2023 SUMMER IN THE PARKS

MAJOR CHEER SUMMER JAM CAMP - NEW!

If you love to dance and dream of being a cheerleader, Major Cheer Summer Jam is for you! We will spend the week learning cheers, chants, dances and more. Spirit Sticks are given out daily and awards on the last day. Major Cheer Summer Jam T-shirt included. We are proudly celebrating 22 years of cheers. We can’t wait to see you at camp.

Dates: May 30-June 2 (four days) Venice Community Center

June 5-9 Englewood Sports Complex

June 26-30 Englewood Sports Complex

July 10-14 Venice Community Center

Fee: $150 for full weeks

$120 week of May 30-June 2

Ages: 5-11

Hours: 10 a.m. to noon

Location: Englewood Sports Complex or Venice Community Center

Mosaic And Resin Camp

In this fun camp, we will be exploring a bit of destruction and science while we learn about mosaics and resin arts. Come smash and rebuild colorfully creative mosaic pieces from multiple media types and mix your way in to some cool techniques in resin art too!

Dates: June 5-9

Fee: $175

Age: 7-12

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Nokomis Beach Park

Sand Sculpture Camp

Amaze your family and friends with the sand-sculpting skills and techniques you’ll learn from a master sand sculptor on beautiful Siesta Beach. Fee includes a sand-sculpting tool kit for camp attendees. Bring plenty of water, a hat and sunscreen. A shade tent will be provided for breaks from the sun.

Dates: June 19-21 (Monday-Wednesday)

June 28-30 (Wednesday-Friday)

Fee: $130 (three days)

Ages: 6-12

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Siesta Beach

Marine Explorers Camp

Campers will have a great time learning and exploring the field of marine conservation and science. From kayaking and dip netting critters, to identifying marine species in Lemon Bay, campers will learn how researchers and scientists care for our local watersheds and the types of animals that inhabit them. We’ll learn a lot but play a lot too, with fun daily activities that show the importance and sensitivity of the Gulf of Mexico and area waterways.

Dates: July 24-28

Fee: $100

Ages: 8-11

Hours: 8 a.m. to noon

Location: Lemon Bay Park Meeting Room