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For you, sway in a beachside hammock … soar on a parasail … feast on fresh seafood

and tropical coolers. Everyone has a blast on the new Splash Island Water Park.

It’s time to

No matter how I try, summer always catches me by surprise. Perhaps, it’s that I’ve just finished paying off my Christmas

charge debt. Or maybe it’s denial that the hot weather is coming again. Or maybe it’s the ever-increasing cost of summer camp—especially when you have two kids. Or maybe it’s a little bit of all of those things. Whatever the reason, come April and May, I find myself in emergency panic mode.

So. What are my children going to do for Summer 2012? It’s tricky, actually, because both boys are old enough to stay home for a little while by themselves (just not all day). And quite frankly, they like having some unscheduled “down” time, which I believe a little over the summer is a good idea. As such, I’ve decided they will have a mixed-bag summer just to keep them a little curious and interested. And I think it just might work.

Beginning of Summer: The beginning of summer always ushers in a feeling of excitement. After all, it’s new, and kids are eager for a break. But by week two the inevitable phrase all parents cringe at occurs: “I’m bored.” This year, I’m stifling that phrase with weekly trips to the local library for some good books. On the weeks they’re not in a camp, I’ll be taking advantage of those free or dirt cheap morning movies at the local theater.

Grandparent Fix: I’ve never done it before, but this year, I’m really going to pull in the grandparents over the summer. Usually, summer visits to the grandparents consist of holiday picnics and possibly a weekend outing. But this year, I’m going to give our grandparents the ultimate treat: one-one time with the boys. Of course, in the interest of preserving their sanity and the opportunity for more than one visit, I’ll only drop one kid at a time with the grandparents.

Camps in Balance: My oldest will be doing a film camp and certainly some other camps. And my youngest will be gravitating to anything baseball related. If I can work it out, I’ll have alternating weeks of camp balanced with at-home/family weeks. Why? Because the kids do need some downtime and some time away from each other. Oh, but don’t worry, I promise to have a few weeks where they’re both busy, so I can take advantage of some seriously needed downtime as well.

Take a look in this summer issue for all sorts of camp info. It doesn’t matter if you’ve already planned the entire summer out for the kids, or if you’re a straggler like me, you’ll certainly find something you can use.

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SURVIVING THE SUMMERA GUIDE FOR PRESERVING

PARENTS’ SANITY

WHEN YOUR CHILD HATES THEIR CAMP COUNSELOR

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It won’t happen the first day, prob-ably not even the first week of summer, but sometime before too long, you will find yourself searching for something to keep your kids occupied and out of your hair for a few precious moments. The answer is JAWS. This is not the terrifying film, JAWS—that will only emotionally scar your child and make them afraid to take a bath. True, it may buy you two hours of time but you’ll pay for it with lost sleep when they run into your room at 2:00 am, and you have to spend the rest of the night with a little knee in the small of your back! The JAWS I’m referring to is an acronym. It stands for Just Add Water, Stupid. For gen-erations, smart moms and dads have employed the sure-fire fix for their children’s summer boredom or blahs.

JAWS. It’s as simple as it sounds. There are a thousand activities that fit the bill: a day at the pool or beach, a water theme park, canoeing and fishing to name just a few. Because we in Florida have fast access to all of these, we forget that fun water activities can take place at little or no cost right in your back yard. Running through the sprinkler, tossing wa-ter balloons or simply playing with the hose are sure to be accompa-nied by smiling faces!

My boys and I spent the better part of a summer day digging up the grass in a ten foot by five foot area behind our house to plant

a garden. After we had turned the soil over, the boys asked if they could water it. Even though we had not yet planted a single seed, they proceeded to water our newly dug garden—but not just water, they dug tunnels for the water to flow through, made dams, bridges, and cities—you name it. I watched in amaze-ment as the hours passed, and other boys from our neighborhood joined them. They had the time of their life. They still talk about it when we work in the garden. I of-ten get the feeling that I ruined the garden for them when we finally put the seeds in!

Remember JAWS—just add water!

We spent another fun afternoon setting up a water gun shoot-ing gallery in the backyard with a plastic table, squirt guns and waterproof targets gathered from their toy bins. (Yes, it’s a great solution to the problem of what to do with the plethora of plastic fast food toys that keep coming and coming!) The boys created different games like knocking down the Buzz Light Year plastic figure without bumping over Pikachu or Sponge Bob! They also developed a squirt gun relay that involved seeing who could fill a bowl first from five paces with squirt gun water.

Remember JAWS—just add water!

Adding water is not just the sum-mer answer for boys—-it works equally well with girls, too. As a matter of fact, water works so well

with all kids that they will actually do jobs that involve water without complaint. For example, washing the car becomes a blast, some-thing that would never fall into the same category as taking out the trash or raking the yard! Wash-ing dishes morphs from a job into a joy for young kids as long as there’s lots of water and suds to play in. (Supervision is highly recommended here, or you may end up with a kitchen requiring a raft to access.) And watering the yard isn’t a chore; it’s a chance to squirt the neighbor’s annoying cat with the hose.

If you really want to shake them up, one day when it’s raining, and you’re sure there is no lightning, ask them to hurry up and get their bathing suits on. When they ask why tell them, “It’s not going to keep raining forever, Hurry!” Then send them out to play in the rain. Going out in the rain on purpose is one of the great-untapped treasures in life! It doesn’t get any better for a kid than to be splash-ing through puddles with a parent cheering you on! If you do this, I’ll make you two guarantees. First, your kids will still be telling the story when school starts and that at least one of your neighbors will feel vindicated for all of the times they said that your family didn’t have the sense to come in out of the rain!

So when the whining starts and the search is on for a fun activity this summer, remember JAWS. And don’t forget to run through the sprinkler every now and then yourself! It works pretty well for grown ups too!

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Selecting the right camp is a process that can literally take months. But it’s certainly easier when all the options are right before you. Here, ParentGuide® provides you with a comprehensive listing of camps throughout the Tampa Bay area so you can find the perfect camp for your son or daughter.

Just a scan through the list, and you’ll find camps for nearly anything and everything you can think of—camps that stretch the imagination or

get the body moving. There are camps for art, science, sports, recreation, music, acting, singing, dancing and more.

So take a few minutes and review them. Then, pick up the phone or go online and sign your children up for the camp that’s best for them.

2012 Summer Camp Guide

Camp Name Address City St Zip Phone Web address Description

Academy of the Holy Names 3319 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-839-5371 www.holynamestpa.org Various

Avalon Riding Academy 18029 Lake Reflections Blvd. Lutz FL 33558 813-962-2292 www.avalonstables.com Equestrian

Bayshore Christian School 3909 S. MacDill Ave. Tampa FL 33611 813-839-4297 www.bayshorechristianschool.org Various

Berkeley Preparatory School 4811 Kelly Road Tampa FL 33615 813-885-1673 www.berkeleyprep.org Various

Big Cat Camp 12802 Easy St. Tampa FL 33625 813-323-3265 www.bigcatrescue.org Educational with animals

Busch Gardens 10001 N. McKinley Dr. Tampa FL 33612 877-BGT-CAMP www.swbg-adventurecamps.com Animals / Adventure

Cambridge Christian School 6101 N. Habana Ave. Tampa FL 33614 813-872-6744 www.cambridge-christina.com

Camp Crisina YMCA 9840 Balm River Road Riverview FL 33569 813-677-8400 www.tampaymca.org Various

Camp Frontier 18050 US Hwy 301 South Wimauma FL 33598 888-977-2267 www.campfrontier.com Traditional Summer Camp

Camp IDS 12015 Orange Grove Drive Tampa FL 33618 813-961-3087 www.idsyes.com Various

Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 813-269-1310 ext. 205 www.carrollwoodcenter.org Arts & Music

Carrollwood Day School Summer Camp 1515 Bearss Ave. Tampa FL 33613 813-920-2288 www.carrollwooddaysschool.org Various

Cedarkirk Camp 1920 Streetman Drive Lithia FL 33547 813-685-4224 www.cedarkirk.com Christian fun

Center Place Fine Arts 619 Vonderburg Dr. Brandon FL 33511 813-685-8888 www.centerplacebrandon.com Art, Magic, Science, Etiquette, Modeling etc.

Child Life Preschool 13140 Lynn Turner Road Tampa FL 33602 813-968-5594 www.childlifepreschool.com Various

Circle C Ranch Academy and Summer Camp 6204 Interbay Blvd. Tampa FL 33611 813-831-8429 www.circlecranchacademy.com Dude ranch

Color Me Mine 1609 W. Snow Circle Tampa FL 33606 813-258-8368 www.colormeminetampa.com Art

Dawson Dance and Theatre Academy's Summer Dance Camp

12615 Race Track Road Tampa FL 33626 813-814-7500 www.dawsondance.com Dance, Cheer, Princess and Diva Camp

Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center 709 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa FL 33612 813-932-8789 www.foresthillspres.org Various

Girls Scouts of West Central Florida Various locations FL 813-281-4475 www.gswcf.org Various

Holy Trinity Lutheran School 3712 El Prado Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-839-0665 www.htls.org Various Weekly Themes

Independent Day School-Corbett Campus 12015 Orange Grove Drive Tampa FL 33618 813-961-3087 www.idsyes.com Various

Jansen Dance Project 5330 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa FL 33647 813-979-2222 www.jansendance.com Dance

Ages/Grades Dates (session length) Type Cost Season Extra Care Available

PreK3 - 5th grade/High School credited courses Weekly Day $160 per special session and $335

weekly for Camp Jaguar Summer Yes

Ages 5 years and above Weekly Day $400 per week Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

3yo through 6th grade Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

Infants - teens June 1st - July 24th Day Varies per program, (Academic Credit Courses available at $2,100) Summer Yes

8 - 15 years of age 4 day sessions (various times June 15th - August 6th) Day $190 per 4 day session Spring, Summer, Winter No

Preschool - 8th grade Weekly - Spring (April 6th - 10th) Summer Day Spring $200 per week; Summer $240 per week Spring, Summer Yes (1st - 8th gr)

K3 - High School Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

6 - 15 years of ages Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Day $130 per week Spring, Summer Yes

6 - 14 years of age Weekly (June 15th - August 7th) Day and Overnight Day $275 per week, Overnight $1,600 for 2 weeks Summer No

PreK, 3 - 8th grade June 15th - July 31st Day Rates vary for full or half day Summer Yes

Toddlers, Kids, Teens Spring (April 6th - 10th) Summer (June 8th - July 17th) Day $180 for members, $200 non members per week Spring, Summer Camp Schedules

early and late

2nd - 8th grade Weekly Day $185 per week Summer

1st- 12th grade June 7th - August 15th Day and Overnight Rates vary Summer, Spring No

Ages 4 years and older Various Day and Evening $36 for members; $46 non members Summer

Up to age 8 Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

1 - 15 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 10th) Day and Overnight $180 per week; $320 overnight Summer Yes

All ages Weekly Day Rates vary Summer No

Ages 4 years - adult Weekly and one 9 week early evening session Day and Evening Hours and prices vary Spring, Summer, Winter No

4 - 10 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Day $100 per week Summer Yes

1st - 12th grade 3 - 13 days Overnight $200 - $500 Summer

5 - 10 years of age Weekly Day $130 per week Summer Yes

3 - 14 years of age Weekly (June 15th - July 31st) Half day, Full day Rates vary Summer Yes

Ages 3 and older Varies starting June 15th - August 14th Half day, Full day, Weekly Varies per program starting at $220 per week Summer No

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Selecting the right camp is a process that can literally take months. But it’s certainly easier when all the options are right before you. Here, ParentGuide® provides you with a comprehensive listing of camps throughout the Tampa Bay area so you can find the perfect camp for your son or daughter.

Just a scan through the list, and you’ll find camps for nearly anything and everything you can think of—camps that stretch the imagination or

get the body moving. There are camps for art, science, sports, recreation, music, acting, singing, dancing and more.

So take a few minutes and review them. Then, pick up the phone or go online and sign your children up for the camp that’s best for them.

2012 Summer Camp Guide


Academy of the Holy Names 3319 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-839-5371 www.holynamestpa.org Various

Avalon Riding Academy 18029 Lake Reflections Blvd. Lutz FL 33558 813-962-2292 www.avalonstables.com Equestrian

Bayshore Christian School 3909 S. MacDill Ave. Tampa FL 33611 813-839-4297 www.bayshorechristianschool.org Various

Berkeley Preparatory School 4811 Kelly Road Tampa FL 33615 813-885-1673 www.berkeleyprep.org Various

Big Cat Camp 12802 Easy St. Tampa FL 33625 813-323-3265 www.bigcatrescue.org Educational with animals

Busch Gardens 10001 N. McKinley Dr. Tampa FL 33612 877-BGT-CAMP www.swbg-adventurecamps.com Animals / Adventure

Cambridge Christian School 6101 N. Habana Ave. Tampa FL 33614 813-872-6744 www.cambridge-christina.com

Camp Crisina YMCA 9840 Balm River Road Riverview FL 33569 813-677-8400 www.tampaymca.org Various

Camp Frontier 18050 US Hwy 301 South Wimauma FL 33598 888-977-2267 www.campfrontier.com Traditional Summer Camp

Camp IDS 12015 Orange Grove Drive Tampa FL 33618 813-961-3087 www.idsyes.com Various

Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 813-269-1310 ext. 205 www.carrollwoodcenter.org Arts & Music

Carrollwood Day School Summer Camp 1515 Bearss Ave. Tampa FL 33613 813-920-2288 www.carrollwooddaysschool.org Various

Cedarkirk Camp 1920 Streetman Drive Lithia FL 33547 813-685-4224 www.cedarkirk.com Christian fun

Center Place Fine Arts 619 Vonderburg Dr. Brandon FL 33511 813-685-8888 www.centerplacebrandon.com Art, Magic, Science, Etiquette, Modeling etc.

