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Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp

City of Gainesville · $80/week

Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp, offered by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, provides a traditional day camp experience for...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs summer camps page. The 'Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp' is a day camp for children aged 5-11, with a weekly cost of $80.06 for residents and $120.09 for non-residents. Registration opens on March 1, 2024, for residents and March 15, 2024, for non-residents. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs has a Facebook page (GainesvilleParksandRecreation) but no Instagram handle is listed on the camp page. Google reviews for 'City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs' show a 4.2-star rating from 116 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Adventures in Play Summer Day 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: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 306 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Phone: (352) 334-5067
  • 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 Summer Day Camp

What ages does Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp accept?
Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp 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 Summer Day Camp cost?
Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp 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 Summer Day Camp's hours?
Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp 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 Summer Day Camp?
Adventures in Play Summer Day 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 Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Adventures in Play Summer Day 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.
How does Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Gainesville?
Adventures in Play Summer Day Camp 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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