What ages does Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp accept?

Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp cost?

Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. $85/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp's hours?

Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp runs 7:30am-6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp?

Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional 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 Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp provide lunch?

Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–13

Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp

Fort Myers · $100/week

Traditional summer camp at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center with various recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the Lee County Parks & Recreation summer camp page, which lists Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp as one of their offerings. The camp is a day camp for children aged 6-13, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. It is operated by Lee County Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that all staff are background checked, addressing a key safety concern. While specific Google reviews for 'Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp' are not readily available, Lee County Parks & Recreation has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for Lee County Parks & Recreation are @leeparksandrec on Instagram and LeeCountyParks on Facebook.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp 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 community/rec center 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

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Details

Category: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 6–13
Hours: 7:30am-6pm
Address: 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-533-7275
Cost notes: $85/week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp

What ages does Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp accept?: Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp cost?: Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. $85/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp's hours?: Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp runs 7:30am-6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp?: Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional 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 Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional Camp provide lunch?: Wa-Ke Hatchee Traditional 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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