Wednesday, August 20, 2008
    

 

Summer Camps 2008

 

 
 
 

TAMPA


 
 
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL, 10201 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL. 813-975-7665 x 248. Swimming, water conservation.
 
 
BERKLEY PREPARTORY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS, 4811 Kelly Road, Tampa, Fl 33615, (813) 885-1673, www.BerkeleyPrep.Org/Summer
Sports, Fine Arts, Academics, Performing Art Camps. 
 
 
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TAMPA BAY CAMPS Activities include field trips, indoor game rooms, swimming lessons, computer labs, arts and crafts, and athletics. Participants must be members of a Boys & Girls Club, and prices vary from club to club. Camps run June 2-July 30. Call 813-875-5962 or your local club. www.bgctampa.org.
 
 
BRUCIE KLAY'S DANCE CENTER – SUMMER COLORS PROGRAM, (813) 837-0387, www.BrucieKlay.com
Dance, Theater, Voice, Cheerleading, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Broadway Dance, Movie routines and art.
 
 
BUSCH GARDENS DAY CAMP, 3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa (877 BGT-CAMP, www.buschgardens.org
Busch Gardens, one of North America's largest amusement parks and zoos, has day camps for kids from pre-kindergarten through seventh grade, plus weekend and resident camps for grades four through adult. The camps emphasize the animal aspect of Busch Gardens, with hands-on encounters and conservation activities. Day camp fees start at $115. Season pass holders get a $15 discount. Camps take place June 2-July 25.
 
 
BROADWAY BOUND, S. Tampa, (813) 832-9217, www.broadwayboundtampa.com
This program is designed specifically for youth, ages 10-18 with prior performing experience. Participants receive extensive instruction in theater, dance, and music, taught by industry professional directors, choreographers and voice coaches. The program will present the Broadway productions of Gypsy and Annie which will be open to the public.
 
 
CAMP CRISTINA, 9840 Balm Riverview Rd., Tampa, FL. 813-677-8400. Canoeing, swimming.
 
 
CAMP HIAWATHA, Odessa, (727) 424-6001, www.camphiawatha.com
Boys and girls, ages 6-16. Swimming, Watersports, Archery, Fishing, Canoeing, Sports and Games, Praise and Worship, camp fire nights, Kayaking, Arts and Crafts and more.
 
 
CENTRAL CITY YMCA, 110 E. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL. 813-229-9622. Swimming.
 
 
CITY OF TAMPA CAMPS, The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department offers children, ages 5-17 years old, a more traditional full-day summer program at 32  sites located throughout the city. Each week is filled with exciting activities that coordinate with a fun and entertaining theme. The cost is $70 per child.

One week specialty camps are also available and cost $75 per child. For more information, please visit www.tampagov.net/parksandrec and select Programs and Services.
 
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AT INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL, 12015 Orange Grove Dr., Tampa, Florida 33618, (813) 961.3087, ext 354, www.idsyes.com/community-school.htm
Music, drama, art, dance.  Discover your creative genius!
 
 
FLORIDA AQUARIUM AQUACAMPS, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813) 273-4015, www.flaquarium.org
The Aquarium's AquaCamps ensure that learning is fun. On-site camps include interactive activities, crafts and detailed Aquarium tours. Aquatots and Aquakids are cool programs for toddlers (fees begin at $25 for members). There's also Splash Zone, Mangrove Rap and Gone Fishin' (fees begin at $200 for members). Field trip camps cover kayaking, sailing, fishing and scuba diving (fees begin at $250 for members). Ages: preschool through middle school.
 
 
INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL - CAMP IDS, 12015 Orange Grove Dr., Tampa, Florida 33618, (813) 961.3087, www.idsyes.com
Sports, Academics, Recreation and Field Trips.
 
 
INTERBAY YMCA, 4411 S. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL. 813-839-0210, www.tampaymca.org
Snorkeling, Swimming and more.
 
 
INSIGHT STUDIO, Tampa, (813) 390-3422, mmillan@aol.com, ages: 8-17
Summer Fine Art Photography Camps. Emphasis will be placed on how to use the camera, composition, lighting, how to create interesting images via the gift of seeing. First weekly session begins in May. Camp hours are 9 am - 1 pm. Fee is $150.00 with all supplies included.
 
