One-week special interest camps
Campers can explore their favorite hobbies, take on an adventure or try something new with Specialty Camps in culinary, dance, outdoor adventures, sports and more. Many parents pair these one-week camps with Day Camp for a summer-long experience!
Please note the difference between Full-Day and Half-Day Specialty Camps:
- Full Day Specialty Camps include wrap-around care and take place daily from 7:00AM - 6:00PM, with the specialty activity occurring at designated times throughout the day.
- Half Day Specialty Camps are only held during the times indicated, unless you choose to add wrap-around care, which is available for an additional fee and extends camp hours to 7:00AM - 6:00PM.
Costs & Fees
- Cost Per Week: Noted for each camp
- Registration Fee: $40 per child (Please note, this one-time fee per child covers all camps you choose, no matter how many you try.)
- Deposit: $40 non-refundable deposit, per child, for each week of camp
Locations
You must drop off and pick up your child daily at the location for each camp listed below. For specialty activities or field trips occurring at an off-site location, transportation is included.
2026 Specialty Camps
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Arts & Culinary Camps
Culinary Camp
Campers will have a blast learning how to cook each day. Our hands-on culinary camps teach the proper use of utensils, techniques, nutritional values and kitchen safety.
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 5 - 8
- Week 1 (June 1 - 5) - Tour of Italy Theme
- Week 3 (June 15 - 19) - Sweet & Savory Theme
- Week 5 (June 29 - July 3) - Mexican Fiesta Theme
- Week 7 (July 13 - 17) - Baking Bonaza Theme
Ages 9 - 12
- Week 2 (June 8 - 12) - Tour of Italy Theme
- Week 4 (June 22 - 26) - Sweet & Savory Theme
- Week 6 (July 6 - 10) - Mexican Fiesta Theme
- Week 8 (July 20 - 24) - Baking Bonaza Theme
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $355 | Member $295
Drama Camp
Get ready to shine on stage this summer at Drama Camp! Designed for young performers, this camp will inspire creativity, build confidence and develop skills in singing, acting and dancing. Campers will collaborate to produce a fun and engaging performance to share with family and friends at the end of the session. Whether you're a seasoned star or stepping into the spotlight for the first time, this is the perfect place to explore your passion for musical theater!
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 8 (July 20 - 24), Week 9 (July 27 - 31)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $335 | Member $275
Dance Camps
Frozen Dance Camp
Campers will celebrate winter in summer! We'll make snowflakes and other fun crafts while campers dance to their favorite cold-weather tunes. A special performance for families will take place on the last day.
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 5 (June 29 - July 3)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 9 (July 27 - 31)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $260 | Member $200
Only held 12:30 - 3:30PM; Add wrap-around care for Non-Member $160 | Member $100
Knights & Princesses Dance Camp
Does your little one love fairy tales? Campers will learn to dance, make themed crafts and have a mini-performance on the last day of camp.
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 3 (June 15 - 19)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 7 (July 13 - 17)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $260 | Member $200
Only held 12:30 - 3:30PM; Add wrap-around care for Non-Member $160 | Member $100
Musical Theatre Camp
Campers will learn to sing, act and dance as well as create costume pieces, backdrops and props for their performance on the last day of camp.
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 7 & up | Week 10 (August 3 - 7)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 7 & up | Week 6 (July 6 - 10)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $355 | Member $295
Only held 9AM - 3PM; Add wrap-around care for Non-Member $130 | Member $70
Under The Sea Dance Camp
Dance and twirl to music from some of your favorite movies held under the sea. Campers will dance, learn routines, make a craft and have a special performance on the last day of camp.
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 8 (July 20 - 24)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 4 (June 22 - 26)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $260 | Member $200
Only held 12:30 - 3:30PM; Add wrap-around care for Non-Member $160 | Member $100
Outdoor Camps
Fishing Camp
Learn the fundamentals of fishing including rigging of rods, knot tying, angling skills, cast netting and of course fishing. Campers take daily field trips to St. Pete Pier, R.O.C. Park fishing pier, Fort De Soto Park and others. In partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 8 - 12 | Week 2 (June 8 - 12), Week 7 (July 13 - 17)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $345 | Member $285
Florida Outdoor Adventure Camp
Designed for campers to gain experience in Florida activities, this camp features fishing, paddleboarding, ziplining, a dolphin eco tour and other adventures (weather permitting). In partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 8 - 12 | Week 3 (June 15 - 19), Week 8 (July 20 - 24)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $345 | Member $285
Sailing Camp
St. Petersburg Yacht Club's summer sailing classes are designed to teach sailing and racing using 420 keel boats, Opti boats and paddle boards. Campers will get hands-on experience rigging, steering and maneuvering. On rainy or windy days, we'll take a sailing pop quiz, play games and learn to tie sailing knots. NOTE: Sailing instruction takes place from 1PM - 4:30PM. Additional hours are wrap-around care.
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 8 - 12 | Week 1 (June 1 - 5), Week 5 (June 29 - July 3)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $335 | Member $275
Sports Camps
Basketball Camp
Campers will learn the fundamentals of the game while also developing teamwork and sportsmanship.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 5 - 8 | Week 1 (June 1 - 5)
Ages 9 - 12 | Week 7 (July 13 - 17)
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 5 - 8 | Week 6 (July 6 - 10)
Ages 9 - 12 | Week 2 (June 8 - 12)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $200 | Member $140
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care for Non-Member $160 | Member $100
Flag Football Camp
Campers will learn the fundamentals of the game while also developing teamwork and sportsmanship.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 5 (June 29 - July 3)
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 10 (August 3 - 7)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 1 (June 1 - 5), Week 9 (July 27 - 31)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $200 | Member $140
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care for Non-Member $160 | Member $100
Soccer Camp
Campers will learn the fundamentals of the game while also developing teamwork and sportsmanship.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 9 (July 27 - 31)
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 4 (June 22 - 26)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 3 (June 15 - 19), Week 7 (July 13 - 17)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $200 | Member $140
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care for Non-Member $160 | Member $100
Volleyball Camp
Campers will learn the fundamentals of the game while also developing teamwork and sportsmanship.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 9 - 15 | Week 3 (June 15 - 19)
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 9 - 15 | Week 8 (July 20 - 24)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $200 | Member $140
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care (available for ages 9 - 12 only) for Non-Member $160 | Member $100
STEM Camps
All About Animals Camp
Calling all animal lovers! Learn all about the animal kingdom during this fun-filled camp, with field trips to animal rescues and farms, as well as a classroom visit by some unique friends!
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 4 (June 22 - 26), Week 10 (August 3 - 7)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $335 | Member $275
Science Camp
Campers will try their hand at creating mad scientist experiments through chemistry and physics, infused with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts.
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 6 (July 6 - 10), Week 9 (July 27 - 31)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $335 | Member $275
