Photo Fest! June 26th-30th! Photo Fest Celebrates Photography & Videography! Become a photojournalist for a week. Learn what to look for, how to frame and edit it and the many ways to enhance pictures and video. Special Guest Chefs from Cody’s Roadhouse will be here, too! We’ll create an Advertisement for them with our photos. The... Read more »
Music Fest! July 10th-14th! *Note: No Camp Banyan the week of July 4th Music Fest Celebrates the Gift of Music! Guest Musicians conduct jam sessions and present opportunities to experiment with instruments and creating our own music. Yes, there will be spontaneous dancing! The Who/What/When/How Much/Where’s: Who: Camp Director is Jane Williams, V.P. of The... Read more »
Stage Fest! July 17th-21st! Stage Fest Celebrates the Theater! Guest Artists will teach some acting tips and lead in Improv fun. Campers will brainstorm, write and act out original scripts and create the background sets. The Who/What/When/How Much/Where’s: Who: Camp Director is Jane Williams, V.P. of The Banyan Odyssey, Inc. Adult Volunteers & Staff (required... Read more »
Fun Fest! July 24th-28th! Fun Fest is Just What it Says! Come ready to play! We will debut some original Camp Banyan Recreational Fun – inspired by you – and replay your favorites from all summer. We will also have fun in the kitchen as we cook for your parents’ Information Luncheon on Friday, July... Read more »
You're invited to our second annual luncheon, designed to help answer questions that parents ask as children with special needs grow up. What happens after graduation? What should we do before our child reaches the age of 18? What are options after high school and transition programs are completed? Bring your questions! $5 per person;... Read more »
Summer is quickly ending and we’re missing our Campers! Camp Banyan will convene at Skycrest Community Church to produce some beautiful Ink & Alcohol paintings.* *Keep in mind, we are anticipating some artwork to emerge from this session that we can turn into merchandise for our FUNraiser on Oct. 28th. Labor Day Camp Banyan Art Session: RSVP Today! 10:00am to 1:00pm on Monday,... Read more »
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY NIGHT, OCT. 28th The Banyan Odyssey is throwing a “FUNraiser” in Clearwater at Inspire Equine Ranch from 6-9PM on Oct. 28, 2017! What to look forward to: A Live Band Prizes for Best Costumes! Games Catered Delicacies Items for sale to benefit our non-profit How-to's for handicapable adult independence! *Cash needed... Read more »
Calling our Camp Banyan Friends! We've been adopted for Christmas! RSVP by Dec. 8th The Leadership Pinellas organization wants to get to know YOU. Expect light refreshments, tunes by Jordan Krolak and Dr. Ice T (Tyler Crose), meet leaders in our community AND our LP friends are bringing each of you something to make the season merry and bright. Parents... Read more »
It's that time of year again - time to make your plans to be a part of Spring Break Camp 2018! For young adults with disabilities, (ages 16 to 29), preparing for independence. March 26 - 28th, 9am - 3pm First Christian Church of Clearwater (2299 Drew St.) Cost is $75 per Camper Purpose: to promote... Read more »
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