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WELCOME TO SAINT STEPHEN’S

At SSES, we believe in our promise that, when all people are known and valued, anything is possible. That’s why our alumni have gone on to become NASA scientists, corporate CEOs, respected medical professionals, university professors, entertainers, pro athletes and more. lt’s also why amazing teachers choose to work here . . . and why they stay. So welcome to Saint Stephen’s, a place where kindness prevails, where excellence is instilled, and where our promise is a reality.

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ONE CAMPUS: A DESTINATION FOR LEARNING....

 

Saint Stephen’s families travel to campus daily from throughout Southwest Florida – as far north as Apollo Beach, south to Osprey, and east into the Lakewood Ranch area. With grades Pre-K3 through 12 all on one campus at SSES, parents know that the meaningful learning experiences their children have each day make the drive, or bus ride, incredibly worthwhile.

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52

students named National Merit Scholar finalists since 2005

14-18

students in a typical class
at all grade levels

100%

of our graduates are accepted to colleges and universities

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15
May

Intermediate School Reflection Chapel
Christ Church
9:45 AM

15
May

"Pirates 2" Sixth Grade Performing Arts
Falcon's Playhouse
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

16
May

Middle School Closing
Hoagland Arena
9:00 AM

16
May

Lower & Intermediate School Field Day
Moore Athletic Complex at Turner Fields
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

16
May

Senior Sunset
Moore Athletic Complex at Turner Fields
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM

21
May

Senior Program & Dinner
The Grove
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

22
May

Baccalaureate Ceremony
Christ Church
7:00 PM

23
May

Lower & Intermediate School Closings
Hoagland Arena
8:15 AM - 12:00 PM

23
May

Last Day of School for Students
Early Dismissal
12:35 PM

24
May

Graduation
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

26
May

Memorial Day
SSES Offices Closed

2
Jun

Day Camp
Grades Fledgling & Pre-K
(Campers must be registered for fall classes at SSES)
8 AM - 3 PM
Weekly, June 2 - Aug 1
This fun-filled program is designed to spark creativity, encourage exploration, and foster friendships in a safe and nurturing environment. Through exciting hands-on activities, outdoor play, arts and crafts, music, and themed adventures, children will build confidence, develop social skills, and create lasting memories. Led by caring and experienced staff, our camp provides the perfect balance of structured learning and free play, ensuring every child has a summer full of joy and discovery. Join us for an unforgettable season of fun and growth!
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2
Jun

Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM
Weekly, June 2 - Aug 1
Each morning begins with a field trip. In the afternoon, day campers dive into exciting, hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities inspired by the day’s field trip adventure! From building and inventing to problem-solving and imaginative play, they’ll bring their experiences to life in creative and engaging ways. Every week offers a new theme, sparking curiosity and exploration through fun-filled challenges and interactive projects!
Aftercare available until 4:30 p.m.
Register here

2
Jun

STEMania Summer Camp
Grades 4th - 6th Grade
8 AM - 11:30 AM / 8 AM - 3 PM
Weekly, June 2-Aug 1
Field Trips, Steam, and more. Aftercare is available until 4:30 PM
Register here

2
Jun

Private Music Lessons
Grades Kindergarten - Adult
8 AM - 3 PM
Weekly, June 2-Aug 1
Mark Olson offers on-campus private lessons for guitar, ukulele, saxophone, clarinet, piano, and keyboard. Day Campers may also participate in private lessons during camp hours.
Register here

2-6
Jun

Motion Commotion - Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM

  • Monday: Sarasota Jungle Gardens
  • Tuesday: Movie
  • Wednesday: Bowling at Bowlero
  • Thursday: Pool or beach
  • Friday: Manatee Village Historical Park

Register here

2-6
Jun

Soccer Camp
Grades Pre-K – 6th Grade
8:30 AM -11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after sports camp
Football, basketball, volleyball, and cheer camps are led by Saint Stephen’s varsity and JV coaches. SSES partners with ST Sports Academy for soccer camps. Pre-school campers participate in Story Time Soccer, a fun, educational, fitness program. Older campers work on skills, drills, and gamelike scenarios.

