Summer Camp

Summer Camp includes Day Camps for children entering grades first through fifth, Adventure Camps for youth entering grades sixth through eighth, and Specialty Camps that each focus on a specific theme. Adventure Camps include four field trips a week, along with sports, games, and arts and crafts. The program also offers a Counselor-in-Training (C.I.T.) option for high school students, who assist Day Camp counselors and may earn volunteer hours.

Programs

• Day Camps — children entering grades first through fifth
• Adventure Camps — youth entering grades sixth through eighth · Offered at Bee Ridge Park and Nokomis Community Park. Include four field trips a week as well as sports, games, arts and crafts and more.
• Specialty Camps — More than 30 specialty camps are scheduled throughout the summer. Each camp focuses on a specific theme.
• Counselor-in-Training (C.I.T.) — high school students · Hand-selected students learn skills that will prepare them to become successful camp counselors. Participants assist Day Camp counselors and may earn volunteer hours.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Sarasota County offers 10 weeks of summer fun for children entering grades first through 12th. Recreational programs are also offered for grades kindergarten through fifth on a limited basis during the winter and spring school breaks.

About the provider

Sarasota County offers 10 weeks of summer fun for children entering grades first through 12th. Online financial aid applications are accepted beginning at 9 a.m. on February 9, 2026. Registration for 2026 summer camp programs opens March 9 at 7 a.m., and registration is required for all camps.

Registration for 2026 summer camp programs opens March 9th at 7 a.m. Registration is required for all camps. No refunds will be issued within 30 days of your child’s first registered day of camp. Refunds requested prior to 30 days are subject to a $25 nonrefundable administrative fee. Sarasota County families must qualify for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to be eligible for financial aid.

Last updated October 5, 2026.