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TABLE OF CONTENTSArt & Music ....................................................................................................................................................2-4 Education / Science ....................................................................................................................................4-5 General Interest ............................................................................................................................................... 6Religion .................................................................................................................................................................7Special Needs .....................................................................................................................................................7Sports ...............................................................................................................................................................8-10 Stories.........................................................................................................................................................6, 10-11

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What is your child doing for excitement this summer? Inside this Summer Camp

Guide 2010 there’s an abundance of stimulating and challenging activities from learn-ing the art of magic to martial arts and everything in between. This edition along with

our online edition at www.bradenton.com/summercamps is packed with informa-tion to give your child an outlet for their pent-up energy over the summer months.

ART & MUSICFor complete camp activities information go online to bradenton.com/summercamps

Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp at Lakewood Ranch High SchoolMs. Roxane Caravan, Director5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.Tuition $375 & $75 Activity/Costume Fee This 3-week camp is a musical production in progress. Students will attend acting, voice, and dance classes as well as art projects related to set and costumes for the production.(941) 730-8301Enrollment is limited and students will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. wwVisit www.actingupcamp.com for forms and information.K-8th Grade6/14/2010 – 7/2/2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Adventures In The Arts at Ellen Meade StudiosEllen Meade1323 63rd Avenue East$85 a wkEarlybird registration Deadline April 30th, 2010Ellen Meade Studios, Inc. FREE summer VPK for 4 yr olds. Elementary Age - Weekly adventure themes, field trips, parties & FUN!941-755-1757FREE before April 30th, 2010. $25.00 after earlybird registrationPreSchool, Infants - 5yrs, VPK - 4 & 5 yrs, Elementary - grades K - 56/14/2010 – 8/20/2010 • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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All God’s Children Summer CampCrystal Shreve11120 S. R. 70 East$90/wk. Themed Weeks, “Special Project” Wednes-days, “Water Day” Fridays, FUN!941-739-2776Call Crystal or stop by All God’s Children to register!Grades 2-76/25/2010 – 6/25/2010 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.7/5/2010 – 7/30/2010 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Band Camp for BeginnersLisa Sloan/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Receive individual attention in a small group setting on your instrument. Join one or both sessions.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgIntermediate SchoolEntering Grades 5 & 66/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.6/21/2010 – 6/25/2010 • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Band CampLisa Sloan/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal SchoolExperienced players will focus on fundamen-tals of instrumental playing.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgIntermediate School Band RoomEntering grades 6, 7, 88/2/2010 – 8/6/2010 • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.8/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Basic Principles of Writing a PlayBernie Yanelli315 41st St. W$200Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School This course will teach students the basic fundamentals of writing a play. Students will learn how to develop plot, conflict, and in-teresting characters. They will also develop the skill of writing concise, descriptive dia-logue. At the end of one week, students will have produced at least a solid working draft of a ten-minute play.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgGrades 6-126-21-2010 - 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Clay for KidsLeslie DeZiel/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Sculpt and glaze animals, objects, and crea-tures of your own invention.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgMiddle School Art StudioEntering Grades 3, 4, 5, 67/5/2010 – 7/9/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

Digital PhotographyBrittany Gerren315 41st St. W$225 for instruction and suppliesSaint Stephen’s Episcopal School Learn the basics of photography and digi-tal manipulation to create beautiful work! Stu-dents will learn what their camera is capable of, how to take good photos, how to edit and manipulate their photos digitally in Adobe Photoshop, and how to see light in a new way. Finish with printing and mounting your final work. Students will be using iMacs and their own digital cameras for this course.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgGrades 7-126/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