Register here

2-6
Jun

Tennis Camp
Grades 1st – 6th grade
8:30 AM -11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp
Football, basketball, volleyball, and cheer camps are led by Saint Stephen’s varsity and JV coaches. SSES partners with ST Sports Academy for soccer camps. Pre-school campers participate in Story Time Soccer, a fun, educational, fitness program. Older campers work on skills, drills, and gamelike scenarios.

Register here

2-6
Jun

STEM Builders
Grades Kindergarten - 5th grade
8:30 AM -11:30 AM / 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
STEM Builders Summer Camp– Dream, Design, Create! Get ready to build, innovate, and engineer in this hands-on camp for aspiring creators! From designing structures to exploring the forces that make them work, this camp is packed with exciting challenges and interactive lessons. Each session includes 3 engaging activities developed by expert engineers, ensuring a dynamic and unforgettable experience.

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2-6
Jun

NASA Astro Club
Grades 1st - 5th grade
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Explore Beyond the Stars! Blast off into a week of discovery, innovation, and space exploration in this action-packed camp! Designed for aspiring astronauts, scientists, and engineers, the NASA Astro Club combines exciting challenges with hands-on activities to ignite curiosity about the universe. Each session includes three engaging activities created by a real NASA Scientist and Aerospace and Astronautical Engineer for an out-of-this-world experience!

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7-11
Jun

Engineering Workshop: Design, Construct, Test!
Grades 1st - 5th grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM / 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills in this action-packed engineering camp! Explore the exciting world of innovation through handson challenges in Innovation Station, Velocity Lab, and Xtreme Engineers. Get ready to build, test, and push the limits of engineering with these dynamic lessons!

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7-11
Jun

STEM Adventures
Grades 1st - 5th grade
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Explore, Discover, Innovate! Embark on an adventure-filled week of hand-on exploration, exciting challenges, and creative problem-solving in STEM!

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9-13
Jun

From the Sea to the Stars - Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM

  • Monday: Mote Marine Aquarium
  • Tuesday: Movie
  • Wednesday: Baseball game at LECOM Park
  • Thursday: Pool Time
  • Friday: Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Register here

9-13
Jun

Volleyball Camp
Grades 1st – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp
Football, basketball, volleyball, and cheer camps are led by Saint Stephen’s varsity and JV coaches. SSES partners with ST Sports Academy for soccer camps. Pre-school campers participate in Story Time Soccer, a fun, educational, fitness program. Older campers work on skills, drills, and gamelike scenarios.

Register here

9-13
Jun

Baton Twirling Camp
Grades Kindergarten – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Campers can register to take baton twirling in place of afternoon day camp, or participants can sign up for just baton camp. Saint Stephen’s is partnering with Studio B Baton Twirling. This is a fun and energetic introduction to the art of baton twirling! Participants will learn the basic techniques of baton twirling, coordination skills, and simple routines set to music. No prior experience is necessary—batons will be provided.
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

16-20
Jun

Up, Up, and Away - Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM

  • Monday: Selby Gardens
  • Tuesday: Movie
  • Wednesday: Sarasota International Airport tour
  • Thursday: Beach swim and kite flying
  • Friday: Manatee Players to see “Aristocats KIDS”

Register here

16-20
Jun

Flag Football
Grades 1st – 6th grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

9-13
Jun

Baton Twirling Camp
Grades Kindergarten – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Campers can register to take baton twirling in place of afternoon day camp, or participants can sign up for just baton camp. Saint Stephen’s is partnering with Studio B Baton Twirling. This is a fun and energetic introduction to the art of baton twirling! Participants will learn the basic techniques of baton twirling, coordination skills, and simple routines set to music. No prior experience is necessary—batons will be provided.
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

