Shorecrest Preparatory School | Summer camp at Shorecrest

Full day and half day camps for all ages in Tampa Bay!

727-409-1668

Shorecrest Summer Programs

At a Glance

Programs run June 3 - August 2
Traditional day camp or specialized week-long programs
Arts, sports, STEAM, musical theatre, test prep and so much more!
Full day & Half day
Before care & After care
Age 4 - grade 12 (and you don't have to be a Shorecrest student)
New Alpha student orientation (week-long program, 3 sessions to choose from)

The smiles don't stop at Shorecrest when classes end! Choose from:

Day Camp - traditional summer camp activities with a weekly theme, field trips, art lessons, games and a giant water slide! (age 4 - grade 6.) Half day camp is 4 hours.
1-Week Camps for varying interests for age 4 - grade 12. Enriching learning experiences such as unique STEAM and marine programs, world languages, and even Driver's Education
Mix and Match Day Camp and your favorite 1-Week Camps
Travel opportunities: In the Footsteps of Mozart

If you are looking for Summer Professional Development for teachers, click here.

Summer Program Hours

Full day camps: 9am - 4pm

Half day camps: 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm

(Supervised lunch from 12-1pm)

Extended Care

Before Care from 7:30 – 9am

After Care from 4 – 5pm

Learn about some Highlighted Camps:

We offer a wide variety of camps, to see a full list of our summer camp programs click here (linking to the google document) or to see some of our highlighted camps scroll below.

Highlighted programs for little ones

Sensory Art

June 3-7, afternoons 1pm - 4pm

Grades: JK - 1st

In this camp we will put the emphasis on FUN! We will explore different types of slime, play-dough and water materials to build fine motor skills and use the 5 senses. We will also be exploring writing and artistic materials to make works of art! (Limited to 9 campers.)

NASA Jr. Astronaut Training

June 17-21, mornings 9am - 12pm
Grades: 1st to 6th

We will be going to Mars in 25 years according to NASA. That puts our students at the right age to lead these exciting journeys, so let’s get a head start on Training! This hands-on program designed with NASA explores all atmosphere, solar system and space phenomena as well the forces of flight, living in space and the challenges of space travel. Children will build their own Skyblazer rocket and experience a real rocket launch.

Fairy Tales & Castles

June 3-7, afternoons 1pm - 4pm

Grades: JK - K

Do you love princesses or knights? Then come explore Fairy Tales and castles. We will read different fairy tales, make different related projects, build castles, and have a dress up day!

Pathfinders Marine Explorations

July 22-26, mornings 9am - 12pm

Grades: 2nd - 4th

Become a marine biologist for a week, and explore the amazing waters of the Bay Area. Discover the sea creatures that inhabit our estuaries using nets to catch them and observe them. Study the importance of clean water for us and marine animals. Learn about the importance of conservation, and put together a real marine animal skeleton. Join Pathfinder Outdoor Education for a week of fun and exploration. Camp will be held at Shorecrest, and buses will pick up and drop off campers on field trip days. Pathfinder, an accredited non-profit organization located in St. Petersburg, has been leading outdoor and environmental education programs for students across Florida since 1993.

Mural Art

June 3 - 7, mornings 9am - 12pm

Grades: 2-4

Instructor: Khana Rebman, Third Grade Teacher

Have you seen the murals around the city? Want to become a mural artist? Ever had thoughts of what your mural would look like? Test it out this week. Create a masterpiece like the famous mural artists do. Come with your creativity!

Adventure Camp

June 24 - 28, afternoons 1pm - 4pm

Grades: 1st - 4th

Instructor: Lauren Eberhart, Lower School PE Coach

Adventure camp will include a wide variety of great St. Petersburg area destinations. Campers will play laser tag, and swim at North Shore pool.

Jim Harley’s Basketball School

Dates: June 17 - 21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Full day: 8:30am - 3:30pm

or
Morning only 8:30am - 12pm

Grades: K - 10th

Skill stations, 3-on-3 games, 5-on-5 games and lots of different basketball contests. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and basketball. Lunch is provided.

Modding, Networking & Hosting with Minecraft

June 17 - 21, mornings 9am - 12pm
or
July 22 - 26, afternoons 1pm - 4pm

Grades: 3rd - 10th

Minecraft is hugely popular because it is collaborative, open-ended and moddable. Our program preserves those qualities and adds a large does of fun! The week begins with learning the game, controls, recipes and a bit about hosting and networking. Next campers are connecting to different worlds hosted on our secure server and experimenting with character skins, mods and custom maps. By day three the kids are building in the Active Learning World that grows over time. Whether adding a room, building a moat or even creating a chessboard, the possibilities are nearly limitless.