Excellence in Performing ArtsCynthia DakeP.O. Box 143$125.00/session/Scholarships available. Meal fee extra.Hat & Glove Theatre Hands-on Instruction for Performing on stage and in film utilizing language( English, Spanish and ASL (American Sign Language). Each session will provide professional instruc-tion in performance, script interpretation, role expansion, and auditioning. Includes dance, poetry, scriptwriting. Fee includes perfor-mance, photos and movie/ screening at end of each camp session.(941) 536-3992Email request for application to: dakegrants@ yahoo.com or call: (941) 536-3992 for applica-tion or more information. Wheelchair, physical challenges, hearing and visual impairments, reading or academic chal-lenges (English or Spanish)Session 1- 5yrs-15yrsSession 2-11yrs and upSession 3- 15yrs and upSession 4- 5yrs and up7/12/2010 – 7/17/2010 • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.7/19/2010 – 7/24/2010 • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.7/26/2010 – 7/30/2010 • Noon - 7 p.m.8/16/2010 – 8/21 /2010 • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Fashion PhotographyBrittany Gerren315 41st St. W$225 for instruction and suppliesSaint Stephen’s Episcopal School Fashion trends come and go, but it is the photography that helps make them “hot.” Students will learn how to use studio light-ing and their own digital camera to set up and photograph a fashion shoot. They will learn to see light, movement of fabric, atti-tude and emotion in the models, and the at-mosphere surrounding the models to create an interesting portfolio of work. Students will be encouraged to bring their own clothing, props, and materials to create the set that they’ve envisioned. 941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgGrades 9-128/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 10 a.m. • Noon

“Music Mania” World Drumming & Percussion CampMichele Jurgensen315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School The day will be filled with creative music making! The teacher will introduce ensemble ideas to the group and guide them through the process of creating wonderful pieces together. Students will improve their rhythm and improvisation skills, learn cor-rect instrument and vocal technique while playing drums, xylophones and other Orff instruments. The week will end with a per-formance for family and friends.(941) 746-2121www.saintstephens.orgEntering grades 3-66-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

The Great Island Art EscapeContact: Joyce Karp941-778-20995312 Holmes Blvd Holmes Beac FL 34217Cost: $70 members, $90 non-membersSponsor: Anna Maria Island Art League Painting, Drawing, Sculpture and more exciting mediums!Registration: Call the Art League at 778-2099. Info will be available on our website, island-artleague.org in April.All sessions will be held on the Art League’s campusAge Group: 6-10 year oldsTime: 1-3 pm Dates: Monday - FridaySession 1: June 21-25 – 06/21/2010 - 06/25/2010Session 2: August 2-6. 08/02/2010 - 08/06/2010

Toon TimeMaria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Learn how to draw favorite cartoons and create your own characters. Creative and fun time!941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgSaint Stephen’s Middle School Art StudioGrades 3,4,5,66/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

World Drumming and PercussionMichele Jurgensen/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Creative music making with drums, xylo-phones and other Orff instruments941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgUpper School Music RoomEntering Grades 3, 4, 5, 66/21/2010 – 6/25/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon

Jazz BandLisa Sloan/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Learn the music of jazz in a small group setting.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgIntermediate School Band RoomEntering grades 7 & 86/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

EDUCATIONA Learning LuauLuci Hartmann315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Aloha! Campers will experience Hawai-ian-themed crafts, games, music, and more, while getting a jumpstart on their Pre- Kindergarten skills. The week will culminate with a luau lunch.(941) 746-2121www.saintstephens.orgEntering 4 year old Preschool7/26/2010 – 7/30/2010 8 a.m. • 10 a.m.

Be a Published AuthorJoni Mandel/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Create a booklet using MS Word and Inspiration computer programs.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgIntermediate SchoolEntering Grades 4 & 58/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

Center Montessori SchoolMichelle Peterson6024 26th Street West$185 to $240 per week depending on the length of the day. An educational summer program fea-turing weekly theme-based units such as: Under the Sea, Fun with Science, Dinosaurs, Happy 4th of July, Rainforest Study, Becom-ing a Chef, Performing Arts Week, Imaginary Trip to Mexico and more.941-753-4987Children 3 to 6 years of ageEarliest drop off time is 7:30am and pick up is by 5:30pm6/7/2010 – 8/20/2010 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Creating a NewspaperJoni Mandel/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Address different modes of writing and produce a finished newsletter.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgIntermediate SchoolEntering Grades 4, 5, 68/2/2010 – 8/6/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

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From Thoughts to WordsCindy Addison315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

Writing practice for students who want to get a jump on the new school year. Stu-dents will use pen and paper for journal-ing and computers with software that will stretch the imagination and stimulate the creative mind.(941) 746-2121www.saintstephens.orgEntering grades 2-38/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

It’s All Greek to MeJoni Mandel/Maria Tuff315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

