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City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident)

Various City of Orlando Neighborhood Centers · $65/week

The City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 5-12 at multip...

▌ Editor's read The City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operating at various community centers across Orlando. The camp offers a diverse range of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, with a focus on providing a safe and fun environment. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to child safety. As a municipal program, it is run by the City of Orlando's Parks and Recreation Department. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp' are not specific to the camp itself, but the City of Orlando Parks and Recreation Department generally has a 4.3-star rating from 135 reviews, with some positive comments about well-maintained facilities and diverse programs. Social media handles for the City of Orlando are @cityoforlando on Instagram and 'cityoforlando' on Facebook, which promote various city programs including youth activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) 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: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Phone: (407) 246-2288
  • Cost notes: Free for eligible residents through Community Support Program

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident)

What ages does City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) accept?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) 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 (Resident) cost?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) publishes $65/week for the standard session. Free for eligible residents through Community Support Program Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident)'s hours?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) 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 (Resident)?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) 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 (Resident) provide lunch?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) 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 (Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Orlando?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) 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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