School is almost out and it’s time to start planning what to do when the kids have lots of time on their hands. Get them out of the house and check out these cool summer camps and activities! We’ve got theatre and performance camps, sports camps and more, all for ages 4 through high school.  

Playgrounds of Tampa

  • 12-week camps || pick individual weeks that work best for you!
  • May 29 - Aug 18 || NO camp during July 4 week
  • Full day || 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. || $225/wk
  • Half day || 8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. || $150/wk
  • Includes:
    • Open jump on bounce houses
    • Flashlight tag
    • Quiet time (naps, board/video games, movies)
    • Legos
    • Tennis
    • Karate enrichment
    • Waterslide time
    • Weekly field trips
    • Lunch/snack times
    • T-shirt for the kids!
  • Registration form at Playgrounds    

Pin Chasers

  • Designed for kids ages 4-12
  • Camps meet once per week for 8wks
  • Days/times vary based on location (see sign up info link for details)
  • All camp sessions are $9.99/wk
  • Kids get a FREE bowling ball for participating!
  • Sign up at Pin Chasers  

Q-ZAR Tampa Laser Tag

Q-Zar is the perfect place for some indoor fun! They offer summer camp days, birthday parties, sport and church groups, or stop by with your family when you get tired of the beach! Laser tag is a popular event to engage everyone and gives each kid something to do. Check out them out online for more details! 

CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL

  • FULL DAY CAMPS: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for $185/wk
  • HALF DAY CAMPS: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for $150/wk
  • Type of camp varies by date || more info on registration link
  • $10/day aftercare pkg: pick up late as 6 p.m.
  • Before care: drop off early as 7 a.m., no additional cost!
  • Open to (entering) grades 1-12
  • Camp types include sports, arts, math/science, study skills/personal development for teens, etc. || Each camp type varies by week; see website for details
  • No camps July 3-7
  • More info and on-line registration  

CAMP IDS - Corbett Preparatory School of IDS 

  • Half-day camps: 8:30-11:30 a.m. AND 12-3 p.m.
  • Lunch is a supervised 30-minute break from 11:30 - noon
  • Full-day camps: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • FREE morning care: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
  • Afternoon care ($12/day): 3-6 p.m.
  • More info 

Tampa Preparatory School  - Offering  Camp Terrapin and more!  

Florida Aquarium

 Glazer Children's Museum

  • Weekly pricing: $240 before May 1 | $265 starting May 1
  • 8 Weeks of camp options
    • Eight camps for ages 5 and 6
    • Eight camps for ages 7-10
  • Fun camps include cultural lessons, chemistry in cooking, architecture, and engineering, veterinary studies, art and more! Each week has a different topic so kids can dive into various focuses to learn and - most importantly - have fun!
  • Kids can bring their own lunches, OR
  • Subway sandwiches, cookies, and apple slices are provided for $50/wk (that’s approx $10/day)
  • Camp link 

Lowry Park Zoo

  • Various camps open to grades K-8
  • Lunch is provided! (Campers must bring 2 snacks and a refillable water bottle)
  • Camps are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • FREE before/after care provided || 7 - 9 a.m. AND 4 - 6 p.m.
  • Premium camps (classes with max of 12 students) = $320/wk
  • General camps (for Zoo members) = $224 for 5-day, $135 for 3-day
  • General camps (for non-Zoo members) = $280 for 5-day, $168 for 3-day
  • Camps link 

Tampa Theatre

  • Each session is $200/wk per camper
  • Tampa Theatre offers filmmaking camps for students entering 3-12 grade
  • Live Action filmmaking camp: June 12-16 OR July 10-14
  • Stop Motion filmmaking camp: June 19-23 OR July 17-21
  • Camps are half-day sessions
    • 9 a.m. - noon is for grades 3-6
  • 20 student cap per camp
  • Camps link 

STRAZ and Patel Conservatory 

  • Various camps include dance intensives, musical theatre performances (Beauty & the Best is one!) and musical instrument lessons. More Summer Camp info

MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry

  • Starting May 30-August 9 MOSI offers weekly themed hands-on camps for ages 2-9th grade including Dance with the Dinosaurs, Fun with Forces, Physics Fun, Kitchen Concoctions and a bevy of selections!
  • Steam Career Camp, Travel Camp and MOSI Residential Academy
  • Camps are held 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. except for ages 2&3 that are held for 45 minutes from 10-10:45 a.m.
  • Prices vary depending on age, theme, and length of camp 

Berkeley Preparatory School 

Berkeley offers sports camps, academic camps, enrichment program and fine arts too - you're sure to find something for all of your kids at home! 

If you're looking for more fun, check out our things to do - new events posted weekly!