Summer Camp Guide for Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County

Summer is on the horizon and with it comes a variety of camp options for the young people in your family. From sports focused programs to ones with an emphasis on performing arts, youth will have ample opportunities for enrichment even when the last school bell rings.

Temple Terrace Camps

Name: Corpus Christi Catholic Church Summer Camp

Type of camp: Vacation bible school with games

Cost: $55.

Where: Corpus Christi Catholic Church of Temple Terrace, 9715 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace, Fl.

When: June 17-June 21 from 9a.m.-12noon.

Registration Details: Register at location.

Details: Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old) through fifth graders participate in Bible-learning activities, team work and science activities.

For more information call: 813-988-1593.                                                      

Name: Temple Terrace 2013 Summer Youth Program

Type of camp: Sports, recreation, games.

Cost: $450 full camp cost for K-5 graders; $405 for 6-8 graders.

Where: Temple Terrace Recreation Center, 6610 Whiteway Dr. Temple Terrace, Fla.

When: June 10- Aug. 16 for K-5 and June 10-Aug. 9 for 6-8 graders; 7a.m.-6p.m.

Deadline for registration: Register on the phone or at location.

Details: Campers from kindergarten age through eight grade can participate in swimming, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, volleyball and field trips.

For more information call: 813-506-6600.

Name: Temple Terrace Summer Junior Golf 

Type of camp: Golf instruction, recreation, games.

Cost: $150-$250 per week depending on age and full day or half day participation.

Where: Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, 200 Inverness Avenue
Temple Terrace, Fla.

When: June 11- Aug. 9 for 6-8 graders; 9a.m.-12noon (half day) 3p.m. (half day)

Deadline for registration: Register online.

Details: Fun camp for golfers 7-13; advanced classes for golfers 12 and older. Campers will learn golf fundamentals, advanced techniques, nutrition and fitness.

For more information call: 813-967-1828.

Hillsbough County Camps

Name: Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Summer Camp

Location: At 11 participating Tampa Bay area YMCA locations. Click here for a list.

Type of camp: Sports/Art/Dance/Character Building

Cost: $135 Weekly for youth who are YMCA members and $185 for non-members.

When: June 10-Aug. 16; daily from 9a.m.-4p.m. with extended care available.

Registration Dates: Register online at your participating location.

Details: The YMCA offers camp programs for preschoolers through high schoolers. Registration includes the ability to select a program that best suits your child's interest and needs from activities like swimming lessons to fairytale camp.

For more information call: 813-224-9622.

Name: Busch Gardens Summer Day Camp

Location: Park is located at 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa, Fla.

Type of camp: Animal Care/Science/Exploring

Cost: $270 per week.

When: Dates vary but most run from early June through mid August.

Registration Dates: Register online.

Details: More than a dozen specialty camps are offered at Busch Gardens for kindergartners through high school seniors. Topics include animal research, geography and a back-stage look at the park's operations. Campers can chose their program based on age and interest.

For more information call: 1-877-BGT-CAMP.

Name: Glazer Childrens Museum Summer Camp

Location: 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa Fla.

Type of camp: Education, Arts and Play

Cost: Weekly - $110 half day/$220 fulld day.

When: June 10-Aug. 16 from 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Extended care available.

Registration Details: Registration information online.                               

Details:Campers ages 3-9 will spend their days exploring science, doing arts and crafts, games, taking walking field trips, listening to guest presenters and having play time throughout the museum.

For more information call: 813-443-3861.

Name: Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo School Summer Camp

Location: Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa, Fla.

Type of camp: Nature/Science/Animals

Cost: From $170 to $225 per week.

When: June 10-Aug. 16; daily from 9a.m.-4p.m. with extended care available.

Registration Details: Register online.

Details: Campers will enjoy daily encounters with animals, education and hiking while participating in specialized programs that are grade specific. Camp is headquartered at the zoo's 17,400 square foot classroom facility.

For more information call: 813-935-8552 ext. 268.

Name: Hillsborough County Summer Camps

Location: Hillsborough County Recreation Centers and Parks.

Type of camp: Recreation/Arts and Crafts/Drama/Life Skills

Cost: $76 per two-week session; $120 specialty nature camps, per two-week session; $50 Bakas Equestrian camp, per day; $38 Camp Sparks per week

When: June 17 – Aug. 9; 8a.m.-5p.m.                                           

Registration Details: Register online.                                                

Details: More than 15 different programs are available for campers aged 5-17 at several of the county's participating recreation centers and parks.

For more information call: 813-635-3500.

Name: City of Tampa Summer Camps

Location: Recreation Center locations in the City of Tampa including New Tampa and Wesley Chapel.

Type of camp: Traditional day camps, teen camps and nature camps.

Cost: $76 Traditional day camps, per two-week session; $120 Specialty Nature camps, per two-week session; $50 Bakas Equestrian camp, per day; $38 Camp Sparks per week.

When: June 10-Aug. 16.                                                                  

Registration Details: Register online.

Details: Campers can take part in a wide variety of age-appropriate classes from sports to fine arts.

For more information call: 813-274-8615.

Name: Florida Aquarium Summer Camps

Location: Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, Fla.

Type of camp: Camp for ages 3-15 years old focused on marine life, environmental science and social skills.

Cost: $275 members, $340 non-members.

When: June 10-Aug. 16; daily from 9a.m.-4p.m. with extended care available.

Registration Dates: Register online.

Details: Campers ages 4-15 can take part in a variety of camp programs that include live animal encounters, group play and Scuba instruction for older campers.

For more information call: 813-273-4015.

Name: MOSI Summer Science Camp

Location:  Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI),4801 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, Fl. 33617

Type of camp: Science and Technology

Cost:Program Fee: $279 weekly for MOSI members; $209 for non-members.

When: June 10-Aug. 16; Extended care from 7a.m.– 9 a.m. or 4p.m. – 6:30p.m. Extended care available.

Registration Details: Register online a week before camp begins.

Details: Kindergartners through high school campers can mix and match grade-specific classes per week for the entire camp focused on science, technology, engineering and math. A STEM Certificate of Achievement is awarded or completing the camp.

For more information call: 813-987-6000.

Name: History Adventures Summer Camp

Location: Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Type of camp: History/Advenutre/Arts and Crafts

Cost: $135 for TBHC members (family level or higher); $150 for non-members

When: June 17-Aug. 9; daily from 9a.m.-5p.m. with extended care available.

Registration Details: Download registration forms.

Details: Campers in grades 3-6 will learn about history through hands-on activities, gallery tours, and interactions with historians, including field trips.

For more information call: 813-855-0662

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