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Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

The Apollo Beach Recreation Center offers an affordable traditional day camp for children aged 5-11, focusing on recreation, sports, and creative activities.

▌ Editor's read The Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-11, operated by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation. The camp's website, hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/summer-camps, loads successfully and provides general information about the county's summer camp offerings. The cost is notably low at $40 per week, making it a very affordable option. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific Google reviews for this particular camp location are not readily available, the overall Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation department generally receives positive feedback for its community programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The program focuses on recreation, sports, and creative activities, typical of a traditional day camp setting.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 664 Gulf City Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
  • Phone: (813) 671-7635
  • Cost notes: Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center).

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp publishes $40/week for the standard session. Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp?
Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Apollo Beach Recreation Center/Skate Park Traditional Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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