CreativeTampaBay has assembled a sampling of some of the regions offerings for creative camps this summer. Scroll to the end to find a short list of camps offered around the state. Overviews of the offerings are provided; contact each provider for more details on dates, times, cost and age groups. From tots to teens, our local institutions, big and small, offer such a wide variety of fun that you’ll want to be a kid again! We’ll run this list once more next week. If you want to add a camp to the list, email information to dmanion02@aol.com. Have a creative summer!

Forward Thinking Initiative's offers Entrepreneurship Camps for Teens

Want to learn how to start your own business while you are still in school? Forward Thinking Initiatives provides both in-school curriculum and programs and after-school camps to hone your business savvy and financial know how. Click here to view video (below)..

Come learn the principles of entrepreneurship and how to start your own company through a six-day camp. In the mornings, students will learn how to think, plan, and act like entrepreneurs as well as how to write a business plan and prepare a power point presentation describing their plan. In the afternoons, our young business people will study creative problem solving, team building through robotics, and innovation through a curriculum developed by the Brainstorm Institute. Trophies will be awarded for the top business plans following a competition held on the last day of camp.

This year, two levels of camps will be offered, an introduction to entrepreneurship and an intermediate camp for current entrepreneurs and returning campers. As a result of your generosity by providing scholarships and also promoting the camps to your membership/students/teachers via newsletters and web links, we have continued to increase the number of camps this year, and have introduced an intermediate level program for our graduates. Click on www.forwardthinkingintiatives.com find our more and to watch the video.
 
Contact: Debra Campbell, President
Forward Thinking Initiatives
Campbell@forwardthinkinginitiatives.com
www.forwardthinkinginitiatives.com
813 760-7860

Spend your summer at TBPAC’s Patel Conservatory

Children and adults can explore the performing arts in more than 80 camps and classes in dance, music, theater and media arts this summer at the Patel Conservatory at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Summer camps encompass all experience levels beginning with the introductory Arts Sampler, a favorite summer camp for children and youth grades PreK-9 that introduces children to theater, music and dance. Students are encouraged to progress to intermediate level camps such as On-camera Acting, Musical Theater and Vocal Arts camps for a more in-depth process and the chance to perform for an audience. Full-day camps – Summerplay, Making Your Own Musical and Youth Theater Company – offer the most comprehensive experiences, all culminating in fully staged productions in one of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s professionally equipped theaters.
 
The Patel Conservatory offers weekly classes for kids and adults over the summer, too! Held on evenings and weekends, these classes include dance, theater, media arts and music.
 
Also this summer, the Patel Conservatory Youth Theater Company will rock Ferguson Hall in everyone’s Broadway favorite, Grease. As Rydell High’s spirited class of 1959, Conservatory students will have the times of their lives rehearsing and performing this classic rock musical. Shorter and more suitable in content for teens and preteens, this abridged version retains the fun-loving spirit and immortal songs like “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightning” and more!
 
Whether learning to write a play for performance, play in a rock band, act in a TV commercial, tap dance or sing a Broadway song, both children and adults will be introduced to an engaging and enriching arts curriculum that can continue even after summer ends.
 
View schedules at www.patelconservatory.org. Call 813.222.1002 to register.
 
http://www.patelconservatory.org/classes/summer.cfm

The Carrollwood Cultural Center's Enrichment Camp

The Carrollwood Cultural Center on the Corner of South Village Drive and Lowell Road in Carrollwood is happy to announce that they will be offering a Summer Enrichment Camp for elementary and middle school children for 2 one week sessions in June.  This is an unprecedented opportunity that is being offered to the students of Hillsborough County.

Well-qualified, trained professionals, with years of teaching experience, will teach the various activities. Piano students will have the privilege of being taught by the Cultural Center's Artistic Director and world-renowned pianist, Mary Ann Scialdo.  Mary Ann has an extensive amount of experience teaching music and the piano in both New York and Tampa.

The Cultural Center’s very own Helen Michaelson will be teaching and overseeing the Band Camp. Helen has taught in Middle School Band Instruction in Hillsborough County for 35 Years.  Her bands regularly made superior ratings at the Florida Bandmaster Association Music Performance Assessment.  Helen Bailey is teaching the elementary strings.  She has had very impressive elementary string groups and she conducted the elementary strings last year at the Hillsborough County Arts Festival. 

