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Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly Center

Clarence R. Kelly Center · $80/week

Adventures in Play at Clarence R. Kelly Center offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Gainesville, Florida, focusing on recreation and soci...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department's Summer Camps page, which lists 'Adventures in Play' at the Clarence R. Kelly Center as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The website states that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks, addressing a key safety concern. The camp is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and is designed for children aged 5-11. The cost is listed as $80.06 per week for residents. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Clarence R. Kelly Community Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 100 reviews, with some reviewers praising the staff and activities for children. The department's Instagram handle is @gainesvilleparksandrec and Facebook handle is GainesvilleParksandRec.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly 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: 1701 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, 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 - Clarence R. Kelly Center

What ages does Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly Center accept?
Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly 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 - Clarence R. Kelly Center cost?
Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly 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 - Clarence R. Kelly Center's hours?
Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly 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 - Clarence R. Kelly Center?
Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly 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 - Clarence R. Kelly Center provide lunch?
Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly 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 - Clarence R. Kelly Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Gainesville?
Adventures in Play - Clarence R. Kelly 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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