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Sarasota's first Rock Climbing gym. From beginner to advanced everyone is welcome!

During each themed week, campers spend their days experimenting with materials, learning about art, and creating original masterpieces to be shown at a mini art show for friends and family on Friday afternoons. Whether you join us for a few weeks or the whole summer, we can’t wait to create with your young artists!

With our own Bricks 4 Kidz models and Creative Play, the kidz are always having fun at our school-break camps with LEGO®!  Guided by our instructors and built around exciting themes, kidz ages 5-12 will enjoy using LEGO® Bricks to build specially-designed Bricks 4 Kidz models.

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The Bridge Church is a nondenominational Christian church. Our mission is to help people find and follow Jesus Christ here and around the world. We love everyone, believe God's word, and build healthy families. We are excited for you to come and worship with us at The Bridge Church!

Designed for curious kids ages 7–13, Cat Depot’s Summer Camp is a fun-filled half-day experience that blends STEM learning, creativity, compassion, and hands-on animal interaction. Campers discover what it takes to care for cats while learning about pet adoption and animal welfare in an exciting, engaging environment.

Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.

Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.

Foundations Christian Montessori Academy is a Christ-centered community that nurtures the whole child—engaging their hands in purposeful work, challenging their minds through strong academics, and inspiring their hearts through faith and character development. Founded to partner with families, the school provides an excellent education rooted in Christian values. For over 12 years, FCMA has been committed to equipping students with both the knowledge and the character needed to thrive in college and in life.

Camp Yonnie Summer Camp is a place where curiosity turns into confidence and every camper feels seen, supported, and inspired. Through adventure, creativity, and community, we empower young people to discover their strengths, build lifelong friendships, and carry the spirit of joy and leadership far beyond the summer.

Center Montessori School offers Summer Fun Camp Experiences at their Main and LWR Campuses. Your child will experience summer camp in a Montessori classroom with trained teachers and assistants, and fun weekly themes. Summer camp programs are full or half day and are for children ages 18 months through 3 years of age, 3 years through 5 years of age and 1st through 3rd grade.  

Children’s Art Classes is a studio-based fine art program offering instruction in a wide variety of artistic disciplines. Our Summer Workshops provide an à la carte sampling of the curriculum offered during the school year. Workshops meet daily, Monday through Friday, and young artists may enroll in a single workshop or fill their day with up to four workshops per week. At Children’s Art Classes, we are committed to continuing art education throughout the summer while nurturing your child’s love of art—and having FUN creating!

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Circus artistry meets summer fun in this unique summer camp! Join us for the only summer camp in our area where youth campers learn circus arts disciplines, including triple and single trapeze, globes, silks, hula hoop, low wire, clowning, flying trapeze, juggling, and more! 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!

At Clark’s Self Defense, we help students of all ages grow stronger—physically and mentally—through high-quality martial arts and self-defense training.  Our kids’ programs focus on confidence, respect, coordination, and self-control while keeping training fun and engaging.

Energize Dance Studio brings summertime to life with creative, themed dance camps in Sarasota that get kids moving, laughing, and making friends through engaging dance, music, and fun activities. With options for ages 3–11 and half-day, full-day, or 2-hr mini camp experiences, your child will shine in a positive, confidence-building environment that celebrates imagination and joy.

Discovery Point Twelve Oaks is the premier summer camp in the area! We provide 10 weeks of absolute fun for our campers, featuring everything from field trips and in-school entertainment to our popular water days.
To make things even easier for parents, we provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all of our campers. Your children will truly love the experience here at Discovery Point Twelve Oaks. Call today to see what your child will experience! 

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Build your camper's confidence and come ACT UP with Drama Kids this Summer!  Offering Themed Camps ALL SUMMER LONG at our Drama Kids Studio (383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota) and SELECT WEEKS at Parrish United Methodist Church (12180 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish)

Empowered Athletes is an All-Girls Sports Organization! We offer summer camps, coaches-in-training programs, and travel abroad programs; all for female athletes. We believe in giving girls equal opportunity and access to the world of sports, in a safe and inclusive environment led by all-female coaches.

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Englewood Sailing Association has been teaching small boat sailing on Lemon Bay since 2002. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to building confidence, character, and community through sailing. Every year over 150 people from Sarasota and Charlotte Counties and beyond learn to sail with us.