Camp Director

Terry Kessel

Director of Auxiliary Programs

727-409-1668

tkessel@shorecrest.org

Contact the Camp Director

FAQs

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

Q. Are Summer Programs Open to the Community?

Yes, we welcome all children to attend any of our camps during the summer, regardless of whether they attend Shorecrest for school.
Q. How do I view a description and dates for each camp offered?

View our online camp catalogue.
Q. What are the camp fees?

There is a one time, $10 registration fee per child per summer charged at the time of enrollment.
Specific camp prices vary and can be seen in our online catalogue.
Q. What does my child eat at camp?

Daily snack is provided to all campers in the morning and afternoon. Campers may bring lunch and a water bottle from home each day.
Q. How do camps communicate with parents?

Email is the primary source of communication during the summer. Please insure that your email address is up to date at time of registration, and that you check your email account while camp is in session.
Q. How is medical insurance taken care of at camp?

All parents/guardians are responsible for the camper's medical insurance and medical bills.
Q. What happens with camp during bad weather?

In the event of typical summer rain/lightning storms – all outdoor camps will be moved indoors. In the event of hurricanes or tropical storms that close our campus, you will be notified of camp closure via email and text. No refunds or make-up days are provided due to natural disasters.
Q. What is the Shorecrest Summer Program Refund Policy?

Refunds will only be given if:
(1) A child’s enrollment is canceled two weeks prior to the camp start date. For example; if camp begins Monday, June 6^th notification must be received prior to Monday, May 23^rd.
(2) A camp is canceled due to minimum enrollment not being met.

*Camps/classes are not prorated based on child’s attendance.

Highlighted programs for middle schoolers

LEGO Robotics

July 15 - 19, mornings 9am - 12pm

Grades 4-8

Instructors: Dr. Anna Baralt, Shorecrest Director of Educational Technology and Chris Scoby, Middle School Technology Teacher

Work in a team to build and program a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot. During this camp you will build a LEGO robot from scratch, learn how to program it to travel around a field, follow a line, and pick up objects. Get a taste of what it is like to be a member of a FIRST LEGO League team. Advanced campers will have the opportunity for more advanced building and programming.

Old Florida Summer Fun

June 3 - 7 or July 8 - 12, 9am - 4pm

Grades: 6 - 9

Instructor: Curtis Cruise, Middle School Teacher

We’ll get around! Hillsborough River Park to canoe, Aqua Park to bounce, Weedon Island to kayak, Egmont Key to explore, and Buccaneer Bay to play.

A Little Bit of Broadway

June 3 - 7, 9am to 4pm

Grades: 4-8

Instructor: Kathy Elliott, Middle School Teacher

This camp is an outlet for creative kids who love Broadway shows and have a passion for writing. Over the course of a week, every child is given an opportunity within their team to help write, choreograph, and produce a one-act show. It’s an immersive experience studying Broadway shows and learning from Broadway guest experts.

Puzzles, Logic & Problem Solving

June 24 - 28, mornings 9am - 12pm

Grades: 5-8

Instructor: Alexis Galinski, Middle School Math Teacher

Students will explore games, puzzles, and challenges that involve logic, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Highlighted programs for high schoolers

Painting & Drawing

July 8 - 12, 9am - 12pm

Grades: 7-12

Instructor: Charla Gaglio, Chair of Shorecrest Upper School Visual Arts

Pro theatre prep

June 3 - 7, 9am - 4pm, showcase presentation on Friday at 3pm.

Grades: 6-12

Now in its 16th year, Pro Theatre Prep is a fun, intensive, multi-discipline Theatre training program taught by local professionals and guest instructors from Broadway, Hollywood and London's West End. Program Directors Cheryl Lee and Bill Leavengood vary the curriculum from year to year, but always focus on elements of acting, singing, dancing and improvisation for the stage or film. See a video sneak peek of this camp above.

Open enrollment is offered for high school students. Middle School students, ages 11-13, who have not participated in a Shorecrest Middle School musical production, are required to audition to be accepted into the program.

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5101 First Street Northeast
St Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: (727) 522-2111 | Fax: (727) 527-4191
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Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students preschool through high school, located in St. Petersburg, Florida.