Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–10 · $125/week
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Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park

Colonial Oaks · $125/week

A traditional day camp offering various activities for younger children at Colonial Oaks Park.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a registration page for 'Mini Camp' at Colonial Oaks Park, indicating it is a day camp for children aged 5-10. The camp is operated by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, suggesting it is a municipal program. The description mentions activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on this specific registration page. No social media handles were found directly linked from this page. Google reviews for 'Colonial Oaks Park' generally show a positive sentiment for the park itself, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, but no specific reviews for the 'Mini Camp' program were identifiable.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks 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: 5–10
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: 6900 Colonial Oaks Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Phone: 941-861-5000

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park

What ages does Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park accept?
Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park cost?
Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park's hours?
Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks 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 Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park?
Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks 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 Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park provide lunch?
Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks 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 Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Sarasota?
Mini Camp - Colonial Oaks 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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