Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV)
A multi-sport camp with a focus on tennis, offering instruction and play for various skill levels.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department's camp information page. The Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, offering activities like tennis, basketball, soccer, and arts & crafts. The camp is operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website mentions that all staff are background checked, which is a positive safety measure. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program details are clear. The City of Fort Lauderdale has a Facebook page (CityofFortLauderdale) and an Instagram handle (@cityoffortlauderdale) which feature general city updates, including parks and recreation. There is no specific ACA accreditation mentioned for this camp, nor is a state license number readily available on the camp's page. Google reviews for 'City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, generally praising the facilities and programs.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Address: Jimmy Evert Tennis Center, 701 NE 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
- Phone: 954-828-7275
- Cost notes: Residents: $165 per session. Non-Residents: $247.5 per session.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV)
- What ages does Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) accept?
- Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) cost?
- Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) publishes $150/week for the standard session. Residents: $165 per session. Non-Residents: $247.5 per session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV)'s hours?
- Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) runs 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV)?
- Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) 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 Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) provide lunch?
- Fort Lauderdale Tennis & Sports Camp (Session IV) 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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