ANIMALS
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Zoo Camp, 200 animals & 10 acres of jungle
June 5-Aug. 4 (attend 1, 2 or all weeks)
Ages 6-13
941.355.5305 ext. 303
www.sarasotajunglegardens.com
ARTS, DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC
Beyond Dancing, Lakewood Ranch
Classes in recreational & competitive dancing
Ages PreK-Adult
941.907.8183
www.beyonddancingsarasota.com
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota
Acting, improvisation, dance, music, writing
Ages 5-17
941.366.1350
www.floridastudiotheatre.org
Jackie’s Art Club, Lakewood Ranch
New art projects & themes every day
Sessions run 6/5-6/9, 6/12-6/16, 6/19-6/23
10am-3pm
Ages 4-12
941.744.1741
Ringling College of Art+Design, Sarasota
Traditional Studios and Digital Art Classes
Sessions Run 6/12-7/ 28, Registration Opens 4/1
Ages 12-Adult
941.955.8866
www.ringling.edu/SummerArt
The Circus Arts Conservatory, Sarasota Circus Camp with acrobatics, trapeze & more.
June 12-Aug 11, M-F 9am-3pm
Ages 6-15
941.355.9335
www.circusarts.org/summercamp
Venice Theatre
Drama/Performing Arts, All Ages 941.486.8679
www.venicestage.com
Trautwein’s ATA Martial Arts, Sarasota Taekwondo, obstacle courses, games, dodge ball, Nerf battles, Field Day & more 941.926.0355
www.karatesarasota.com
Lakewood Ranch Golf Summer Camp
PGA Golf Instruction for Ages 6-15
Weekly camps all summer, M-F 9AM-4PM 941.907.1137 or 941.907.4710
dan.knop@lakewoodranchgolf.com
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics
Gymnastics, water fun, crafts & more. Camps run for 8 weeks starting June 5 M-F, 8-3pm, aftercare available 941.753.3547
www.lakewoodranchgymnastics.com
Sarasota Crew, Osprey
Elementary, middle and high school summer camps and clinics. Three summer sessions. 941.966.9791
www.sarasotacrew.com
SURFit Stand Up Paddleboard, Surf and Marine Science Camps
Local Beaches (Lido & Siesta Key)
Ages 5-14, Teen Girls SUP & SURF Camps & more Half day & all day camps available 941.952.8245
www.surfitusa.com
Premier Sports Campus Soccer Camps, Lakewood Ranch Summer Soccer Camps
Multiple weeks (see ad p. 3 for locations/dates)
Ages 5-14 941.757.1582
www.premiersportscampus.com
South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium Summer Science Camps
Downtown Bradenton
Two levels of each camp for campers entering grades 2-5 & 6-8. Weekly themes include dinosaurs, energy, bones, space, reptiles & more. Camps run from June 12-July 21 941.746-4131
www.SouthFloridaMusuem.org
TUTORING & SPECIAL NEEDS
Foundation for Dreams: Dream Oaks Camp, Bradenton Camps for special needs children
Visit website for camp details
www.foundationfordreams.org
Kid Potential of Sarasota
Increase reading levels in up to 4 years in 60 hours, helping children & adults with Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, High IQ + low grades & MORE 941.966.5654
www.kidpotential.net
Sensory Solutions, Sarasota
Special needs camps focused on OT, movement, developmental skill building, play & fun. 941-377-9361
www.sensorysolutionsllc.com
VARIETY
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy, Sarasota
Arts, games, swimming, fun outings & more Camps run weekly from 6/5-8/2
Grades 1-8
941.907.7078
www.foundationscma.org
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School, Sarasota
Fun, educational camps run June 12-July 28 941.552.2770
www.communityday.org/camp
Kiddie Academy, Lakewood Ranch
“CampVentures” for Grades PreK-Elementary 941.727.9072
www.kiddieacademy.com/lakewoodranch
M.E.S.I. Camp, Sarasota
Math, Exercise & Science Integrated June 12-July 28, 8am-4pm, before & aftercare 941.315.1920
www.mesicamp.com
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Calling all Superheroes! Summer Adventure Marine Science, Coding, Music, Arts, Sports
June 5-Aug. 11
Grades K-8
941.746.2121
www.saintstephens.org/summercamp
Sarasota County Parks & Recreation
Adventure & specialty camps
Full & Half Day Camps, Grades 1-8
941.861.9870
www.parksonline.scgov.net
JUNE 12-JULY 28, 2017
TRADITIONAL STUDIOS and DIGITAL ARTS CLASSES
Take One Class or a Series to Earn a Teen or Foundation Certificate
Drawing, painting, figure, design, creative exploration, mixed media, photo w/ Photoshop, experimental photo, Illustrator, paint & print, web design, game art, Z Brush, concept sketching, character design, comic art workshop, drawing in pen & ink, experimental animation, filmmaking, gorilla filmmaking, digital video production, sketchbook, book art, InDesign, portfolio, digital painting in Photoshop, and more... there’s a lot and we’re excited!
1 OR 2-WEEK SESSIONS 1/2 day or full day concentrations
Monday - Friday, 9-11:45 AM and 1-3:45 PM, or 9 AM-3:45 PM
Classes Start: June 12, 19, 26. July 5, 10, 17, and 24
Students Ages 12 to Adult-see catalog for details.
Registration Open April 1, and is ongoing until full.
ONLINE: www.ringling.edu/SummerArt
PHONE: 941-955-8866
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Find MORE family-friendly events at www.manasotakidsdirectory.com
As always, please verify dates & times before attending. Events are subject to change.
MAY 13, 2017
ReptiDay 2017
Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Potter Building, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota
MAY 14, 2017
Mother’s Day Brunch (Reservations Required)
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota
Annual Mother’s Day Tea Party (Reservations Required)
Powel Crosley Estate & Museum, 8374 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
MAY 20, 2017
SUP & Run 5K benefiting Operation Second Chance Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota
MAY 28, 2017
“A Tribute to Heroes” Memorial Day Parade Main Street, Lakewood Ranch
MAY 29, 2017
The 2017 Sarasota Memorial Day Parade Parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Sarasota and marches from Osprey and Main to the Rev. J.D. Hamel Park at Main and Gulf Stream
