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MANATEE | SARASOTA | LAKEWOOD RANCH | BOTH COUNTIES
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
Tuition: $175 per camper for elementary; $299 per camper for middle and high school
Ages: Grades 2-12
Contact: 941-752-5160 or [email protected]; Click here to register!
7218 55th Ave., Bradenton
Details: Mission Possible! Campers will have a summer of mystery and adventure from solving mysteries to cracking codes, learning about the spies of the American revolution, computer coding, mind games, creating their own spy kit and an escape room challenge. They will travel through time learning about the different ways throughout the years that coding and spies worked, with a different theme each week. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included.
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.
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 4-12
Contact: 941-200-4250 or [email protected]; Click here to register!
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: 941-727-9072; Click here to register!
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’s lots of animal interactions and trekking through the jungle. You’ll 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
Tuition: $270 per week
Ages: 6-11
Contact: 941-355-5305 or [email protected]; Click here to register!
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.)
Tuition: $349 per week
Ages: Entering K-8
Contact: [email protected]; SummerSuccessInstitute.com; Click here to register!
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
Tuition: $395 to $595
Ages: 8-18
Contact: 355-2633; [email protected]; TheCoderSchool.com
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
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: 3-12
Contact: 757-0330
14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch
Details: Each week campers will learn about new topics, including space, the world of sports and interact with wild animals. The camp offers an indoor gym, indoor playground and fun Fridays.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30-Aug. 4
Registration: $50 per camper
Tuition: $130-$250 per week
Contact: 907-7333
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 rules.
Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5-16, June 20-30 (No camp June 19)
Tuition: $1,000 for June 5-16; $900 for June 20-30
Ages: 4-8
Contact: 755-1400 or PinnacleTherapy.net/Summer-Camp
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 half-day sessions, $1,300 for one full-day session, $2,600 for both full-day sessions
Ages: 3-4
Contact: 365-7716 or FortyCarrots.org
7313 International Place, Suite 90, Lakewood Ranch
Details: Students will build reading, math and writing skills as well as receive individual attention with small classes taught by experienced teachers.
Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Core Academic Program, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Core Academic Program and Arts Enrichment Program June 12-July 7
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: Entering grades 1-8
Contact: 361-1173
The Thinking Center of Sarasota, 5949 Approach Road, Sarasota
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
Tuition: Call for information
Ages: All ages and grades
Contact: 993-6743 or ThinkingCenter.com