An introduction to mythology using a multi-disciplinary approach.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgIntermediate SchoolEntering Grades 4, 5, 68/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

More Than Math - PrimaryCindy Addison315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School New and returning students who want to dust off their math skills will review the terminology, methods, and strategies of the Everyday Math series while using computer technology to reinforce skills such as money counting, addition, and number sense.(941) 746-2121www.saintstephens.orgEntering grades K-18/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

More Than MathJean Hamilton & Judy Amos315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

New and returning students will get an extra boost and review in the terminolo-gy, methods, and strategies of the Every-day Math series. Skill lessons, games, and hands on projects will be used for fun and reinforcement.(941) 746-2121www.saintstephens.orgEntering grades 2-38/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

Medical Science AcademyDr. Russell Sexton5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.$250Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Manatee and Sarasota County high school students will have an opportunity to experi-ence two weeks of a medical college curricu-lum this summer at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton . Beginning June 14, LECOM Bradenton will offer a two-week Medical Science Academy (MSA) for high school students. Utilizing the Problem Based Learning ap-proach to teaching, the primary learning path-way followed by LECOM Bradenton’s medical students, MSA allows participants to explore medical case studies in small groups. (941) 756-0690 x5642Registration ends June 11.Ages: 14-186/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010

Readin’, Writin’ and GrammaticsSue Mills/Rob Moran315 Forty-first St West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

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dents will strengthen reading, writing, and DGP skills using interactive and engaging activities.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgRising 7th and 8th graders8/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 10 a.m. - Noon

Study SkillsSue Mills/Rob Moran315 Forty-first St West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

Study Skills: : Students will strengthen study and organizational skills needed for a successful Middle School experience.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgRising 7th & 8th graders8/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Tech TitansCindy Addison315 41st Street West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School An introductory course leading to the de-velopment of a student-led tech support team. Students will learn basic troubleshooting; care, handling and set-up of equipment, and basic operations, as well as the use of wiki’s and other on-line resources in order to offer support to teachers.(941) 746-2121www.saintstephens.orgEntering Grades 3-68/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Study SkillsSue Mills/Rob Moran315 Forty first St West$150Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Study Skills: Students will strengthen study and organizational skills needed for a suc-cessful Middle School experience.941-746-2121

www.saintstephens.orgRising 7th & 8th graders8/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 8 a.m. NoonWriting Workshop: Crafting Your Personal StatementNadia Watts315 41st St. W$225Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

Would you like to get a head start writ-ing your personal statement for your college applications? Students who take this one-week course will generate and organize ideas, write drafts, revise, and edit one personal statement that may be used and revised for college applications. 941-746-2121 x536www.saintstephens.orgRising high school seniors6/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon8/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon

Writers? Workshop: Learning Literary Analysis through Poetry and the Short StoryEileen Price315 41st St. W$225Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

This course will serve to strengthen the critical reading and writing skills that are the focus of the English curriculum in the Upper School. For students who are new to high school as well as for students who need reinforcement in this area, this course will serve to teach students how to recognize, an-alyze and write about the essential elements of a literary work; in particular, theme, motif, point-of-view, and characterization.941-746-2121www.saintstephens.orgGrades 9-126/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon8/9/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon

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Summer camp guide 2010Camp ZRosemary Grooms2520 43rd Street West$100.00The Church at Bradenton - First Church of God An action packed camp your kids will not want to miss! Exciting daily opening worship, lessons, games & fun activities: Video games, Performing/Arts, Basketball, Waterwars, Hip-Hop, Music, Team sports, TV Game Shows, prizes and much more!941-792-3462Now and ongoing. A one- time $25 registra-tion fee per child is required. Registration fee is waived if registered by May 12, 2010. Open house for early registra-tion Saturday, April 24 & May 1st 9 am - noon at the Gym.Children who are entering 1st - 6 grade in the 2011 School year. Facility on site also offers a daycare and pre-k program (941-794-3143)6/14/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Day CampJean Boothby, Mary Ann Ewert315 41st Street West$200Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Join your friends for fun & games all sum-mer! A variety of activities and field trips each week includes arts, crafts, sports, cook-ing, science, and drama. Come for one week or stay all summer!(941) 746-2121www.saintstephens.orgEntering grades K-66/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.6/21-1010 – 6/25/2010 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.6/28/2010 – 7/2/2010 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.7/5/2010 – 7/9/2010 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Kids ClubJanet Hamstra3700 26th St. W.$110 per week, sibling discounts, limited scholarships

Congregational United Church of ChristArts and craftsVacation Bible School.Field trips included in weekly fee.

