Summer Camp

At Summer on Bayshore, our goal is for every camper to have fun, make new friends, and learn exciting things! To make this happen, we follow three simple rules across all camps:

1. Be Kind and Respectful

• Treat friends, staff, and camp supplies with care.
• Examples: Include others, share, and take turns.

2. Be Honest and Safe

• Tell the truth and follow directions.
• Examples: Use walking feet inside, play safely, and ask for help when needed.

3. Have Fun!

• A great attitude makes camp fun for everyone!
• Examples: Encourage others and try new things.

We all come from different schools, cities, and even states, but at Summer on Bayshore, we’re one camp family. Let’s be kind, respectful, and make great memories together!

For athletic camps: In addition to the above, we play fair, support our teammates, and always give our best effort!

When dressing for camp, please remember that campers will be both inside and outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Any loose items brought to camp should be properly labeled with the camper’s name.

DRESS CODE - GENERAL

Appropriate attire is expected for all participants, respective of their session. The basic attire should be a T-shirt, shorts or pants and sneakers or closed-toed shoes. Participants should not wear short-shorts, midriff shirts or revealing outfits. Camp Jaguar participants must bring swim gear (swimsuit, towel, goggles, and spray-on sunscreen) daily. Campers not following the dress code will be asked to change or be provided a t-shirt to borrow.

DRESS CODE - SPORTS SESSIONS

All sports participants should be dressed prepared to practice in the respective sport. Participants should wear shorts, a T-shirt and have proper athletic shoes. Tennis players must bring their own racquet, boy lacrosse players must bring their own stick, girl lacross players must bring their own stick, eyewear and mouthguard, and basketball players must bring their own basketball. For those sessions where the pool will be used, a swimsuit, towel and spray-on sunscreen should be brought daily.

SWIMMING

Although we would like each Camp Jaguar participant prepared to enter the pool immediately when they come to campus, we know that this might not be possible or needed. Ideally, and more specifically for the PK-3 and 4-year-olds, we would like the children to come to camp in their bathing suits with a cover-up (following dress code measures above) and sunscreen already applied. Campers will all need a change of clothes, including undergarments. These items should be in a gallon zip-lock bag with the child’s name on the outside, especially for the young ones (PK 3-4). All items, clothes, goggles and towels need to be labeled with your child’s name AND grade that they will be entering next year so we can return items to their owner. Summer on Bayshore is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

Campers will be in the pool roughly one or two times a day, depending on camps registered. Please bring the following items each day if your camper is not dressed-and-ready to jump in the pool:

1. Swim suit
2. Towel
3. Goggles
4. Sun screen (and lots of it)! Typically we will keep their sunscreen at camp for the week, labeled with your child’s name, so that we are sure he/she is properly protected.
5. Change of clothes
6. If your child has floaters or any type of assisted swim device, please have him/her bring that on the first day of camp. We will keep that device in the classroom for the week and require usage each visit to the pool.

Summer on Bayshore has a registered nurse on staff during camp hours. When completing your registration please provide all details about your camper’s medical history for us to best help your camper in the event of a medical episode or emergency. 

The following medical forms should be completed based on your child’s needs:

• Medical Immunization Form (provided by your physician)
• Allergy Action Plan (intended for those with a serious allergy requiring an epi-pen)
• Authorization of Prescription Medication
• Diabetes Action Plan 
• Seizure Action Plan
• Self-Carry/Administration Form

Full-day campers may order lunch through Tampa Lunch Co. Lunch ordering instructions and menu will be available in May.

All participants are expected to behave appropriately at all times while in the care of the Academy of the Holy Names personnel. Any behavior issues will be addressed with the participant, and if deemed necessary, the parent(s) and/or guardian(s). If the inappropriate behavior continues, and the behavior is deemed serious enough by our faculty/staff, we will immediately withdraw the child from the summer program without refund. Parents/guardians will be phoned and expected to pick up the child immediately.

In order to attend camp at AHN, campers are required to be able to visit the bathroom without assistance from a camp counselor and be fully potty trained. If a camper has three accidents at camp during any length of time, the camper will be asked to return after he/she is able to visit the lavatory without assistance. AHN will not provide a refund for camp fees.

While we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all campers, Summer on Bayshore is not able to provide or accommodate therapeutic services during the summer program. This includes both group-based and one-on-one support services.