The Fine Arts Camp for children from 8 to 12 will encompass participation in Chorus, Strings, Piano, Theater, Painting and Print Making.  The campers, aged from 8 to 10 years old, will rotate from activity to activity, with a snack break, each day throughout the week.  These children will get training that will prepare them for more advanced classes in band or the Visual Arts.  Printmaking will be taught by Mary Ellen O'Brien who was an Art Teacher at the Academy of the Holy Names and other schools in Tampa.  Painting will be taught by Peter Stilton, Tampa artist- teacher of international reputation.
The Elementary String Camp is tailored for children with some training in music and stringed instruments.  Instruction in Rehearsal, Music, Music Theory, Music History and Sectionals will be scheduled for each child.  This camp is geared to children in Grades 2 to 5.

The Middle School Band Camp is for Middle Schoolers who want to improve their musical skills for performance in the Middle School Bands and competitions.

At the end of the two camp sessions, the Carrollwood Cultural Center will present "Let the Magic Begin," a Student Art Show and Musical Performances in the Annex Building. "Let the Magic Begin" will be open to the public.

Contact: Carrollwood Cultural Center
4537 Lowell Road
Tampa  FL 33618
(813) 269-1310
info@carrollwoodcenter.org

Summer Art Photo Camp for Kids

InSight Studio
1906 N, Armenia Ave., Studio 305
Tampa, FL 33607
813.390.3422
 
June 9, 2008 through August 4, 2008
9am - 1pm
On a weekly basis
 
This camp allows kids to explore personal growth and artistry. Emphasis will be placed on how to use a camera, composition, natural lighting, how to create interesting images via the gift of seeing.  We will go on field trips, work in the darkroom and have artistic critiques, all in a real artist's studio. New experiences each week for returning participants.  The camp is available, in separate groups, for ages 9-12 and 13-17.  Class size limited to 6 participants per week.  Weekly fee of $160 includes all needed supplies.  For more info or for a detailed brochure, call 813.390.3422 or email insight305@yahoo.com.

The Florida Aquarium

Summer brings to mind family vacations and time enjoying the great outdoors. Often though, for parents, it can be an especially challenging time when it comes to finding safe and fun activities for children on break from school. AquaCamps at The Florida Aquarium can be a great option when looking for fun, entertaining and educating opportunities.

Starting June 9 and continuing through August 15, the Aquarium offers camp programs for children from 3 to 15-years-old. Young children (between 3 and 6), have the opportunity to learn about different species of fish, what traits birds share and enjoying the fun of a Hawaiian Luau during AquaTots and AquaKids. These camps offer several hours of camp fun two or three times a week with multiple camps throughout the summer.

Children who have completed Kindergarten through 3rd grade have full-day camps with extended drop-off and pick-up hours. From 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. kids spend the entire day at the Aquarium with educators learning about fun fish facts, the environment and amazing things found in the underwater world! Children can discover different adaptations animals have to help them survive in the wild or test their own skills and adaptations against impressive animal competitors. With 10 one-week-long camps available, there are plenty of options during summer months.

Older kids can enjoy travel camps that explore different parts of Tampa Bay. Spending time on Fantasy Island or taking canoes up the Hillsborough River, campers will certainly gain valuable information about Tampa while getting lots of fresh air. Parents – you get some tuckered-out kids at the end of the day!

Camps include science explorations, tours of the Aquarium, a live animal encounter, a field trip, arts and crafts, and splash time at Explore A Shore.

Whether your Tots are looking for a diversion for a few hours twice per week, or your Junior Biologists want to spend a week discovering the mysteries of the aquatic world, AquaCamps is a great summer destination. Education has never been more fun and Summer Camp has never made a bigger splash!
For more information, visit www.flaquarium.org or call (813) 273-4015.

2008 Summer Art Camp

Imagine   Engage   Dream   Explore   Play   Discover   Express   Create
Open your child’s eyes to art! This summer, art campers will explore a variety of styles and movements in art and participate in exciting hands-on art making experiences including clay, sculpture, painting, drawing and decorative arts. Summer Art Camp projects are based on learning the method and media of making art in the creative environment of the Tampa Museum of Art. Your child will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, as well as be able to develop his or her own talent for self-expression.

General Information:
Weeks 1 – 5 are for students ages 6 –10, week 6 for students ages10 –14
Snacks will be provided during each morning and afternoon session. Students enrolled
for a full day of camp will enjoy a supervised lunch and recreation period. Students
enrolled for a full day are required to bring a brown bag lunch.

