Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation | Palm Harbor FL

Winter Camps

First Mate Academy

First Mate CAMP

Campers learn boating and fishing skills needed to assist a Captain and become a good First Mate. Hands on learning includes net and rod casting, boat safety mooring/docking, hooks, knot tying, etc.

Charter Boat Fishing

Experience two days of charter fishing. Targeted species include snook, redfish, trout, sharks and more. 4 campers per boat with USCG Charter Captains. Cancellation after 12/15 will forfeit all camp payment. Bring sack lunch, water, hat, sunscreen and water shoes.

Cooking and Baking

Cooking CAMP

There’s always something good cooking in Chef Dan’s kitchen! Campers will learn to prep, chop, cook and clean up too!

Baseball

Jimmy the BAt

Improve your fundamental baseball skills in the 4th annual JTB Holiday Baseball Camp. Learn all facets of the game. A competitive camp tournament will be played throughout the week. Camp meets Thur, Fri, Sat, Mon & Tues. All campers get a t-shirt!

Mobile STEM Academy

Exploration Station

Dive into a day of marine biology, unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt, unleash your creativity with coding and robots and master the art of building a rollercoaster – all brought to you by Mobile Stem Academy. Enroll by 12/23.

Extend the day

Wrap around camp

Enrolling in an on-site Winter Camp and prefer full-day supervision? Enroll in our Wrap Around Camp priced per day. Jimmy The Bat Camp would require parental transportation to and from the Centre.

Activities and classes

First Mate Boating Academy

Welcome to First Mate Boating Academy led by Professional USCG Charter Captains. Students learn boating and fishing skills needed to assist a Captain and become a good First Mate. We progress students from learning boating and fishing fundamentals to achieving intermediate and advanced skills. Students earn a progression of certificates that reflect learning and experience. Skills learned include boat prep/launch/mooring, catching/rigging live bait, rod casting, locating fish, boating safety, learning marine terminology and more. Safety is our number one priority followed closely by learning conservation and having fun! Bring: Water bottle.

Paint Like Bob Ross-In One DAy

These workshops will teach the Bob Ross style wet-on-wet oil painting by a certified Ross® Instructor who will provide Bob Ross® certified tools and materials and lead you step by step to create “happy little trees, clouds and mountains”. All levels welcome to learn that there are no great mysteries to painting. At the end of the workshop, go home with a frame-ready painting that you never thought possible, created by your own heart and hands. (Under 13 with parental participation)

Paint away stress

It’s not just another art class but stress management with painting. Explore many art styles with a retired Wellness Psychologist and Art Therapist. Oriental multimedia painting and calligraphy will be used on traditional oriental paper scrolls which are ready to hang (no frame needed). No art experience required since step by step instruction will make it easy and fun. After each workshop, you’ll be relaxed, happy, stress-free and taking home a new masterpiece.
Call-in registration to receive $20 total discount if you enroll in all 4 sessions.

Paint a panda

Use Oriental Painting techniques to create a one-of-a-kind gift that can be given to someone special for Mother’s Day. This creative workshop is brought to you through the Paint Away Stress program.

babysitting Class

This 3-hour class certifies teenagers in babysitting and child safety. Students learn CPR, First Aid, Choking and Home Safety. In addition to basic caregiving skills, teens will gain skills in leadership as well as safety and injury prevention. Pre-registration is required. Certificates awarded at the successful conclusion of the course.

Crafty Catapults & Bridge Building Bonanza

It’s engaging, it’s creative and it’s full of entertainment-the perfect way to spend a day away from the classroom. Children will spend a fun day working in teams to construct various types of catapults and bridges and then compete to test their performance. Be the top building team and claim victory.

Bring: Water bottle, snacks and non-perishable lunch.

