School’s out for Pinellas County students on May 29. And while some parents have their kids’ summer camp schedule planned before spring break, there’s still hope for those of us who haven’t. St. Petersburg offers lots of fun day camp options for all interests. From music and sports to all of the arts, you can easily find the perfect fit — and an open spot — for your family.
Availability is accurate as May 1st. Please contact the camp directly for more information.
The Art of Science
1200 30th Ave. N | June 3-28
Explore the creative worlds of art and science in any of the four weeklong camps offered by the Art of Science for kids ages 5-12. Camp themes include “Under the Big Top,” “Mythical Creatures,” “Arabian Nights,” and “Explorations Along the Nile.” theartofsciencellc.com
Bayside Sports Academy
4400 34th St. N | June 3-Aug. 9
Children ages 5-13 will stay busy learning gymnastics skills as well as improve their physical well-being through strength and flexibility exercises, games, and relay races. Full- and half-day camps are available. baysidesportsacademy.org
Creative Clay
1846 First Ave. S | June 3-July 26
Art from Australia, China, Mexico, and Madagascar will be the focus of “Art Around the World” summer camp at Creative Clay. The 8-week camp for kids of all abilities ages 6-12 will highlight art, culture and customs that emanate from these diverse areas of the world. creativeclay.org
Eckerd College
4200 54th Ave. S | June 3-Aug. 2
The Eckerd College Waterfront Program offers instruction for various ages in Little Mariners Watersports, Exploring Watersports, Sailing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing, Paddlesports, Saltwater Fishing, and Children’s Marine Discovery and Exploring. eckerd.edu
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
1925 Fourth St. N | June 3-Aug. 9
Great Explorations’ camps stimulate learning and imagination with days filled with experiments, arts, field trips, and guest presentations from local experts in the fields campers explore. Each week features a new theme and field trip for youngsters entering Grades 1-3. greatex.org
Imagine Museum
1901 Central Ave. | June 10-14, July 15-19
The possibilities are infinite at Space Odyssey summer camp at the Imagine Museum. Campers ages 11-14 are invited to create a pendant or keychain, use a 3-D pen to create art, explore virtual and augmented reality, and more. imaginemuseum.com
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
150 Central Ave. | June 10-July 26
Kids ages 6-11 can let their imaginations soar as they explore the James Museum’s galleries, create original artworks, and showcase their own masterpieces in a special exhibition each week. While learning about the museum’s collections, campers will hone skills in drawing, painting, sculpting, and more. thejamesmuseum.org
Makeme
3028 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N | June 3-July 19
Makeme’s mixed-media art camps are designed for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade and include themes that incorporate painting, drawing, collage, sewing, building, and more. Choose to attend weekly or daily. makemestudio.com
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
255 Beach Drive NE | July 15-Aug. 2
The MFA offers two unique camps this summer — “Art, Marine Science, and Yoga” for children entering Grades 2-6 and “Wild Creations: Empowerment Camp for Young Women” for those entering Grades 6-9. mfastpete.org
NoiseMakers
2730 Central Ave. | June 3-28
Whether your child is an accomplished musician or a beginner, NoiseMakers’ Rock Camp is the place to be. Campers ages 5-10 can explore music through hands-on instrument play, fun games, interactive methods of learning, and an end-of-summer concert. noise-makers.org
School of Skatin
6635 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N | June 3- Aug. 9
Children ages 6-15 will grow and learn as skateboarders at School of Skatin’s summer camp through daily skatepark trips and interactive activities. Camp also includes other fun summer activities such as movies, swimming, water parks, art and more. schoolofskatin.com
St. Pete Music, Acting, and Dance
1920 First Ave. S | June 3-Aug. 2
Parents will love the creative camp selections at St. Pete M.A.D. (including Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Trolls, Disney, the music of Queen, and more) for kids ages 5-15, a professional and caring staff, small camp sizes, and payment-plan options. stpetemad.com
St. Petersburg International School
5313 27th Ave. S | June 28-July 19
Reading, conversation, visual arts, music, performance, and games are used to help children ages 4-11 build their Spanish comprehension and speaking skills at St. Petersburg International School. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. stpeteinternational.netlify.com
St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation
June 3-Aug. 9
St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer camps, including elementary- and middle-school camps, aquatics camps, tech camps, and a therapeutic recreation camp at recreation centers around the city. stpeteparksrec.org