16-20
Jun

Baton Twirling Camp
Grades Kindergarten – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Campers can register to take baton twirling in place of afternoon day camp, or participants can sign up for just baton camp. Saint Stephen’s is partnering with Studio B Baton Twirling. This is a fun and energetic introduction to the art of baton twirling! Participants will learn the basic techniques of baton twirling, coordination skills, and simple routines set to music. No prior experience is necessary—batons will be provided.
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

23-27
Jun

Exploration Station - Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM

  • Monday: NEST
  • Tuesday: Movie
  • Wednesday: Circus at the Ringling in the Historic Asolo Theatre + Circus Museum
  • Thursday: Pool Time
  • Friday: Sarasota Opera House tour

Register here

23-27
Jun

Baton Twirling Camp
Grades Kindergarten – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Campers can register to take baton twirling in place of afternoon day camp, or participants can sign up for just baton camp. Saint Stephen’s is partnering with Studio B Baton Twirling. This is a fun and energetic introduction to the art of baton twirling! Participants will learn the basic techniques of baton twirling, coordination skills, and simple routines set to music. No prior experience is necessary—batons will be provided.
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

23-27
Jun

Soccer Camp
Grades Pre-K – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

23-27
Jun

Tennis Camp
Grades 1st – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

23-27
Jun

SAT / ACT Prep Camp
Grades 10th – 12th Grade
10 AM – 12 PM
This class focuses on preparing students for their SAT and ACT examinations. We cover how to approach specific types of questions for each of the Reading, English, Math and Science sections, as well as discuss general standardized test taking strategies, time management skills and anxiety relief techniques to ensure that students reach their full potential on these exams. Study includes punctuation and possession rules, commonly confused words, graph analysis, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, percent, proportions, probability, statistics, trigonometry, area and volume of common shapes and graphing various equations, as well as general skills including how to effectively and efficiently find evidence in the text, break down word problems and identify common tricks and traps employed by both exams.

Register here

7-11
Jul

Journey Junction - Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM

  • Monday: Mote Marine Aquarium
  • Tuesday: Movie
  • Wednesday: Fire Department tour and on-site activites
  • Thursday: Pool or beach
  • Friday: Florida Railroad Museum and Train Ride

Register here

7-11
Jul

Soccer Camp
Grades Pre-K – 6th Grade
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

14-18
Jul

Seen to Scene - Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM

  • Monday: Selby Gardens Spanish Point
  • Tuesday: Movie
  • Wednesday: Smugglers Cove miniature golf
  • Thursday: Pool or beach
  • Friday: Manatee Performing Arts Center “Mary Poppins Jr.”

Register here

14-18
Jul

Basketball Camp
Grades 1st – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

21-25
Jul

Chronicles of Adventure - Day Camp
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8 AM - 3 PM

  • Monday: Pioneer Settlement and Boyd Hill tour
  • Tuesday: Movie
  • Wednesday: Lakeland Science Museum
  • Thursday: Pool or beach
  • Friday: St. Pete Museum of History

Register here

21-25
Jul

Baton Twirling Camp
Grades Kindergarten – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Campers can register to take baton twirling in place of afternoon day camp, or participants can sign up for just baton camp. Saint Stephen’s is partnering with Studio B Baton Twirling. This is a fun and energetic introduction to the art of baton twirling! Participants will learn the basic techniques of baton twirling, coordination skills, and simple routines set to music. No prior experience is necessary—batons will be provided.
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

21-25
Jul

Cheerleading Camp
Grades 1st – 6th Grade
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Day Camp 11:30 AM – 3 PM is available after Sports Camp

Register here

28
Jul

Sum It Up - Day Camp
Jul 28 - Aug 1
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

  • Monday: Lewis Park
  • Tuesday: On campus movie and popcorn
  • Wednesday: G.T. Bray Park
  • Thursday: Bounce House
  • Friday: Banana Split party

Register here

28
Jul

Academic Camp
Jul 28 - Aug 1
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Open to SSES students registered for fall 2025
2nd grade - 8th grade

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