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City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp

Various City of Orlando Neighborhood Centers · $100/week

Orlando Recreation offers summer camps with activities like sports, arts, and field trips for non-residents.

▌ Editor's read The City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Orlando's Families, Parks and Recreation Department. The website provides details on registration, camp locations, and activities, which include sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational components. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it is likely regulated by city and state guidelines, though specific license numbers are not provided on the camp's webpage. The City of Orlando's main Instagram handle is @cityoforlando and Facebook handle is cityoforlando, which feature general city updates. Google reviews for 'City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the City of Orlando's overall Google rating is 4.3 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, though these are not specific to the camp program. The camp offers a structured environment with a focus on recreational and educational activities, leveraging city facilities.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: Various locations, Orlando, FL
  • Phone: 407-246-2288

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp

What ages does City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp accept?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp 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 cost?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp's hours?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp 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?
City of Orlando Recreation 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 City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Orlando?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp is one of 20 traditional day camp 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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