 
JOHN ROBERT POWERS, (813) 281-8880, WWW.JRPTampa.net
Acting, Modeling, Singing and Dance Classes
 
 
KINDERCARE – SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP, Many Locations throughout Tampa Bay, (877) KINDERCARE, www.mySummer Adventures.com
Summer fun and learning.
 
 
LA PETITE ACADEMY- SUMMER TREASURES, Many locations throughout Tampa Bay. (800) 527-3848, www.lapetite.com
This is La Petite Academy’s program of 6 two week sessions for school age kids to explore everything from cooking to conservation.
 
 
LIGHTNING CITY GYMNASTICS AND CHEERLEADING, 14214 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, (813) 558-0035, lightningcity.com
 
 
LINDAMOOD-BELL, 701 S. Howard Ave, Suite 204, (813) 253-0453, www.LindamoodBell.com
Reading, Spelling and comprehension.
 
 
MARY JO’S PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY, 15906 Mapledale Blvd, Tampa, 813-969-0240, www.mjpaa.com
Arts sampler, Preschool Camps, Ballet and Acting Workshops, Musical Theater, Instrument and Voice Instruction.
 
 
MOSI SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS, Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa (813) 987-6000, www.campfun.org
MOSI easily offers better and more summer camps than anyone else in the Bay area, with programs for kids and adults. There's Leggo My Stegosaurus, Game Designers, Claymation Studio and lots more.
 
 
TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PATEL CONSERVATORY, 1010 MacInnes Place N., Tampa (813-222-1047), www.patelconservatory.org
TBPAC offers theater, music and art classes for ages 2-18. These classes are quite specific, geared toward budding young artists' interests -- Creative Parenting through Performing, Classical Ballet Training, Intro to Rock School and more. Camps take place June 7-July 23, and costs range from $75 to $255..
 
 
THE LITTLE GYM, www.thelittlegym.com
Gymnastics, Dance, Sports Skills, Cheer, Karate and More. Ages 4 months - 12 years
Palm Harbor (727) 781-5800
North Tampa (813) 962-6300
South Tampa (813) 282-8547
 
 
YMCA, www.tampaymca.org, Many locations throughout Tampa Bay.
Kids enjoy action-packed days filled with fun activities. Our highly trained staff creates a friendly atmosphere that centers on character development, teamwork wellness and fun!
 
 

NEW TAMPA / WESLEY CHAPEL


 
NEW TAMPA FAMILY YMCA, 16221 Compton Dr., Tampa, FL. 813-866-9622. Swimming, acuatic sports, lifeguarding.
 
 
EXCEL MUSIC, 10353 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647, 813-991-1177, www.ExcelMusic.us
Music lessons for all intruments, ages and musical disciplines.

 
 

LUTZ / LAND O LAKES


 
ACADEMY AT THE LAKES – CAMP CALUSA, (813) 948-2133, www.academyatthelakes.org/calusa.asp
Ages 5-12, Archery, Canoeing, Fishing, Arts, Crafts, Bowling, Field Trips and Much More.
 
 
THE ACTING STUDIO, (813)679-4810, www.theactingstudio.net
Broadway Workshops, Full day programs with final day performance.
 
 
PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS, 23016 State Road 54, Lutz, (813) 948-4844, pmatampa.com
Fitness, fun and personal development. Empower your child’s life through martial art this summer.
 

BRANDON


 
CENTER PLACE SUMMER FUN ART CAMP, 619 Vonderburg Drive, 813-685-8888, www.centerplacebrandon.com. Painting, Masks, Science, Clay, Drawing, Magic and more.
 
 
KINDERCARE – SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP, Many Locations throughout Tampa Bay, (877) KINDERCARE, www.mySummer Adventures.com
Summer fun and learning.
 
 
LA PETITE ACADEMY- SUMMER TREASURES, Many locations throughout Tampa Bay. (800) 527-3848, www.lapetite.com
This is La Petite Academy’s program of 6 two week sessions for school age kids to explore everything from cooking to conservation. 
 
 
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING SUMMER HOCKEY SCHOOL, Brandon Ice Sports Forum, Brandon, 813-301-6822, www.tampabaylightning.com
 
 

DUNEDIN


 
DUNEDIN FINE ARTS CENTER SUMMER CAMPS, (727) 298-DFAC, www.dfac.org
Mini Masters (ages 4-5), Sizzlin Summer (ages 6-12), Art Squad (ages 11-14)
 
 
KINDERCARE – SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP, Many Locations throughout Tampa Bay, (877) KINDERCARE, www.mySummer Adventures.com
Summer fun and learning.
 