Discover an exciting week filled with activities and horse fun.  Lead miniature horses through obstacle courses, and give them stylish makeovers. Connect with nature and your creative side with nature hikes and crafts. You’ll be sure to have a blast with friends all week long with water games and more!

For more than 38 years, FST Summer Camps have inspired young artists ages 5–17 to discover their voice, spark their creativity, and experience the magic of live theatre. Led by professional resident artists, campers explore acting, improv, musical theatre, sketch comedy, and behind-the-scenes theatre in a fun, confidence-building environment. Sessions are offered ALL SUMMER LONG at our downtown Sarasota campus and range from one to three weeks, with all two and three-week camps culminating in an original performance on FST’s stages. 

NEW!! FST Summer Camps North River Manatee—One-week sessions offered throughout JUNE at Slick Motion Dance Studios where campers can enjoy the same hands-on training, creative exploration, and collaborative fun in a unique setting.  JOIN US for an unforgettable summer where your child’s creativity shines bright and their talents take center stage!

KDS: Integrated Piano Academy, LLC is a music school located in Bradenton, FL.  During the school year curriculum focuses on an integrated adaptation of Kodaly, Suzuki, and Dalcroze, which included 1 private lesson and one group class weekly in Piano, Voice, and Music Education.  "I do not approach teaching with the goal of fashioning professional musicians, but instead well-rounded people who are also artists."  The Fl Summer Piano Institute is our Summer program that runs annually for one week in July. Guest Teachers are hired from the surrounding areas, and it is open to all pianists.

Flip Zone Gymnastics is a Children’s activity center in Manatee County. We offer gymnastics, tumbling, preschool gymnastics, open gym, birthday parties and summer camps!   

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This is not your average summer camp. G League prides itself on embracing a culture that promotes values such as family, integrity, respect, teamwork, sportsmanship and community service. Naturally, our camps are no different. Our staff takes a holistic approach and teaches G League campers not only the basketball skills and fundamentals, but the importance and direct examples of what respect, sportsmanship, and what being a good teammate in life actually looks like. Our focus will be the all-around student-athlete rather than just all-day basketball training. Our goal is for our campers to walk away each day with new tools that help them to excel in real life settings, become more confident basketball players, and of course, always HAVE FUN!

Music with Amber offers fun, creative music experiences for children through private lessons, group classes, and summer camps in a supportive, hands-on environment. Through Happy Clef Music Camp and Young Producers Camp, kids of all skill levels can explore instruments, singing, rhythm, songwriting, and digital music creation while building confidence and having fun.

Island kids Summer Camp is a great way for your child to have fun this summer. We offer weekly themes, on-site, field trips, arts, and crafts, and so much more! Come see why families are choosing Island kids for all their Summer Camp needs. 

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KIDZ GYM is a curriculum-based kids activity center designed to help children build confidence, coordination, and life skills through movement. Our summer camps combine gymnastics, ninja, fitness, and fun weekly themes in a structured, high-energy environment led by experienced coaches. It’s more than just childcare—it’s a place where kids stay active, make friends, and grow all summer long!

We help change lives for children and adults with learning disabilities, high IQ but low grades, dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, high functioning autism, traumatic brain injury and seniors with mild cognitive impairment.

For Free Testing please call or text Stacy Collins @ 808-744-2867

All Day Adventures. All Summer Long.®

Kiddie Academy is a trusted childcare provider with over 18 years of proudly serving the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota communities. Our CampVentures program delivers a dynamic, summer-themed learning experience filled with fun and exploration—from engaging on-site activities and water play on our two splash pads to exciting weekly field trips.

Our camp is all about fun while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and community. Campers will learn basketball skills and fundamentals with a focus on confidence and mentoring great student-athletes. Each day is filled with skills and games – And our Friday, Skills for Prizes, contests are always a hit. 

Maine Camps are the Natural Choice! Campers unplug and enjoy top-notch land and water sports, arts, and nature activities. Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is 40 premier Maine Camps and a camp-planning resource. For kids ages 7-17; coed, or all girls/boys. Full, half-summer, and shorter sessions. Campcierge® provides free, expert guidance.

Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!

