Where can I Register?
The initial registration paperwork must be done in person at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center or. Once registration paperwork is completed, you may register your campers for specific weeks and field trips in-person or online.
Registration opens April 1 at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center for both sites.
What are the Registration Deadlines?
Those registering for weekly Day Camps need to register by 6:00 p.m. on the prior Friday (if space is available) to avoid a $20 late fee. Camp space is limited and not guaranteed. If registering for our Specialty Camps, registration is to be submitted and paid one week prior to the first day of that camp.
Special Note: Specialty Camps are in high demand and tend to fill up each week. Registering early is encouraged.
Are there any Limits?
Yes, space is limited for all camps. These limits include minimal numbers needed to host the camp. To ensure your child’s space in any of our camp programs, please register early as we do expect to fill up.
Can I reserve a spot in the Summer Camp?
The $30 Registration Fee does not reserve your child’s spot in any of our camps. In order to guarantee your child’s spot, you must register and pay for that week or weeks in advance. Please note space is limited and camp sessions will fill up. Once each week is full, staff will not be able to approve additional campers due to programming space and camper to counselor ratios.
Can I get a Refund?
All refund requests require a written recommendation from a doctor indicating that the participant should withdraw from an activity or program to be entitled to a full or prorated refund, no administrative fee will be assessed. In the event that an activity or program is cancelled by Parks & Natural Resources Department, the individual or group would be entitled to a full or prorated refund or credit. No administrative fee will be assessed. All refund requests must be accompanied by an original receipt or a copy of the cancelled check. Registration fees are non-refundable. Refund requests will not be addressed until the last week of camp is complete.
Can I Transfer weeks or receive a Credit?
Transfers or credits may be requested, however may not be guaranteed and
cannot be completed during the requested week or after. If the week your child is registered in or the week being requested is full, transfer nor credits will be approved.
What are the Counselor to Camper Ratios?
We are focused on maintaining ratios of 1:15, therefore affecting the number of campers permitted each week. We understand this will limit the number of participants permitted into our program, however we believe the experience benefits greatly from quality of service being provided.
Cancellations?
Camps may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Please make every effort to register weeks in advance so a camp will not be cancelled unnecessarily.
What is your Photo Policy?
We’ll be taking photos on many occasions during each camp session and posting on our website, social media and other camp related material. We will always take photos in an obvious and respectful manner. If you don’t wish to be included, please inform the photographer.
Lunch?
We plan to again offer FREE lunches, weeks 1-8, courtesy of the Manatee County School Boards free lunch program. Campers will be required to bring lunch weeks 9 and 10. Menus will not be available this year. For more information visit
www.SummerBreakSpot.org. (*Subject to change)