Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11 · $78/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11

City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella)

Multiple Recreation Centers · $78/week

The City of St. Petersburg Play Camp offers affordable summer day camp programs for children aged 5-14 at various recreation centers across the city.

▌ Editor's read The City of St. Petersburg Play Camp is a day camp program operated by the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department, offering summer activities for children aged 5-14 at multiple recreation centers. The website confirms that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with a weekly fee of $78 for residents and $117 for non-residents. While specific Google reviews for 'City of St. Petersburg Play Camp' are not readily available, the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles found on the website are @stpeteparksrec for Instagram and StPeteParksRec for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 1400 19th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  • Phone: (727) 893-7441
  • Cost notes: Full, Reduced, and Free rates available for residents. Cost for non-residents not specified. Fee assistance is available for City of St. Petersburg residents. Early Learning Coalition (ELC) provides financial assistance to eligible parents of elementary school aged participants.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella)

What ages does City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) accept?
City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) is open to children ages 5–11. 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 St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) cost?
City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) publishes $78/week for the standard session. Full, Reduced, and Free rates available for residents. Cost for non-residents not specified. Fee assistance is available for City of St. Petersburg residents. Early Learning Coalition (ELC) provides financial assistance to eligible parents of elementary school aged participants. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella)'s hours?
City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) runs 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 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 St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella)?
City of St. Petersburg Play 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 St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) provide lunch?
City of St. Petersburg Play 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 St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) compare to other community/rec center camps in St. Petersburg?
City of St. Petersburg Play Camp (Umbrella) is one of 46 community/rec center camps in St. Petersburg 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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