Multiple Locations

Small customized art lessons for children ages 6 through teen in summer camps and after school/Saturdays during the school year. Located in Sarasota for over 25 years, Ms Charlene teaches students how to use materials and answers their specific questions. Working toward realistic accuracy is the studio's focus which includes many benefits for the students and is fun!

This summer is going to rock! Music Compound offers fun and interactive summer music camps for Sarasota kids of all ages. The perfect camps for kids who want to explore new music or get better in their favorite instrument.

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Our Art Studio Camp is a creative space where kids explore painting, crafts, and hands-on art projects while making new friends. Campers build confidence and imagination as they create their own unique masterpieces each day. It’s a fun, welcoming environment where creativity shines!

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Now in our 5th Year of our award-winning Pineapple Kitchen Kids Summer Camp!  Kitchen Kids Basic Culinary and Restaurant Education Course for ages 7-13 will include basic cooking and baking, food safety, restaurant etiquette and operations and will culminate in a four-course graduation lunch for two family members or friends on the last day.  Camps available in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice.

Reader's Theater is a camp hosted facilitated by licensed speech therapists for special needs children (typically developing peer models are invited also) to introduce them to theater. Children's books are scripted and choreographed in individual, small group and choral reading parts. Children make their own props, sound effects and background and then present to family members the last day of camp. 

We are Bradenton, Florida's newest competitive cheerleading and tumbling training facility. We offer many different programs from All-Star competitive teams, to tumble classes, specialty clinics, summer camps, and more. We have a passion for working with kids and teaching them new skills, building a strong athletic foundation, and giving them a safe place to have fun!

Explore Technology and More with Fun, Hands-On Activities

Our Youth Enrichment programs have expanded! We cover several topics for elementary to high school students at all 3 campuses: Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Venice. 

Youth Enrichment, SpackForce STEM Enrichment, Culinary Enrichment and Music Enrichment. 

STEAM Kids of the Future Summer Camp offers hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math experiences led by certified educators. Every week is a new experience as campers build, design, experiment, code, and create through exciting weekly themes like robotics, Minecraft, engineering, and science. It’s the perfect blend of learning, creativity, and fun for curious kids!

Locations in Lakewood Ranch and Parrish, FL

Summer Camp at SAM is a dynamic laboratory for creative expression and discovery. Guided by professional teaching artists, campers express themselves through various media, from Drawing and Painting to Ceramics and Mixed Media. Plus! New this year, campers will have the opportunity to expand their skills using Digital Arts each day. Weekly camps culminate with the opportunity to install their own art show!

Welcome to the YMCA of Southwest Florida. We’re an inclusive, nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We’re glad you’re here!

This summer, the Sarasota Sharks are making waves with eight unforgettable weeks of themed camps designed to build confidence, spark curiosity, and keep kids active in and around the water. From Swim Camp and Lifeguard Camp to Ocean Explorer, Snorkeling, Paddleboard & Kayak, Sports Camp, and our exciting Water Olympics finale, each week blends skill development, adventure, teamwork, and friendly competition in a fun, supportive environment. Across all eight weeks, campers grow their abilities, form lasting friendships, and create memories filled with Sharks spirit that will last long after the final splash.

The Sarasota Tsunami Swim Team of the Klein Swim Academy, is a USA SWIMMING competitive swim team and offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels.

Come and join Tsunami! Year round competitive swimming. Practices held in Sarasota and Bradenton. 

Sarasota Youth Opera is a national model for opera education, and the only program in the United States that presents an annual fully staged Youth Opera production with professional orchestra, sets, and costumes, where our young singers are given a chance to shine.  Our mission is to attain the highest level of artistic excellence through quality instruction from noted professionals in the opera industry and through participation in Youth Opera productions, Sarasota Opera main stage productions, concerts throughout the community, and summer camps.  We pride ourselves in encouraging personal and social growth in our members by fostering a sense of self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, accomplishment, pride, cooperation, and enriching the lives of young people of all backgrounds. 

Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock Lakewood Ranch offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of various skill levels who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals.
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Sewista Studio is a sewing studio dedicated to helping kids discover the joy of sewing while building a lifelong skill. We offer regular seasonal sessions, private sewing lessons, and fun, hands-on camps where children can learn sewing basics, explore creative designs, and enjoy themed projects in a supportive, small-group setting. Our goal is to provide a space where kids can connect, create, and grow in a skill that truly lasts a lifetime.

