Pinellas County

It’s all about creativity at the Dunedin Fine Center’s Art Academy camp, with campers exploring drawing painting, pottery more. Kids ages 4½ to 14 will en weekly themes like Dragons vs. Doughnuts, Sloths and Snakes Under

Sea, “Star Wars” and more. Registration starts March 1. Extended care is available. The first week of camp begins May 30, and the last week of camp starts on July 31. dfac.org/kidscorner/summer-camp.

(727) 298-3322. kidstuff@ dfac.org

Beach Art Center Located Indian Rocks Beach, the art

’s Creative Kids Camp will be filled with creative fun and friends for 7 weeks in June and July. Fourteen themed camps will explore painting, pottery, mixed media, claymation, drawing and more! Online gistration begins March 13; a flyer with the schedule camps will be ilable for download from the website. beachartcenter.org, 727-596-4331

Delphi Academy Located in Clearwater, Delphi Academy offers two 3-week camp sessions for six age ranges in June and July Age-appropriate activities and field trips keep kids active and stimulated. Visit delphifl.org/ summer/ or call 727-447-6385 for details about the camps, costs and discounts, and registration.

Summer Adventures with Grace Grace Lutheran provides a Christ-centered summer camp for 2-year-olds through fifth graders. Campers enjoy hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities as well as chapel, a water day and field trips. This year’s themes include Glamping at Grace, Aquatic Adventures, Food Scientists and more. Registration opened Feb. 8. The first week of camp begins on June 12 and the last week of camp starts on July 17. gracestpete.org. (727) 5276213. nclifton@grace-lutheran. com fun-filled, hands-on learning adventure focused on marine ecology. Camps are available for campers ages 6-15. There is Sea Monkey Camp for ages 6-8, Osprey Camp for ages 9-12 and Ocean Expedition Camp for ages 13-15. Campers go on snorkeling excursions, complete marine science labs and more. Tampa Bay Watch members percent off camp registration. A limited number also available. Registration begins March 6. tampaba education-main/camps/. Contact Sabrina Bahre sbahre@tampabaywatch.org or (727) 867-8166 Katie Mastenbrook at kmastenbrook@tampabaywatch.or or (727) 867-8166 ext. 246.

Summer Art Camp Rising first through sixth graders enjoy a creative weeklong camp held in The James Museum. Campers enjoy hands-on activities, make their own art and get to showcase their work in an exhibition at the end of the week. A professional art educator leads the camps. Campers are divided into groups of first-third graders and fourthsixth graders. Registration opened limited. summe ext. 1010. stacy.stockdale@ thejamesmuseum.org.

Camp Cubber Camp Cubber at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church has served local families for over 30 years. This year’s theme is Tales of Wonder, centered around the art of storytelling. Rising kindergartners to eighth graders enjoy field trips and hands-on science, art, creative writing and reading activities, among others. Free extended care is available. Registration dates vary; check the website for more information. cubber.org. (727) 781-6343.

Summer Waterspo Camp

Campers enjoy the wonderful world of water sports at this fun-in-thesun camp offered College. Campers enjoy classes gear their individual age and explore paddleboar kayaking, fishing, marine life and mor Registration begins March 13. A limited number of scholarships are available. eckerd.edu/waterfront/camp/. (727) 864-8288.

Camp Wai Lani Girl Scouts

Camp Girls ages 6-17 can enjoy adventures, develop new skills and build new relationships at Palm Harbor’s Camp Wai Lani. Activities include swimming, boating, arts and crafts, outdoor living skills, archery, marine exploration and more. This is open to nonScouts with the chase of a $25 Girl membership fee. ernight and day camp are available. Camp ation opened Feb. gswcf.org/en/camps/ summer-camp.html.

(813) 262-1806

Girls Inc. Science is Olympic Sport Summer Camp: Girls Inc. aims to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. This year’s camp runs from June 5 to July 28 with the theme Power of Production. Full scholarships are available for military families, while scholarships based on income are limited. girlsinc-pinellas. org/s-c/. (727) 544-6230.

Camp Dunedin Camp Dunedin offers full- and half-day camps for kids ages 4-17. Camps include age-specific programs, including Pre-K Camp, Kids Camp, Tweens & Teens Camp, plus specialty camps for baseball, dodgeball, acting, golf, theater and more. Registration opens March 8. Space is limited. Scholarships are available. dunedingov.com/citydepartments/parks-recreation/ programs/camps-days-offschool. (727) 812-4530. dunedinrecreation@dunedinfl. net.

Central Park Performing Arts

Center Summer Theater Camps

This year, three summer camps are available for theater-minded kids. Broadway Bootcamp, for kids ages 13-18, focuses on strengthening kids’ acting and

Kids Art Camps vocal skills in preparation for a production in July. Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., for kids ages 9-13, is an introduction to musical theater. Technical Theater Production Camp, for kids ages

Practically Pikasso offers creative and playful that teach kids how to create their own art. This year’s camp Lost in Space, Down on the Farm, Prehistoric Pa Travel and more. The first week of camp begins last week of camp starts Aug. 7. Extended car practicallypikasso.com/camps. (727) 822-5204.

12-18, teaches kids how to work with scenery, rigging, audio, sound and more. Registration opened on Feb. 1 for residents

CONTINUED ON PG 6 and Feb. 15 for non-residents. Need- and talent-based scholarships are available, as is aftercare. largoarts.com/ children/summer_camps.php. Call 727-587-6751.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers educational programs for all ages throughout the summer Campers enjoy creative classroom activities and have fun learning about marine life in the aquarium and out on the water. Register online. Each summer camp program is a one-week session and runs Monday through Friday. The 2023 Summer Camp season begins June 5 and ends on Aug. 18. cmaquarium.org, 727-4411790, x2270.

St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

This popular summer camp is designed to offer rising first through sixth graders a fun, engaging and memorable experience while vacationing from school. Through creative planned activities, indoor and outdoor rotating activities, special events and field trips, campers can play, learn and explore with friends under the supervision of well-trained staff. Fee assistance is available; call (727) 548-1439. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 30 to

(727) 893-7441.

Largo Summer Camps

This year’s Summer Camp theme, Peace, Love, Play, includes over 60 full- and half-day summer camps for preschool, elementary, middle school, and teens. Mix and match summer camps and locations to plan a fun and exciting summer for your kiddo. Choices include sports, aquatics, specialty, golf & tennis, theater and full-day camps. Email largocamps@ largo.com or visit playlargo. com/summer_camp/index.php to learn more.