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: $30 per child (Please note, this one-time fee per child covers all camps you choose, no matter how many you try.)
- Deposit: $20 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.
2025 Specialty Camps
Jump To: Arts & Culinary Camps | Dance Camps | Outdoor Camps | Sports Camps | STEM Camps
*Denotes 4-day weeks
Arts & Culinary Camps
Culinary - Junior Chef
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 2 - 6) - Brunch Busters Theme
- Week 3 (June 16 - 20) - Tour of Italy Theme
- Week 5 (June 30 - July 3*) - Mexican Fiesta Theme
- Week 7 (July 14 - 18) - Taste of the Caribbean Theme
Ages 9 - 12
- Week 2 (June 9 - 13) - Brunch Busters Theme
- Week 4 (June 23 - 27) - Tour of Italy Theme
- Week 6 (July 7 - 11) - Mexican Fiesta Theme
- Week 8 (July 21 - 25) - Taste of the Caribbean Theme
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $335 | Member $275
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 the stage!
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 8 (July 21 - 25), Week 9 (July 28 - August 1)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $325 | Member $265
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 3 (June 16 - 20)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 8 (July 21 - 25)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $235 | Member $175
Only held 12:30 - 3:30PM; Add wrap-around care for $95
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 4 (June 23 - 27)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 2 (June 9 - 13)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $235 | Member $175
Only held 12:30 - 3:30PM; Add wrap-around care for $95
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 9 (July 28 - August 1)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 7 & up | Week 6 (July 7 - 11)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $325 | Member $265
Only held 9AM - 3PM; Add wrap-around care for $60
Tumble Camp
Campers will learn the fundamental skills of tumble, acrobatics and contortion in addition to creating circus-themed crafts. A special performance for families will take place on the last day.
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 7 & up | Week 2 (June 9 - 13)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $235 | Member $175
Only held 4PM - 7PM; Add wrap-around care for $95
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 7 (July 14 - 18)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 3 - 7 | Week 3 (June 16 - 20)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $235 | Member $175
Only held 12:30 - 3:30PM; Add wrap-around care for $95
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 Pier 60, 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 9 - 13), Week 7 (July 14 - 18)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $335 | Member $275
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 16 - 20), Week 8 (July 21 - 25)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $335 | Member $275
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 2 - 6), Week 5 (June 30 - July 3*)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $325 | Member $265
Sports Camps
Basketball Camp
Campers will learn basketball fundamentals, teamwork, skill-building drills and game play.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 5 - 8 | Week 1 (June 2 - 6)
Ages 9 - 12 | Week 7 (July 14 - 18)
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 5 - 8 | Week 6 (July 7 - 11)
Ages 9 - 12 | Week 2 (June 9 - 13)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $190 | Member $130
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care for $95
Flag Football Camp
Campers will learn flag football fundamentals, teamwork, skill-building drills and game play.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 5 (June 30 - July 3*)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 1 (June 2 - 6), Week 9 (July 28 - August 1)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $190 | Member $130
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care for $95
Soccer Camp
Campers will learn soccer fundamentals, teamwork, skill-building drills and game play.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 9 (July 28 - August 1)
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 5 - 12 | Week 3 (June 16 - 20), Week 7 (July 14 - 18)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $190 | Member $130
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care for $95
Volleyball Camp
Campers will learn volleyball fundamentals, teamwork, skill-building drills and game play.
Drop off and pick up at Bardmoor YMCA
Ages 9 - 15 | Week 3 (June 16 - 20)
Drop off and pick up at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Ages 9 - 15 | Week 8 (July 21 - 25)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $190 | Member $130
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care (available for ages 9 - 12 only) for $95
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 23 - 27), Week 10 (August 4 - 8)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $325 | Member $265
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 7 - 11), Week 9 (July 28 - August 1)
FULL DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $325 | Member $265
Technology Camp
Campers will explore the world of game creation, including coding, programming and game mechanics. Campers will create simple PC games, maneuver user-generated characters and explore AI applications.
Drop off and pick up at Speer YMCA
Ages 8 - 12 | Week 2 (June 9 - 13), Week 4 (June 23 - 27), Week 6 (July 7 - 11), Week 8 (July 21 - 25)
HALF DAY | Per Week: Non-Member $255 | Member $195
Only held 9AM - Noon; Add wrap-around care for $95