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A guide to summer camps & activities

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Largo Recreation, Parks & Arts
SUMMER CAMPS 2021

LARGO – Registration is now open for our full day; aquatics, sports, nature, theater and specialty summer camps! Download our brochure, apply for scholarships, and more.

Largo Recreation Parks & Arts
www.playlargo.com
Highland: 727-518-3016
Southwest: 727-518-3125
Community Center: 727-518-3131
Nature: 727-518-3047
Golf: 727-518-3024
Theater: 727-587-6751

American Stage Summer Theatre Programs: Play, Create, Perform

ST. PETERSBURG – American Stage Summer Theatre Programs: Play, Create, Perform! Ignite your creative voice! American Stage, provides a quality performing arts education in a positive and empowering environment, giving young people the tools to be fearless, focused and flexible on stage and in life. All experience levels are welcome! We believe in fostering an accessible environment that encourages a sense of belonging, curiosity and collaboration.

American Stage, held at Admiral Farragut Academy
501 N Park St., St. Petersburg, FL 33710
www.americanstage.org/summer
727-823-1600 x212

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Exciting, inviting, and engaging!

ST. PETERSBURG – Canterbury's summer camps promote an adventurous spirit, love of learning, and a playful environment. This summer promises to be fun for the campers, while also providing an inspiring culture where campers can grow intellectually and socially. We challenge campers to step out of their comfort zones and into something new to ignite lifelong passions and push their boundaries! Half-day camps starting at $165, and full-day camp options $375.

Canterbury School
990 62nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
www.canterburyflorida.org/summer-programs
727-521-5933

Unleash your inner artist at the
Museum of Fine Arts!

ST. PETERSBURG – This July, the MFA is hosting 3 unique and fun summer camps. Dig up some history and travel back in time in our Art & Archeology Camp, July 12-16 (grades 1-5, coed). Learn about our unique environment and create your own nature artworks in our Art & Nature Camp, July 19-23 (grades 1-5, coed). Explore different ways of self-expression through mind, body and art in our Wild Creations Art & Empowerment Workshop, July 26-30 (grades 6-9, identify as female). Join us this summer as we explore the world through art!

Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

mfastpete.org/programs/youth-programs/
727-896-2667

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High School Journalism Program from the Poynter Institute

ST. PETERSBURG – If you want to effect change, shine a light on issues that affect your friends and family, and have a passion for finding facts, you should apply for the prestigious High School Journalism Program at the Poynter Institute. Open to students in grades 8-12, this online program will give participants the opportunity to become more sophisticated multimedia storytellers, better understand misinformation, and apply professional fact-checking skills across social media platforms.

The Poynter Institute for Media Studies
801 3rd St. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.poynter.org/highschool
727-327-6081

Summer At Shorecrest

ST. PETERSBURG – Offering affordable, educational and FUN summer programs for students in preschool-12th grade. Featuring drones & robotics, STEAM options, video game creation, musical theater training, specialty sports clinics, academic enrichment/college prep…and so much more! Programs run June 7-Aug. 6. Full- and half-day camps also available. Open to the community. View the full catalog and register at www.shorecrest.org/summer.

Shorecrest Preparatory School
5101 First St. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
www.shorecrest.org/summer
727-522-2111

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CAMP IDS 2021 at Corbett Prep

TAMPA – At CAMP IDS, campers can try their hand at archery or Lego Robotics in the morning and dabble in painting or photography in the afternoon. More than 100 half- and full-day camps ensure everyone has a great time! Camp options include Academics, STEAM, Visual and Performing Arts, Music, Recreation and Sports. Camps run weekly for 6 weeks from June 14-July 23. Free morning drop-off at 7:45 am. After-care (3-6 pm) and bus transportation available for a fee. Open to all students entering PreK3-8th grade.

Corbett Prep Camp IDS
12015 Orange Grove Dr. Tampa, FL 33618
www.corbettprep.com/community/camp-ids
813-961-3087

Straz Center's Patel Conservatory

TAMPA – At the Patel Conservatory, we believe that every student, regardless of age or experience, deserves the opportunity to participate in the performing arts and discover their creative potential. Our summer programs provide 10 weeks of training in the disciplines of dance, theater, and music. Camps, intensives, and classes vary by length, participant age, and level of proficiency. All Patel Conservatory summer experiences, whether auditioned or non-auditioned, require active learning participation by campers and result in an in-class showcase or ticketed performance element.

Straz Center's Patel Conservatory
1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602
www.strazcenter.org
727-321-2400

History Adventure Camp

TAMPA – Campers get hands-on with history through games, activities, gallery time and guest speakers. Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Age 7-11. Camp options include Swashbuckling Summer June 7-11 or July 5-9. The brand new Archaeology Camp featuring the exhibit Tusks to Tails: A Fossil History of Florida June 14-18 and American Girl® June 21-25 or July 19-23. Register before March 31st and Save 10%.

Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa Riverwalk, 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL
www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/camps
813-228-0087

Tampa YMCA Summer Camp

TAMPA – Y Summer Camp offers a values-based curriculum to help campers develop self-reliance, a love for the outdoors and build character and leadership skills — all amidst the fun of swimming, visual arts, sports and more! The Y helps campers grow socially, emotionally, mentally and physically through an exciting camp curriculum full of fun, educational activities. The unique experiences give campers an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create lifelong memories. Campers are in a welcoming environment where they can belong, build relationships and discover their potential. Spots are filling fast at 16 locations across Hillsborough and East Pasco counties.

Tampa YMCA Summer Camp
110 East Oak Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
www.tampaymca.org/programs/camp/summer-camp
813-224-9622

Word of Life Camps – Launch Your Faith!

HUDSON – Endless activities and high-energy worship programs will make for a summer full of fun in the Florida sun for all school-aged campers. At Florida Youth Camp, days are packed with activities like sports, swimming, paintball, wall climbing, water tubing, ropes courses and more! But the most important thing we do is have engaging speakers, dynamic times of worship and super fun games to teach biblical truths that leave students with a bigger and stronger faith than ever before. Exciting adventures for students ages 6-12 are offered at Junior Camp, while Teen Camp is an experience designed just for students ages 12-18.

Word of Life
13247 Word of Life Dr., Hudson, FL 34669
camps.wol.org/youth-camps/the-coast/
727-379-5005

Summer Camp – June 14 - August 6, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG – During Summer Camp at the Y, children have the opportunity to make friends, have fun, get active and build confidence. Day Camp at the Y is an 8-week program that integrates exercise, play, STEM-based activities, field trips and more. Children can explore their favorite interests with our Specialty Camps featuring sports, outdoor adventures, cooking and more. Pair a one-week Specialty Camp with Day Camp for a full 8-week summer of fun and exploration at the Y!

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
www.stpeteymca.org/camp
727-379-5005

Bardmoor YMCA:
8495 Bryan Dairy Rd., Largo, FL 33773

Jim & Heather Gills YMCA:
3200 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Childs Park YMCA:
691 43rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

YMCA at Lealman Exchange:
5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

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