A fixture in Tampa for two decades, CAMP IDS continues to grow and expand, adding 18 new camps this year. CAMP IDS now offers more than 100 camps for PreK3 through high school.

Kids can select from half- or full-day camps during seven weeks of sessions from June 11 to July 27, 2018. Every week includes opportunities in technology, sports, recreation, academics and the arts, as well as field trip camps to age-appropriate venues.

Corbett Prep third and fourth graders spent a morning in college during a field trip to USF, where they learned how engineering is changing the world.

Since December, 59 fourth and fifth graders in the Warriors' Pride Chorus have worked to bring beloved storybook characters to the stage in the imaginative musical Seussical Kids. The fourth- and fifth-grade students in chorus appear in all performances, taking turns in the larger roles. The green cast is showcased at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 10. The purple cast production is at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 12.

After studying aquifers in the classroom and testing water quality of the school's Lake Lipsey, Corbett Prep sixth graders visited the Rainbow River to see for themselves the flora and fauna that thrive there. The snorkeling field trip inspires conversations about what humans do to affect the environment and how they can keep the aquifer safe for years to come.

Two adults-only sessions at Corbett Prep will address the challenges of parenting in the digital age. On Feb. 20, attorney Lori Smith will share "The Parent's Playbook," discussing the top 10 mistakes kids make online. On March 27, parents will watch the documentary Screenagers and participate in a discussion with psychologist Dr. Wendy Rice.

Corbett Prep Middle School students are gaining more than STEM knowledge as they set up the new aquaponics system on campus! It's a lesson in problem solving and creative thinking. The Tampa Bay Times visited Corbett Prep recently to learn more about aquaponics and how the program benefits students.