SportsTyme is not affiliated with any church, but our program was founded and is operated by Christian staff, promoting an environment for kids based off of fairness, respect, and caring for each other. SportsTyme was founded in 2003 and successfully serviced the local community for 9 years before expanding to other cities in Central Florida [...]
At SportsTyme, our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and secure camp experience to kids throughout the Central Florida area. Starting this summer, we're excited to further that mission by expanding our operation to include a 5th camp location in Sanford, Florida! The Sanford location is at the Holy Cross Academy, located at 100 Aero Lane [...]
We've been discussing why camp can be a great experience for elementary and middle school aged youngsters. If you've got older kids, you may be wondering what's in it for them. The benefits of camp don't have to stop when you're too old to attend (and some camps do extend up through high school), but [...]
Middle school can be a particularly challenging time for kids. Eleven to 13 year-olds have a lot of changes going on. It can be an awkward time of physical, mental, and emotional development as children morph into adolescents. Camp can be really helpful during this time in a kid's life for a number of reasons. [...]
Happy New Year! At SportsTyme in Central Florida, we're optimistic about 2017 and excited to share lots of tips and facts with you here on our blog. With this New Year, we're kicking off a 3-part series about the benefits of camp for 3 different age groups: Elementary, middle, and high schoolers. Our hope is [...]
The New Year can be a natural time of reflection on the previous year and hope for the next one. Consider starting a conversation with your kids, discussing high points and challenges from the past year and setting resolutions for the coming year. By making New Year's resolutions a part of the family tradition, you can enjoy [...]
The winter break is a great opportunity for kids to take a mental break, enjoy time with family, and regroup for the coming semester. It can also easily turn into a time of too much indulgence in food and inactivity. Here are a few ideas for fun activities that will keep kids active over the [...]
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and, of course, being grateful for all that we have. The Thanksgiving feast often involves overindulging on heavy foods and drinks. Planning for some post-meal activities can aid digestion while providing a fun alternative to a nap. Touch or flag football is a sport the whole family can participate [...]
Problem solving skills come into play in a variety of settings and situations. In school, problem solving can be literal, figuring out the solution to problems a teacher gives. Outside of the classroom, problem solving skills can be built and utilized in interpersonal relationships and extracurricular activities like sports. In fact, participating in sports can [...]
As academic achievement becomes top priority for parents and schools, physical education (PE) frequently falls to the bottom of the school week. PE offers many benefits to kids, however, and taking it out of the school day may actually hurt academic performance. PE offers a mental break from focus-driven, test-based academic classes. Many scientific studies [...]
