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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