Parents will be sent information about drop-off and pick-up, and other details prior to the start of Summer Art Camp. Due to the popularity of the program, all classes require advance registration and payment.
 
Schedule of Classes:
Week One: June 16 – 20                Fiber Arts
Week Two: June 23 – 27                Art in the Third Dimension
Week Three: July 7 – 11                Art and Culture, from Ancient to Modern
Week Four: July 14 – 18                It’s Not Easy Being Green
Week Five: July 21 – 25                 Drawing and Painting
Week Six: July 28 – August 1      Drawing and Painting
 
To register for Summer Art Camp, please call 813/274-7328 or e-mail heather.spooner@tampagov.net

Tampa Jewish Community Center

We have an awesome camp in the Citrus Park area for kids in 1st through 10th grade.  We are a well-rounded camp offering sports, creative and performing arts, outdoor activities including nature, gardening and outdoor living skills, swimming, field trips, special programming and much more.  Our website is www.jewishtampa.com and we would love to be included in your issue.

Amy Smyler McFarland
Camp JCC
Camp Director
813.264.9000
www.jewishtampa.com

Summer Art Camps at the Jacey Gallery

Summer Art Camps at the Jacey Gallery will run weekly, Monday-Friday, for 2 hrs/day from June 9, 2008 -August 22, 2008 for students in grades k-12. Each weekly themed art camp explores painting, drawing and sculpture. The cost is $150/week, all supplies included. Classes are limited to 12 students/class. The Jacey Gallery is located at 4802 Gunn Hwy Ste 114, Tampa, FL 33624. Contact info: (813)960-5400 or visit www.nancyjacey.com. Email nancy@nancyjacey.com to request a camp schedule.  

Contact: Nancy Jacey, Owner, Instructor
The Jacey Gallery & Nancy Jacey Illustration
4802 Gunn Highway Suite 114
Tampa, FL 33624
(813)960-5400
www.nancyjacey.com

Ruth Eckerd Hall

The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall has announced its Summer Arts ’08 Program.  Kicking off June 9th, classes at the Hoffman Institute explore talents, help children discover new friends, allow for experiences with professional arts instructors, and encourage performances what has been learned on a stage in a professional setting at Ruth Eckerd Hall.  Enrollment has just begun.

All classes at the Hoffman Institute are literacy based and all students receive a copy of a book related to their class experience.  Arts and crafts sessions are taught daily by a visual arts specialist.
 
Individual instruction is available for any student wishing to strengthen his or her performances skills in the areas of voice, piano, drama, dance, guitar, percussion and violin.  Other areas of study can be arranged on request.
 
Every student receives a Hoffman Institute t-shirt as well as a class photograph on the final day of class.  Students enrolled in three or more classes receive $25 off Fall ’08 enrollment at the Hoffman Institute.
 
All Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute instructors are professionals in their fields with years of instruction and/or performance in music, theater, movement and dance.
 
For further information, please call 727.712.2706 or log onto www.hoffmanperformingarts.org .

SUMMER EXPLORING ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
July 14 – 25, 2008

Have You Considered a Career in Architecture?
Have you ever dreamed of designing buildings, bridges or parks? If that sounds exciting, then (SEAS) Summer Exploring Architecture Studio at the Tampa Bay AIA office is for you. This program is designed to assist you in making an intelligent choice about a possible career in architecture and other design disciplines. You will learn about careers in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design planning. We'll introduce you to successful architects, take you on tours of architectural landmarks and teach you basic design principles. It's a great way to try on a career before you start college.

Questions? Contact Dawn Mages via email at dawn@aiatampabay.com or call the Chapter Office at 813.229.3411.

Complete details and application - http://www.aiatampabay.com/pdf/SEAS_Full_Info2008.pdf
 

Camps Around the State

iD Tech Computer Camps
UCF in Orlando and U of M in Hollywood
Kids learn to create video games, produce movie and more!
www.internaldrive.com, 1-888-709-TECH

Power Chord Academy
Lynn University, Miami
For teens who want to break into the music biz!
www.powerchordacademy.com
1-800-897-6677

Sea Camp
Big Pine Key, FL
SCUBA Certification and other ocean sports plus marine science!
Ages 12 - 17
www.seacamp.org, 877-SEACAMP

Salvador Dali Museum’s Summer Camp

As it has done each summer since 1984, the Salvador Dalí Museum is offering a Junior Docent Summer Camp to students aged nine to 13 years.  Led by Pinellas County visual arts teachers and the Dalí Museum Education staff, the weeklong mini-docent class is an incredible opportunity for students to learn about the collection – and lead a public tour.

