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Specialty Camps

The Center will hold specialty camps during our 2023 Summer Camp. To enroll in these camps, use the registration form below and contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

Summer My Way 2023 Registration

Teen Registration Form 2023

 

See pricing options for each week below:

Summer My Way 2023_Payment Sheet

Adventure Time Camp_Payment Sheet

 

See specific specialty camp details in the tabs below:

 

Youth Soccer Specialty Camp

Youth Soccer with Coach Jamie Hutchison

Kindergarten-5th Grade

Week 1-7 – Monday-Thursday – 2-4 p.m.

 

Cost: $130 per week Member | $155 per week Non-Member

*Campers will receive a complimentary season ticket to the Sarasota Paradise and a camp shirt.*

Register by: Thursday before camp week

Partnered with the Sarasota Paradise (USL League 2), Join Coach Jamie Hutchison this summer for weeks of soccer training and fun. Improve your soccer skills with Coach Jamie and his assistants in the 15:1 max camper/coach ratio soccer camp.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908.

Teen Soccer Specialty Camp

Teen Soccer with Coach Jamie Hutchison

6th-9th Grade

Workshop 1: Monday, June 5th

Workshop 2: Monday, July 17th

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

Cost: $40 per workshop Member | $50 per workshop Non-Member

*Campers will receive a complimentary season ticket to the Sarasota Paradise and a camp shirt.*

Register by: Thursday before camp week

Partnered with the Sarasota Paradise (USL League 2), Join Coach Jamie Hutchison this summer for weeks of soccer training and fun. Improve your soccer skills with Coach Jamie and his assistants in the 15:1 max camper/coach ratio soccer camp.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908.

Devs Bevs Juice Party Camp

Devs Bevs Juice Party Camp

Kindergarten-5th Grade

Wednesday, June 7th

1-3 p.m.

6th-9th Grade

Wednesday, June 21st

1-3 p.m.

 

Cost: $35 Member | $45 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday, June 1

Juice with Dev and making your own custom juice! Pick your own ingredients and possibly you’re your custom juice featured on Devs Bevs website and named after you if you juice is selected! Dev will lead campers through ecstatic dance movement and some breathwork, allowing campers to feel free to express themselves, to move, to dance, to sing, to laugh! Campers will also learn breath work basics they can use every day! Breathwork taught by specialist Allison Hildebrand.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908.

Tumbling & Dance Workshop

Tumbling & Dance Workshop

Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Thursday, June 8th

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Register by: Thursday, June 1st

3rd-5th Grade

Tuesday, June 13th

9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Register by: Thursday, June 8th

6th-9th Grade

Thursday, June 15th

9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Register by Thursday, June 8th

 

Cost: $55 Member | $65 Non-Member

 

Have fun learning to tumble and dance with Teacher Caitlyn Cobb with Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts at The Center this summer. Campers will have a blast stretching, learning ballet technique, jazz dance moves, and tumbling.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Youth Tennis Fundamentals

Youth Tennis Fundamentals

Kindergarten-6th Grade

Week 1: June 5-9

Monday-Thursday

3-5 p.m.

 

Cost: $175 Member | $200 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday, June 1st

 

Come learn about tennis fundamentals with a top notch coach at The Center’s youth tennis camp.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Pour Painting Art Workshop for Teens

Pour Painting Art Workshop for Teens

6th-9th Grade

Wednesday, June 7th

1-4 p.m.

 

Cost: $90 Member | $100 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday, June 1st

 

Pour painting is a fun way to create a gorgeous piece of art to keep or give as a gift. Learn how to use this technique and other similar techniques to create a colorful, one of a kind painting. No prior painting skills are needed—anyone can learn how to do pour painting.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Fundamentals in Photography - Two Day Workshop with Jim Rimi

Fundamentals in Photography

Two-Day Workshop with Jim Rimi

 

3rd-5th Grade

Monday, June 5th

9-10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 6th

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Register by: Thursday before first workshop

6th-9th Grade

Tuesday, June 6th

9-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 7th

9-10:15 a.m.

Register by: Thursday before first workshop

Cost: $85 Member | $95 Non-Member

Campers will have fun and learn how to take cool pictures in this summer photography workshop. This is a two-day workshop taught by Island resident and professional photographer Jim Rimi. Learn how to take interesting and unique photographs. This is a hands on workshop! Students start out in the classroom and then venture out to the Bay for real time instruction. Campers will learn about lenses, lighting, composition, camera angles, and more! Through critique and hands camera work, the campers will grow their photography skills, and learn what makes a good photograph. Perfect for budding young photographers! Space is limited. Sign up today!

