Beyond the Spectrum Education Center and Therapeutic Clinic

Happy Father's Day to the amazing dads, grandfathers, and father figures who take such great care of our learners. We recognize your resilience, patience, and understanding, and we appreciate all you do to champion your children! 👔💙

It's a bird...it's a plane...it's our next Summer Camp weekly theme! 🦸‍♂️💥 We can't wait to dive into a "super" week of hero-themed activities and class lessons. We'll be making our own capes and masks, learning about safety, and protecting the halls of BTS! 😎

Our students had so much fun during Disney Week, we decided to take them there today! 🤩🤪

While this would be an amazing trip for our learners, we think our Summer Camp is just as exciting. We had a magical time doing all things Disney and are looking forward to next week! 🥳

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Venice Challenger Baseball is now welcoming players, and we want every family who needs this program to know one thing clearly:

START DATE: September 19th, 2026

REGISTER TO PLAY HERE: https://www.venicechallengerbaseball.org/become-a-player

There is a place for your child here.

This is not just about baseball. It is about confidence. Friendship. Teamwork. Smiles. High fives. Being part of something bigger. And giving children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities a chance to play the game in a setting built around encouragement, patience, and joy.

Every player matters.
Every ability belongs.
Every family should know this opportunity exists.

If you know a parent, grandparent, teacher, therapist, coach, neighbor, or friend who may have someone in their life who would love to be part of Venice Challenger Baseball, please share this with them.

Player sign ups are open now. Scan the QR code on the flyer and help us spread the word.

Let’s fill this team.
Let’s build confidence.
Let’s give every player a place to belong.

Baseball. Friendship. Belonging.

That’s the Venice way.

REGISTER TO PLAY HERE: https://www.venicechallengerbaseball.org/become-a-player

Our campers made Slinky Dog from Toy Story! 🐕 This engaging craft exercised their fine motor skills, and now they have an adorable pal to take home. 🤩 We’re going to infinity and beyond with fun this week! 🚀

Our Disney princes and princesses crafted these beautiful crowns, and they're enjoying some much needed outside time with their fellow royalty. 👑 It's been a "Walt-iful" camp week of games and lessons so far! 🎆 Stay tuned for our campers' Aladdin magic carpet snacks and sensory Frozen snow dough!

A great resource for families this summer!

School’s out, but healthy meals are still in! 🥗🥕

Summer BreakSpot is providing free meals to kids and teens all summer long, Monday through Friday. Meals are available at schools, parks, libraries, and other locations throughout Manatee County.

View the flyer below for local site information, visit SummerBreakSpot.org to search by ZIP code, or call (850) 617-7170 for more information. School District of Manatee County Food and Nutrition Services

We're excited for another "magical" week of Summer Camp, complete with Disney-themed activities and lessons! The happiest place on Earth just might be BTS 🤩🏰

Week 1 of camp was lots of fun in the sun at BTS! ☀️ We had 23 campers with us who had an amazing time with this week's crafts, sensory activities, and summer-themed academic programming. 🥳 We can't wait for Week 2!

The competition is intense! Mrs. Melody's camp class had a blast playing balloon volleyball and celebrating summer together.🎈 This game is a fun-tastic way to strengthen gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and it's easy to do at home too! 🥳