The Banyan Odyssey

July 1-3 “Sports and Games”

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Compete in various sports and games: water sports, charades, family feud, whiffle ball, etc. Field Trip: Rays Stadium

July 8-12 “The World of Art”

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Examine many different art styles and experiment with our own. Guest Speaker: Sue Ebert Field Trip: Whim So Doodle Art Studio

July 15-19 :Looking Back in History”

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A step back in time, bringing US History to life and getting to know some of our most famous citizens Field Trip: James Museum of Western Art, St. Petersburg, FL

July 22-26 “Christmas in July”

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The focus will be on giving back to our community: service projects, identifying need, being the solution.

Camp Banyan: Exploring Theatre Arts! (July 14 – 18, 2025)

Grace Christian Fellowship 901 Ridge Rd S, Largo, United States

"All the world's a stage" so, if you're over age 22, hop on! Camp Banyan handicapable participants explore the Theatre Arts!  You will brush up on stage skills, perform a Reading Theatre (with sound effects), create your own characters and storyline, practice improvisation, do a scenic design and paint it to life, learn simple choreography,... Read more »

Camp Banyan: Transportation – Getting There in Style (July 21-25, 2025)

Grace Christian Fellowship 901 Ridge Rd S, Largo, United States

Can "Getting There" Be the Best Part of a Trip?  Campers will learn about getting around with less stress, from here in Pinellas County to all over the world! We'll travel virtually with Guest Speakers and in person on a field trip via the Jolley Trolley.  We'll plan your Dream Vacation from the get-go, including... Read more »

Camp Banyan: Exploring the Culinary Arts! (July 28-Aug 1 & Special Session Aug 2, 2025)

Grace Christian Fellowship 901 Ridge Rd S, Largo, United States

Forget boring fast food! Let's learn some kitchen prep and presentation skills! Join Banyan Campers for hands-on lessons in the Culinary Arts. Learn to develop a healthy menu, budget and shop for ingredients, follow recipes, and serve a meal. Make a dish with a Professional Guest Chef and learn what it's like behind the scenes... Read more »

Banyan at the Ballpark: An Evening at the Clearwater Threshers with Your Neurodiverse & Handicapable Friends!

Baycare Ballpark 601 N Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater, FL, United States

Join Friends of the Banyan for a Night at the Ballpark! Let's meet at the Clearwater Thresher's BayCare Ballpark for an enjoyable evening with Friends, Baseball and Fireworks! (Note: if you’re sound sensitive, please bring your headphones or other noise abatement device.) Tickets to the game are free - courtesy of A Friend of the... Read more »