2023 SUMMER IN THE PARKS

Specialty Camps

Many of our camps are subject to weather conditions. If camp is canceled prior to the start of the day’s activities, a make-up day will be offered. No refunds will be given.

AIM, FIRE AND SHOOT CAMP

Experts introduce campers to the growing sports of trap, skeet, sporting clays, archery and bow hunting. Campers will learn shotgun safety, etiquette and proper technique for shooting clay targets. Ear and eye protection will be provided. For best fit, campers should bring their own sunglasses. Campers will spend three days learning the basics of archery from certified USA Archery coaches. They will take the ATA “Explore Bowhunting” course where they will learn how to use camouflage, shoot from a tree stand, lure in their target, set game lanes and place shots. This introduction covers the mechanics of the traditional and compound bows, 3-D shooting, Olympic archery and competition shooting. This camp ends with an archery competition with prizes to test campers’ skills. All equipment is provided. Campers should bring water and a snack daily. For more information, email info@SarasotaTrapSkeetandClays.com or lekatchkaarchery@yahoo.com.

Dates: July 24-28

Fee: $140

Ages: 12-16

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Knight Trail Park

Archery Camp

Campers learn the art of archery through expert instruction by certified USA Archery coaches from the Lekatchka Archery Club. This introduction covers the mechanics of traditional and compound bows, 3-D shooting, Olympic archery and competition shooting. This camp ends with a competition with prizes to test campers’ skills. All equipment is provided. Campers should bring water and a snack daily. For questions about the archery program, email lekatchkaarchery@yahoo.com.

Dates: June 19-23

July 10-14

Fee: $100

Ages: 8-16

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Knight Trail Park

Art And Eats Camp

This is a camp that combines our art and cooking programs all in one. Our cooking curriculum each day will be about kitchen cleanliness, food safety and proper tool usage. Campers will be using the “three bite rule” as they explore new food flavors both sweet, savory and sometimes exotic. The second half of the camp will be filled with art and exploring many different types and forms of art such as paper, woodworking, sewing, tile, paint and creative uses for recycled materials and more. All tools, recipes and supplies will be provided as well as a bunch of new skills, a dash of inspiration and a pinch of spice!

Dates: July 31-Aug. 4

Fee: $175

Ages: 5-10

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Bee Ridge Park scgov.net/parks to register.