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City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella)

Multiple Locations

The City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp offers affordable, supervised summer activities for children aged 5-12 at various community centers across Orlando.

▌ Editor's read The City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their summer day camp program for children aged 5-12. The program is offered at multiple community centers throughout Orlando, including the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center and the Northwest Community Center. The camp runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is $60 per week, with a one-time registration fee of $25. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the 'City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp' are not readily available as a single entity, the City of Orlando government services generally receive positive feedback. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found on the City of Orlando's main website include @cityoforlando for Instagram and 'cityoforlando' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Phone: (407) 246-2288
  • 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 (Umbrella)

What ages does City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) accept?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) cost?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella)'s hours?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella)?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) compare to other community/rec center camps in Orlando?
City of Orlando Recreation Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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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