The Best Summer Camps in and around St. Pete, FL

Stressing about where to send your kids for the summer? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 Best Summer Camps in and around St. Petersburg, Florida, so that you can pick and choose which program is right for your kids. We’re comparing price, activities, location, and recommended ages to help narrow it down for you, so you can get to working and they can get to playing. Notice that we’re missing one of your favorite summer programs? Let us know!

Snapology

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Snapology summer camps are now in session and enrolling today! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Snapology this innovative company focuses on robotics and engineering skills through interactive play for your young ones. This summer they are offering three types of programs for you to choose from: robotics, STEAM, or themed camps. Kids are sure to love learning and playing with all of the fun camp topics that are explored in each program. Some of the skills your child will secretly be learning can include coding, engineering, Minecraft, video game design, and animation, all with the help of LEGOs, blocks, and science.

Practically Pikasso

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Time to create a masterpiece! Practically Pikasso is perfect for your child who has in interest in the arts. Let them explore their creativity in a fun, group environment with special themes and the ability to make your own pieces. This pottery play-time will surely entice your kid to spend hours painting away. Campers also get a taste of other art forms, like spin art, glass painting, mosaics, canvas painting and more, all supervised by the talented and kid-friendly art instructors. Reviews rave about the helpful staff members who are committed to assisting your child in making a special piece of art. They also offer a variety of programs, including full and half-day camp sessions, so you can pick what is perfect for you.

Admiral Farragut Academy

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Don’t worry about shipping your kids off here —Admiral Farragut Academy is a top-rated school system a with just as highly rated summer camp program. The staff and faculty a part of the Admiral Farragut Academy family truly care about the success of the student’s.

These camps are as good as they come, offering both a boarding and day camp experience, for a customized summer of fun. Boarding camps come in two, four, or six week sessions for teens in grades 8-12. In addition to outdoor and indoor activities, students can take academic and elective courses as well. They will still experience plenty of free time to play volleyball, go on scavenger hunts, or watch movies under the stars. If you’re interested in the day camps, children starting in pre-k are welcome to participate in the different focuses like basketball, STEM, writing, and more. Expect your child to indulge in swimming, crafts, and plenty of playtime under the sun with Admiral Farragut Academy. They even offer a family discount for ones who enroll multiple siblings!

Apollo School of Gymnastics

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Looking for a flexible summer camp? Then welcome to Apollo School of Gymnastics! Have your kids tumbling into class every morning so that when you pick them up at the end of the workday they’re ready for bed! This camp offers single day camp sessions (either full day or half day) during the summer season. Some of the activities your kids will see when attending Apollo include gymnastics, tumbling, games, arts and crafts.

Bevolley Academy

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Send your kids to the beach! If you’re looking for one summer camp to drop all of your kids off at, despite their varying age ranges, a beach volleyball clinic like the ones held at Bevolley Academy might be the perfect fit. The academy offers several summer programs that all differ in age, ability, experience, and cost! The knowledgeable instructors help to advance the players’s skills and make sure they get plenty of touches and court time. Bevolley offers two 6-week sessions or one 11-week session for ages 11-18.The clinics are designed for beginner and intermediate level youths who have an interest in fine-tuning their skills on the court or just having a bit of summer fun. If the longer sessions are not doable for you or your kids schedules, a short camp is also offered. The short camp takes place over one weekend. Younger children, ages 7-10, can sign up for Volley Kids as an alternation. Whether your child is new to the sport or not, send them to the beach and let the trainers do what they do best! They are sure to love every minute of it.

Hard2Guard Basketball

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Swish, swish! Coaches are committed to helping youth basketball players achieve their goals in this positive-environment camp. Hard2Guard basketball is go-to place to get your kid active, working on skills, and having a great time with friends. The sessions include very instructional drills that offer great development potential. The kids get one-on-one assistance as well as group and team learning simulations. It’s a program that is great for both beginners and returning ballplayers. Make sure to sign up early, as spots are limited. Camp shirts included! Hard2Guard is also very well known for their many after school programs, including pickup leagues, travel teams, and community events.

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