Meals included in weekly fee.941-751-4182$25.00 per familyHandicap accessibleAges 4-12 year olds6/10/2010 – 8/23/2010 • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Oscar Scherer State ParkJ T or Joyce1843 Tamiami Trail$2.00 Donation for each programFriends of Oscar Scherer Park

Nature Detective, Fish Printing, Recycled Paper Making941-483-5956Oscar Scherer State Park Nature CenterNature Detective 8-88Fish Printing 6 and upRecycled Paper Making 6 and up3/20/2010 – 10/30/2010 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Red Cross Disaster CampDebbie Tapp10311 Malachite Dr$60.00American Red Cross Manatee County

Teens learn to help their community dur-ing disasters through training, drills and field trips941-792-8686For registration forms call, come by or email tappd@manateeredcross.orgAges 13-187/19/2010 – 7/23/2010 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Spectacular Summer!Administration office6220 Manatee Avenue West$20 per weekBoys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

Engaging activities based on the Boys & Girls Clubs 5 Core Program Areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Ca-reer Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, Sports Fitness & Recreation as well as weekly field trips and daily special activites. Don’t miss the fun this summer -join us!761-2582Membership fee of $25 and weekly summer fee of $20Ages 6-176/14/2010 – 8/6/2010 • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Winshape C3 Day CampLaila Wilkerson1305 43rd Street West$179.00West Bradenton Baptist Church

19 Activity tracks to choose from including Archery, Drama, Wacky Science, Gymnastics, Flag Football, Soccer and many more.748-6926Register now at www.winshapecamps.org or call 1-800-448-6955 ext. 2396Completed First through Sixth graders6/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Learning Unlimited was recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a high rating VPK provider and was featured in an article by the Bradenton Herald. Own-er, Jessica LeBoff is extremely proud of her entire staff’s efforts in making this possible. It is through low ratios and degreed teach-ers that children are afforded the opportu-nity to soar to their full potential.

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Camp ZRosemary Grooms2520 43rd Street West$100.00The Church at Bradenton - First Church of God

An action packed camp your kids will not want to miss! Exciting daily opening wor-ship, lessons, games & fun activities: Video games, Performing/Arts, Basketball, Water-wars, Hip-Hop, Music, Team sports, TV Game Shows, prizes and much more!941-792-3462Now and ongoing. A one- time $25 registra-tion fee per child is required. Registration fee is waived if registered by May 12, 2010. Open house for early regis-tration Saturday, April 24 & May 1st 9 am - noon at the Gym.Children who are entering 1st - 6 grade in the 2011 School year. Facility on site also offers a daycare and pre-k program (941-794-3143)6/14/2010 – 8/13/2010 • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

High Seas ExpeditionDenise Landers3011 19th Avenue WestFreeWestminster Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.748-2848OngoingAges: K-5th Grade6-27-2010 – 7-1-2010 • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Kids ClubJanet Hamstra3700 26th St. W.$110 per week, sibling discounts, limited scholarships

Congregational United Church of ChristArts and craftsVacation Bible School.Field trips included in weekly fee.

Meals included in weekly fee.941-751-4182$25.00 per familyHandicap accessibleAges: 4-12 year olds6/10/2010 – 8/23/2010 • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks CampJodi Franke16110 Dream Oaks Place$650 for residential and $400 for day camp Horseback riding, boat rides, arts and crafts, sports and games, music, drum circle, nature studies, swimming, dances, themed events, talent shows941-746-5659

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3rd Annual Mustang Baseball CampMike Mullen5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.$125Mustang Baseball Club

Campers will be involved in a variety of baseball related drills and activities; concen-trating on the fundamentals of hitting, field-ing, throwing, ptiching, and running. Camp-ers will recieve instruction from the high school coaching staff as well as past and cur-rent players. Water is provided and campers can purchase a lunch for an additional $4 per day or they can bring their own.727-6100 ext. 2080 or 737-9422Registration begins 4/15.Facilities are available but the nature of the camp has certain physical requirements. Please discuss any questions or concerns with Coach Mullen.Camp is for both boys and girls ranging in ages from entering 1st grade to those enter-ing 9th grade.6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.7/12/2010 – 7/16/2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bunni’s Hip Hop CampBunni Roberts6215 River Club Blvd$75 / $70 if registering 2 girlsBraden River Middle School

