradenton Ages: 5-14 for Lakewood Ranch; 5-12 for Bradenton Contact: 7989622; For Lakewood Ranch, Rhiannon Blaney at RBlaney@ ymcaswfl.org

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, science and more.

Camp dates: May 30-Aug. 4 Registration: Call for information Tuition: $165 for members, $225 for nonmembers for Lakewood Ranch; $160 for members, $199 for nonmem-

Archery and Freshwater Fishing Camp Details: Campers will gain experience to become independent, educated, safe archers, as well as learn the essentials of safe fishing, such as rod and reel assembly, types of knots, casting, bait and more. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5-9 (half-day only) or July 5-7 Registration: NathanBendersonPark.org/Camps Tuition: Call for information Ages: 6-14 Contact: 358-7275 ext. 5816, Programs@NathanBendersonPark.org Safe Boater Education Camp Details: Conducted in partnership with Spirit Of America

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Foundation, this camp has participants learning lifelong skills of safe sailing, paddling and powerboating, with the ability to confidently teach others. The campers will be able to earn their Florida boating license. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24-28 Registration: NathanBendersonPark. org/Camps Tuition: $200.

Scholarships available Ages: 10-14 Contact: 358-7275 ext.

5816, Programs@NathanBendersonPark.org NBP Ultimate Camp Details: This is a mix of all Benderson summer camps, combining archery and fishing in the mornings and water adventures in the afternoons.

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

June 19-23 or June 26-30 Registration: NathanBendersonPark.org/Camps Tuition: Call for information Ages: 6-14 Contact: 358-7275 ext. 5816, Programs@NathanBendersonPark.org

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Nike Basketball Camp Bradenton Christian 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: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Tuition:

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Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: Call for information Contact: 800-645-3226 Nike Girls Basketball Camp Sarasota High 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: Call for information Registration: Call for information Tuition: Call for information Ages: Call for information Contact: 800-645-3226

Out-of-Door Academy The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota 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 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21. Extended care available from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $290 per week. Extended care is $50 per week Ages: Entering grades 1-6 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu or Oda.edu Tennis Camp for Rising Grades 3-7 Details: This camp is for novice players to advanced beginners. The camp will be

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focused on learning the proper technique of the forehand and backhand, groundstroke and 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 12-15 or June 19-22 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $130 Ages: Entering grades 3-7 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu Tennis Camp for Rising Grades 7-10 Details: This camp is strictly for intermediate to advanced players. Participants must be able to serve and rally. This class is focused more on competitive play, developing spin, shot placement and strategy and is designed for campers that currently play or aspire to play on their high school team.

Camp dates: 10:30 a.m. to noon June 12-15 or June 19-22 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $130 Ages: Entering grades 7-10 Contact: 444-6965, TStrot@oda.edu, or Oda.edu

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Parrish Elite Summer Camp 3412 U.S. 301, Ellenton Details: Throughout various themed weeks, campers will enjoy games, crafts, stunting, tumbling and more. Camp dates: Weeklong sessions 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 29-Aug. 4 Registration: $50 Tuition: $100 Ages: 5-12 Contact: 954789-4840 or ParrishElite.com/ Camps Riverview Rams Youth Football Camp Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota Details: Participants will learn basic football fundamentals, including ball handling, blocking, route running, kicking and punting. Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon May 31-June 2 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: Call for information Ages: 5-13 Contact: Suzanne.Johnson@ sarasotacountyschools.net or RiverviewRamsFootball.com Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 S. River Road, Englewood;

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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 19-23, July 10-14 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $100 Ages: 8-16 Contact: 861-7275 or LekatchkaArchery@yahoo. com

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. Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 19-23 (Siesta Beach) and June 26-30 (Nokomis Beach) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200 Ages: 9-17 Contact: 861-7275 Skateboard Camp Payne Park Skate Park Details: Shred Sarasota’s Payne Park with the Compound Skate Team. This camp is great for everyone from beginners to the most advanced skaters. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 19-23 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $250 Ages: 7-14 Contact: 861-7275

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Camp dates: 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $140 Ages: 12-16 Contact: 861-7275 or LekatchkaArchery@yahoo.com

