crazy daze of summer.(FLORIDA WEST)

Looking for day programs to occupy your child during the school break? Available camps run the gamut -- from tutelage to tee times or symphony to snorkeling, there's plenty to dive into.

BRADENTON/ MANATEE COUNTY

Bradenton Branch YMCA Sports Camps

Sessions: 6/2-7/25

Activities: Half-day sports camp features a new sport every week, including cheerleading, soccer, volleyball, tennis and basketball camp for elementary/middle school kids. Preschool Summer Sports Camp also available. *Call for dates, times and more details.

Cost: $35 member; $45 nonmember

Address: 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 792-7484, Ext. 105

Sponsor: Manatee County Family YMCA

Registration: ongoing until filled

South Branch YMCA

Sessions: 6/2-8/8; 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Swimming, sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, and field trips.

Cost: $64/week members, $74/week nonmembers

Address: 3675 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Information: (941) 753-0954

Sponsor: Manatee County Family YMCA

Registration: ongoing until full

Bradenton Branch YMCA

Sessions: 6/2-8/8; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Swimming lessons, archery, guest speakers, sports, dramatics, arts & crafts, games, character development and field trips.

Cost: $64/week members, $74/week nonmembers.

Address: 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 792-7484, Ext. 105

Sponsor: Manatee County Family YMCA

Registration: ongoing until full

Just for Girls Summer Session

Sessions: 6/2-8/8; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Child development specialists teach gender-specific, age appropriate classes including arts and crafts, sports, adventure, nature, environment, computers, education, leadership, character development, culture, heritage, tutoring and field trips.

Cost: $285/full summer; $70/two weeks; $40/weekly.

Address: 3809 59th St. W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 792-2137

Sponsor: Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. d/b/a Just for Girls

Registration: 5/1

Manatee County Family YMCA Community Services Branch

Sessions: 6/2-7/25; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Swimming lessons, archery, sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, games, character development, and field trips. *Held at Blackburn Elementary School.

Cost: $64/week members; $74/week non-members

Sponsor address: 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 792-7484, Ext. 113

Sponsor: Manatee County Family YMCA

Registration: ongoing until full

Super Summer Adventures

Sessions: 6/2-8/1; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Safe, supervised program for ages 6-17. Includes skating, bowling, movies, art, athletics, science. Project Learn, Skill Tech, Job Ready, Smart Moves. *Call and ask for club nearest you.

Cost: Elementary, $40/week; middle school, $20/week; high school, $5/week

Address: Five locations in Manatee; call for addresses.

Information: (941) 761-2582

Sponsor: Boys and Girls Clubs, Manatee County

Registration: Begins 4/28.

Adventure Camp at G.T. Bray Park

Sessions: 6/2-7/25; 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Structured day-program features off-site outdoor and indoor recreational activities for ages 10-14. Field trips include Adventure Island, Vertical Ventures, fishing, horseback riding, snorkeling and various tours. Limited to 45 participants per session.

Cost: $15, plus $215/two-week session (call for details)

Address: 5504 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 742-5974

Sponsor: Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department

Registration: Early Bird Registration, April 24-26 at G.T. Bray Park Activity Center

KidZone At East Bradenton Park (behind Tropicana)

Sessions: 6/2-8/8; 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Reduced fee program offers recreational experiences through theme weeks that feature field trips, swimming, special events, arts and crafts, sports, movies and indoor and outdoor games. Limited enrollment available.

Cost: $5, plus $20/week (call for details)

Address: 1119 13th St. E., Bradenton

Information: (941) 742-5948

Sponsor: Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department

Registration: Begins May 5. Pre-register by phone: 742-5948 (East Bradenton Recreation Center)

Manatee County Family YMCA Community Services

Sessions: 6/2-7/25; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Available to Daughtrey Elementary students who have completed K-fifth grade. Includes sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, games, character development, and field trips. *Held at Daughtrey Elementary.

Cost: $100/eight-week program.

Sponsor address: 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 792-7484, Ext. 113

Sponsor: Manatee County Family YMCA

Registration: ongoing until full

Summer Blast Camp at G.T. Bray Park

Sessions: 6/2-8/8; 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Structured day-program offers recreational experiences including swimming, field trips, special events, arts and crafts, sports, movies and indoor and outdoor games. Participants are grouped by age with a staff-to-child ratio of 2:30.

Cost: $15, plus $120/two-week session (call for details)

Address: 5504 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 742-5974

Sponsor: Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department

Registration: Early Bird Registration, 4/24-26 at G.T. Bray Park Activity Center

YMCA Middle School Camp

Sessions: 6/2-7/25; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Activities for middle school children include sports, cooking, arts and crafts, games, beach picnic, character development, and field trips. *Held at Johnson Middle School.

Cost: $15/week, $100/eight weeks

Sponsor address: 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton

Information: (941) 792-7484

Sponsor: Manatee County Family YMCA Community Services

Registration: ongoing until full

Manatee High School All-Sports Academy

Sessions: 6/2-6/27; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Basic fundamentals in baseball, track, weight-lifting, football and basketball for ages 8-15. *Sessions: June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27.

Cost: $85/week

Address: 1 Hurricane Lane, Bradenton

Information: (941) 792-1193

Sponsor: Manatee High School coaches

Registration: Begins 4/14

Hoofbeats Riding Program

Sessions: 6/2-7/3; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Mon-Sat).

Activities: Riding lessons, barn management, horse science, games, arts and crafts, air-conditioned classroom, new facilities, country atmosphere for ages 7-14.

Cost: $900/summer; $225/week, or $200 with two or more.

Address: 28801 102nd Drive, East Myakka City

Information: (941) 343-0466

Sponsor: R&R Ranch

Registration: (Call for details.)

Jumpin' Gyminee Gymnastics

Sessions: 6/2-8/8; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities: Gymnastics, arts and…