CAMP TERRAPIN DAILY ACTIVITIES

Tampa Preparatory School has two full-sized indoor, air-conditioned courts, two outdoor half courts, a soccer field, a baseball field and an eight-lane swimming pool and diving well Camp Terrapin utilizes all of these state-of-the-art athletic venues as well as classrooms throughout the school Campers should wear closed-toe shoes (sneakers) every day

Sports

Indoor sports activities and games--led by our counselors--are designed for the interest and age/skill level of our campers Games include traditional favorites like capture the flag, basketball, tag, duck-duck-goose and more Outdoor sports include games like court hockey, tennis-baseball, soccer, kickball, field games, flag football and more!

Swimming

Campers must pass a swim test on the first day of camp. If a camper does not pass this test, they will be asked to either wear a lifejacket or be restricted to certain areas of the pool Three certified lifeguards are on duty at all times No instruction is given during the swimming activity period Campers should bring their bathing suit, towel and sunscreen every day

Visual Arts

Directed study of different art media (drawing, painting, printmaking, clay and 3D materials). and different themes for each camp session

Computers

The computer labs at Tampa Preparatory School have upgraded Apple computers with a variety of educational, non-violent games installed just for campers In addition, campers have access to “kid-friendly” websites for game play The Internet is heavily filtered and monitored while the campers are using computers.

Games

Campers may choose from a variety of board games, card games, ping-pong, air hockey, arcade games and more. Kids enjoy oversized versions of games like KerPlunk and Jenga too.

Science

Innovative and interactive, our campers will have the opportunity to become involved in the engaging world of science through different themes each session.

Special Activities

Theme days, special guests, dance time, field and swim events, movie and popcorn days and more! Counselors may offer campers an option of two different activities, but for the majority of the time, campers will stay with their group and participate in the planned activity Campers may also be grouped by gender or age during specific activities The master activity schedule may vary based on weather or other special activities.