We will learn 4 hip hop routines and will have a parent performance Friday morning.201-5755email bun.23@hotmail.com for registration form. Register before June 1 to receive a camp shirt.Ages: 11-166/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Jonathan Yarwood Golf AcademyJon BullasThe Concession, 7710 Lindrick Lane299.00

Golf swing, short game, putting, video anal-ysis, take home DVD of swing, games, your chance to work at the finest Golf Academy on the west coast of Florida.941.373.6769Phone or e-mailState of the art Academy. Includes snacks, drinks, lunch, all lesson material.Ages: 6-166-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.7/19/2010 – 7/23/2010 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.8/2/2010 – 8/6/2010 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lakewood Ranch Football CampShawn Trent5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.$125Lakewood Ranch Football

Football Fundamentals, Position related techniques, Speed and Agility development, Flag football games.941-727-6100 ext. 2156Open till June 14thLakewood Ranch High SchoolEntering 1st grade through Entering 9th grade.6/14/2010 6/18/2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mustang Golf! CampCoach Dave Frantz5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.$160, Pool/Lunch $90Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Teams at LRHS

Personalized instruction will be provided for male and female juniors at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. by mem-bers of the Boys and Girls Golf Teams LRHS, as well as Rosedale’s golf professionals Mike Clayton and Steve Whidden.

Camp sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will include practice on the range, putting green, and short game practice areas. On Saturday afternoon of each weekly camp juniors will play the course at Rosedale and an Awards Presentation/Banquet. New this year is our Pool/Lunch program, which runs from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. 941-727-6100 Ext. 2083Email LRHS Boys’ Golf Coach Dave Frantz frantzdmanateeschools.net for information and Registration Form.Coach Dave Frantz at (941) 727-6100 Ages 6 - 166-21-2010 – 6-26-2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon6-21-2010 – 6-26-2010 • Noon - 3 p.m.8/2/2010 – 8/7/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon

Peridia Golf & Country ClubTim Bohan4950 Peridia Blvd. East$160 -$240 week

Golf and Swim Camp. Golf Skills for ju-niors, life skills, rules and etiquette of golf, short game, putting, and driving. full day ses-sion includes lunch941.758.2582758-2582 extension 1Ages: 6-166/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.7/12/2010 – 7/16/2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.8/2/2010 – 8/6/2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

SPORTS

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Multi-Sport CampBill Unzicker315-41st Street West$75.Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

A fun week covering many sports, includ-ing soccer, softball and many more! Camp is taught by highly successful Saint Stephen’s Head Girls Soccer Coach Bill Unzicker, Head Saint Stephen’s Girls Softball Coach Stepha-nie Travis, and Head Saint Stephen’s Athletic Trainer Heather Hodges.941-746-2121 x640Camp will be held on Saint Stephen’s campus.Rising grades Kindergarten through 4th.7/12/2010 – 7/16/2010 • 9 a.m - 11 a.m.

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Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Archery CampNancy Cothron315-41st Street West$75Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

A fun week of Archery fundamentals, with many games and activities.941-746-2121 x604Online at saintstephens.orgCamp will be held at Saint Stephen’s Turner Athletic Fields.Rising grades 3rd-6th6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Baseball CampWillie Mark315-41st Street West$175Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

A week of Baseball fundamentals, with many fun activities and games. Coaches are from Saint Stephen’s highly successful Base-ball program.941-746-2121 x606online at saintstephens.orgSaint Stephen’s Turner Athletic Fields.Rising grades 1st-8th6/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Basketball CampCarlos Boothby and Brian Shultes315-41st Street West$75Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

A fun week of basketball skills and funda-mentals. Several games and activities are in-cluded throughout the week.941-746-2121 x603 and x402Online at saintstephens.orgCamp will be held in Saint Stephen’s gymnasium - Hoagland Arena.Rising grades kindergarten through 6th.7/26/2010 – 7/30/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Basketball CampCarlos Boothby and Brian Shultes315-41st Street West$80Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

