Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11 · $85/week
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Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp

Matlacha · $85/week

Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp offers a classic day camp experience for children in Lee County, focusing on recreation, socialization, and fun activit...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Lee County Parks & Recreation summer camp page, which lists various camp locations, including Pine Island/Matlacha. This is a day camp program, with a cost of $85 per week, and is operated by Lee County Parks & Recreation, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The website explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked and drug screened prior to employment,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is part of a larger county-run initiative. The Lee County Parks & Recreation Facebook page (leeparksandrec) has a 4.2-star rating from 100 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @leeparksandrec. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for municipal programs. The website provides general information about activities like games, crafts, and sports, but specific details for the Pine Island/Matlacha location are limited to registration information.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:30am-6pm
  • Address: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993, USA
  • Cost notes: $85/week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp

What ages does Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp accept?
Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional 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 Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp cost?
Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp publishes $85/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp's hours?
Pine Island/Matlacha 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 Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp?
Pine Island/Matlacha 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 Pine Island/Matlacha Traditional Camp provide lunch?
Pine Island/Matlacha 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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