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Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park

Longwood · $130/week

Traditional day camp at Longwood Park in Sarasota, offering a variety of recreational activities for children ages 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a registration page for 'Day Camp - Longwood Park - Session I,' which is part of Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. The camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and runs from June 10 to June 14, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The cost is $130 for Sarasota County residents and $260 for non-residents. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. As a municipal program, it is likely subject to local government oversight and regulations. Google reviews for 'Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources' show a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, indicating general public satisfaction with the department's offerings, though specific reviews for this camp are not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park 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
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: 6050 Longwood Run Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
  • Phone: 941-861-5000
  • Cost notes: Add To Cart For Price 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park

What ages does Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park accept?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park 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 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park cost?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park publishes $130/week for the standard session. Add To Cart For Price 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park's hours?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park runs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park 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 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park provide lunch?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park 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 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Sarasota?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Day Camp - Longwood Park is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Sarasota 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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