A fun week of basketball skills and funda-mentals. Many games and activities will be played throughout the week.941-746-2121 x603 and x402Online at saintstephens.orgCamp will be held in Saint Stephen’s gymnasium - Hoagland ArenaRising grades 7th-12th7/26/2010 – 7/30/2010 • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Football CampStan Brown315-41st Street West$75Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

A week of Football fundamentals, with many fun games and activities!941-746-2121 x802Online at saintstephens.orgCamp will be held at the School’s athletic field complexRising grades kindergarten through 6th6-7-2010 – 6-11-2010 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Diving CampCarl Springfels315-41st Street West$75Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

The fundamentals and skills of diving will be taught at this camp. Campers must be able to swim at least the length of the pool to be eligible for the camp.941-748-1948Online at saintstephens.orgCamp will be held at GT Bray Pool - 5502-33rd Avenue Drive West, BradentonRising grades 3rd-12th8/2/2010 – 8/6/2010 • 9 a.m .- 11 a.m.

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Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Swimming CampTina Brodersen315-41st Street West$75Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

Several fundamentals, skills and various strokes will be taught at this exciting camp. 941-776-9496Online at saintstephens.orgCamp will be held at GT Bray Pool - 5502-33rd Avenue Drive West, BradentonRising grades 3rd-12th8/2/2010 – 8/6/2010 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Volleyball CampNancy Cothron315-41st Street West$100Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

A fun week of Volleyball fundamentals and skills, with many games and activities. 941-746-2121 x604Online at saintstephens.orgCamp will be held in Saint Stephen’s air-con-ditioned gymnasium, Hoagland Arena.Rising grades 6th-12th6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • Noon - 4 p.m. Suncoast Golf Center Junior CampVinnie Mulvaney7741 15th St. E150.00

Golf Instruction on all areas of the game, play the course everyday, video analysis, end of week fun tournament and pizza party.941.351.2666Space is limited, please apply early. Mon-day - Friday 9am - 12pm, every week of the school vacation.Includes snacks, drinks, pizza on friday!!Ages 6 - 16yrs6/14/2010 – 6/18/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon6/28/2010 – 7/2/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon7/12/2010 – 7/16/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon

Tampa Bay Rays Hitting ClinicPete Mayta315-41st Street West$150Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

The Rays Baseball camps have become na-tionally recognized as the premier baseball camp in Florida. Our mission is to teach chil-dren the fundamentals of the game through professional instructions that place an emphasis on structured teaching and personal attention. 727-825-3306Online at raysbaseball.comHitting Clinic will be held at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School’s athletic fields - Turner Athletic FieldsAges 6-137/19/2010 – 7/23/2010 • 9 a.m. - Noon

Tapes Tennis Summer CampSusan FerrerGT Bray Park$135/week

Tennis, Swimming and various other ac-tivities.We offer 10 weeks of camp pick any and all that you want! Aftercare available for additional fee.448-4079Online and ongoing www.tapestennis.comAges 5-136/14/2010 – 8/19/2010 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Woodland Dance CampBunni Roberts9607 State Road 70 E$65Woodland Community Church

Dancers will learn 3 pom or hip hop routines. A parent performance will be on Friday.201-5755Go to gowoodland.com for registration form. Register before June 1 to receive a camp shirt.Completed 1st grade - 7th grade6-21-2010 – 6-25-2010 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

The three-week July Broadway Boot Camp for ages 8 - 17 has been so successful during the past 3 summers that Manatee Players has added a second, Junior Broad-way Boot Camp in June. Broadway Boot Camp Junior will run for 2 weeks, June 14 - 25 and is for aspiring actors aged 6 - 12 years. “This camp is intended to give our younger campers an opportunity to per-form in the leading and featured roles of a musical production,” said Manatee Play-ers’ Managing Artistic Director, Rick Ker-by. The show to be presented is Rugrats, A Live Adventure. The musical spotlights all the characters from the favorite Nick-elodeon cartoon including Angelica, Tom-my, Chuckie, Lil, Phil, Didi, Stu and Grand-pa Lou as they embark upon another great adventure. Tuition for this camp is $400 and is limited to only 40 registrants. Pub-lic performances of Rugrats are scheduled for June 25 at 7:00 pm, June 26 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm and June 27 at 2:00 pm.

