2023 SUMMER IN THE PARKS

Skateboard Camp

Come shred Sarasota’s Payne Park this summer with the Compound Skate Team! Go from dropping in and work your way up to the more advanced stuff, like board slides, grinds and airs. This camp is great for everyone, from the newest of beginners to the most advanced skaters. There’s a teacher perfect for every skill level. Take your skating to a whole new level this summer. Campers should bring sunscreen, snacks and a refillable water bottle. No equipment? No problem! Loaner equipment available by calling the Compound Boardshop in advance at 941-923-0430.

Dates: June 19-23

Fee: $250

Ages: 7-14

Hours: 8 a.m. to noon

Location: Payne Park Skate Park

SKIM, SURF AND PADDLE CAMP

Let’s go surfin’ now, everybody’s learnin’ how! Suitable for all skill levels, this camp consists of skim, surf and stand-up paddle board instruction, demonstration and practice, mixed with beach activities and plenty of summertime fun. Qualified instructors from the Compound Boardshop focus on board awareness, balance, flexibility and strength. Campers also learn basic ocean knowledge on tides, wind and waves; sports nutrition and fitness; and environmental awareness from professional instructors and educators. Meet at the beach pavilion. Campers should bring sunscreen, snacks and a refillable water bottle. Bring your own equipment or use the equipment provided by the Compound Boardshop.

Dates: June 5-9 Lido Beach

June 12-16 North Jetty Park

June 26-30 Turtle Beach

July 10-14 Lido Beach

July 17-21 North Jetty Park

July 24-28 Turtle Beach

Fee: $250

Ages: 7-15

Hours: 8 a.m. to noon

SNAPOLOGY: AMUSEMENT PARK ADVENTURES ENGINEERING

Design your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World? Campers should bring water and a snack daily if they need one. For questions about the program, email rachelc@snapology.com. Camp must meet minimum registration.

Dates: July 31-Aug. 4

Fees: $200

Ages: 6-12

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Nokomis Beach Park

SNAPOLOGY: COMBAT ROBOTS

Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a head-to-head combat mission? Come learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using LEGO® bricks and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition. You’ll have a blast as you play and complete the challenges in this fun robotics program. Campers should bring water and a snack daily if they need one. For questions about the program, email rachelc@snapology.com. Camp must meet minimum registration.

Dates: July 17-21

Fees: $200

Ages: 6-12

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Nokomis Beach Park

SNAPOLOGY: DEVELOPING ENGINEERS –MECHANICAL MASTERMINDS

Is your student inquisitive, a problem-solver, a big-thinker, a tinkerer, a puzzler, a LEGO® lover, or a budding engineer? If so, they’re the perfect fit for Snapology’s Developing Engineers: Mechanical Masterminds program. This program gives your student the tools they need to understand mechanical movement through the foundations of simple machines, physics and engineering design. They will see moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines and they will then use the models to develop new design ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates. Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deconstructive way of learning, this program is sure to spark their interests! Campers should bring water and a snack daily if they need one. For questions about the program, email rachelc@snapology.com. Camp must meet minimum registration.

Dates: July 10-14

Fees: $200

Ages: 6-11

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Nokomis Beach Park

SNAPOLOGY: JEDI ROBOTICS

Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space travel! Come on an adventure building and programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks in this super-fun program. Learn about space, space travel and, of course, Star Wars®! Build different robots each day! Learning is enhanced with the use of technology in this class! Campers should bring water and a snack daily if they need one. For questions about the program, email rachelc@snapology.com. Camp must meet minimum registration.

Dates: June 19-23

Fees: $200

Ages: 6-12

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Nokomis Beach Park