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Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

Ruskin Recreation Center offers an affordable traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-11, focusing on sports, games, arts, and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists the Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-11, operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The weekly cost is $40, making it a very affordable option. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is managed by a municipal parks department. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. Google reviews for 'Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, indicating general public satisfaction with the department's services. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp 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
  • Address: 901 6th St SE, Ruskin, FL 33570
  • Phone: (813) 672-7881
  • Cost notes: Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp 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 Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp publishes $40/week for the standard session. Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp?
Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional 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 Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Ruskin Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp 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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