In the past, Broadway Boot Camp has pre-sented such popular shows as High School Musical 1, 2 and Grease. This summer will be no different as participants mount a full-scale production of Seussical, The Musical.

Broadway Boot Camp runs from July 12 - 30 and is limited to 60 campers aged 8 - 17. Tuition for this 3-week July camp is $600. First time participants aged 8 - 12 are en-couraged to attend the 2 week Broadway Boot Camp Junior before attending the longer Boot Camp. Those aged 13 and up or any past Boot Camp attendees may en-roll. Performances of Seussical are slated for July 30 at 7:00 pm, July 31 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm and August 1 at 7:00 pm.

Both summer camps run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with a morning and afternoon snack served. Campers bring a brown bag lunch. Each camp will begin with auditions, followed by singing, dance and acting rehearsals. Every camper will receive a role.

Registrations for both camps are being taken at the Manatee Players’ Box Office, 102 Old Main Street, Bradenton (941-748-5875). Questions may be directed to Man-atee Players’ Education Coordinator at 941-748-0111. Tickets for all Boot Camp public performances of Rugrats and Seussical are currently on sale and may also be purchased by phoning the Box Office.

Manatee Players adds new summer program to youth theatre training

When School is out, learning is in with Sylvan Summer Camps!

Does your child forget most of what they learned in school once summer break ar-rives? Not surprising, for educators are tell-ing us that within 24to 48 hours after learn-ing new concepts, students often begin to forget information unless it is reinforced or applied immediately.

Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of student centered learning, offers a vari-ety of programs and camps to inspire aca-demic discovery. Enhancing your child’s learning during the summer is easy with Sylvan’s Academic Camps as well as our Intensive Summer programs.

Sylvan Camps, led by highly trained and certified educators, are focused on target-ed skill areas like math, reading, writing and study skills. A partial list of camps in-cludes:

• Fraction Action (grades 3-5)• Nourish the Brain

(Reading grades 4-6) • Solve This (problem solving

grade 6-8)• Read On (grades K-1 and grades 2-3)All camps are half days and one to two

weeks in length Intensive Summer intended to help stu-

dents “catch up” during the summer months. The program, filled with fun and motivating activities, is extremely focused on skill im-provement in reading, math, or writing.

Remember, summer is also a great time for high school students to “get ready” for SAT and ACT testing scheduled early in the fall

All of Sylvan summer camps and pro-grams are limited to small groups. Call the Sylvan Learning Centers of Braden-ton: East Bradenton: 941-739-0701 or West Bradenton: 941-795-8590 for more informa-tion and sign up!

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Peridia Golf & Country Club Summer Camp Schedule

Peridia Golf and County Club, located at 4950 Peridia Blvd. East, is proud to an-nounce the dates of the 2010 Golf Summer Camp. The camp will consist of junior golf-ers’ ages 6 to 16 years of age. The popular camp has added a fourth week to this year’s schedule. Attendees of the camp will learn some of golf’s most important lessons in-cluding golf skills, life skills, rules and et-iquette of golf, short game, putting, and driving. They will be taught by PGA Pro-fessional Tim Bohan along with PGA As-sistant Golf Professional Jason Murray.

Choose Any Week or Multiple WeeksWeek One: June 14 - 18 Week Two: June 21 -25 Week Three: July 12 - 16 Week Four: August 2 - 6 9am - Noon Program (Golf Only)$160 per week and includes a pizza party

lunch on Friday 9am - 2pm Program (Golf and Swimming). $240 per week and in-cludes lunch provided daily. For addition-al information and registration please con-tact Peridia at 941-758-2582 extension 1 or visit www.peridiagolf.com .

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Unlike any camp in the area, we are ex-cited to show you our wonderful animal world through demonstrations, games, crafts, and other hands

on activities.The fun lasts from June through July,

with three differently themed zoo camps: 101, 102, and 103. Zoo Camp 101 teaches campers what it takes to be a zookeep-er. In Zoo Camp 102, campers will create their very own passport. They will “travel” to different continents and learn all about the native animals. And, in Zoo Camp 103, campers will learn about different animal careers. At the end of each of the camps every Friday, kids will perform a show for parents and share what they learned dur-ing the week.

