Resources and Recommendations-
I always get asked the question by so many parents I work with in my art therapy practice, “Do you have any suggestions for summer programs?” So here are some resources for parents for summer for the Sarasota, Bradenton /Lakewood Ranch FL area. As always, if your child needs support to help them manage their behaviors at camp (such as getting along with peers, coping with bullying, listening and following directions, or dealing with frustrations) contact us at (941)504-8498, we are here to help!
Art Center Sarasota’s Creative Kids Summer Camp- weekly sessions
Ages: 6-11 & 12-17 June 13-Aug 19
TEN fun-filled weeks of art making led by a talented team of professional art educators. Each week students will explore unique themes and techniques ranging from Greek Art, creatures, monsters, fairies and zombies to Anime. Students will have the opportunity to work with mediums such as mosaics, painting, drawing, felting, collage and sculpture and experiment with a wide range of media. Please join us this summer for one week or ten for a stimulating adventure in creativity.
SUMMER ART experience at Ringling College-
Teen Studios June 20 – July 22, 2011:
Explore your emerging style in just one studio or sign up for an assortment. Get serious about your creative style. Build a foundation in basic art concepts.
Teen Studios are open to students who will be entering 7th through 12th grades in Fall 2011.
Social Skills Summer Camp at the Gap School-
Ages: 5-11 June 13 – July 1 and July 11 – 29, 2011
This highly intensive camp helps campers better navigate their social world by offering daily opportunities to practice, modify and monitor their nonverbal communication and verbal interaction skills.
Little Butterflies at Beyond the Spectrum-
Ages 2-6 June 27th – July 15th (closed Monday, July 4th) and July 18th – August 5th. A summer camp program designed for children ages 2 through 6 years of age diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. A structured daily program including typical peer interaction and summer camp fun.
http://www.beyondthespectrum.org/
Drama Kids International-
Ages 5 & up and Teen Workshop. Sarasota camp June 27- July 1 & Lakewood Ranch Camp is from June 27-July 1. Camps are held from 9am-4pm (before and aftercare are available). Teen workshop held Fridays June 10- July 8 from 6pm-8:30pm.
Thinking Center Summer Reading Intensives-
Programs are typically not grade-based but skill-based. So when choosing an approach, keep in mind the reading goals. By training skills, grade levels increase or are maintained depending on goals. Reading 101, Reading 102, and Reading 103 reading interventions.
http://www.thinkingcenter.com/Reading-Intensives.html
Florida Studio Theatre Children’s/Teen Workshops-
Ages 7-17 (depending upon the program). Starting in June: Children’s Performing Arts Camp, Intro to Theatre, Min- Magical Theatre, Little Theatre, VIP Camp, Teen Performing Arts Camp, Teen Improvisation,Young Performers Company Write, and much more.
http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/education-children-list.php
Dance Artistry- Arts/Dance Summer Camp-
Ages 4-18. Dance Summer Program
June 13 – June 17 Dance Camp Ocean Theme
June 20 – June 24 Dance Camp Disney Theme
July 11 – July 15 Dance Camp Nature Theme
July 18 – July 22 Dance Camp Princess Theme
Aug 8 – Aug 12 Dance Camp Circus Theme
http://danceartistrysarasota.com
Arts A Blaze Art Camp-
Ages 5 – 12 2 sessions daily 9am-12pm & 1pm -4 pm June 20-Aug 12. Snack included.
Mommy and Me Dance Class at Stage Door Studio-
2 year old (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Introductory dance program for 2-yr-olds with caregiver. Wednesdays 10:30-11am. (Also held Tuesdays 10:30-11am.)
If you have additional resources to share please send me an email and I’ll post it in the upcoming newsletter.