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Major Cheer Summer Jam Camp Englewood Sports Complex, Venice Community Center Details: Learn cheers, chants, dances and more. Camp dates: 10 a.m. to noon May 30-June 2, July 10-14 (Venice Community Center), June 5-9, June 26-30 (Englewood Sports Complex) Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150, $120 for May

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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 12-16, June 26-30, July 10-14. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $150 Ages: 10-17 Contact: 681-8190

Returning Middle Schoolers Clinic 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 12-23, June 26-July 14 (no camp July 3-7) or July 17-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $400 Ages: Grades 8-12 Contact: 966-9791 or TeamAdmin@SarasotaCrew.org

Beginner Camp Details: This learn-to-row camp is designed to introduce 6-12 grade students to rowing.

Camp dates: 7-11 a.m. June 1923, July 10-14, July 24-28 Registration: Ongoing after May 1 Tuition: $150 Ages: Grades 6-12 Contact: 966-2244 or Sarah@sarasotascullers.org

Sarasota Crew Bay Preserve, 343 Palmetto Ave., Osprey New Rower Summer Camp Details: This two-week camp is for new rowers from third grade through high school and returning elementary and middle school rowers. Rowers are grouped by age and skill level. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to noon June 12-23, June 26-July 14 (no camp July 3-7) or July 17-28 Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $250 Ages: Grades 3-12 Contact: 966-9791 or

High Performance Clinic 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: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $800 Ages: Grades 10-12 Contact: 966-9791 or TeamAdmin@SarasotaCrew. org Sarasota Scullers Rowing Programs

Intermediate Camp Details: This program will expand on the skills learned in the organization’s beginner camps. Camp dates: 7-11 a.m.

July 10-14 or July 24-28. Registration: Ongoing after May 1 Tuition: $150 Ages: Grades 6-12 Contact: 966-2244 or Sarah@sarasotascullers.org Advanced Camp Details: This program will expand on the skills learned in the organization’s beginner and intermediate camps.

Camp dates: 7-11 a.m. July 31-Aug. 4 Registration: Ongoing after May 1 Tuition: $150

Ages: Grades 6-12 Contact: 966-2244 or Sarah@sarasotascullers.org Sarasota Tsunami Swim Academy Arlington Park, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota, and private pool locations Stroke School Details: This camp’s beginner Level 4 and Advanced Level 5 practices and drills are designed for children who want to refine their freestyle and backstroke. Children must be able to swim 50 feet to 25 yards modified arm-over-arm, both on front and back, with proper breath exchange. An assessment will be made on the first day of practice to determine if a swimmer is qualified. Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Annual program is $20 single student fee, $30 family Tuition: $125 to $175 per month Ages: 4 and up Contact: 928-9948 or coachcindy@sarasotaswimacademy. org

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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.

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SPORTS 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: Morning sessions 9 a.m. to noon, afternoon sessions 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and full-day sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5-Aug. 4 (no camp July 3-7). Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $200-$400 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

taekwondo lessons, board breaking, free weekly field trips, free pizza on Fridays and more. Camp dates: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $180 per week. Extended hours available for an additional fee. Ages: Call for information Contact: 927-5425 or info@SungChosTaekwondo.com

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Camp dates: Weekly sessions 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 30 to June 30 (Turtle Beach), July 3-14 (Lido Beach), July 17-28 (Lido Mangrove Tunnels). Extended day to 3:30

p.m. available for Turtle Beach camps. Registration: Ongoing Tuition: $225. Extended days are $315. Ages: 7-14 Contact: SurfItUSA.com Sung Cho’s Taekwondo Summer Camp 2345 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota Details: This camp features

Sweet Peas Gymnastics LWR 10520 Portal Crossing, Suite 107-108, Bradenton Details: Camp includes crafts, dancing, movies and gymnastics. Each week will have a different theme including Hawaiian, princesses and pirates, ninja, wild wild west, circus and super heroes. Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31Aug. 4. Extended care available from 3-5 p.m. No camp July 3-7 Registration: SweetPeasGymLWR.com Tuition: $225 per week, $15 per day for extended care Ages: 5 and up Contact: 242-2252

8000 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota 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.

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