There are no pre-requisites for any of the camps. We invite children from kindergar-ten to 6th grade to explore the jungle Mon-day though Friday from 9am-3pm. Each day holds something new for our campers. Therefore, camp weeks cannot be broken down into day visits.

Exploration is split into two different age

groups (5-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds). Whether you have been here before or are taking a look for the first time, Zoo Camp at Sarasota Jungle Gardens will be a mem-orable experience for all!For more information and registration, please call: Sarasota Jungle Gardens at 941-355-1112 ext. 306 or check out www.SarasotaJungleGardens.com

The Manatee County YMCA Summer Day Camp Program incorporates fun into a safe, value-based environment where chil-dren and teens will build relationships and develop new skills. The YMCA offers the Summer Day Camp and CIT Program at all four branches of the Manatee County YMCA. Each branch also offers specialty camps that put the focus on sports, cheer-leading or dance and pre-school and teen camps are offered at select branches.

YMCA Day Camp offers children excit-ing outdoor experiences and allows creative expression through arts & crafts and dra-matic play. Each week is themed and the field trip and activities are planned keep-ing the weekly theme in mind. Other ac-tivities are structured into the curriculum like character & asset development, sci-ence & nature and team building to make a well-rounded day camp experience. In addition, all children enrolled will partic-ipate in swim lessons through the Splash Program, a free introduction to swimming sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Field trips, t-shirt and bag are all included in your reg-istration and weekly fees.

The mission of the YMCA is “To put

Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” At the YMCA we never turn anyone away due to the inability to pay. We are able to offer an income-based, sliding scale fee for memberships and pro-grams through our Annual Community Scholarship Program.

Stop by your local branch or check out our new website at www.manateeymca.org for registration information or to sign up online!

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Sylvan Camps.School is out, Learning is in!

If you’re looking for fun and academically enriching activities for your child during school and summer breaks, enroll in a Sylvan camp today.

Sylvan Camps are:a fun approach to learning

taught by caring, certifi ed teachers who just love to teach

in small groups, so every child receives individual attention

located in your neighborhood at Sylvan

Solve This!Math Problem-Solving

(Grades 6-7)

Your child will gain the skills to become a confi dent, analytical, thinker and problem-solver.

Days: Monday-Wednesday

Call for details

Read Ahead:Early Reading Fun

(Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten)

A fun approach for your child to build early reading skills.

Days: Monday-Wednesday

Call for details

Fraction Action II!More Fractions

(Grades 6-7)

A fun approach for your child to improve advanced fraction skills and develop confi dence working with fractions.

Days: Monday-Wednesday

Call for details

Summer Camp at the YMCARegister Now!

Choose from Full Day Summer Camp,Sports Camp, Teen Camp, Pre-K Camp, and Dance Camp.

Ask about the C.I.T. program for teens.(Camps may vary by branch)

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Manatee CountyYMCABradenton Branch 792-7484 * South Branch 755-4606Lakewood Ranch Branch 782-0220 * Parrish Branch 981-5323

Register for camps online atwww.manateeymca.org

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Start Healthy. Stay Healthy.Lawton Chiles Children& Family Health Care Center1515 26th Avenue EastBradenton, FL 34208Phone: (941) 708-8600

Edgar H Price Jr. Children& Family Health Care Center12271 US Highway 301 NorthParrish, FL 34219Phone: (941) 776-4050

Manatee Pediatrics712 39th St WestBradenton, FL 34205Phone: (941) 748-4602

North Manatee FamilyHealth Care Center5600 Bayshore RoadPalmetto, FL 34221Phone: (941) 721-2020

Whole Child Pediatrics Lakewood Ranch8936 77th Terrace East Suite 103Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202Phone: (941) 366-2273

Did you know more than half of all newborns delivered in Manatee County are delivered by one medical group? And that this group cares for thousands of children in the four-county region we serve? Manatee County Rural Health Services is one of the only JCAHO-accredited medical practices in Florida.

Our board - certifi ed physicians joined our group because of our commitment to providing the highest quality care of private medicine combined with the compassion and values of a community-based healthcare organization. Your family deserves the best. That’s exactly what we provide.

Manatee County RuralHealth Services

www.mcrhs.org

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