Summer on Bayshore is open daily between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm; full-day camp hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Lobby hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Drop-off for campers not attending Early Bird begins at 8:45 am, and the camp day ends at 3:30 pm. Pick-up for half-day morning sessions, including athletic camps, concludes at 12:15 pm.

Early Bird is offered Monday–Friday from 7:30 to 8:45 am. Please note you must register for Early Bird ahead of time. The cost for the week is $50 and must be prepaid. Children must be walked in to check in. We do not offer daily rates.

Extended Day is offered Monday–Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Please note that if your camper(s) are registered for Extended Day, they will not be sent to normal dismissal. The cost for the week is $60 and must be prepaid. Any child who is not picked up by 3:50 pm will be checked into Extended Day and charged for the week of Extended Day. We do not offer daily rates.

Combo Pricing for Early Bird and Extended Day is available for $100 per week.

*Please plan to pick up promptly. We will charge an additional fee of $1.00 per minute if a child is sitting in Extended Day after 5:30 pm.

1. Water bottle. There is access to bottle-filler stations throughout.
2. Towel, bathing suit (if applicable).
3. Sun block!
4. Snack (Please pay attention to the allergy section of this document when packing snacks.) Please send one snack for the morning and one for the afternoon, if applicable.
5. Lunch (Full-day campers only, if your child is not buying lunch.)
6. Any medications your camper might need during the day. (Please complete the medical forms located in Camp Brain.)
7. Pre-K3 and 4 full-day campers should bring a blanket or towel to rest on and any other item they like for rest time on Monday of each week they attend camp. The items will be sent home each Friday; please clean them if you are returning the following week.

When dressing for camp, please remember that campers will be both inside and outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Any loose items brought to camp should be properly labeled with the camper’s name.

DRESS CODE - GENERAL

Appropriate attire is expected for all participants, respective of their session. The basic attire should be a T-shirt, shorts or pants and sneakers or closed-toed shoes. Participants should not wear short-shorts, midriff shirts or revealing outfits. Camp Jaguar participants must bring swim gear (swimsuit, towel, goggles, and spray-on sunscreen) daily. Campers not following the dress code will be asked to change or be provided a t-shirt to borrow.

DRESS CODE - SPORTS SESSIONS

All sports participants should be dressed prepared to practice in the respective sport. Participants should wear shorts, a T-shirt and have proper athletic shoes. Tennis players must bring their own racquet, boy lacrosse players must bring their own stick, girl lacross players must bring their own stick, eyewear and mouthguard, and basketball players must bring their own basketball. For those sessions where the pool will be used, a swimsuit, towel and spray-on sunscreen should be brought daily.

SWIMMING

Although we would like each child prepared to enter the pool immediately when they come to campus, we know that this might not be possible or needed. Ideally, and more specifically for the PK-3 and 4-year-olds, we would like the children to come to camp in their bathing suits with a cover-up and sunscreen already applied. Campers will all need a change of clothes, including undergarments. These items should be in a gallon zip-lock bag with the child’s name on the outside, especially for the young ones (PK 3-4). All items, clothes, goggles and towels need to be labeled with your child’s name AND grade that they will be entering next year so we can return items to their owner.

1. Swim suit
2. Towel
3. Goggles
4. Sun screen (and lots of it)! Typically we will keep their sunscreen at camp for the week, labeled with your child’s name, so that we are sure he/she is properly protected.
5. Change of clothes
6. If your child has floaters or any type of assisted swim device, please have him/her bring that on the first day of camp. We will keep that device in the classroom for the week and require usage each visit to the pool.

Drop-off and pick-up procedures will be shared with families in May and then communicated weekly in preparation for camp.

*Please note that pick-up and drop-off are determined by the first letter of your child’s last name. If your camper(s) are going home with a fellow camper, please let us know so we can direct them to the correct pickup location. Those picking up must have the correct camper's car placard in their possession.

We do not support walk-up parents as it conflicts with our carlines and security in place. Please plan to drive for both drop-off and pick-up. 

ENROLLMENT

Registration is accepted pending space availability in the requested session, as there is a maximum number of participants, which varies per sport, session, and program. AHN reserves the right to cancel a session and refund payments to participants if the session does not meet the minimum participant requirement. AHN reserves the right to cancel and refund payments to participants if they register for sessions they are not eligible for. Please make sure you choose your child(ren)'s grade for the next school year before finalizing registration.

