• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Ready, set, action! at Dream Oaks Camp

Forty campers attended this week's camp.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 11:22 p.m. July 28, 2016
  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • Share

This week’s camp at Foundation for Dreams’ Dream Oaks Camp was themed “Ready! Set! Action!” Campers spent the week swimming, completing movie-inspired arts and crafts and enjoying other summer camp festivities, including a dance.

Colby Missineo, 11, laughs as he is tickled by counselor Gabby Reinke.
Colby Missineo, 11, laughs as he is tickled by counselor Gabby Reinke.
Camper Andrew Pappas loves his alone time in the pool.
Camper Andrew Pappas loves his alone time in the pool.
Amanda Bartik, 10, loves the
Amanda Bartik, 10, loves the "Veggie Tales" song her counselor, Caroline Imiolek, sings to her.
Payton Aaron, 15, plays a game of catch with friends in the pool.
Payton Aaron, 15, plays a game of catch with friends in the pool.
Camper Jake Westermeyer joins counselor and fellow Braden River High student Josh Brunner and camper Brandon Nash.
Camper Jake Westermeyer joins counselor and fellow Braden River High student Josh Brunner and camper Brandon Nash.
Mark Eastman, 12, hangs out with counselor Luke Vrunner, a student at Braden River High.
Mark Eastman, 12, hangs out with counselor Luke Vrunner, a student at Braden River High.
Campers made crafts, including these
Campers made crafts, including these "Up" movie-inspired paper plate designs.
Maya McCarthy helps camper Tressa Pringle, 14, with her
Maya McCarthy helps camper Tressa Pringle, 14, with her "Up" house craft.
Camper Brandon Wheeler, 13, attends camp for the firs time this year.
Camper Brandon Wheeler, 13, attends camp for the firs time this year.
Camper Aidan Smith takes a photograph of his craft with his underwater camera. He was very excited about his date to the dance with counselor Rachel Levy.
Camper Aidan Smith takes a photograph of his craft with his underwater camera. He was very excited about his date to the dance with counselor Rachel Levy.
Aric Dutting, 14, a student at Haile Middle School, gets help from Braden River High's Michael Medina with making a do-it-yourself project for the auction fundraiser.
Aric Dutting, 14, a student at Haile Middle School, gets help from Braden River High's Michael Medina with making a do-it-yourself project for the auction fundraiser.

 

Latest News

Amanda Parrish was named interim CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. in January.
  • May 15, 2026
Manatee County economic development evolves
Officer Ryan Block and K-9 Partner Kodak have become Sarasota Police Department's second certified explosive detection team.
  • May 15, 2026
SPD K-9 team earns explosive-detection certification
A lane closure will affect traffic on the John Ringling Causeway during an FDOT maintenance project.
  • May 14, 2026
Roadwork will close Ringling Causeway lane at Bird Key
Karie Friling makes brief comments to the Sarasota City Commission during her visit to the May 4 commission meeting.
  • May 14, 2026
New city manager calls career in public service 'most noble of professions'

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Holiday House SRQ's Megan Micale, executive director, and Sepi Ackerman, co-founder and executive president, say a grant would allow for 350 Title I students to receive school uniforms, shoes and a holiday experience.
  • May 14, 2026
Sisterhood for Good hosts annual Grant Expo in Lakewood Ranch
Bradenton's Trey Johnson finishes his swing during the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Golf Tournament, which raises funds for local nonprofits.
  • May 11, 2026
Lakewood Ranch rallies to support golf tournament fundraiser
Waterside’s Victoria Ortiz, 24, said her 7-month-old son, Flynn, has changed her life for the better.
  • May 10, 2026
Mothers discuss their journeys before their special day
Parker Hippich, 12 months, gets a lift from mom, Tessa Hippich, during Petals and Poses on Saturday at Waterside Place.
  • May 10, 2026
All about the mothers at special event in Lakewood Ranch
Alannis Peterson of Prism Artistry "eats" fire at Agave Bandido for its Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 5.
  • May 6, 2026
Agave Bandido hosts Cinco de Mayo party in Waterside of Lakewood Ranch
Janet and Dean Mixon are retiring. The couple sold their food truck to Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc.
  • May 6, 2026
Mixon Swirl food truck finds a new home in Polk County

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free