 
LA PETITE ACADEMY- SUMMER TREASURES, Many locations throughout Tampa Bay. (800) 527-3848, www.lapetite.com
This is La Petite Academy’s program of 6 two week sessions for school age kids to explore everything from cooking to conservation.
 
  

ST. PETERSBURG


 
CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG CAMPS St. Petersburg offers several Playcamps for kids entering grades 1-8, and Teencamps for grades 7-9. The 10-week sessions cost $440 for Playcamp, $470 for Teencamp. The city also offers a therapeutic Playcamp session for disabled children (for more info, call 727-893-7899). Fee assistance is available for eligible St. Petersburg residents. Camps are held at 12 participating centers throughout St. Petersburg from May 24 through July 30. Call 727-893-7441. www.stpete.org.
 
 
KINDERCARE – SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP, Many Locations throughout Tampa Bay, (877) KINDERCARE, www.mySummer Adventures.com
Summer fun and learning.
 
 
LA PETITE ACADEMY- SUMMER TREASURES, Many locations throughout Tampa Bay. (800) 527-3848, www.lapetite.com
This is La Petite Academy’s program of 6 two week sessions for school age kids to explore everything from cooking to conservation.
 
 
ST. PETERSBURG YMCA CAMP The St. Petersburg Family YMCA arranges camps from May 24 through July 31. Camps are open to the public for ages 4-17. Costs vary and scholarships are available to low-income families. Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, camping, athletics and character development. Call 727-895-9622.
 
 
WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE, St. Petersburg, 727-453-6500
Two camps for middle school students make island exploration and history fun. Exploring the Past, June 20-24, introduces kids (entering grades 6-9) to archaeology at this historic site through field work, island exploration, canoeing and pottery-making with a little spear-throwing contest tossed in. Cost is $125 for the weeklong day camp. A three day Island Explorers camp (for students entering grades 6-8) features hiking, canoeing and wading as students learn about the estuary and wildlife. Cost is $75. Offered June 14-16 and July 5-7.
 
 

CLEARWATER / PALM HARBOR


 
CITY OF CLEARWATER CAMPS The City of Clearwater Recreation Department offers a variety of camps for students throughout the summer. Camps focus on sports, arts, theater, music and water activities. Camp sizes are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Clearwater residents. Camps take place at various recreation centers. Prices vary. Call 727-562-4800, ext. 6. www.clearwater-fl.com.
 
 
KINDERCARE – SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP, Many Locations throughout Tampa Bay, (877) KINDERCARE, www.mySummer Adventures.com
Summer fun and learning.
 
 
LA PETITE ACADEMY- SUMMER TREASURES, Many locations throughout Tampa Bay. (800) 527-3848, www.lapetite.com
This is La Petite Academy’s program of 6 two week sessions for school age kids to explore everything from cooking to conservation.
 
 
THE LITTLE GYM, www.thelittlegym.com
Gymnastics, Dance, Sports Skills, Cheer, Karate and More. Ages 4 months - 12 years
Palm Harbor (727) 781-5800
 
 
MOCCASIN LAKE PARK, Clearwater, 727-462-6024. Weekly camps starting May 23 introduce junior explorers, ages six to 11, to Moccasin Lake Park with games, crafts and science and nature activities. Camps are $135 with $45 discount for participant cardholders
 
 
NATURE CAMP SERIES, Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater (727-462-6024).
Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department present nine five-day camps that include exploration of Moccasin Lake Park, games, crafts, and activities aimed at introducing children to nature and science. Camps run May 24-July 30, and cater to ages 6-11. Each camp is $135, with a $45 discount for Participant Cardholders.
 

LARGO


 
LARGO RECREATION & PARKS SUMMER CAMPS, at various sites in Largo (727-518-3016). Largo Recreation & Parks offers 10-week summer camps and sports camps for kindergarteners through 17-year-olds. Prices for whole summer camps vary. www.largo.com.

 

 

OUTSIDE FLORIDA


 
VALLEY VIEW RANCH, Cloudland, Georgia, (706) 862-223, www.valleyviewranch.com
A Private Equestrian Camp for Girls 8-17.  English - Western (all levels)

 

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