REFUNDS

Any participant withdrawing prior to May 8 will be assessed a 25% withdrawal fee. No refunds will be given on or after May 9. Camper registration fee is non-refundable.

FULL DAY CAMPERS

Participants attending a full-day camp have the option to pack a lunch, drink and two snacks. Full-day campers may also order lunch through Tampa Lunch Co. 

Lunch ordering instructions and menu will be available in May.

HALF DAY CAMPERS

Participants attending a half-day camp should pack a snack and drink.

SNACKS/ALLERGIES

There are a number of children at Summer on Bayshore with serious peanut allergies. Campers may bring items from home that contain peanuts or tree nuts for their personal lunch. If your child brings in such items, please remind him or her not to share food with anyone. Students who have an allergy to peanut products will not be seated at the same tables as those students who are eating items containing those ingredients. We encourage all snacks to be peanut free.

*If your camper has food allergies, please complete and upload the allergy action forms on Camp Brain.

Campers who arrive late or need to be dismissed early should enter/exit AHN from the main lobby located off Bayshore Blvd. Parents will need to park and walk their students in and security will direct you from there.

If you need to pick up your camper early, please inform the counselors at morning drop-off or email us at summercamp@holynamestpa.org. You may also call the school on the day of the early pickup.

Note: Early pick-ups will not be allowed after 11:30 am for the morning session and 3:00 pm for the afternoon session.

We will have a location for lost-and-found items. If items are labeled, summer camp staff will do their best to get them back to the rightful owner. At the end of the summer, all items left behind will be tossed or donated, depending on condition.

Summer on Bayshore is not responsible for any lost or damaged items. Lost and found items will not be kept after each summer.

Although we would like each child participating in Camp Jaguar to be prepared to enter the pool immediately when they arrive on campus, we know that this may not be possible. Ideally, and more specifically for the PK-3 and 4-year-olds, we would like the children to come to camp in their bathing suits with a cover-up and sunscreen already applied. Campers will all need a change of clothes, including undergarments. These items should be in a gallon zip-lock bag with the child’s name on the outside, especially the young ones (PK 3-4). All items, clothing, goggles and towels need to be labeled with your child’s name AND grade that they will be entering next year so we can return items to their owner if they are lost.

Full-day Camp Jaguar participants will be in the pool once a day. Please bring the following items each day if your camper is not dressed and ready to jump in the pool:

1. Swim suit
2. Towel
3. Goggles
4. Sunscreen (and lots of it)! Typically we will keep sunscreen at camp for the week, labeled with your child’s name, so that we are sure he/she is properly protected.
5. Change of clothes
6. If your child has floaties or any type of assisted swim device, please have him/her bring that on the first day of camp. We can keep that device in the classroom for the week.

The Academy is offering waitlists for Summer on Bayshore. If selected for a waitlisted spot, you will be contacted directly via email or phone. If you are already registered for a camp and would like to switch with the open opportunity, funds already paid are eligible to be transferred. Any remaining balance must be paid at the time of transfer or you forfeit the spot.

Summer on Bayshore has a registered nurse on staff during camp hours. When completing your registration please provide all details about your camper’s medical history for us to best help your camper in the event of a medical episode or emergency. 

The following medical forms should be completed based on your child’s needs:

• Medical Immunization Form (provided by your physician)
• Allergy Action Plan (intended for those with a serious allergy requiring an epi-pen)
• Authorization of Prescription Medication
• Diabetes Action Plan 
• Seizure Action Plan
• Self-Carry/Administration Form

Registration closes the week before camp. See below the date and time for each week:

• Week 0 (June 1-5): Registration closes May 29 at 10:00 am
• Week 1 (June 8-12): Registration closes June 4 at 10:00 am
• Week 2 (June 15–19): Registration closes June 11 at 10:00 am
• Week 3 (June 22-26): Registration closes June 18 at 10:00 am
• Week 4 (July 6–10): Registration closes June 25 at 10:00 am
• Week 5 (July 13-17): Registration closes July 9 at 10:00 am
• Week 6 (July 20-24): Registration closes July 16 at 10:00 am