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Youth Sailing Camp - In Partnership with Bimini Bay

Youth Sailing Camp

In Partnership with Bimini Bay

10-16 Years Old

Week 2: June 12th-16th

Week 3: June 19th-23rd

Week 4: June 26th-30th

Monday-Thursday

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $200 Member | $225 Non-Member

(Fun sailing manual included in both prices)

Register by: Thursday before care

 

Learn to sail on a very stable 17-foot WindRider Trainman in two days with Bimini Bay Sailing. Basic concepts of Tacking, Jibing, Sail Trim, and Anchoring will be covered. Three basic knots will be taught. Small group sailing lessons at Bimini Bay will give kids the personal sailing instruction needed to give them confidence sailing on the water.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Teen & Youth Cooking Camp with Chef Maverick

Teen & Youth Cooking Camp with Chef Maverick

 

6th-9th Grade

Week 3: Wednesday, June 21st

Week 4: Wednesday, June 28th

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

2nd-5th Grade

Week 3: Tuesday, June 20 & Thursday, June 22

Week 4: Tuesday, June 27 & Thursday, June 29

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $30 Member | $40 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday before session

Campers will learn easy recipes with Chef Maverick (Amanda Champ) and learn to be more self-sufficient in the kitchen. Campers will make yummy treats like tropical fruit kebabs, veggie pizza, gluten free and banana pancakes, for themselves and learn to make these recipes for their family. Recipes may vary depending on campers’ ages and food allergies.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

mBot Robot Camp

mBot Robot Camp

3-5th Grade

July 17th-20th

Monday-Thursday

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $165 Member (includes price of robot) | $190 Non-Member (includes price of robot)

$115 Member (if you already have a bot) | $140 Non-Member (if you already have a bot)

Register by: Thursday, July 13th

Spend four days building and programming robots! Teach your mBots to work and play! Learn coding. Take your robot throughraces and games. Returning campers are encouraged – learn new coding and different tasks. Student to robot ratio is 1:1. Campers take home their robot at the end of camp.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Teen Babysitting Camp

Teen Babysitting Camp

11-17 Years Old

Wednesday, July 19

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

(with 30-minute brown bag lunch)

Cost: $85 Member | $100 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday, July 13th

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teens everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with a business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and getting certified with CPR & First Aid through the American Heart Association. Teens must bring a packed lunch.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Youth Fishing Camp

Youth Fishing Camp

Kindergarten-6th Grade

Week 8: July 24-27

K-2nd Grade: 9-10:30 a.m.

3rd-6th Grade: 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Cost: $90 Member | $105 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday, July 20

With their own fishing poles, campers have fun with friends on the Anna Maria Island fishing pier hoping for the catch of the day. For all ages and experience levels, campers will try their hand at tying knots, baiting a hook, dropping a line and more.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Kreative Kids Acting Camp - with Brianna Shaugnessy Roberts

Kreative Kids Acting Camp

with Brianna Shaughnessy Roberts

Kindergarten-6th Grade (must be able to read)

July 17th-20th & July 24th-27th 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Monday-Thursday both weeks

+ Friday, July 28th 6-6:30 p.m.

Cost: $260 Member | $275 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday, July 13th

Join us for a fun filled two weeks of learning the basics of the Acting World. Campers will learn everything from theatre to film acting, as well auditioning lessons. Performances will receive actual feedback from working professionals in the industry. The two-week camp will end in a final showcase production highlighting the talents of each camper.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

Youth Volleyball Camp - with Evelyn Long

Youth Volleyball Camp with Evelyn Long

 

5th-9th Grade

Week 8: July 24-27

Monday-Thursday

Beginners: 4-6 p.m.

Intermediate: 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $100 Member | $125 Non-Member

Register by: Thursday, July 20th

Volleyball skills, drills and fun with Coach Evelyn. Learn or develop your volleyball skills and love for the sport at The Center.

 

To register, contact Jillian Ptak at [email protected] or call (941) 778-1908.

For questions about the camp: email [email protected] or call us at (941) 778-1908

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Email: [email protected]

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407 Magnolia Avenue
PO Box 253
Anna Maria, FL 34216

Phone: 941.778.1908

Email: [email protected]

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Tuesday 7am-8pm
Wednesday 7am-8pm
Thursday 7am-8pm
Friday 7am-7pm
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