Child Life Preschool 13140 Lynn Turner Road Tampa FL 33602 813-968-5594 www.childlifepreschool.com Various

Circle C Ranch Academy and Summer Camp 6204 Interbay Blvd. Tampa FL 33611 813-831-8429 www.circlecranchacademy.com Dude ranch

Color Me Mine 1609 W. Snow Circle Tampa FL 33606 813-258-8368 www.colormeminetampa.com Art

Dawson Dance and Theatre Academy's Summer Dance Camp

12615 Race Track Road Tampa FL 33626 813-814-7500 www.dawsondance.com Dance, Cheer, Princess and Diva Camp

Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center 709 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa FL 33612 813-932-8789 www.foresthillspres.org Various

Girls Scouts of West Central Florida Various locations FL 813-281-4475 www.gswcf.org Various

Holy Trinity Lutheran School 3712 El Prado Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-839-0665 www.htls.org Various Weekly Themes

Independent Day School-Corbett Campus 12015 Orange Grove Drive Tampa FL 33618 813-961-3087 www.idsyes.com Various

Jansen Dance Project 5330 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa FL 33647 813-979-2222 www.jansendance.com Dance


PreK3 - 5th grade/High School credited courses Weekly Day $160 per special session and $335

weekly for Camp Jaguar Summer Yes

Ages 5 years and above Weekly Day $400 per week Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

3yo through 6th grade Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

Infants - teens June 1st - July 24th Day Varies per program, (Academic Credit Courses available at $2,100) Summer Yes

8 - 15 years of age 4 day sessions (various times June 15th - August 6th) Day $190 per 4 day session Spring, Summer, Winter No

Preschool - 8th grade Weekly - Spring (April 6th - 10th) Summer Day Spring $200 per week; Summer $240 per week Spring, Summer Yes (1st - 8th gr)

K3 - High School Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

6 - 15 years of ages Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Day $130 per week Spring, Summer Yes

6 - 14 years of age Weekly (June 15th - August 7th) Day and Overnight Day $275 per week, Overnight $1,600 for 2 weeks Summer No

PreK, 3 - 8th grade June 15th - July 31st Day Rates vary for full or half day Summer Yes

Toddlers, Kids, Teens Spring (April 6th - 10th) Summer (June 8th - July 17th) Day $180 for members, $200 non members per week Spring, Summer Camp Schedules

early and late

2nd - 8th grade Weekly Day $185 per week Summer

1st- 12th grade June 7th - August 15th Day and Overnight Rates vary Summer, Spring No

Ages 4 years and older Various Day and Evening $36 for members; $46 non members Summer

Up to age 8 Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

1 - 15 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 10th) Day and Overnight $180 per week; $320 overnight Summer Yes

All ages Weekly Day Rates vary Summer No

Ages 4 years - adult Weekly and one 9 week early evening session Day and Evening Hours and prices vary Spring, Summer, Winter No


1st - 12th grade 3 - 13 days Overnight $200 - $500 Summer

5 - 10 years of age Weekly Day $130 per week Summer Yes

3 - 14 years of age Weekly (June 15th - July 31st) Half day, Full day Rates vary Summer Yes

Ages 3 and older Varies starting June 15th - August 14th Half day, Full day, Weekly Varies per program starting at $220 per week Summer No

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Camp is the place to expand the mind, stretch the imagination

and allow kids to be kids.

and Year Round Programs




Joe Abrahams Summer Sports Camp 6925 N. Florida Ave. Tampa FL 33604 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Various

John Robert Powers "On the Set" 5660 W. Cypress St. Tampa FL 33607 813-281-8880 www.jrptampa.net Acting, Production, behind the scenes "on the set"

Junior Tennis Camps Various locations Tampa FL 813-282-2902 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Tennis

Karl & DiMarco School of Theatre and Dance 19022 Geraci Road Lutz FL 33548 813-909-7346 www.karlanddimarco.com Dance

Karl & DiMarco School of Theatre and Dance 4053 Henderson Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-289-3666 www.karlanddimarco.com Dance

Language Playhouse 4920 Newkirk Dr. Tampa FL 33624 813-964-8800 www.languageplayhouse.com Launguage immersion

Lightning City Gymnastics & Cheerleading 14214 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa FL 33613 813-558-0035 www.lightningcity.com Gymastics & Cheerleading

Lindamood-Beel Learning Process 701 S. Howard Ave. Tampa FL 33606 813-253-0453 www.lindamoodbell.com Individual Instruction

Lowry Park Zoo 1101 W. Sligh Ave. Tampa FL 33604 813-935-8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com Animals / Adventure

Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp locations TBD FL 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Snorkeling, Fishing, Exploring

Mary Help of Christians 6400 E. Chelsea St. Tampa FL 33610 813-626-6191 www.mhctampa.org Various

Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy 15906 Maple Dale Blvd. Tampa FL 33618 813-969-0240 www.mjpaa.com Performing Arts, Cheerleading

Museum of Science and Industry 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa FL 33617 813-987-6000 www.campfun.org Science

Odessa Christian School 19521 Michigan Ave. Odessa FL 33556 813-792-1825 www.odessachristinaschool.org Various

Patel Conservatory at The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

1010 North W.C. Ma-cInnes Place Tampa FL 33602 813-222-1002 www.patelconservatory.org Performing Arts

Performance Preparatory Summer Stars Theater Camp

809 W. Horatio St. Tampa FL 33606 813-831-5214 www.performprep.com Performing Arts

Philip Shore Elementary School of the Arts 1908 2nd Avenue Tampa FL 33605 813-276-5712 http://shore.mysdhc.org Performing Arts

Plant City YMCA Summer Camps 1507 YMCA Place Plant City FL 33563 813-757-6677 www.tampaymcs.org Various

Police Athletic League of Tampa, Inc. 1924 W. Diana St. Tampa FL 33604 813-876-9363 www.paltampa.org Various

Pump It Up 12878 Commodity Place Tampa FL 33626 813-854-2222 www.pumpitupparty.com Games, Jumping & Inflatables

St. Francis Children's Daycare Center 912 E. Sligh Ave. Tampa FL 33604 813-231-4169 Various

St. Lawrence Catholic School 5223 N. Himes Ave. Tampa FL 33614 813-879-5090 www.stlawrencecatholicschool.org Various

Sylvan Various locations FL 800-439-6282 www.sylvanlearning.com Build Academic Skills

Tampa Bay Karate Kick for Success 4952 E. Busch Blvd. Tampa FL 33617 813-270-5592 www.kick4success.org Karate

Tampa Garden Club's Kids in the Garden 2629 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-240-5272 www.tampagardenclub.com Gardening and Nature

Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association Summer Camp

401 E. Seventh Ave. Tampa FL 33602 813-223-1524 Education and Field Trips

Tampa JCC and Federation's Camp 13009 Community Campus Dr. Tampa FL 33625 813-264-9000 www.jewishtampa.com Recreational

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Various locations FL 813-224-9622 www.tampaymca.org Various

Tampa Museum of Art 2306 N. Howard Ave. Tampa FL 33607 813-274-7328 www.tampamuseum.org Art

Tampa Parks & Recreation's Summer in the Parks

Various locations Tampa FL 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Various

Tampa Volleyball Camps 3213 W. Tambay Ave. Tampa FL 33611 813-323-1093 www.tampavolleyball.com Volleyball

Tampa Yankees 2009 Summer Baseball Camp

1 Steinbrenner Dr. Tampa FL 33614 813-875-7753 www.tybaseball.com Baseball Camp

Taylor Art Studio's Kids Create! Art Camp 611 W. Indiana Ave. Tampa FL 33603 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Art

The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa FL 33602 813-273-4015 www.flaquarium.org Aquacamps


6 - 12 years of age Nine 1 week sessions Day $85 per week Summer Yes

5 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 15th - mid August) Day Approximately $350 per week Summer Yes

4 - 16 years of age Weekly Day $125 per week Summer No

All ages Weekly Day Rates vary Summer and classes No


3 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 1st - August 14th) Day $195 per week Summer Yes

2 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Day Rates vary Summer and classes No

Ages 5 - Adult Weekly or multiweek Day Cost varies Summer

Kindergarten - 8th grade June 8th - August 21st Day $165 - $200 per week with discounts for members Summer Yes

8 - 12 years of age Weekly Day $75 per session Summer Yes

5 - 14 years of age June 15th - July 24th Day Rates vary Summer No

Ages 3 and older 1 - 5 week sessions (June and July) Day $165 and up Summer Yes

Ages 2 years - 9th grade Weekly Day Member discount $209 per week Summer Yes

Ages PreK - 17 years One, Two, Three weeks available (June 8th - August 8th) Half day, Full day Rates vary Summer No

5 - 13 years of age Weekly Day Rates vary Summer, Spring No

K - 5th grade Weekly Day Rates vary Summer No

Kindergarten - 7th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Day $106 for members; $149 for non members Summer Yes

5 - 15 years of age (must have completed Kindergarten) June 8th - August 19th Day Fees on sliding scale $475 - $1,265 for summer Summer No

4 - 10 years of age Sessions Day Rates vary Summer and weekly classes No

5 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 5th - August 21st) Day Sliding scale $50 - $100 per week) Summer Yes

PreK - 8th grade Weekly (June 15th - July 31st) Day $125 per session Summer No

PreK - High School Daily Day Rates vary Summer No

Ages 5 and older Weekly (June 5th - August 21st) Day $60 per week Summer No

1st - 5th grades June 8th - 12th Day $45 Summer No

Kindergarten - 12th grade Weekly (June 15th - August) Day $60 - $100 per week Summer No

Ages 5 - 8th grade Two 4 week sessions or One 8 week sessions (June 15th - August 7th) Day Varies Summer Yes

Ages 5 - 14 Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

6 - 14 years of age June 22nd - July 21st Day Rates vary Spring, Summer No

5 - 17 years of age June 8th - August 21st Day $30 - $70 Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

12 - 18 years of age June 28th - July 1st, July 5th - 8th, & July 13th - 15th Day and Overnight $270 - $340 Summer No

Ages 6-13 June 16h and 17th with Pre-game BBQ on June 18th Day $115 Summer No

8 - 12 years of age July 6th - 10th Day $75 Summer No

3 - 15 years of age Weekly and Daily Half day, Full day Rates vary Spring, Summer Yes

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Joe Abrahams Summer Sports Camp 6925 N. Florida Ave. Tampa FL 33604 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Various

John Robert Powers "On the Set" 5660 W. Cypress St. Tampa FL 33607 813-281-8880 www.jrptampa.net Acting, Production, behind the scenes "on the set"

Junior Tennis Camps Various locations Tampa FL 813-282-2902 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Tennis

Karl & DiMarco School of Theatre and Dance 19022 Geraci Road Lutz FL 33548 813-909-7346 www.karlanddimarco.com Dance

Karl & DiMarco School of Theatre and Dance 4053 Henderson Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-289-3666 www.karlanddimarco.com Dance

Language Playhouse 4920 Newkirk Dr. Tampa FL 33624 813-964-8800 www.languageplayhouse.com Launguage immersion

Lightning City Gymnastics & Cheerleading 14214 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa FL 33613 813-558-0035 www.lightningcity.com Gymastics & Cheerleading

Lindamood-Beel Learning Process 701 S. Howard Ave. Tampa FL 33606 813-253-0453 www.lindamoodbell.com Individual Instruction

Lowry Park Zoo 1101 W. Sligh Ave. Tampa FL 33604 813-935-8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com Animals / Adventure

Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp locations TBD FL 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Snorkeling, Fishing, Exploring

Mary Help of Christians 6400 E. Chelsea St. Tampa FL 33610 813-626-6191 www.mhctampa.org Various

Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy 15906 Maple Dale Blvd. Tampa FL 33618 813-969-0240 www.mjpaa.com Performing Arts, Cheerleading

Museum of Science and Industry 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa FL 33617 813-987-6000 www.campfun.org Science

Odessa Christian School 19521 Michigan Ave. Odessa FL 33556 813-792-1825 www.odessachristinaschool.org Various

Patel Conservatory at The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

1010 North W.C. Ma-cInnes Place Tampa FL 33602 813-222-1002 www.patelconservatory.org Performing Arts

Performance Preparatory Summer Stars Theater Camp

809 W. Horatio St. Tampa FL 33606 813-831-5214 www.performprep.com Performing Arts

Philip Shore Elementary School of the Arts 1908 2nd Avenue Tampa FL 33605 813-276-5712 http://shore.mysdhc.org Performing Arts

Plant City YMCA Summer Camps 1507 YMCA Place Plant City FL 33563 813-757-6677 www.tampaymcs.org Various

Police Athletic League of Tampa, Inc. 1924 W. Diana St. Tampa FL 33604 813-876-9363 www.paltampa.org Various

Pump It Up 12878 Commodity Place Tampa FL 33626 813-854-2222 www.pumpitupparty.com Games, Jumping & Inflatables

St. Francis Children's Daycare Center 912 E. Sligh Ave. Tampa FL 33604 813-231-4169 Various

St. Lawrence Catholic School 5223 N. Himes Ave. Tampa FL 33614 813-879-5090 www.stlawrencecatholicschool.org Various

Sylvan Various locations FL 800-439-6282 www.sylvanlearning.com Build Academic Skills

Tampa Bay Karate Kick for Success 4952 E. Busch Blvd. Tampa FL 33617 813-270-5592 www.kick4success.org Karate

Tampa Garden Club's Kids in the Garden 2629 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-240-5272 www.tampagardenclub.com Gardening and Nature

Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association Summer Camp

401 E. Seventh Ave. Tampa FL 33602 813-223-1524 Education and Field Trips

Tampa JCC and Federation's Camp 13009 Community Campus Dr. Tampa FL 33625 813-264-9000 www.jewishtampa.com Recreational

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Various locations FL 813-224-9622 www.tampaymca.org Various

Tampa Museum of Art 2306 N. Howard Ave. Tampa FL 33607 813-274-7328 www.tampamuseum.org Art

Tampa Parks & Recreation's Summer in the Parks

Various locations Tampa FL 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Various

Tampa Volleyball Camps 3213 W. Tambay Ave. Tampa FL 33611 813-323-1093 www.tampavolleyball.com Volleyball

Tampa Yankees 2009 Summer Baseball Camp

1 Steinbrenner Dr. Tampa FL 33614 813-875-7753 www.tybaseball.com Baseball Camp

Taylor Art Studio's Kids Create! Art Camp 611 W. Indiana Ave. Tampa FL 33603 813-274-8615 www.tampagov.net/parksandrec Art

The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa FL 33602 813-273-4015 www.flaquarium.org Aquacamps


6 - 12 years of age Nine 1 week sessions Day $85 per week Summer Yes

5 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 15th - mid August) Day Approximately $350 per week Summer Yes

4 - 16 years of age Weekly Day $125 per week Summer No



3 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 1st - August 14th) Day $195 per week Summer Yes

2 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Day Rates vary Summer and classes No

Ages 5 - Adult Weekly or multiweek Day Cost varies Summer

Kindergarten - 8th grade June 8th - August 21st Day $165 - $200 per week with discounts for members Summer Yes

8 - 12 years of age Weekly Day $75 per session Summer Yes

5 - 14 years of age June 15th - July 24th Day Rates vary Summer No

Ages 3 and older 1 - 5 week sessions (June and July) Day $165 and up Summer Yes

Ages 2 years - 9th grade Weekly Day Member discount $209 per week Summer Yes

Ages PreK - 17 years One, Two, Three weeks available (June 8th - August 8th) Half day, Full day Rates vary Summer No

5 - 13 years of age Weekly Day Rates vary Summer, Spring No


Kindergarten - 7th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Day $106 for members; $149 for non members Summer Yes

5 - 15 years of age (must have completed Kindergarten) June 8th - August 19th Day Fees on sliding scale $475 - $1,265 for summer Summer No

4 - 10 years of age Sessions Day Rates vary Summer and weekly classes No

5 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 5th - August 21st) Day Sliding scale $50 - $100 per week) Summer Yes

PreK - 8th grade Weekly (June 15th - July 31st) Day $125 per session Summer No

PreK - High School Daily Day Rates vary Summer No

Ages 5 and older Weekly (June 5th - August 21st) Day $60 per week Summer No

1st - 5th grades June 8th - 12th Day $45 Summer No

Kindergarten - 12th grade Weekly (June 15th - August) Day $60 - $100 per week Summer No

Ages 5 - 8th grade Two 4 week sessions or One 8 week sessions (June 15th - August 7th) Day Varies Summer Yes

Ages 5 - 14 Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

6 - 14 years of age June 22nd - July 21st Day Rates vary Spring, Summer No

5 - 17 years of age June 8th - August 21st Day $30 - $70 Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

12 - 18 years of age June 28th - July 1st, July 5th - 8th, & July 13th - 15th Day and Overnight $270 - $340 Summer No

Ages 6-13 June 16h and 17th with Pre-game BBQ on June 18th Day $115 Summer No

8 - 12 years of age July 6th - 10th Day $75 Summer No

3 - 15 years of age Weekly and Daily Half day, Full day Rates vary Spring, Summer Yes





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Academy at the Lakes 2331 Collier Parkway Land O' Lakes FL 34639 813-948-7600 www.academyatthelakes.org/summer_camp.asp various

Center Academy Various locations FL 727-541-5716 www.centeracademy.com Learning Disabilities, Academic Improvement

Jungle Bounce 1014 US Highway 19 Holiday FL 34691 727-938-7600 www.junglebounce.com Various

Kelly's Dance Academy 8500 Old CR 54 New Port Richey FL 34655 727-376-7315 www.kellysdanceacademy.net Dance

Noah's Ark Farm Camp 12971 Tyler Run Ave. Odessa FL 33556 727-455-4985 www.noahsarkonwheels.com Animals & Farm Life

Pasco Arts Council's Art Adventures 5744 Moog Road Holiday FL 34690 727-845-7322 www.pascoart.org Arts

Pasco County Parks & Recreation 36620 SR 52 Dade City FL 33525 352-521-4182 http://portal.pascocountyfl.net Various

Pasco County Parks & Recreation4111 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Suite 202 Land O' Lakes FL 34639 813-929-2760 http://portal.pascocountyfl.net Various

Pasco County Parks & Recreation 7750 Congress St. New Port Richey FL 34654 727-834-3278 http://portal.pascocountyfl.net Various

Sports & Field 2029 Arrowgrass Drive Wesley Chapel FL 33544 813-948-5517 www.sportsandfield.net Sports

World of Knowledge 1935 Abacus Road Holiday FL 34690 727-934-3028 www.flwokmontessori.com Academic

PASCO COUNTY


The Goddard School 13401 Tampa Oaks Blvd. Tampa FL 33637 813-978-8100 www.goddardschool.com Various

The Little Gym 4251 Henderson B lvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-282-8547 www.tlgsouthtampafl.com Various Themes

The New Place Cultural Arts Center's Powerstories Girl Stories Theatre Project

2811 N. 17th St. Tampa FL 33605 941-518-5718 www.powerstories.com Dramatics, Visual Art, Movement

USF Soccer ATH100 4202 Fowler E. Ave. Tampa FL 33620 813-974-3317 www.usfsoccercamps.com Soccer

West Coast Morgans Horse Camp 17126 Boy Scout Road Odessa FL 33556 813-920-9870 www.WestCoastMorgans.com Equestrian

Discovery Point Various locations FL Corporate 770-622-2112 www.discoverypoint.com

Summer Olympics, water play, arts and crafts, field trips and more

Primrose Schools Various Locations FL 800-PRIMROSE www.primroseschools.com Academic fun

Kindercare Learning Centers Various Kindercare locations FL 877-Kindercare www.mysummeradventures.com Various

R-Club Various locations FL 727-578-5437 www.rclub.net Various

Camp Cigma Magician's Camp Various Locations Sarasota, Tampa FL 941-377-3971 www.campcigma.com Magic


Infant - PreK Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

1 day, 3 day, or weekly Day $35 per day Spring, Summer No

6th - 8th grade (audition required) Six week session June - July Day $20 fee for materials

Summer program commited to monthly rehearsals for 1 yr

No

8 - 18 years of age Weekly Day and Overnight Rates vary Spring, Summer Yes

6 years and older Half day, Full day, Full week, All sum-mer options (June 8th - August 21st) Day Rates vary, discounts for early

registrations and bulk weeks registeredTraining and Lessons year round Yes

5 - 12 years of age Weekly Day Rates vary Summer and Year round Yes

Infant - 5th grade after school Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

Preschool - Kindergarten Weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, year round Yes

2 - 14 years of age Daily & weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

7 - 13 years of age Sessions (June 8th 26th, June 29th - July 17th) Day 3 week sessions $600 - $710 Summer No


3 years - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - July 31st) Half day, Full day Varies per program (est. $100 - $220) Summer Yes

Day Summer

Ages 3 and older Year round Day Rates vary Year Round No

Age 2 and older Weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter No

5 - 12 years of age (teens can apply as helpers)

4 day week - (April 27th - 30th) (May 11th - 14th) (June 8th - July 16th - various)

Day $110 for the 4 day week Spring, Summer No

6 - 13 years of age 4 day sessions (June and July) Day $150 per session Summer

5 - 13 years of age Daily and weekly (June 22nd - July 31st) Day Rates vary Summer No



18m - middle school Daily or weekly (June 9th - August 8th) Day Rates vary per program Summer Yes




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Academy at the Lakes 2331 Collier Parkway Land O' Lakes FL 34639 813-948-7600 www.academyatthelakes.org/summer_camp.asp various

Center Academy Various locations FL 727-541-5716 www.centeracademy.com Learning Disabilities, Academic Improvement

Jungle Bounce 1014 US Highway 19 Holiday FL 34691 727-938-7600 www.junglebounce.com Various

Kelly's Dance Academy 8500 Old CR 54 New Port Richey FL 34655 727-376-7315 www.kellysdanceacademy.net Dance

Noah's Ark Farm Camp 12971 Tyler Run Ave. Odessa FL 33556 727-455-4985 www.noahsarkonwheels.com Animals & Farm Life

Pasco Arts Council's Art Adventures 5744 Moog Road Holiday FL 34690 727-845-7322 www.pascoart.org Arts

Pasco County Parks & Recreation 36620 SR 52 Dade City FL 33525 352-521-4182 http://portal.pascocountyfl.net Various

Pasco County Parks & Recreation4111 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Suite 202 Land O' Lakes FL 34639 813-929-2760 http://portal.pascocountyfl.net Various

Pasco County Parks & Recreation 7750 Congress St. New Port Richey FL 34654 727-834-3278 http://portal.pascocountyfl.net Various

Sports & Field 2029 Arrowgrass Drive Wesley Chapel FL 33544 813-948-5517 www.sportsandfield.net Sports

World of Knowledge 1935 Abacus Road Holiday FL 34690 727-934-3028 www.flwokmontessori.com Academic

PASCO COUNTY


The Goddard School 13401 Tampa Oaks Blvd. Tampa FL 33637 813-978-8100 www.goddardschool.com Various

The Little Gym 4251 Henderson B lvd. Tampa FL 33629 813-282-8547 www.tlgsouthtampafl.com Various Themes

The New Place Cultural Arts Center's Powerstories Girl Stories Theatre Project

2811 N. 17th St. Tampa FL 33605 941-518-5718 www.powerstories.com Dramatics, Visual Art, Movement

USF Soccer ATH100 4202 Fowler E. Ave. Tampa FL 33620 813-974-3317 www.usfsoccercamps.com Soccer

West Coast Morgans Horse Camp 17126 Boy Scout Road Odessa FL 33556 813-920-9870 www.WestCoastMorgans.com Equestrian

Discovery Point Various locations FL Corporate 770-622-2112 www.discoverypoint.com

Summer Olympics, water play, arts and crafts, field trips and more

Primrose Schools Various Locations FL 800-PRIMROSE www.primroseschools.com Academic fun

Kindercare Learning Centers Various Kindercare locations FL 877-Kindercare www.mysummeradventures.com Various

R-Club Various locations FL 727-578-5437 www.rclub.net Various

Camp Cigma Magician's Camp Various Locations Sarasota, Tampa FL 941-377-3971 www.campcigma.com Magic


Infant - PreK Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

1 day, 3 day, or weekly Day $35 per day Spring, Summer No

6th - 8th grade (audition required) Six week session June - July Day $20 fee for materials

Summer program commited to monthly rehearsals for 1 yr

No

8 - 18 years of age Weekly Day and Overnight Rates vary Spring, Summer Yes

6 years and older Half day, Full day, Full week, All sum-mer options (June 8th - August 21st) Day Rates vary, discounts for early

registrations and bulk weeks registeredTraining and Lessons year round Yes

5 - 12 years of age Weekly Day Rates vary Summer and Year round Yes

Infant - 5th grade after school Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

Preschool - Kindergarten Weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, year round Yes

2 - 14 years of age Daily & weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

7 - 13 years of age Sessions (June 8th 26th, June 29th - July 17th) Day 3 week sessions $600 - $710 Summer No


3 years - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - July 31st) Half day, Full day Varies per program (est. $100 - $220) Summer Yes

Day Summer

Ages 3 and older Year round Day Rates vary Year Round No

Age 2 and older Weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter No

5 - 12 years of age (teens can apply as helpers)

4 day week - (April 27th - 30th) (May 11th - 14th) (June 8th - July 16th - various)

Day $110 for the 4 day week Spring, Summer No

6 - 13 years of age 4 day sessions (June and July) Day $150 per session Summer




18m - middle school Daily or weekly (June 9th - August 8th) Day Rates vary per program Summer Yes




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PINELLAS COUNTY


Abba Dabba Summer Theatre Camp at Perkins School fo the Arts

2205 18th Ave. S. St. Petersburg FL 33712 727-397-8983 www.abbadabbatheatre.com Musical & Drama Theater, Dance

All Star Baseball and Softball Summer Camp 3199 46th Ave. N. St. Petersburg FL 33714 727-528-3186 www.allstarindoortraining.net Baseball & Softball

American Stage 211 Third St. S. St. Petersburg FL 33701 727-823-1600 x201 www.americanstate.org Theater

Amir Academy of Martial Arts 2700 22nd Street N. St. Petersburg FL 33713 727-821-4097 www.amiracademy.com Martial Arts and other various sports activities

Apollo School of Gymnastics 2140 Range Road, Unit G Clearwater FL 33765 727-447-2108 www.apollogymnastics.com Gymnastics with weekly themes

Bayside Gymnastics & Cheerleading 4400 118th Avenue Clearwater FL 33762 727-592-9232 www.baysidegymnastics.com Gymnastics, Cheerlead-ing, other various

Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf 14088 Icot Blvd. Clearwater FL 33760 727-539-7879 www.blossomschool.org Programs for the deaf

Boyd Hill Nauture Preserve 2900 31st Street South St. Petersburg FL 33712 727-893-7326 www.stpete.org/boyd/daycamps.asp Educational with nature

Bright Beginnings 2811 Belcher Rd. Dunedin FL 34698 727-799-5437 www.bbdunedin.com Various

Broadway Training Institute 453 Broadway Dunedin FL 34698 727-712-7240 www.broadwaytrain-inginstitute.com Performing Arts

Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center

3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs FL 34688 727-453-6800 www.pinellascounty.org Nature

Calvary Christian High School110 A. N. McMul-len Booth Road Clearwater FL 33759 727-449-2247 www.cchs.us Various

Camp Foodies 2312 4th Street N. St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-209-1418 www.foodies.net Cooking

Camp Outback 2640 Sabal Springs Drive Clearwater FL 33761 727-669-1914 www.myclearwater.com Various

Camp Sonshine at Grace Lutheran Church and School

4301 16th Street North St. Petersburg FL 33703 727-526-8212 www.grace-lutheran.com Christian

Canterbury School of Florida 1200 Snell Isle Blvd. NE St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-525-1419 www.canterbury-fl.org Various

Canterbury School of Florida 990 62nd Avenue NE St. Petersburg FL 33702 727-525-1419 www.canterbury-fl.org Various

City of Dunedin 1920 Pinehurst Rd. Dunedin FL 34698 727-812-4530 www.dunedingov.com Various

City of Largo Summer Camps Various locations Largo FL 727-518-3125 www.largocamps.com Various

City of St. Petersburg Summer Playcamp and Teen Camp

Various locations St. Petersburg FL 727-893-7111 www.stpete.org/recreation Various

Clearwater Community Sailing Center 1001 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater FL 33767 727-517-7776 www.clearwatercom-munitysailing.org Sailing

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage Clearwater FL 33767 727-441-1790 www.cmaquarium.org Coastal experiences

Club Z Various locations FL 813-620-3764 www.clubztutoring.com Tutoring

College for Kids Various locations FL 727-341-3184 www.spcollege.edu Educational

Coti Community Christian School 206 23rd Ave. Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 727-517-0775 www.cotischool.org Various Weekly Themes

Country Day Horse and Adventure Camps 11499 Vonn Rd. Largo FL 33774 727-596-1902 www.countrydaylargo.com Equestrian

Cypress Forest Recreation Center 650 Pine Avenue North Oldsmar FL 34677 813-749-1152 www.ci.oldsmar.fl.us Various

Dance & Circus Arts 1610 N. Hercules Ave. Clearwater FL 33765 727-461-0098 www.danceandcircusarts.com Performing Arts

Dance Evolutions 40349 US Hwy 19 N. #402 Tarpon Springs FL 34689 727-938-9008 www.danceevolutions.com Dance

Delphi Academy of Florida 1831 Drew Street Clearwater FL 33765 727-447-6385 www.delphifl.org Academic Fun

Dunedin Academy 1408 County Road 1 Dunedin FL 34698 727-733-9148 www.dunedinacademy.com Academic Fun


5 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 15th - July 17th) Day $140 per week or $270 for two weeks Summer No

Ages 6 and older Weekly (June 15th - August 14th) Day $135 per week Summer No

5 - 17 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 14th) Day $150 per week Summer Yes

Young Children - Adults Weekly Day $110 per week Summer, Spring No

Ages 3 years and above Half day, full day, weekly (June 3rd - August 14th) Day $40 per full day, $23 per half day (discounted

$10 per week if enrolled by April 1st)Summer & year round programs Yes

Ages 5 and older Spring (March 30 - April 3) Summer (10 weeks) Day $125 per week (half day $85) Spring, Summer,

Thanksgiving, Holiday Yes

Ages 2 1/2 and older June 15th - August 7th day $100 per week (2 week sessions) Summer Yes

5 - 13 years of age Weekly (various times June 8th - August 21st) Day $100 for members; $120 for non-members Spring, Summer No

Preschool - 12 years of age Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

8 years and older One session Day TBD Summer and year round programs No

7 - 11 years of age Weekly (July 27th - August 7th) Day $125 per week Summer, Spring No

Grades 9 - 12 Weekly Day Rates vary Summer No

8 years and older Weekly (June, July, August) Day $290 per week includes daily entrée for four to be prepared at home Summer No

Kindergarten - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Day $80 - $120 per week Summer No

Ages 3 - 6th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Day $140 per week Summer

PreK - 1st grade Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

PreK - Adult Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

Ages 5 - 13 Daily, weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

Preschoool - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 14th) Half day, Full day Rates vary Summer Yes

1st - 9th grade 11 week session Day $679 - $724 for 11 week session Summer No

8 - 16 years of age Weekly (June 9th - August 11th) Day $250 per week Summer No

Kindergarten - 12th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Half day, Full dayFor members $165 weekly half day, $330 weekly full day, Non-members $210 weekly half day, $420 weekly full day

Summer No

PreK - 12 Sessions Day Rates vary Summer and private tutoring No

Kindergarten - 8th grade Weekly, 4 week sessions Middle School (June 8th - July 31st) Day $85 per week Summer Yes

K - 3rd grade Weekly Day $125 per week (discounted $100 per week if signed up for 8 weeks) Summer Yes

2 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 1st - August 14th) Day Rates vary Summer, Spring Yes

5 - 12 years of age March 30th - April 3rd Day $75 with rec card; $112.50 without card Spring No

1 1/2 years to Adults Various Day Hours and prices vary Summer, Spring No

4 years and older Weekly (July 6th - August 14th) Hours and prices vary Summer No

2 - 14 years of age Minimum 4 week session Day Starting at $1,000 for 4 weeks Summer No

K - 8th grade Weekly Day Reduced to $89 Spring & Winter Yes

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PINELLAS COUNTY


Abba Dabba Summer Theatre Camp at Perkins School fo the Arts

2205 18th Ave. S. St. Petersburg FL 33712 727-397-8983 www.abbadabbatheatre.com Musical & Drama Theater, Dance

All Star Baseball and Softball Summer Camp 3199 46th Ave. N. St. Petersburg FL 33714 727-528-3186 www.allstarindoortraining.net Baseball & Softball

American Stage 211 Third St. S. St. Petersburg FL 33701 727-823-1600 x201 www.americanstate.org Theater

Amir Academy of Martial Arts 2700 22nd Street N. St. Petersburg FL 33713 727-821-4097 www.amiracademy.com Martial Arts and other various sports activities

Apollo School of Gymnastics 2140 Range Road, Unit G Clearwater FL 33765 727-447-2108 www.apollogymnastics.com Gymnastics with weekly themes

Bayside Gymnastics & Cheerleading 4400 118th Avenue Clearwater FL 33762 727-592-9232 www.baysidegymnastics.com Gymnastics, Cheerlead-ing, other various

Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf 14088 Icot Blvd. Clearwater FL 33760 727-539-7879 www.blossomschool.org Programs for the deaf

Boyd Hill Nauture Preserve 2900 31st Street South St. Petersburg FL 33712 727-893-7326 www.stpete.org/boyd/daycamps.asp Educational with nature

Bright Beginnings 2811 Belcher Rd. Dunedin FL 34698 727-799-5437 www.bbdunedin.com Various

Broadway Training Institute 453 Broadway Dunedin FL 34698 727-712-7240 www.broadwaytrain-inginstitute.com Performing Arts

Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center

3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs FL 34688 727-453-6800 www.pinellascounty.org Nature

Calvary Christian High School110 A. N. McMul-len Booth Road Clearwater FL 33759 727-449-2247 www.cchs.us Various

Camp Foodies 2312 4th Street N. St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-209-1418 www.foodies.net Cooking

Camp Outback 2640 Sabal Springs Drive Clearwater FL 33761 727-669-1914 www.myclearwater.com Various

Camp Sonshine at Grace Lutheran Church and School

4301 16th Street North St. Petersburg FL 33703 727-526-8212 www.grace-lutheran.com Christian

Canterbury School of Florida 1200 Snell Isle Blvd. NE St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-525-1419 www.canterbury-fl.org Various

Canterbury School of Florida 990 62nd Avenue NE St. Petersburg FL 33702 727-525-1419 www.canterbury-fl.org Various

City of Dunedin 1920 Pinehurst Rd. Dunedin FL 34698 727-812-4530 www.dunedingov.com Various

City of Largo Summer Camps Various locations Largo FL 727-518-3125 www.largocamps.com Various

City of St. Petersburg Summer Playcamp and Teen Camp

Various locations St. Petersburg FL 727-893-7111 www.stpete.org/recreation Various

Clearwater Community Sailing Center 1001 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater FL 33767 727-517-7776 www.clearwatercom-munitysailing.org Sailing

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage Clearwater FL 33767 727-441-1790 www.cmaquarium.org Coastal experiences

Club Z Various locations FL 813-620-3764 www.clubztutoring.com Tutoring

College for Kids Various locations FL 727-341-3184 www.spcollege.edu Educational

Coti Community Christian School 206 23rd Ave. Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 727-517-0775 www.cotischool.org Various Weekly Themes

Country Day Horse and Adventure Camps 11499 Vonn Rd. Largo FL 33774 727-596-1902 www.countrydaylargo.com Equestrian

Cypress Forest Recreation Center 650 Pine Avenue North Oldsmar FL 34677 813-749-1152 www.ci.oldsmar.fl.us Various

Dance & Circus Arts 1610 N. Hercules Ave. Clearwater FL 33765 727-461-0098 www.danceandcircusarts.com Performing Arts

Dance Evolutions 40349 US Hwy 19 N. #402 Tarpon Springs FL 34689 727-938-9008 www.danceevolutions.com Dance

Delphi Academy of Florida 1831 Drew Street Clearwater FL 33765 727-447-6385 www.delphifl.org Academic Fun

Dunedin Academy 1408 County Road 1 Dunedin FL 34698 727-733-9148 www.dunedinacademy.com Academic Fun


5 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 15th - July 17th) Day $140 per week or $270 for two weeks Summer No

Ages 6 and older Weekly (June 15th - August 14th) Day $135 per week Summer No

5 - 17 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 14th) Day $150 per week Summer Yes

Young Children - Adults Weekly Day $110 per week Summer, Spring No

Ages 3 years and above Half day, full day, weekly (June 3rd - August 14th) Day $40 per full day, $23 per half day (discounted

$10 per week if enrolled by April 1st)Summer & year round programs Yes

Ages 5 and older Spring (March 30 - April 3) Summer (10 weeks) Day $125 per week (half day $85) Spring, Summer,

Thanksgiving, Holiday Yes

Ages 2 1/2 and older June 15th - August 7th day $100 per week (2 week sessions) Summer Yes

5 - 13 years of age Weekly (various times June 8th - August 21st) Day $100 for members; $120 for non-members Spring, Summer No

Preschool - 12 years of age Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

8 years and older One session Day TBD Summer and year round programs No

7 - 11 years of age Weekly (July 27th - August 7th) Day $125 per week Summer, Spring No


8 years and older Weekly (June, July, August) Day $290 per week includes daily entrée for four to be prepared at home Summer No

Kindergarten - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Day $80 - $120 per week Summer No

Ages 3 - 6th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Day $140 per week Summer

PreK - 1st grade Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

PreK - Adult Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

Ages 5 - 13 Daily, weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

Preschoool - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 14th) Half day, Full day Rates vary Summer Yes

1st - 9th grade 11 week session Day $679 - $724 for 11 week session Summer No

8 - 16 years of age Weekly (June 9th - August 11th) Day $250 per week Summer No

Kindergarten - 12th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 21st) Half day, Full dayFor members $165 weekly half day, $330 weekly full day, Non-members $210 weekly half day, $420 weekly full day

Summer No

PreK - 12 Sessions Day Rates vary Summer and private tutoring No

Kindergarten - 8th grade Weekly, 4 week sessions Middle School (June 8th - July 31st) Day $85 per week Summer Yes

K - 3rd grade Weekly Day $125 per week (discounted $100 per week if signed up for 8 weeks) Summer Yes

2 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 1st - August 14th) Day Rates vary Summer, Spring Yes

5 - 12 years of age March 30th - April 3rd Day $75 with rec card; $112.50 without card Spring No

1 1/2 years to Adults Various Day Hours and prices vary Summer, Spring No

4 years and older Weekly (July 6th - August 14th) Hours and prices vary Summer No

2 - 14 years of age Minimum 4 week session Day Starting at $1,000 for 4 weeks Summer No

K - 8th grade Weekly Day Reduced to $89 Spring & Winter Yes

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PINELLAS COUNTY (Cont’d)


Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin FL 34698 727-298-3322 www.dfac.org Visual Arts and Musical Theater

Eckerd College Waterfront 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg FL 33711 727-864-8288 www.eckerd.edu/waterfront Watersports

Elite Martial Arts 2710 Alternate 19 South Palm Harbor FL 34683 727-944-3836 www.1elitemartialarts.com Martial Arts

Estuary Adventures 3000 Pinellas Bayway S. Tierra Verde FL 33715 727-867-8166 www.tampabaywatch.org Marine and Environmental Science

Eurotech Soccer Academy 4200 54th Ave. S. St. Petersburg FL 33711 800-679-9830 www.eurotechsocceracademy.com Soccer

Future Flipz 1701 Coachman Plaza Drive Clearwater FL 33759 727-796-3547 www.futureflipz.com Gymnastics

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps Various FL locations FL 800-944-7112 www.laxcamps.com Lacrosse

Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center 1950 Virginia Ave. Clearwater FL 33763 www.GMKJC.org Sports, Art, Drama etc.

Great Explorations 1925 Fourth Street N. St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-821-8992 www.greatexplorations.org Various

Happy Workers Children's Center 920 19th St. S. St. Petersburg FL 33712 727-894-5337 www.happyworkers.org Arts, Diversity, Literacy, Peace, The Environment

Learning Rx 3440 East Lake Rd., Ste. 104 Palm Harbor FL 34685 727-781-7323 www.learningrx.com Educational

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 Klosterman Rd. Tarpon Springs FL 34689 727-712-5226 www.spcollege.edu/museum Social & Creative skills

Mad Science 201 37th Ave. N. #123 St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-895-5595 http://www.madscience.org/locations/wstampabay/ Science

Magic Bean Village 420 Second St. North, Suite C Safety Harbor FL 34695 www.magicbeanvillage.org Therapeutic programs and services for the disabled

Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall

1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater FL 33759 727-712-2706 www.hoffmanperformingarts.org Art Classes, Drama, Dance, Music, Theater

New Horizons Country Day School 2060 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor FL 34683 727-785-8591 www.newhorizonspri-vateschool.com Various Weekly Themes

NoiseMakers' Rock n' Roll Summer Camp 5900 Central Ave., Suite K St. Petersburg FL 33707 727-345-7472 www.noise-makers.org Basics Instrumental instruction, Music

Northside Christian School 777 62nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg FL 33702 727-647-0349 www.nck12.com Various

Pinellas County Parks & Recreation 631 Chestnut Street Clearwater FL 33756 727-464-3347 www.pinellascounty.org Varous

Pinellas Indoor Soccer 611 Commerce Drive Largo FL 33770 727-585-GOAL www.pinellasindoor.com Soccer and other sports

Practically Pikasso 1912 4th St. N. St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-822-5204 www.practicallypikasso.com Art

Safety Harbor Parks & Recreation 650 9th Avenue South Safety Harbor FL 34695 727-724-1530 www.cityofsafetyharbor.com Various

Santina Bay Academy 32820 US Hwy 19 North Palm Harbor FL 34684 727-216-9738 www.santinabayacedemy.com Various

Shorecrest Preparatory School 5101 1st Street NE St. Petersburg FL 33703 727-456-7511 www.shorecrest.org Various

Showdown Stage Company 302 Seminole St. Clearwater FL 33755 727-447-5347 www.showdownstageco.com Theater

St. Paul's Discovery Camps 1600 St. Paul's Drive Clearwater FL 33764 727-536-2756 www.st.pauls.edu Various

St. Pete Beach Summer En-richment Program

7701 Boca Ciega Dr. St. Pete Beach FL 33706 727-363-9245 www.stpetebeach.org Various

St. Pete Christian School 2021 62nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg FL 33702 727-522-3000 www.stpetechristian.org Various

St. Petersburg Country Club 2000 Country Club Way S. St. Petersburg FL 727-867-2111 www.stpetecc.com Golf, Tennis, Fun Camps

St. Petersburg Kidzart Summer Camps Various locations FL 727-823-0123 www.stpetekidzart.com Art

Suncoast Waldorf School 1857 Curlew Rd. Palm Harbor FL 34683 727-786-8311 www.suncoastwaldorf.org Various

Suntan Arts Center "Artzy Kids" 3300 Gulf Blvd. St. Petersburg FL 33706 727-367-3818 www.suntanart.org Arts

Tampa Bay Skating AcademyOldsmar & Clearwa-ter locations FL 813-854-4010 www.tbsa.com Ice Skating & Sports


Preschool - 14 years of age Weekly (all camps June 8th - Aug 14th) Day (half day preschool age) $75 - $175

Summer Camp, year round after school art classes

Yes

6 - 17 years of age Weekly morning & afternoon (June 1st - July 31st) Day $150 - $180 Summer Yes

5 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 3rd - August 21st) Day $95 per week Summer and year round Yes

6 - 16 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Half day, Full day TBD Summer

9 - 18 years of age Summer (July 19th - 23rd) Day Ranges $450 - 675 per week all inclusive Summer Yes

Ages 5 and older Weekly, daily, hourly Day TBD Summer and year round Yes

3rd - 12th grade Weekly Day and Overnight Rates vary Summer Yes

Kindergarten - 8th grade June 15th - July 24th Day Rates vary Summer No

1st - 6th grade Weekly (June & August) Day $160 per members Spring, Summer, Winter Yes


PreK - high school Sessions Day Rates vary Summer No

6 - 13 years of age Weekly (July 6th - 17th) Day $125 per week Summer

K - 5th grade Weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

Youth and adults Various Day Rates vary Summer No

3 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 3rd) Half day, Full day $105 - $650 per session Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

Entering 1st - 5th grades Weekly (June 1st - August 7th) Day $210 weekly non tuition families; $180 tuition families; $285 3 week school prep Summer Yes

5 - 12 years of age 4 weekly sessions (June - August) Day $225 per week Summer No

6 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 1st - August 2nd) Half day, Full day $85 - $135 per week Summer Yes

Daily, weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter No

Ages vary Daily, weekly Half day, Full day Rates vary Spring, Summer No

3 - 14 years of age Weekly Half day, Full day $175 weekly for half days, $275 weekly for full days Summer Yes

K - 8th Weekly Part and Full day Varies per program Spring, Summer No


PreK - 12th Grade June 8 - July 31 Day Varies per program Summer Yes

11 - 20 years of age One session July 6th - 26th Day $375 with family discount available Summer Yes

PreK - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Day Varies by length Summer Yes

1st - 6th grade June 8th - August 14th) TBD Summer Yes


5 - 18 years of age Weekly (June - August) Day Summer only memberships available $150 per week Summer No

PreK - 5th grade Weekly Day Cost varies by location - aver-age cost $100 - $165 per week Summer Day

K - 8th grade Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

5 - 15 years of age Weekly (June 8th - 26th) $110 weekly for members/$140 non-members Yes

5 - 12 years of age Weekly (Various June 8th - August 21st) Day $160 per week Summer and classes No




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Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin FL 34698 727-298-3322 www.dfac.org Visual Arts and Musical Theater

Eckerd College Waterfront 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg FL 33711 727-864-8288 www.eckerd.edu/waterfront Watersports

Elite Martial Arts 2710 Alternate 19 South Palm Harbor FL 34683 727-944-3836 www.1elitemartialarts.com Martial Arts

Estuary Adventures 3000 Pinellas Bayway S. Tierra Verde FL 33715 727-867-8166 www.tampabaywatch.org Marine and Environmental Science

Eurotech Soccer Academy 4200 54th Ave. S. St. Petersburg FL 33711 800-679-9830 www.eurotechsocceracademy.com Soccer

Future Flipz 1701 Coachman Plaza Drive Clearwater FL 33759 727-796-3547 www.futureflipz.com Gymnastics

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps Various FL locations FL 800-944-7112 www.laxcamps.com Lacrosse

Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center 1950 Virginia Ave. Clearwater FL 33763 www.GMKJC.org Sports, Art, Drama etc.

Great Explorations 1925 Fourth Street N. St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-821-8992 www.greatexplorations.org Various

Happy Workers Children's Center 920 19th St. S. St. Petersburg FL 33712 727-894-5337 www.happyworkers.org Arts, Diversity, Literacy, Peace, The Environment

Learning Rx 3440 East Lake Rd., Ste. 104 Palm Harbor FL 34685 727-781-7323 www.learningrx.com Educational

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 Klosterman Rd. Tarpon Springs FL 34689 727-712-5226 www.spcollege.edu/museum Social & Creative skills

Mad Science 201 37th Ave. N. #123 St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-895-5595 http://www.madscience.org/locations/wstampabay/ Science

Magic Bean Village 420 Second St. North, Suite C Safety Harbor FL 34695 www.magicbeanvillage.org Therapeutic programs and services for the disabled

Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall

1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater FL 33759 727-712-2706 www.hoffmanperformingarts.org Art Classes, Drama, Dance, Music, Theater

New Horizons Country Day School 2060 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor FL 34683 727-785-8591 www.newhorizonspri-vateschool.com Various Weekly Themes

NoiseMakers' Rock n' Roll Summer Camp 5900 Central Ave., Suite K St. Petersburg FL 33707 727-345-7472 www.noise-makers.org Basics Instrumental instruction, Music

Northside Christian School 777 62nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg FL 33702 727-647-0349 www.nck12.com Various

Pinellas County Parks & Recreation 631 Chestnut Street Clearwater FL 33756 727-464-3347 www.pinellascounty.org Varous

Pinellas Indoor Soccer 611 Commerce Drive Largo FL 33770 727-585-GOAL www.pinellasindoor.com Soccer and other sports

Practically Pikasso 1912 4th St. N. St. Petersburg FL 33704 727-822-5204 www.practicallypikasso.com Art

Safety Harbor Parks & Recreation 650 9th Avenue South Safety Harbor FL 34695 727-724-1530 www.cityofsafetyharbor.com Various

Santina Bay Academy 32820 US Hwy 19 North Palm Harbor FL 34684 727-216-9738 www.santinabayacedemy.com Various

Shorecrest Preparatory School 5101 1st Street NE St. Petersburg FL 33703 727-456-7511 www.shorecrest.org Various

Showdown Stage Company 302 Seminole St. Clearwater FL 33755 727-447-5347 www.showdownstageco.com Theater

St. Paul's Discovery Camps 1600 St. Paul's Drive Clearwater FL 33764 727-536-2756 www.st.pauls.edu Various

St. Pete Beach Summer En-richment Program

7701 Boca Ciega Dr. St. Pete Beach FL 33706 727-363-9245 www.stpetebeach.org Various

St. Pete Christian School 2021 62nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg FL 33702 727-522-3000 www.stpetechristian.org Various

St. Petersburg Country Club 2000 Country Club Way S. St. Petersburg FL 727-867-2111 www.stpetecc.com Golf, Tennis, Fun Camps

St. Petersburg Kidzart Summer Camps Various locations FL 727-823-0123 www.stpetekidzart.com Art

Suncoast Waldorf School 1857 Curlew Rd. Palm Harbor FL 34683 727-786-8311 www.suncoastwaldorf.org Various

Suntan Arts Center "Artzy Kids" 3300 Gulf Blvd. St. Petersburg FL 33706 727-367-3818 www.suntanart.org Arts

Tampa Bay Skating AcademyOldsmar & Clearwa-ter locations FL 813-854-4010 www.tbsa.com Ice Skating & Sports


Preschool - 14 years of age Weekly (all camps June 8th - Aug 14th) Day (half day preschool age) $75 - $175

Summer Camp, year round after school art classes

Yes

6 - 17 years of age Weekly morning & afternoon (June 1st - July 31st) Day $150 - $180 Summer Yes

5 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 3rd - August 21st) Day $95 per week Summer and year round Yes

6 - 16 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Half day, Full day TBD Summer

9 - 18 years of age Summer (July 19th - 23rd) Day Ranges $450 - 675 per week all inclusive Summer Yes

Ages 5 and older Weekly, daily, hourly Day TBD Summer and year round Yes

3rd - 12th grade Weekly Day and Overnight Rates vary Summer Yes

Kindergarten - 8th grade June 15th - July 24th Day Rates vary Summer No

1st - 6th grade Weekly (June & August) Day $160 per members Spring, Summer, Winter Yes


PreK - high school Sessions Day Rates vary Summer No

6 - 13 years of age Weekly (July 6th - 17th) Day $125 per week Summer

K - 5th grade Weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

Youth and adults Various Day Rates vary Summer No

3 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 8th - August 3rd) Half day, Full day $105 - $650 per session Spring, Summer, Winter Yes

Entering 1st - 5th grades Weekly (June 1st - August 7th) Day $210 weekly non tuition families; $180 tuition families; $285 3 week school prep Summer Yes

5 - 12 years of age 4 weekly sessions (June - August) Day $225 per week Summer No

6 - 12 years of age Weekly (June 1st - August 2nd) Half day, Full day $85 - $135 per week Summer Yes

Daily, weekly Day Rates vary Spring, Summer, Winter No

Ages vary Daily, weekly Half day, Full day Rates vary Spring, Summer No

3 - 14 years of age Weekly Half day, Full day $175 weekly for half days, $275 weekly for full days Summer Yes

K - 8th Weekly Part and Full day Varies per program Spring, Summer No


PreK - 12th Grade June 8 - July 31 Day Varies per program Summer Yes

11 - 20 years of age One session July 6th - 26th Day $375 with family discount available Summer Yes

PreK - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 7th) Day Varies by length Summer Yes

1st - 6th grade June 8th - August 14th) TBD Summer Yes


5 - 18 years of age Weekly (June - August) Day Summer only memberships available $150 per week Summer No

PreK - 5th grade Weekly Day Cost varies by location - aver-age cost $100 - $165 per week Summer Day

K - 8th grade Weekly Day Rates vary Summer Yes

5 - 15 years of age Weekly (June 8th - 26th) $110 weekly for members/$140 non-members Yes

5 - 12 years of age Weekly (Various June 8th - August 21st) Day $160 per week Summer and classes No





Camp Name Address City St Zip Phone County Web address

Night Owls 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek FL 33073 954-571-8709 Broward www.kidsloveelc.com

Valley View Equestrian Ranch 606 Valley View Rd. Cloudland GA 30731 706-862-2231 Chattooga www.valleyviewranch.com

The Pritikin Family Program 19735 Turnberry Way Aventura FL 33160 800-327-4914 Dade www.pritikin.com

Camp Challenge by Easter Seals of FL, Inc. 31600 Camp Challenge Rd. Sorrento FL 32776 352-383-4711 Lake www.fl.easterseals.com/campchallenge

Camp Thunderbird 909 E. Welch Rd. Apopka FL 32712 407-889-8088 Orange www.questinc.org

Camp Wewa 221 S. Binion Rd. Apopka FL 32703 407-886-1240 Orange www.ymcawewa.org

Digital Media Academy at University of Central Florida

4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando FL 32816 866-656-3342 Orange www.digitalmediaacademy.org

Giant Campus at University of Central Florida

4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando FL 32816 888-904-2267 Orange www.giantcampus.com

Camp VanguardMailing Address P. O. Box 417, Norwood, NJ 07648 Haines City FL 33844 800-365-0556 Polk www.newimagecamp.com

Destination Aviation: Florida Air Museum at Sun n' Fun Campus

4175 Medulla Road Lakeland FL 33811 863-904-4073 Polk www.floridaairmuseum.org

Florida Lions Camp 2819 Tiger Lake Road Lakes Wales FL 33898 863-696-1948 Polk www.lionscampfl.org

G. Wiz at the Science Museum 1001 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota FL 34236 941-309-4949 x119 Sarasota www.gwiz.org

Mote Marine Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota FL 34236 941-388-4441 x229 Sarasota www.mote.org/summerprograms

National Camps for Blind Children/AdultsVarious locations in the US and Canada

402-488-0981 x222 Various www.blindcamps.org

Riverview Camp for GIrls P.O. Box 299 Mentone AL 35984 800-882-0722 Dekalb www.riverviewcamp.com

OTHER COUNTIES


Tampa Bay Turners 2301 26th St. N. St. Petersburg FL 33713 727-328-8500 www.tampabayturners.com Gym, Swim, Fitness

The Pier Aquarium Summer Marine Adventures

800 2nd Ave. NE St. Petersburg FL 33701 727-895-7437 www.pieraquarium.org Marine Science

Tutoring Club of Palm Harbor 32740 US Highway 19 N. Palm Harbor FL 34684 727-781-8886 www.tutoringclub.com Academic

Victory Gym 805 Stevens Ave. Oldsmar FL 34677 813-925-0060 www.victorygtc.net Gymnastics

Wellington 8000 Starkey Rd. Seminole FL 33777 727-528-8717 ext 213 www.wellingtonschool.com Various Camps and Clubs

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg Various locations FL 727-328-9622 www.stpeteymca.org Various

YMCA of the Suncoast Various locations FL 727-467-9622 www.ymcasuncoast.org Various


4 - 14 years of age Daily or weekly (June - August) Day $27 per day Summer Yes

6 - 13 years of age Day $185 - $250 Summer

K - 12th Daily Day Rates vary per program Summer No

Ages 4 years and older Weekly Day Half day $25 per day or $115 for 5 days, Full day $35 or $155 for 5 days Spring, Summer, Winter No

5 - 12 years of ageTwo week sessions (June 8th - July 31st) Add-on week (August 3rd - 7th)

DayPre-K - Kindergarten graduates $334 (Add-on week $167); 1st - 4th grade graduates $353 (Add-on week $177); 5th - 6th grade graduates $405 (Add-on week $202)

Summer Yes

5 and up Weekly - Spring (March 30th - April 3rd) Summer (June 9th - August 15th) Day Rates vary per program Spring, Summer, Winter Yes


Description Ages/Grades Dates (session length) Type Cost Season Extra Care

Available

Diverse camp activities 3 - 8th grade Three 2 - 4 week sessions (June 8th - July 31st) Overnight Rates vary with all three sessions $6,040 Summer Included

Equestrian for girls 8 - 17 years of age Four 1 week sessions (June 8th - August 7th) Overnight Rates vary per session Summer N/A

Health & Fitness 8 - 18 years of age Kids 8 - 16 years (June 27th - July 10th) Overnight Kids $1,500 for one week, $2,500 for two weeks

Adults $3,900 for one week, $6,700 for two weeksSummer and Year Round Wellness Program All inclusive

Special needs Ages 6 and older with physical or cognitive disabilities

Various 6 - 12 day sessions (June & July) Overnight Cost based on length of stay and care needs Summer N/A

Self-esteem and socialization for devel-opmentally disabled

5 years and older 6 and 12 day overnight sessions (June - August) Overnight $501 - $650 per week Spring Summer N/A

Traditional 7 - 15 years of age 2 week sessions (June 7th - August 21st) Overnight Rates vary with a sliding scale - refer to website Spring Summer Included in

overnight

Digital Media & Computer Training 7 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 22 - July 17th) Day and

Overnight Rates vary - refer to website Summer Included in overnight

Tech, Digital Media & Gaming 10 - 17 years of age Weekly

(June 8th - July 10th) Overnight Rates vary - refer to website Summer Included in overnight

