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City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center

Colonialtown Neighborhood Center

The City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp at Colonialtown Neighborhood Center offers a diverse day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recre...

▌ Editor's read The City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp at Colonialtown Neighborhood Center is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Orlando's Families, Parks and Recreation department. The website (orlando.gov) loads successfully and provides details on the program, including activities like field trips, arts and crafts, and sports. The camp emphasizes safety, stating that all staff members undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, its municipal operation suggests adherence to city standards. Google reviews for 'City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @cityoforlando and a Facebook handle 'cityoforlando', which feature updates and photos related to city programs, including youth activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 5–14
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 1517 Lake Highland Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost notes: City of Orlando residents and employees may be eligible for free summer camp. Cost for non-residents is not specified.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center

What ages does City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center accept?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center is open to children ages 5–14. 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 City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center cost?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. City of Orlando residents and employees may be eligible for free summer camp. Cost for non-residents is not specified. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center's hours?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center runs 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood 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 City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center provide lunch?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood 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 City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Orlando?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Orlando 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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