Plenty of Summer Camp Options in Clearwater, Pinellas County

Summer is on the horizon, and with it come camp options for the young people in your family.

From sportsto the performing arts, there are plenty of opportunities for enrichment and fun!

Here is a list of Clearwater area summer camps, followed by a listing of Pinellas County-wide summer camps.

Clearwater Area Summer Camps

Name: City of Clearwater Summer Camp

Location: At five locations throughout Clearwater

Type of camp: Recreation/Arts and Crafts/Sports

Cost: $75 Play Pass/$100 Recreation Card/$125 no card

When: June 10-Aug. 16. Times depend on camp program.

Registration Details: Registration online available.

Details: Campers in grades 1-8 can take part in a variety of camp programs from swimming to sports.

For more information call: 727-562-4800

Name: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Summer Camp

Location: At five locations throughout Clearwater

Type of camp: Recreation/Exploration/Sport

Cost: Prices vary per camp. 

When: June 3-Aug. 16.

Registration Details: Registration online available.

Details: Campers in grades K-10 take part in a coastal learning experience, including snorkeling, scuba lessons, kayaking and marine science lessons. 

For more information call: 727-441-1790

Name: Clearwater Ice Arena Summer Camp

Location: Clearwater Ice Arena, 13940 Icot Blvd. Clearwater, Fla.

Type of camp: Hockey/Ice Skating/Recreation

Cost: $189 per week, extended care available.

When: June 10-Aug. 16.

Registration Details: Registration information online.

Details: Campers aged 5-13 years old can learn ice skills, including hockey and ice skating. This camp also provides recreation and arts and crafts time for campers.

For more information call: 727-536-5843

Name: Ruth Eckerd Hall Summer Arts 2013

Location: Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, Fla.

Type of camp: Performing Arts/Fine Arts

Cost: Prices vary per program

When: Dates vary from June 10-Aug.2

Registration Details: Registration information online.

Details:  Campers aged 3-14 years old can explore their artistic side with classes that range from acting to musical performance to stage production.

For more information call: 727-791-7400.

Do you know of a great camp in Clearwater? Tell us in the comments.

Name: Pinellas County Summer Camps

Location: Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd  Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Weedon Island Preserve , 1800 Weedon Drive NE St. Petersburg, Fla.

Type of camp: Outdoors/Ecology/Archeology

Cost: $150 per week, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

When: Camps run weekly from June 24-July 26

Registration Details: Registration forms online.

Details: Pinellas County offers three distinct camping opportunities including archeology, herpetology and wildlife exploration. Campers ages 7-11 are welcomed to this weekly program that uses the outdoors as a classroom.

For more information call: 727-453-6500

Name: Pinellas County Police Athletic League Summer Camp

Location: Osceoloa High School, 9751 98th St  Largo, Fla.; Wentworth Golf Club, 2990 Wentworth Way  Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Crescent Oaks Country Club, 3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd  Tarpon Springs, Fla.

Type of camp: Sports/Recreation/Golf

Cost: $500 for sports camp; $600 for golf camp.

When: June 11-Aug. 10 from 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Registration Details: Registration forms online.

Details: Pinellas County PAL Summer Camp offers two distinct programs. A sports focused program serves boys and girls 8-15 years old, while a golf program serves boys and girls 8-15 years old. Both are instructor led and offer lots of recreation for active would-be campers.

For more information call: 727-521-5316

Name: YMCA of the Suncoast Summer Camp

Location: More than a dozen participating YMCA locations in Pinellas County.

Type of camp: Sports/Arts/Life Skills

Cost: $85-$115 per week depending on camp.

When: Dates vary but generally June 10-Aug. 16 from 7:00a.m.-6:30p.m.

Registration Details: Contact your local YMCA for registration information.

Details: Youth and teens experience indoor and outdoor activities to motivate, stimulate and recreate them during the summer. Parents and campers can select from a wide variety of camp programs from sports camp to art camp.

For more information call: 727-467-9622

Name: St. Petersburg College For Kids Summer Camp 

Location: At nine locations throughout Pinellas County

Type of camp: Academic/Life Skills/Recreation

Cost: $95 per week with extended care available.

When: June 10-Aug. 2. Times depend on camp program.

Registration Details: Registration online available.

Details: Campers in grades K-8 can take part in a variety of programs from math and science to physical education. Classes are led by credentialed teachers. Campers learn without the stress of grades.

For more information call: 727-341-3000

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