Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12 · $130/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park

Laurel · $130/week

Traditional day camp at Laurel Park in Nokomis, offering a variety of recreational activities for children ages 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a registration page for 'Day Camp - Laurel Park - Session II,' which is part of Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. The camp is for children aged 5-12, offering activities like games, crafts, and sports, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The cost is listed as $125.00 per session. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about background checks. Google reviews for 'Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main department), but specific reviews for the Laurel Park day camp were not readily available. The camp is clearly a day program and is operated by a municipal parks department.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: 275 Laurel Rd E, Nokomis, FL 34275, USA
  • Phone: 941-861-5000
  • Cost notes: Add To Cart For Price 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park

What ages does Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park accept?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park cost?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park publishes $130/week for the standard session. Add To Cart For Price 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park's hours?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park runs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park 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 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park provide lunch?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Laurel Park 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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