Throughout the week, students receive personal attention from instructors as they learn about Surrealism, Dalí and the collection and make new friends as they participate in fun, surreal-inspired activities. Junior Docents are encouraged to put the information in their own words, helping them to appreciate art in new ways. At the end of the week, the students conduct a tour, sharing their knowledge of Dalí and his work with their families and the public.

The Museum offers three sessions of Junior Docent Summer Camp throughout the summer: June 9 – 14, June 23 – 28 and July 21 – 26. The three-hour class from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. meets over the course of one week and culminates in the Saturday reception tour at 9:45 a.m.

Each session is limited to 16 students and early registration is encouraged. Dalí Members can register for $75 per student and non-members are welcome to register for $100. The fee includes supplies, snacks, prizes and one T-shirt. Pre-registration is required. A limited number of scholarships are available for qualifying children in need of financial assistance. To register or obtain additional information, contact Monica Guerrero, Education Coordinator, at (727) 823-3767 ext. 3024.

Photocamp at the Florida Museum Of Photographic Arts
June 9 - 13, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
www.FMOPA.org

Help your children broaden their horizons by enrolling them in our Photocamp. We offer something for every budding photographer! Giving children a strong base within the arts teaches practical skills, self-discipline, confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and provides an outlet for artistic expression. They'll be having so much fun they won't even notice all of the other positive effects. Plus, you'll absolutely adore the "masterpieces" they'll bring home to you from camp.
 
Photocamp is Monday, June 9th through Friday, June 13th. Each camp day is 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Drop off should be between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., with pick up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Each child should bring a non-perishable lunch and a snack.  Water and juice will be provided.
 
If you have children age 7 - 15 years old, or know someone who does, they won't want to miss this camp!  All participants will have the opportunity to display one image at the museum in August.

Cybercamps

Cybercamps runs summer technology education programs at various Florida locations. If you have any questions, or need further information from us, feel free to email heatherd@giantcampus.com.   
 
Anyone interested in the Cybercamps program offerings can go to www.cybercamps.com or call 1-800-904-CAMP (1-800-904-2267).www.giantcampus.com/youth

 Cybercamps (ages 6-11):
We combine research-proven methods in youth training with the Pump It Up inflatable gym. Our half-day summer camps for kids ages 6-11 are an engaging introduction to technology, and we get kids moving in Pump It Up's safe inflatable party zone.
Pump It Up in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pump It Up in Longwood, FL
 
Cybercamps Academy (ages 10-17):
Research-proven courses in game design, robotics, graphic design, programming and more, with individual projects, 21st century skill training, and fun, physical activities.
Nova Southeastern University
University of Central Florida
 
Livewire (ages 14-17):
A dynamic mix of VIP access to Walt Disney World, hands-on tech projects, new friends, and full-throttle fun. Plus theme park passes all week!
Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL
 
MOSI SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 9th!
***
Registration now open
www.campfun.org
 
WHAT:           
For 28 years, MOSI Summer Science Camps have created enriching experiences that are fun and memorable.  MOSI is ranked among the top summer camp facilities in the country.  Parents can choose from day, half-day, technology and travel camps for youth (grades K-8), Monday through Friday, from June 9 through August 29.
 
MOSI Residential Academies offer the ultimate combination of science, technology and Florida adventure! These exciting residential programs are appropriate for teens ages 11-17.  Residential Academies offer a high-intensity curriculum with outdoor activities through day and evening field trips and special events complete with comfortable dorms, great food, and adult supervision.
 
MOSI Summer Science Camp offers extended care from 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. daily for an additional $20 per morning or afternoon care, as well as a lunch option.  MOSI members* receive an exclusive discounted rate on all camps.
 
WHO:             
MOSI is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and educational resource dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology. With a total size of over 300,000 square feet, MOSI is the largest science center in the southeastern United States, and home of the only IMAX® Dome Theatre in the state of Florida. Kids In Charge! The Children’s Science Center at MOSI is the largest children’s science center in the nation. Disasterville, featuring WeatherQuest, MOSI’s newest permanent exhibition combines education and 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits on the science behind natural disasters.  For more information, visit www.mosi.org.
 
WHEN:           
June 9 – August 29, 2008
*A membership to MOSI is your key to year-round exploration, value, and fun!  Become a MOSI member today by visiting www.mosi.org.
 
WHERE:        
MOSI, Museum of Science & Industry
4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida