Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast

Although the weather was stormy the morning of June 2, with a pool closure at the Sarasota City YMCA branch, there was still a sweet spot as summer camp began. 

The branch launched its traditional camp and aquatics summer camps with a pancake breakfast for families, which preceded a schedule of activities revised to suit the weather. 

Andrew Frazier, who manages the summer camps, said it was the first time for the breakfast to kick off camp. 

He said the traditional camp involves numerous activities including games, crafts, songs, dance and swimming, while the aquatics camp focuses on swimming and swim safety. 

Nelson Mast, whose children Clark Mast, 5, and Parker Mast, 8, both repeatedly attend summer camp at the YMCA, said they are drawn back by the counselors and the convenient location. 

"The kids feel very comfortable here, and that's the reason we keep coming back," he said.