Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation | Summer Camp

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Summer Camp Calendar

Stand Up Paddleboard

This beginner camp will have students participating in team building activities to learn proper strokes and safety precautions. Get your paddle on!

Bring: Send campers in water appropriate clothing (bathing suit is okay) with water shoes. A snack, water and sunscreen are needed each day.

Instructor: Kenneth Bambery

Boat Fishing

Here is one of Palm Harbor’s most unique camp opportunities as campers become part of the crew of a small fishing charter boat! They will enjoy the waters of Pinellas and learn all about their surroundings, fishing techniques and fish identification.

Each boat is led by a US Coast Guard approved Fishing Charter Captain, who is fully insured and background screened by the Florida Department of Children and Families. If your camper has a tendency to experience motion sickness, we suggest “land fishing” camp. Campers who do get sea sick will be returned to shore to be picked up promptly .

Please arrive early for check-in (no later than 8:15 am) Boats depart promptly at 8:30 am and will not wait for those campers not in attendance. Refunds are not issued for late arrivals who miss the boat. Make-ups not available for inclement weather but account credit will be provided.

Bring: Wear water appropriate clothing and flip flops or water shoes along with hats, water, light snacks and sunscreen. Campers will be loaned a fishing pole to use during camp.

Instructor: Captain Christian Zarra

Land Fishing OPens

In this fun, dock-side camp, we explore the fish of Florida at Pop Stansell Park. Each child will learn the basics of fishing; how to bait a hook, tie knots and proper fishing techniques. Campers will be provided with a fishing pole for use during camp.

Bring: Send campers in water appropriate clothing (bathing suit is okay) hats, water and sunscreen are needed each day.

Instructor: Dave Blanchard

Kayaking

Take advantage of the scenic Florida waters and help your camper appreciate the natural surrounding beauty by enrolling in Kayaking Camp. This camp is one of our more popular offerings. Campers will learn boating safety and all about the natural features of the waterways in our area. Space is limited due to safety restrictions. Advance registration is required. Osprey Bay Outdoors is a recognized leader in water activities and is accredited by the American Canoe Association.

Bring: Water, sunscreen, water shoes, sunglasses, hat and towel.

Instructor: Osprey Bay Outdoors

First MAte Camp

Ahoy matey & welcome to FIRST MATE CAMP with USCG Charter Captain Andy Benedict! Captain Andy will introduce fundamental skills needed to assist a Captain and become a good First Mate. Campers will have fun actively learning and practicing useful skills including throwing a cast net, rod casting, boat safety, and basic marine terminology. Campers will also work together and learn about hooks, weights, fishing line, knot tying, and how to properly rig live bait on a hook. Equally important to having fun, campers will learn safety and conservation practices. This will be a classroom setting with frequent outdoor activities and skills practice.

Highlights: Daily Casting Competition, Skills Showcase (Friday 10:45-11:15 *Parents Invited), First Mate (Level 1) Certificate Award Ceremony (Friday 11:15-11:30 *Parents Invited)

Bring: Water bottle, sun-shirt, hat, light snack, positive attitude, wear sunscreen

Instructor: Captain Any Benedict

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