Junior Business Shark Workshop

Bring your one of a kind ideas to life. Learn about budgets, how to market, design a flagship store and write and perform in your own TV commercial. Create a prototype of a product that will change the lives of millions. Armed with your “elevator pitch” you will present your business to a panel of Sharks and persuade them to get behind your big idea! Get those wheels turning, it’s time to take care of business.

Bring: A non-perishable lunch, water bottle, great ideas.

Music with Mar

A perfect interactive music and movement class for you and your child to share. All songs are brain-based and aid in major areas of development such as social, cognitive, motor and language skills. Fee of $65 for 5 class session or $15 class drop-in is paid to instructor.

Guitar Lessons

Don’t let your acoustic guitar gather dust in a corner any longer! It’s time to pick it up and start making music with your loved ones. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced guitarist, these lessons are designed to inspire you and help you have fun while you learn. To get started, simply purchase the Hal Leonard Guitar Book 1 on Amazon and bring your acoustic guitar (sorry, no electric guitars allowed) to class. Our instructor will be happy to help you choose the right size guitar if needed. Don’t wait any longer, sign up now to start your journey in January!

Private Voice Lessons

Unleash the full potential of your voice with the guidance of a professional performer and opera singer. No matter what your style is, you can achieve amazing singing technique. And for the young music enthusiasts, the lessons will be a fun-filled journey with added perks like ear training, music reading and writing, and singing songs. Join a nurturing learning environment catered towards unleashing your natural talent. Register now for four 30-minute lessons and get ready to elevate your singing to the next level with one of the best teachers around.

Dance

Mommy and ME

Give your preschooler a valuable early exposure to the arts. Bring them in for some quality Mom and toddler time learning about music and movement through dance and games.

Little Dancers

Our emerging dancers can expect to learn basic ballet and tap through beginning steps mixed in with games that will reinforce steps, terminology, rhythm and a whole lot of fun!

Girls Attire: Dance leotard and tights, ballet skirt optional, ballet and tap shoes. Boys Attire: White or black plain t-shirt, exercise or dance pants, ballet and tap shoes.

Starting Dance

Our emerging dancers can expect to learn basic ballet and tap through beginning steps mixed in with games that will reinforce steps, terminology, rhythm and a whole lot of fun!

Girls Attire: Black or pink leotard, ballet tights, ballet skirt optional, pink ballet shoes, hair pulled back in ponytail or bun. Boys Attire: White or black plain t-shirt, black exercise or dance pants, black, white or beige ballet shoes.

Ballet I

Appropriate for new and experienced dance students. Class focus will be on center and across-the-floor work, technique, form of ballet steps, and terminology.

Attire: Black leotard/skirt, pink ballet tights, ballet shoes. Long hair pulled back. Closed-lid water is encouraged. Please don’t wear jewelry to class.

Tap/Jazz I

Dancers will move into more advanced and complex tap and jazz steps and choreography. Class places emphasis on dance expression and learning choreography from Broadway musicals.

Girls Attire: Black leggings and plain shirts, black, white or beige jazz shoes, black tap shoes,. Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail. Boys Attire: Black exercise or dance pants, plain shirt, black, white or beige jazz shoes.

Homeschool Ballet

For both experienced and those new to ballet. Review basic steps and terminology building on concepts and introducing more complex arrangements. Experience barre exercises, floor combinations, musicality, expression and appreciation of the art of ballet.

Girls’ Attire: Black or pink leotard, ballet tights, ballet skirt optional, and pink ballet shoes. Boy’s Attire: White or black plain t-shirt, black exercise or dance pants, black, white or beige ballet shoes.

Homeschool Jazz/Tap

Focus on beginner concepts and build into longer variations. Emphasis on this split class will be polished steps, clean sounds, and appreciation of modern and class jazz and tap styles.

Girls Attire: Black leggings and plain shirts, white or beige jazz shoes, black tap shoes. Boys Attire: Black exercise or dance pants, plain shirt and black, white or beige jazz shoes. Black tap shoes.

Youth Classes