Sprinkled throughout each week, we will offer activities that include sports, education, dance, teen, nature, performing arts, health and wellness, and fun-filled field trips.
Our goal is to offer a variety of recreational summer camp opportunities that meet the needs of the community in a safe and fun environment. Register for only the weeks you need or pick and choose which weeks offer the preferred optional trips to send your child on.
Camps are Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 6PM in two locations:
• G.T. Bray Park Recreation Center (5502 33rd Avenue Drive West)
June 5 – August 9
• John H. Marble Recreation Complex (3675 53rd Avenue East)
June 5– August 4
Open to children ages 5-13
Older teens, Jr. Side Kick ages 14 years do you enjoy working with younger children? You can gain leadership skills and relevant job experience by signing up in our Junior Blast Camp program. You will be placed in younger age groups where you will help organize and lead activities, swim, and participate on field trips.
Registration must be done in person at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center during operating hours or at the John H. Marble Recreation Complex (see website for specific dates). Once registered, you may select and pay for weeks and optional field trips at your camp location or online at www.mymanatee.org/summercamps - Register Now. SPECIAL NOTE: Before registering online, you must request account approval. This process may take 1-2 business days.
$ 30 registration fee
$100 per week
Optional trips nominal fee
Jr. Side kick camp 14 years and older $ 45
Frequently Asked Questions:
"What are the registration deadlines? Those registering weekly for Full-Day Camps are encouraged to register by 6pm Friday to avoid a $20 late fee. If registering for our Specialty Camps, registration is to be submitted and paid one week prior to the first day of that camp.
Are there any Limits? Yes, space is limited for all camps and optional trips. These limits include minimal numbers needed to host the camp, along with a limit on the amount of those able to attend. SPECIAL NOTE: Optional Trips are in high demand and tend to fill up each week. Registering early is encouraged.
What are the Counselor to Camper ratios? This summer we will be focused on decreasing the ratios to 1:15, therefore affecting the number of campers permitted each week. We understand this may limit the number of participants permitted into our program this year, however we believe the experience will benefit greatly from this change.
Can you tell me more about the John H. Marble camp? Of course, two years ago we moved our east camp location from Lakewood Ranch High School to the John H. Marble Recreation Complex and the positive feedback was overwhelming. The John H. Marble facility provides additional programming space, a shaded playground, indoor gymnasium, and a swimming pool…all within arm’s reach.
Cancellations? Camps may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Please make every effort to register weeks in advance so a camp will not be cancelled unnecessarily.
What is your photo policy? We’ll be taking photos on many occasions during each camp session and posting on our website, social media and other camp related material. We will always take photos in an obvious and respectful manner. If you don’t wish to be included, please inform the photographer.
Lunch? We hope to again offer FREE lunches courtesy of the Manatee County School Boards free lunch program. Campers will be required to bring lunch the first and last week of camp.
