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Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp, part of Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, offers a day camp experience for teens with a focus on recrea...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists various camps including those at Gardenville Recreation Center. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is municipal-parks, as it's operated by Hillsborough County. The website states, "All Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation staff are background checked and trained to provide a safe and fun environment," confirming the presence of background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp' were not found, the overall Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 116 reviews. The site does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or ACA accreditation information. Social media handles for Hillsborough County are @hillsboroughcounty on Instagram and HillsboroughCounty on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer 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: 12–15
  • Address: 6219 Symmes Rd, Gibsonton, FL 33534
  • Phone: (813) 671-7600
  • Cost notes: Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp

What ages does Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp accept?
Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp cost?
Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp publishes $40/week for the standard session. Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp?
Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer 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 Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp provide lunch?
Gardenville Recreation Center Teen Summer 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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