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Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center

Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center · $80/week

Adventures in Play is a traditional day camp offered by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, focusing on diverse activi...

▌ Editor's read The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department offers the 'Adventures in Play' summer camp at the Albert 'Ray' Massey Recreation Center. This is a day camp for children aged 5-13, with activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp website provides a comprehensive parent handbook detailing policies, procedures, and safety information, including a statement about staff background checks. The department's social media handles are @gainesvilleparksandrec on Instagram and GainesvilleParksandRec on Facebook. While not ACA accredited, the camp is operated by a municipal entity, which typically implies a level of public accountability and established operational standards. Google reviews for the Albert 'Ray' Massey Recreation Center show a rating of 4.4 stars from 100 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the facilities and staff. The camp's cost is listed at $80.06 per week, making it an affordable option for local families.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center 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: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $80.06 for non-city residents. Scholarships and reduced rates available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center

What ages does Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center accept?
Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center cost?
Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center's hours?
Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center?
Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center 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 Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center provide lunch?
Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center 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.
How does Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Gainesville?
Adventures in Play - Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Gainesville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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