Weight Loss & Fitness 7 - 18 years of age 2 to 6 week programs Overnight Rates start at $2650 Summer N/A

Aviation 11 - 18 years of age Weekly Day and Overnight $250 per week day camp; $625 residential Summer N/A

Traditional activites establishing indepen-dence for visual and disabling impairments

Ages 5 and older Weekly, weekends Overnight Starts at $350 Summer, Holiday and year round programs

Included in overnight

Science PreK - 8th grade Weekly (June 8th - August 14th) Day $180 - $290 with discounts for members Yes

Marine Science Ages 2 - 12th grade Half day, full day Day and Overnight Starting at $115 to $1,000 Summer No

Self-esteem, confidence and physical vigor Youth and Adults Weekly Overnight Free camp with $35 processing fee Summer, Winter Included in

overnight

Diverse camp activities Ages 6 - 13 Short and long term sessions Overnight Rates vary based on length of stay Summer, Spring N/A




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Camp Name Address City St Zip Phone County Web address

Night Owls 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek FL 33073 954-571-8709 Broward www.kidsloveelc.com

Valley View Equestrian Ranch 606 Valley View Rd. Cloudland GA 30731 706-862-2231 Chattooga www.valleyviewranch.com

The Pritikin Family Program 19735 Turnberry Way Aventura FL 33160 800-327-4914 Dade www.pritikin.com

Camp Challenge by Easter Seals of FL, Inc. 31600 Camp Challenge Rd. Sorrento FL 32776 352-383-4711 Lake www.fl.easterseals.com/campchallenge

Camp Thunderbird 909 E. Welch Rd. Apopka FL 32712 407-889-8088 Orange www.questinc.org

Camp Wewa 221 S. Binion Rd. Apopka FL 32703 407-886-1240 Orange www.ymcawewa.org

Digital Media Academy at University of Central Florida

4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando FL 32816 866-656-3342 Orange www.digitalmediaacademy.org

Giant Campus at University of Central Florida

4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando FL 32816 888-904-2267 Orange www.giantcampus.com

Camp VanguardMailing Address P. O. Box 417, Norwood, NJ 07648 Haines City FL 33844 800-365-0556 Polk www.newimagecamp.com

Destination Aviation: Florida Air Museum at Sun n' Fun Campus

4175 Medulla Road Lakeland FL 33811 863-904-4073 Polk www.floridaairmuseum.org

Florida Lions Camp 2819 Tiger Lake Road Lakes Wales FL 33898 863-696-1948 Polk www.lionscampfl.org

G. Wiz at the Science Museum 1001 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota FL 34236 941-309-4949 x119 Sarasota www.gwiz.org

Mote Marine Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota FL 34236 941-388-4441 x229 Sarasota www.mote.org/summerprograms

National Camps for Blind Children/AdultsVarious locations in the US and Canada

402-488-0981 x222 Various www.blindcamps.org

Riverview Camp for GIrls P.O. Box 299 Mentone AL 35984 800-882-0722 Dekalb www.riverviewcamp.com

OTHER COUNTIES


Tampa Bay Turners 2301 26th St. N. St. Petersburg FL 33713 727-328-8500 www.tampabayturners.com Gym, Swim, Fitness

The Pier Aquarium Summer Marine Adventures

800 2nd Ave. NE St. Petersburg FL 33701 727-895-7437 www.pieraquarium.org Marine Science

Tutoring Club of Palm Harbor 32740 US Highway 19 N. Palm Harbor FL 34684 727-781-8886 www.tutoringclub.com Academic

Victory Gym 805 Stevens Ave. Oldsmar FL 34677 813-925-0060 www.victorygtc.net Gymnastics

Wellington 8000 Starkey Rd. Seminole FL 33777 727-528-8717 ext 213 www.wellingtonschool.com Various Camps and Clubs

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg Various locations FL 727-328-9622 www.stpeteymca.org Various

YMCA of the Suncoast Various locations FL 727-467-9622 www.ymcasuncoast.org Various


4 - 14 years of age Daily or weekly (June - August) Day $27 per day Summer Yes

6 - 13 years of age Day $185 - $250 Summer

K - 12th Daily Day Rates vary per program Summer No

Ages 4 years and older Weekly Day Half day $25 per day or $115 for 5 days, Full day $35 or $155 for 5 days Spring, Summer, Winter No

5 - 12 years of ageTwo week sessions (June 8th - July 31st) Add-on week (August 3rd - 7th)

DayPre-K - Kindergarten graduates $334 (Add-on week $167); 1st - 4th grade graduates $353 (Add-on week $177); 5th - 6th grade graduates $405 (Add-on week $202)

Summer Yes



Description Ages/Grades Dates (session length) Type Cost Season Extra Care

Available

Diverse camp activities 3 - 8th grade Three 2 - 4 week sessions (June 8th - July 31st) Overnight Rates vary with all three sessions $6,040 Summer Included

Equestrian for girls 8 - 17 years of age Four 1 week sessions (June 8th - August 7th) Overnight Rates vary per session Summer N/A

Health & Fitness 8 - 18 years of age Kids 8 - 16 years (June 27th - July 10th) Overnight Kids $1,500 for one week, $2,500 for two weeks

Adults $3,900 for one week, $6,700 for two weeksSummer and Year Round Wellness Program All inclusive

Special needs Ages 6 and older with physical or cognitive disabilities

Various 6 - 12 day sessions (June & July) Overnight Cost based on length of stay and care needs Summer N/A

Self-esteem and socialization for devel-opmentally disabled

5 years and older 6 and 12 day overnight sessions (June - August) Overnight $501 - $650 per week Spring Summer N/A

Traditional 7 - 15 years of age 2 week sessions (June 7th - August 21st) Overnight Rates vary with a sliding scale - refer to website Spring Summer Included in

overnight

Digital Media & Computer Training 7 - 18 years of age Weekly (June 22 - July 17th) Day and

Overnight Rates vary - refer to website Summer Included in overnight

Tech, Digital Media & Gaming 10 - 17 years of age Weekly

(June 8th - July 10th) Overnight Rates vary - refer to website Summer Included in overnight

Weight Loss & Fitness 7 - 18 years of age 2 to 6 week programs Overnight Rates start at $2650 Summer N/A

Aviation 11 - 18 years of age Weekly Day and Overnight $250 per week day camp; $625 residential Summer N/A

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PACKING FOR CAMP ISN’T ROCKET SCIENCE, BUT IT IS MORE than making sure you don’t run out of underwear two days early. It’s about being able to experience camp in the most involved and enjoyable way, and it’s as much about what you leave behind as what you take.

Most camps will provide a very detailed list of what you should pack for your child. Trust them! Your child may have some special needs that will necessitate variations from the list, but the general rule should be to “follow their directions.” They are the experts here. In most cases, they started with their best guess as to what kids would need and have, after much experience, refined the list.

Camp Boggy Creek, located north of Orlando, is one of the finest camps in Florida. It is one of the Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Camps. Their weekly summer sessions feature an event called Silly Olympics. It is a camper favorite. In short, it is an orchestrated food fight. Campers don face paint that matches their cabin color; they

Pack Right for a Great Camp ExperienceBy Kurt Goerke

What to take and what to leave behind

What you leave out of the suitcase may be more important than what you leave in.

slip and slide on what looks like last night’s dinner. Because of this fact, the camp packing list asks parents to “pack an old T-shirt, an old pair of shoes, and an old pair of shorts that can get dirty and messy during our Silly Olympics.” There’s even a warning: “Some of these you may not want returned.” When parents don’t heed this packing advice, and campers show up dressed too well, they can either go to a safe zone and not participate or are offered another discardable shirt by camp staff. At Camp Boggy Creek, staff saves the day, but don’t count on it at every camp. Follow the packing list. There is a reason for everything on it, even if you don’t understand.

What to leave out of the suitcase may be more important than what you put in, especially in the case of electronics. A child who brings her iPod (which won’t be on the packing list) and listens to her music through earphones instead of paying attention to the archery safety instructions is counterproductive and a potential danger to herself and others. What’s more, the child is not fully participating in camp.

Camps routinely start with ice breaker activities designed to get the kids involved in a shared experience, forming a team and making them all an important a part of it. Anything that serves as a lifeline to the usual home activities, like playing a hand-held video game or being able to disappear into the seclusion of an iPod, will foil or at least slow this bonding process. Your child may not be able to imagine a week without their usual technological entertainment and may put up great resistance to leaving it behind. Once again,

trust that a well run camp will leave them very little time to miss it once they are there. If all else fails, remind them that camp is probably not the most hospitable place for their expensive gadgets, and that camps will repeatedly not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Hence, they’ll have to use their allowance money to buy a new one when it gets lost or broken at camp.

Other things to avoid packing (or checking for lest your child try and sneak something past you) include: tobacco products, alcohol and anything that might constitute a weapon. Even the traditional camp pocketknife may not be welcomed. Money is another thing that can become problematic at camp. Many camps have a camp store and encourage you to send money but usually limit it to a certain amount. Again, follow the camp’s guidelines.

The final tip is to ignore the urge to over pack. Think of it like packing supplies to climb a mountain. You want enough food to make it to the top and back, but would not want to be laden down with excess weight. Also, remember, the packing tends to get bigger as kids leave camp. They will come home with T-shirts, craft projects and lots of dirty clothing. Leave a little room for this on the front side, and you will make it much easier for them to haul their belongings back to your car or the camp bus for the return trip.

Of course, when your child returns home, be prepared to listen. He will bring home enough fun camp stories to fill your ears for at least a day or two. And if you packed well, none of the stories will be about running out of underwear!

Pack Right for a Great Camp Experience

Kurt Goerke is a father of two, writer, humorist and Regional Director for the American Lung Association.


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Structure over Unstructured SummerSummertime evokes the images of long, hot, lazy days on the beach or by a pool. Children who have an internalized structure can usually find ways to occupy themselves over the down months; however, those who lack an internal skel-eton of self-control and self-direction tend to “go wild” without the routine and structure of school. Before parents resort to the tempting option of taking them to the zoo—not to visit, but to inhabit—try these techniques:

Guidelines to keep your child engaged constructively:1. Get them involved in camps, programs and all creative activities that will keep them positively engaged. Art and

drama camps are especially recommended for “special needs” children, many of whom have latent talent that is often overridden by their often more overt attention and focusing problems.

2. Keep to a schedule: get up at a certain time, have meals at designated times, with every hour occupied with some activity including “rest” time.

3. Put an incentive chart in place to keep the children—especially special needs children—working towards con-crete rewards.

4. Set aside some special time for weekly family outings. These are highly recommended to promote bonding with children and, of course, for family vacations.

5. Involve the children in family-building activities such as preparing dinner, gardening, home-improvement proj-ects, etc. Give them some tasks where they can contribute. This will also cultivate self-esteem.

6. Involve the children in community options through religious and local civic organizations to build a social con-science.

Make this summer a time to remember for all family members by acting now to ensure enough activities are in place to keep your children constructively engaged. If you develop a plan early on, you can avoid a migraine later down the road.

Family MeetingsConducting a family meeting is an excellent preventative strategy or curative measure to address any familial issue. Here are some basic guidelines for carrying out a successful family intervention:

1. The parents determine the topics/issues that need to be addressed and facilitate the meeting (at least initially).2. The meeting opens with basic rules of participation: (1) everyone gets a chance to offer input or pass; (2)

whoever has the “ball” has the floor; (3) when a problem is presented, a solution must also be solicited; (4) no shouting, name-calling or other verbal assaults allowed; (5) time is limited to one hour or less.

3. Start the meeting with a statement of positive praise for the participants and show confidence that resolution can be attained. If relationships in the family are particularly strained, opening the meeting with everyone having to say something positive about each other sets the tone for a positive outcome as opposed to a gripe session.

4. Present the topic/issue and elicit feedback from all members.5. Come to a semblance of consensus.6. Close with a positive statement about participation and future meeting agenda items.

If your family has regular instances of conflict, a family meeting may need to be held more than once a week. Post an agenda in a common area where family members can add to it throughout the week. Remember, children need strong, positive parental leadership that is democratic and not dictatorial.

Surviving the SummerA guide for preserving parents’ sanity

By Ruth Broadwater

To bypass summer meltdowns and other behavior problems, try these tips for creating structure and for instituting family meetings.

Ruth Broadwater, M.A. (Marriage and Family Counseling), has taught parenting and worked with adolescents and their families for over ten years. She also works as a Family Coach and yoga instructor. Contact her at 727-641-1966.

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Summer Camp: What It Really Means

By Andrea Mitchell

FOR MOST KIDS, THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS ONE OF the happiest days of the year. No more homework, no more tests and no more teachers - hooray! You say “good-bye” to all of your friends and jokingly say, “See you next year.” For me, that particular phrase became especially important. Each year as I said farewell to my school friends, it always reminded me of the friends I made at summer camp.

From the summer I was 8 years old until the time I was 15, I was fortunate enough to attend a few weeks of Sleep-Away Summer Camp at Florida College. It was a time I looked forward to all year, sometimes even more than Christmas! Kids from all over the country attended my camp, and as a young girl, I made friends that returned each summer during those few precious days. I have many happy memories of those times and one

important friendship I made has lasted a lifetime. I met my best friend of 30-plus years at camp and am

grateful each day that I have her in my life. She lived in Tallahassee while we were growing up, so I only saw her in the summer when we were roommates at camp. As the years went by and our friendship grew, we wrote letters, sent packages, and eventually visited each other even after camp was over. I’ve kept in “distant” touch with people I knew in school, but I find that my camp friends are the ones that became more dear. Maybe it’s because you only have that short time during the summer where you don’t experience the ups and downs of a regular school year? I’m not really sure, but I know that my life would have been very different if my parents hadn’t sent me to camp. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

We had so much fun. Games, running, swimming, girl

talk and lots and lots of laughter. That is, until that sad day when everyone had to go home. I can close my eyes and still see (through the tears) everyone getting on the buses to head back to their home state. Everyone would be hugging everybody and saying, “See you next year,” and we meant it.

As an adult, I understand what the experience of attending summer camp can mean to a child. You learn new things, make new friends and even learn how important it is to say “good-bye.” Those lessons can be very challenging but are important parts of growing up. Surprisingly, summer camp can impact your life in ways you might never expect. My best friend now lives in Alabama with her family, and her memories of our days as campers made her realize what those early years can mean to a child. It gave her a desire to get involved with teaching

kids and helping give them positive experiences they will never forget. She is now a director of a summer camp which is a sister site to the one we attended as young girls. Our daughters have plans to attend camp together, and although they live in different states, I hope their friendship will evolve and grow just like their mothers’.

