Student Life

Summer Academy 2024

The Out-of-Door Summer Academy offers unique academic, sports, STEM, arts, specialty, and day camps for children ages 5-17. With full-day programs available, The Out-of-Door Summer Academy provides the most OUTstanding summer experiences in Sarasota. 
The Out-of-Door Academy has a tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. Every camper in our Summer Academy benefits from personalized attention, meaningful and engaging activities, and the chance to explore and indulge their talents with peers who share similar interests.

Our summer programming will be held on our Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch located at 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240 and our Historic Siesta Key Campus at 444 Reid Street, Sarasota, Fl 34242.

Please Note: 
As a continued service for parents this year, lunch service will be provided for our full-day camp programs. These include Thunder Sports Camp, Camp Banyan, ODA Adventure Camp, Hearts of ODA, and full-day option camps for STEMania, Asolo Repertory Theatre, and Fashion Lab NY. These programs run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch is included in the price of the camp. 

Lunch options will include either the hot meal choice or a pasta option each day. Pre-made sandwiches and salads will be available as an alternative. If your child has food allergies, please include these on your registration form and also contact Campus Dining Manager Lindsey Kraus-Applewhite to discuss meal options. Please address all questions about the lunch program to Lindsey Kraus-Applewhite or call (941) 554-5995.

If you have any questions about ODA Summer Academy offerings, please contact Patricia Pritchard, Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs or call (941) 554-3450. 

REGISTRATION FOR ALL SUMMER PROGRAMMING OPENS MARCH 19, 2024 AT 10:00 AM.

The Out-of-Door Academy

LOWER SCHOOL |  Historic Siesta Key Campus  |  Pre-K – Grade 5
444 Reid Street, Sarasota, FL 34242  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-349-8133

LOWER SCHOOL |  Lower School Campus on Clark Road  |  Pre-K – Grade 1
11011 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241   |  COMING SOON

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOLS  |  Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch  |  Grades 6 – 8 |  Grades 9 – 12
5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-907-1251
The Out-of-Door Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, physical ability, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

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