"Do-it-Yourself" Summer Camp
Fitness, Fun & Games
Suggested Field Trips


Any Day
  • Beach Day by the Bay:  Pack up your family and head to Bayfront Park on Anna
    Maria Island.  This is the perfect spot for playground activity and a swim in the
    Bay. Nice and shady.  Bring your sunscreen, swimsuits and snacks.

  • Splash Park at GT Bray:  5508 33rd Drive W. Bradenton. The aquatic center has a
    variety of pools, slides, diving boards and a splash park that is perfect for the
    little ones. Cost $2.50 per person (they do charge for babies).742-5932

  • Parks make it your mission to visit 2 parks you have never been to. Play, run, climb, play ball
    or simply walk.



  • Letterboxing- Fitness, Fun and Games all rolled into one! This is a great activity for families-
    and we have plenty of "letterboxes" in the local area

  • Mayaka State Park, explore the incredible walking, hiking and biking paths .  $5 per car for
    up to 8 people. 941-361-6511

  • Sarasota Bay Front Park- Behind Marina Jacks on Tamiami Trail,  in Sarasota you'll find a
    wonderful playground and fountain park that is FREE. The fountains open at 10am.

  • Coquina Bay Walk at Leffis Key, Gulf of Mexico Drive. Features footpaths and boardwalks
    around tidal lagoons, through mangrove forests and salt marshes.  6am-10pm, information:
    742-5923

  • Rye Wilderness, 751 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish. The 145 Acre park features 5-6 miles of
    natue trails and horesback trails. 8am to sunset. Information: 776-0900

  • Manatee Riverwalk- from Barcarrota Boulevard to Riverside Drive East in downtown
    Bradenton takes a person past the Manatee River and a developing urban landscape.  Walk
    along the red brick sidewalk past the park benches, clock tower and an outdoor amphitheater.
    Visit the playground.  Information: 748-3411 or 708-6200

Day Trips
  • Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S. Tierra Verde.  This wonderful park can keep
    your family active for hours.  The Park has beaches, nature trails, canoe trails and a historic
    fort.  Hours: Dawn to Dusk, Admission is free but there are 2 state highway tolls of 50 Cents.
    This is the perfect place to go biking, roller blading or walking with your family. 727-582-2267

Projects to do at home
Fitness Experiences for Toddlers through Kindergarten,

Fitness Experiences for Kindergarten - 5th grade


Recommended Reading   
Infant & Toddler:  From Head to Toe
Pre-K & Kindergarten: The Sunny Day Book
Grade School:  Run Jump Hide Slide Splash: 200 Best Outdoor Games Ever

Fun Links:
(for all ages)
Outdoor Games for Kids
The Great Game List
Games Kids Play