A last interesting note about camp and the effect on my life; my friend’s co-director is her loving husband of 16 years. They are currently in town visiting with us for a few days while they attend a director‘s seminar. We went out to dinner the other night, and joining us were a group of directors from camps around country. Just as often as it happens with any married couple, my friend and her husband were asked how they met. The three of us looked at each other, smiled and answered, “We all met at summer camp when were kids.”


Andrea Mitchell is ParentGuide’s® Event Coordinator. She is also a mother with a secret love of writing!

As an adult, I understand what the experience of attending summer camp can mean to a kid.

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By Andrea Mitchell

FOR MOST KIDS, THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS ONE OF the happiest days of the year. No more homework, no more tests and no more teachers - hooray! You say “good-bye” to all of your friends and jokingly say, “See you next year.” For me, that particular phrase became especially important. Each year as I said farewell to my school friends, it always reminded me of the friends I made at summer camp.

From the summer I was 8 years old until the time I was 15, I was fortunate enough to attend a few weeks of Sleep-Away Summer Camp at Florida College. It was a time I looked forward to all year, sometimes even more than Christmas! Kids from all over the country attended my camp, and as a young girl, I made friends that returned each summer during those few precious days. I have many happy memories of those times and one

important friendship I made has lasted a lifetime. I met my best friend of 30-plus years at camp and am

grateful each day that I have her in my life. She lived in Tallahassee while we were growing up, so I only saw her in the summer when we were roommates at camp. As the years went by and our friendship grew, we wrote letters, sent packages, and eventually visited each other even after camp was over. I’ve kept in “distant” touch with people I knew in school, but I find that my camp friends are the ones that became more dear. Maybe it’s because you only have that short time during the summer where you don’t experience the ups and downs of a regular school year? I’m not really sure, but I know that my life would have been very different if my parents hadn’t sent me to camp. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

We had so much fun. Games, running, swimming, girl

talk and lots and lots of laughter. That is, until that sad day when everyone had to go home. I can close my eyes and still see (through the tears) everyone getting on the buses to head back to their home state. Everyone would be hugging everybody and saying, “See you next year,” and we meant it.

As an adult, I understand what the experience of attending summer camp can mean to a child. You learn new things, make new friends and even learn how important it is to say “good-bye.” Those lessons can be very challenging but are important parts of growing up. Surprisingly, summer camp can impact your life in ways you might never expect. My best friend now lives in Alabama with her family, and her memories of our days as campers made her realize what those early years can mean to a child. It gave her a desire to get involved with teaching

kids and helping give them positive experiences they will never forget. She is now a director of a summer camp which is a sister site to the one we attended as young girls. Our daughters have plans to attend camp together, and although they live in different states, I hope their friendship will evolve and grow just like their mothers’.

A last interesting note about camp and the effect on my life; my friend’s co-director is her loving husband of 16 years. They are currently in town visiting with us for a few days while they attend a director‘s seminar. We went out to dinner the other night, and joining us were a group of directors from camps around country. Just as often as it happens with any married couple, my friend and her husband were asked how they met. The three of us looked at each other, smiled and answered, “We all met at summer camp when were kids.”


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A Summer You Won’t Believe

Global Citizens NetworkBy Jessica Brady

It’s almost summertime, and the kids are restless and ready for that exciting summer vacation. Maybe it will be a trip to Disney or a week at the beach, and if they’re lucky, they can bring a friend. But what if the kids were shocked to hear they won’t get to see Mickey this summer. Instead, they will visit the vast plains of Kenya or the mountains of Mexico. They won’t be able to bring a friend, but they will definitely make new ones.

A non-profit organization based out of St. Paul, Minn., Global Citizens Network (GCN) takes families and volunteers on trips through-out the world and across the United States. Families will not only visit these countries, but will be immersed in the culture and daily lives of the villagers and communities. These trips are not only educational, but will instill value, culture and integrity to those who volunteer.

“GCN was started to provide individuals the opportunity to interact locally and internation-ally with people of diverse cultures who share common global values in order to develop creative and effective local solutions to global problems,” Executive Director Linda Stuart said.

GCN really does their best to make family-oriented trips and views them as a valuable tool to bring families closer together.

“When you volunteer together as a family in a community of families, the youth see parents leading by example,” Stuart said. “Everyone is literally spending time together with no other distractions. The world becomes the class-room, and parents and children alike share values of love, peace, cross-cultural under-standing and acceptance, plus listening.”

Kara Wiren, a single mom, along with her 13-year-old son, Hunter, from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. have traveled with GCN to Chicueyaco, Mexico and Maili Tatu, Kenya. In both countries, they helped the villagers build health clinics. Wiren, who has gone on many volunteer trips, enjoys traveling with Global Citizens Network because they allow children and immerse the travelers culturally.

“You are not just going and doing volunteer work,” she said. “You are getting to spend ten days with these people, every day working alongside of them. And that’s really what I’ve found so amazing about these trips with GCN.”

To travel and watch her son has been a memo-rable experience in itself she said. She was happy he realized that not everyone has an iPod or a computer and that these are things we take for granted. Although he brought his iPod and GAME BOY with him on their first trip, Wiren was amazed to find that he never turned them on once the entire time.

“In our trip to Mexico, I loved just watching my son play with the other children,” she said. “They had no way of communicating. They don’t even speak Spanish there. But to see him and watch him go off and play with the animals and children and see that it doesn’t matter that there is a language barrier or that they live a completely different lifestyle.”

For others, like Rebecca Oberton, who has worked as an interim program assistant for GCN since 2004, traveling to places such as Africa and native communities in Washington State has changed her perspective on people and life in general.

“The organization has helped me to see not only how much the world’s people have in common,” she said. “People, no matter how seemingly removed they are from one another

share the same feelings, emotions, hopes and dreams. And to see the vast and colorful tapestry of culture and individuality that make us unique.”

Global Citizens Network offers unique and diverse trips almost every month of the year. Volunteers and families can travel anywhere from Ecuador to Thailand to Arizona and many places in between. Trips range from $750 to $2,050 and include in-country travel, lodging, meals, emergency medical and evacuation insurance as well as a donation to the village project. Airfare is separate and the responsibil-ity of the volunteer.

“It’s definitely worth it,” Wiren said. “It is very well organized and basically 95 percent of the money you raise for the trip goes to that village. There is no overhead or fluff. They (GCN) really have a good heart, and their intent really is to help those people as well as for Americans to be able to experience this type of thing.”

Although many volunteers have the intent to help and make life easier for those they visit, Stuart explains that that is not all that is neces-sarily happening.

“We are being welcomed into the homes of individuals that often have a lot more to teach us than we have to teach them,” she said. “We collaborate on community-based develop-ment initiatives. We don’t help…we go to learn and come back changed and passionate about creating more change at home. Com-munities are empowered because someone cared enough about them to take two weeks out of their lives to come and share their time.”

For more information on Global Citizens Network, visit their Web site at www.global-citizens.org.

Global Citizen’s Network trip to Xilo, Mexico.

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Covert Ops CampBy Jessica Brady

Dads, ditch the briefcases and take off the ties! It’s time to don your fatigues for an experience like no other: a Covert Ops mission in Tucson, Arizona. The heat is on and it’s time for quick thinking like James Bond and Jack Bauer while completing your “mission impossible.”

Incredible Adventures in Sarasota offers two or three-day Covert Ops programs. This fantasy camp is not for the weak-hearted. The first two days will be spent learning counter-terrorist evasive driving, combat pistol techniques, self-defense, and counter-surveillance and espionage techniques. Then, on the third day, everyone will participate in a live-fire hostage rescue operation with paintball guns.

“Basically, you learn everything you would need to know if you were on a S.W.A.T team,” Jane Reifert, president of Incredible Adventures said. “And the last day someone is kidnapped and it’s up to you to find the person and plan their rescue. It’s great. It becomes total chaos.”

All participants must have a valid drivers license and will be taught how to crash through barricades, run other vehicles off the road and “execute precision high-speed bootlegger turns.” Trainees will be taught by Gordon Edwards who has over 24 years of experience in racecars, performance vehicles and evasive driving.

“The driving tends to be the most popular, because everybody drives and has seen car chases in movies,” Reifert said. “It’s like living out your own action-adventure fantasy in a movie.”

Self-defense will be taught to protect one’s self against one-on-one enemy attacks. Students will be taught by Dennis Hebler, a retired 20-year veteran in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Hebler is a 7th Degree Black Belt who spent four years specializing in Euro-terrorism in West Berlin.

“At the risk of sounding boring, all were tremendous experiences,” Martin Fox, who attended with his wife said. “Valuable as well, because a lot of skills learned could have everyday applications at home.”

Although Covert Ops sounds like the typical male fantasy, it‘s not strictly for men. Women and children ages 16 and over are welcome.

“Everyone absolutely loves it and has a great time,” Reifert said. “Typically it’s men that come, but we did have a family of five come and they loved every minute of it.”

The family that attended the Covert Ops mission left with a tight family bond and memories to savor.

Lorraine Thirion, a Mom who attended with her family, says, “It’s a great family adventure.”

The next mission will be held the this fall around September, although exact dates have not yet been confirmed for the fall adventure. There are also Group programs are also available year-round.

For more information and Covert Ops dates visit www.covertops.com.

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“Over ninety percent of all sea turtle nesting in the western hemisphere takes place in Florida,” says David

Godfrey, Executive Director of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation and Sea Turtle Survival League. This, of course, makes Florida a prime location for conservationists as well as an area of concern, because sea turtles remain on the threatened and endangered lists.

Florida is home to five varieties of sea turtles, three of which actually nest on our beaches. Loggerheads, named for their unmistakable heads and mighty jaws, comprise the most prolific nesters, with many here in the Tampa Bay area. On any given year, between 50,000 to 70,000 Loggerhead nests dot the shore-line on both the east and west coasts. However, the high volume of nests doesn’t correlate to the actual number of Loggerhead females laying the eggs. In fact, reproductive-age Loggerhead females nest approximately five to six times during a particular season.

Green turtles, once savored around the world as a culinary deli-cacy and nearly wiped out of existence because of their divine taste, make up the second-most prominent species of sea turtle nesting in Florida. According to Godfrey, “There’s

Florida’s Trail of

a great deal of fluctuation in green turtle nesting.” This is because an individual female, for some unknown reason, won’t come back the following year to nest again in the same area. Interestingly enough, what happens is a large drop off in the numbers of nests during those alternating years. “For some reason,” says Godfrey, “there’s a very distinct high year and a low year.”

The Leatherback turtle also nests in Florida, although primarily on the east coast. This unique sea turtle lacks the hard outer shell of its counterparts and instead has a fleshy material covering its back. But despite their soft shell, these creatures are the largest turtles on earth and can grow to the size of a VW Bug, “just not as high,” quips Godfrey. Satellite telemetry has tracked these animals migrating thousands of miles away from their nesting beaches. “We’re talking about an animal that leaves the beach in southern Panama, crosses the Caribbean, goes by Haiti, up the east coast of the United States to Canada, across the north Atlantic to Europe, down to Africa along the western coast of Africa and gradually back into the Caribbean,” says Godfrey. “That’s a two-year process. But we’re talking about 5,000 to 6,000 miles.”

Track a TurtleThis educational program offered by the Caribbean Conserva-tion Corporation lets classrooms and individuals around the country track the sea turtles’ travels. The organization uses satellite telemetry to monitor the migrations of many turtles after they’re released back into the wild. They’ve also developed classroom resources to complement the turtle-tracking project, and according to David Godfrey, Executive Director of the nonprofit, turtle tracking touches on a wide range of educational topics beyond turtles.

“Students also learn about scientific research, satellite telemetry and how satellites work as well latitude, longitude and plotting on maps.” Because the animals travel so far, teachers can also incorporate geography into their lesson plans as well mathematics such as calculating how far or how fast the sea turtles are traveling. Says Godfrey, “It’s kind of this cross-curriculum program based on the tracking of sea turtles.” Visit www.cccturtle.org to learn more.

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Foraging in and about the Florida waters are two other species of sea turtles: the Hawksbill and the Kemp’s ridley. Coveted for their shells, Hawksbill turtles were nearly harvested to extinction in order to make combs or hairpieces out of what we commonly refer to as “tortoise shell.” Hawksbills eat primarily corals and sponges, hence the reason they’re found in Florida waters.

The Kemp’s ridley turtle, also found in and around Florida wa-ters, nests almost exclusively at one beach in Mexico, Rancho Nuevo. Godfrey says that these turtles are critically endangered and were nearly wiped out by shrimp trawlers. During the 1980s and early 1990s, the Caribbean Conservation Corpora-tion and other environmental and nonprofit groups lobbied for laws requiring shrimp trawlers to have nets with turtle excluder devices. Essentially, these contraptions allow the turtles to escape should they be caught in the net. Godfrey says that, while the turtle excluder device helped protect all species of sea turtles, it was especially beneficial to the Kemp’s ridley turtle.

Through the years, sea turtles have faced a growing number of threats in the Florida waters. One of them, Red Tide, acts as a neurotoxin in the turtle’s body and causes the animal to be-come “listless, lethargic, and non responsive,” says Susan Coy, a veterinarian technician at Tampa’s Florida Aquarium. “The whole body shuts down.” Sometimes, the animals are so sick from Red Tide that the only way the aquarium staff can tell whether or not the animal is alive is to check its blink response. If the animal blinks, at least it’s alive.

When asked how she nurses a Red Tide turtle back to health, Coy answers, “with lots of TLC.” Basically, the Red Tide has to “flush” out of the animal’s system, and that can take a year or more.

According to Coy, any of the turtles that come to the aquarium for rehabilitation purposes are given a battery of tests upon their arrival. These test parallel the kinds of tests any doctor would give a human patient when he or she was trying to determine the cause of the patient’s illness. Blood is drawn to check the white blood cell count as well as other levels, and X-rays are taken to rule out any possible foreign body obstructions (i.e. fishing hooks or lines, etc.). Once the cause of the turtle’s illness is uncovered, the animal is placed in a rehabilitation tank, given the appropriate medications and

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TurtlesAlways the Turtle LadyBy Geodie Baxter Padgett

She answered the call day and night, rushed to the ocean with hope and prayers and spent countless hours nurturing the sick and wounded. She’s a Turtle Lady on the Isle of Palms, a title bestowed upon a coterie of wise, loving women who dedicate themselves to saving sea turtles. And while she prides herself on being part of the turtle team and

deeply relishes the work she does with sea turtles, it may be surprising to read that this isn’t what she’s known for. Off the Isle Palms, the rest of the world knows her as Mary Alice Monroe, the New York Times best selling author.