Children learn the art of circus performing in a safe, non-competitive environment. The campers present a spectacular show for family and friends on the final day!

Sky Camp is the perfect way for kids to stay active, make friends, and have a blast during Sarasota County school breaks. Campers enjoy supervised jump time, games, crafts, and activities in a safe, fun environment. Our trained team keeps kids engaged and moving all day long. Sky Camp is designed for busy parents and energetic kids — it’s fun, flexible, and always a hit. 

Summer Success Institute is Sarasota's Award-Winning premier educational summer camp for kids entering Kindergarten through middle school.  We are committed to propelling success, building students' confidence and inspiring kids to be better in all that they do both inside and outside the classrooms.  Our full-day camps are perfect for working parents and we are ALL INCLUSIVE - snacks, lunch and extended care included.

Give your child the gift of a truly enriching summer experience with our Montessori Summer Camps! These unique camps focus on hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration. It’s a summer filled with exciting activities that promote curiosity and discovery.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!

Much more than exercise for children, The Little Gym of Sarasota challenges your child to master physical, emotional, and life skills. Our approach supports the whole child and helps them grow- but they’ll just see it as SERIOUS FUN! From first steps to fearless cartwheels, we give kids a place to laugh, learn, and discover who they are. 

The Players Studio is the educational branch of The Sarasota Players, offering high-quality performing arts training for all ages and experience levels. We provide classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, voice, and specialty performance groups and camps that build confidence, creativity, and real-world skills onstage and off in a supported and safe environment.

Don’t Let Your Child’s Progress Slide This Summer! Whether your goal is to help your child stay ahead or catch up, our summer program is designed to make learning engaging and effective.  Open to the public, it’s also a wonderful way to experience what makes our program unique.  Our highly qualified teachers use proven, multi-sensory strategies and tailor instruction to meet each child’s individual needs.  Discover why so many students call this their favorite summer camp—where learning feels exciting, empowering, and fun!

The Sarasota Ballet School offers world-class ballet training for students of all ages, beginning at age 3, with a focus on technique, artistry, and dancer development. Students progress through the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a structured, age-appropriate program that integrates professional-level ballet instruction with dancer health and child development. Beyond technique, the school emphasizes performance opportunities, creative expression, and a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance.

The Sarasota Ballet School offers world-class ballet training for students of all ages, beginning at age 3, with a focus on technique, artistry, and dancer development. Students progress through the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a structured, age-appropriate program that integrates professional-level ballet instruction with dancer health and child development. Beyond technique, the school emphasizes performance opportunities, creative expression, and a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance.

Where curiosity leads and play has purpose! Theory of Play Summer Camp blends hands-on learning, open-ended play, and character-building experiences to create unforgettable summer days filled with creativity, discovery, and connection.

Transform Martial Arts is a family-focused martial arts academy dedicated to building confidence, discipline, and life skills in a fun and supportive environment. Our summer camp combines martial arts training with engaging games, activities, and character development to keep kids active, learning, and having fun. We create a safe, high-energy space where children grow both physically and mentally.

Register Today at treefortproductions.com Tree Fort Productions is an award winning performing arts studio that welcomes all students to chase their passion for performance in our Performing Arts Summer Camps.   We welcome students to an uplifting environment that encourages them to build on the skills they have and try something new.  At Tree Fort Productions students are taught by trained industry professionals who make each week full of creativity and fun.  With acting, singing, dancing, craft and photography the themes come to life.  Register today to secure your summer camp spot at a great price that allows your child to pursue their passion.   
Tree Fort Productions: We Are Performing Arts at their Very Best!

Our summer cooking camps deliver an immersive culinary adventure for the young chefs within our community, empowering budding chefs to grow in their knowledge of the culinary arts and self-confidence.

Let's get ready for Coding Camps! Our camps are run in our school from 9am-3pm Mon-Fri. Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles and we'll take care of the rest! Kids code throughout the week then demo their week's creations on Friday afternoon. What better way to get your kids out of your hair over the summer break?! 

TheCoderSchool offers unique camps throughout the summer. Kids can sign up for Roblox, Game Development, Arduino, Rise of the Machines, Minecraft, WebRox and more!