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Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week · ★ 4.5 (86 reviews)

Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp offers a diverse range of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 5-1...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/summer-camps, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, including the Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-11, offering activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $40 per week. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Mango Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and staff. Social media handles for Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation are @hillsboroughcounty on Instagram and HillsboroughCounty on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Mango 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: 11717 Clay Pit Rd, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
  • Phone: (813) 744-5978
  • 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 Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Mango 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 Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Mango 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 Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp?
Mango 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 Mango Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Mango 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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