Monroe recently released a new novel, Swimming Lessons, the sequel to her best selling book The Beach House. The story rejoins Toy, the primary character in the book, and follows her on a journey of healing and empowerment. Interestingly enough, Toy’s emotional revival parallels the physical rehabilitation of a sickly Loggerhead turtle that Toy rescues at the beginning of the book. Throughout the story, as Toy tends to “Big Girl” (the turtle), the readers feel each growing and gaining strength.

“I wanted her (Toy’s) recovery to parallel this particular turtle’s, so that at the end of the story, when she had gone through the journey, she finally laid to rest all the scars of her youth and was able to move on fearlessly,” says Monroe.

Of course, the turtle’s experiences at the turtle hospital coincide with Monroe’s real-life memories of nursing sick turtles. “Every turtle story (in the book) is true,” she says fondly. When asked about her favorite turtles, Monroe laughs and recalls the tale of Hamlin, the “Dive Belt” turtle. According to Monroe, Hamlin suffered from gas, a potentially deadly condition for sea turtles because they’re unable to dive to the bottom and feed. To remedy the problem, the staff at the turtle hospital strapped a four-pound dive belt onto Hamlin. Soon after, he dove and ate his way back to health. “But it was just so funny to see a turtle swimming around in a tank with a dive belt,” says Monroe.

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Saving Florida’s Sea TurtlesHere are some surefire ways to help save sea turtles.

1. Buy a turtle license tag: Unlike many of Florida’s specialty license tags, the turtle tag was designed in conjunction with a grant to bring money directly back into communities’ efforts to help save sea turtles.

2. Join NESTS: It stands for Neighbors Ensuring Sea Turtle Survival, and it’s all about getting coastal residents in Florida to become good stewards for sea turtles. The program rewards individuals and communities vested in protecting the sea turtle. Visit www.nests-certified.org.

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nursed back to health. And, after rehabilitation, those that are healthy enough to survive in the wild are released “usually in the same vicinity where they were caught,” says Coy.

Other threats turtles currently must face include problems from oil drilling, pollution, runoff from chemicals and fertilizers and entanglements in fishing lines.

Both Godfrey and Coy contend there are many things individuals can do to help protect sea turtles. For those living on the coast, one of the most important measures to take is to keep the beach dark during nesting season. “Light on the beaches disorients the animals,” says Coy. So, instead of running to the water, the hatchlings (baby turtles) run to the light.

According to Godfrey, keeping the beach dark doesn’t mean residents have to go without outdoor lighting. “You have to manage your light. You don’t want things shining on the beach.” This means beach dwellers can even have external lights as long as they are shielded and pointed in a direction away from the beach. There are also a variety of very user-friendly types of lighting that have been manufactured specifically to help protect sea turtles.

When it’s all said and done, it really doesn’t take much for human beings to have a huge impact on the population of sea turtles. The goal is to make it a positive one.

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Big Girl, her other favorite turtle, holds a special place in Monroe’s heart. Not only is Big Girl’s rehabilitation closely chronicled in Swimming Lessons, but Monroe had the amazing opportunity to help release Big Girl back into the ocean after she was healed.

“She (Big Girl) went out to sea and dove under and said ‘goodbye.’ It was so beautiful… I was so euphoric, I was crying. I looked behind me, and everyone on the beach was cheering and crying, too. It was a beautiful moment-that sort of rare moment when you know you’re making a difference.”

Monroe’s desire to make a difference as well as her passion for sea turtles and nature moved her to try something unique in the publishing world. Along with the release of Swimming Lessons, she published a companion piece-a children’s book called Turtle Summer.

“I enjoyed writing that,” she says of her first children’s book, a journal-like story that shares the bittersweet tale of the turtles’ nesting hab-its. Monroe teamed with her pal and renowned nature photographer, Barbara Bergwerf, to capture the Log-gerhead turtle’s cycle of nesting and laying eggs and the emergence of the hatchlings (baby turtles). Along with fluid story and gor-geous photos, Monroe weaves in pictures and anecdotal information from the turtles she grew to know and love at the turtle hospital. There is even a picture of Big Girl.

Monroe will likely write more children’s stories in addition to her novels because, as a self-proclaimed “grandmother in training” (she’s waiting for the day her eldest daughter gets pregnant), she genuinely be-lieves in teaching her grandchildren about nature and the world. “I have all these things stored up that I’m dying to teach my grandchild, and that’s one of the reasons I’m writing children’s books….I feel it’s my duty to teach my grandchildren.”

But no matter how many children’s or adult’s books she writes or the acclaim she receives for her writing, when you ask her about work on the turtle team, she perks up and says, “I’m always a Turtle Lady–always, forever.”

For additional information on Mary Alice Monroe or conservation issues, including sea turtles, visit www.maryalicemonroe.com.

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What do you do when your usually smiling and happy-faced daughter gets off the camp bus at the end of the day and tells you she hates her counselor? “She yells all the time, and she doesn’t talk to us!” Or when your son announces, “I wish I was in Evan’s group. His counselor is much better than mine; he plays with the kids and is nice to them.”

After hearing similar comments for a couple of days, you decide that it’s time to do something—but what should you do?

First, you need to get as much specific information as possible from your child about what he or she dislikes about the counselor. This will be important information to have when you call camp to discuss your concerns. In some cases, you will find that this process will help you discover that the problem isn’t with the counselor at all, but rather that your child is having trouble in some other arena—perhaps social, or maybe adjusting to the camp environment—which is quite different from school or home and that dislik-ing the counselor is a mask for this. This may still require a call to camp, but for a different reason than you anticipated.

If the conversation confirms that your child really is having a negative ex-perience with the counselor, a call to camp is immediately warrant-ed. Camps do their best to screen counselors, but since counselors are typically high school or college-age youngsters with a wide range of experience working with children, it’s possible that your child’s counselor doesn’t have all the skills to do the job well. In addition, sometimes counselors allow their own socializing with other coun-selors to take priority over focusing on the kids. This doesn’t mean they are bad counselors, but they may require greater supervision or help redirecting their focus.

Your first call to camp should not be to assume the counselor is at fault. It is best to speak to the counselor’s direct supervi-

sor rather than the counselor or the director of the camp. Explain your concerns, using the concrete examples you’ve gleaned from your child. Be clear that you are calling to begin an investigation, NOT to make an accusation. Ask the supervisor what the next step will be. Within a day or two, the supervisor should get back to you after having observed the counselor’s interaction with the group and with your child. Since camp is only a few weeks in duration, it is fair to expect quick intervention and results, including positive feedback from your child and from the supervisor. If you don’t find the supervisor to be responsive, you should

then call the camp director and lodge your complaint more forcefully at the

next level. Unlike school, you are paying money for your child to have a positive, short-term, entertaining experience. You should expect to get your money’s worth. If it seems that the counselor does not

improve, it is reasonable to expect that the camp will

switch counselors or switch your child’s group.

Of course, it is possible that your initial call to camp will result in feed-

back that your child is misbehaving, not cooperating or otherwise requiring the counselor to act as a disciplinar-

ian—which your child is interpreting as “mean” or “not nice.” Some

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If this seems to be the case, you will need to stop blaming the

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TRADEWINDS ISLAND GRAND RESORT, ST. PETELocated on the pure white sand of St. Pete Beach,

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for the grown-ups and endless water activities for the

kids. Explore the meandering waterway by paddle

boat¸ spin some tall tales with Redbeard the Pirate,

sample some salty fare at the unique Flying Bridge—

actually a floating Florida cracker cottage—or get back

out to the beach and whoosh down the three-story

inflatable slide. In April 2012, the resort debuted Splash

Island, a 15,750 square-foot floating inflatable water

park boasting such features as a giant trampoline,

10-person rocking seesaw, slides, climbers, and of

course, plenty of lounging rafts. www.tradewindsresort.

com. Summer rates from $149.

WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS, SPRING HILLAn original roadside attraction from the 1940s, the mer-

maids of Weeki Wachee remain a rich part of Florida’s

heritage, and a fun day trip to boot. Watch the mermaids

perform the aquatic version of “The Little Mermaid”

from the 400-seat underwater-viewing theater. Cruise

down the river on a narrated tour or take in an animal

encounter show featuring snakes and alligators. Bring

your swimsuit for Buccaneer Bay, which includes flume

rides, tubing down a lazy river and a water-play area for

the little ones. Admission including Buccaneer Bay, for

adults: $26. Kids 6-12: $12. Five and under: free.

BY KYLA STEINKRAUSON A TANKFULSUMMER

VACATION

One of the perks of living in Tampa is the close proximity to world-class theme parks

and natural attractions that other folks have to travel thousands of miles (and drop

some heavy cash) in order to enjoy. We have several vacation destinations in our own

backyard—some well known, some a little more off the beaten track. Airline prices

going up? No sweat. Gas prices sky rocketing? Not a problem. We can help you plan

a summer packed with great memories at places close enough to visit and get back to

your own sweet abode on a tank of gas or less.

GAYLORD PALMS HOTEL, ORLANDOReminiscent of a stately mansion, the Gaylord Palms Hotel combines old Florida

charm with topnotch service and amenities while still maintaining a kid-friendly

environment. Take a leisurely stroll through the four acres of lush, tropical gardens

enclosed in three distinct, Florida-inspired atriums: the steamy Everglades, fun and

funky Key West and Spanish-infused St. Augustine. At Clearwater Cove, the zero-entry

pool is perfect for the tiniest guests, while toddlers on up will love the Octopus water

slide, marine life climbing structures, pop-up fountains, sand play area and waterfall.

Or try your hand at bocce ball, croquet, a nine-hole golf putting course or sand

volleyball. http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-palms. Summer rates from $149

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OF GAS?...YOU BET!

NICKELODEON SUITES RESORT, ORLANDOThis hotel is a theme park unto itself, boasting a zero-depth

entry pool and a four-story tower that includes water flumes,

slides, jets, climbing nets and of course the 400-gallon bucket

that drops massive amounts of green slime all over you. High

energy staff provides kid-friendly, Nickelodeon-themed enter-

tainment both poolside and with nightly game shows in the

state-of-the-art theater. Kids love being surrounded by favorite

Nickelodeon celebrities, whether they’re nodding off in the

themed Kidsuites or noshing on waffles and pausing for hugs

and photos with Dora and Diego at a character breakfast.

www.nickhotel.com. Florida residents receive 20% off family suites.

Rates from $119 plus $25 resort fee per night.

DINOSAUR WORLD, PLANT CITYLet aspiring paleontologists roam among the 150

life-size dinosaurs crouched among the trees and na-

tive vegetation at Dinosaur World in Plant City. The

dinosaurs, carefully crafted from fiberglass, steel and

concrete, reach up to 80 feet in length. After dinosaur

hunting, kids can explore the Prehistoric Museum,

brush up on their dino-knowledge in the Movie

Cave or sift through sand in search of real fossils

at the Fossil Dig. Kids can keep up to three fossils,

which may be shark’s teeth, dinosaur bone fragments

or petrified sea urchins. A new playground, museum

and several brand new dinosaurs will be unveiled in

the fall of 2012. www.dinosaurworld.com. Adults:

$12.75, Children 3-12: $9.75.

SEA WORLD, ORLANDOExplore an undersea universe at Sea World, a 200-acre park dedicated

to the creatures of the deep. Feel like a giant ray as you skim, glide and

soar head-first and face-down on Manta, Seaworld’s newest coaster.

Get soaked in the splash zone during the “Blue Horizons” or brand

new “One Ocean” shows, where dolphins and orcas leap, dive, spin and

splash. Feed and pet the dolphins at Dolphin Cove. Visit with penguins,

seals and sea lions, otters, manatees, sea turtles and stingrays, walruses,

and of course, Shamu the killer whale. When hunger strikes, dine

with the sharks at Shark’s Underwater Grill, where you can enjoy filet

mignon while a nurse shark drifts by in the massive aquarium next to

you. www.seaworldorlando.com. Adults and kids’ tickets $71.99 when

purchased online.

ADVENTURE ISLAND, TAMPA BAYWhen the pavement is burning, it’s time to get drenched.

The 30-acre park’s newest ride, Riptide, is a four-lane

matt slide that lets you race against your friends as you

twist through a hairpin turn and then drop into a splash

pool. Or try Key West Rapids, which plunges riders down

six stories of twisting slide. Spend some time frolicking

amongst the five-foot waves in the wave pool, chill out on

the mile Rambling Bayou lazy river or spike it out on the

sand volleyball courts. The little ones can climb and splash

to their heart’s content on the water jungle gym at Fabian’s

Fun Port. Don’t miss Island Nights every Thursday through

Saturday night June 9th through August 15th. From 5-9

p.m., the park transforms into a Caribbean island, complete

with live bands, tropical treats, and Polynesian dancers.

Adults $41.95, kids 3-9 $37.95.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE, ORLANDOSpend a day or two exploring the sister parks. Both parks combine movies, TV shows, and pop culture with

thrilling rides and coasters. You can soar above skyscrapers with Spiderman, battle aliens with the Men in Black

or whirl through the pages of The Cat in the Hat. Islands of Adventure’s newest attraction, The Wizarding World

of Harry Potter, creates a fully immersive experience in the wonder and magic of Hogwarts and Hogsmeade.

Make it a mini-vacation with a night or two at the Royal Pacific Resort, which transports guests to the South Seas

with lush, tropical surroundings and a luau featuring hula and fire dancers. www.universalorlando.com. One park:

Adults: $82.00 Kids 3-9: $74.00.

BUSCH GARDENS, TAMPA BAYCan’t decide whether you feel like visiting the

zoo or an amusement park? Knock both items off

your list at Busch Gardens, which not only boasts

eight roller coasters but houses lush, sprawling

habitats for tigers, lions, zebras, elephants, rhinos

and more. Busch’s newest coaster, Cheetah Hunt,

mimics the feel of a cheetah sprinting over the

Serengeti plains as it launches guests down into

subterranean trenches, around a canyon gushing

with whitewater rapids and through a heart-

pounding roll inversion at speeds up to 60 miles

per hour. Also part of the new mega-attraction is

Cheetah Run, an 11,000 square foot habitat for 14

cheetahs. Daily sprinting exercises allow guests to

witness the fastest land animals on earth do what

they are so famous for--run. www.buschgardens.

com/BGT. Adults $77.99. Kids 3-9 $69.99.

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