City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee)
The City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp offers affordable summer day camp experiences for teens aged 12-17 at various recreation centers, focusing on social, re...
▌ Editor's read The City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp is a day camp program for teens aged 12-17, operated by the City of St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation department. The website indicates that staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The program focuses on social, recreational, and educational activities, including field trips, and is offered at multiple recreation centers. While not ACA accredited, its municipal ownership suggests adherence to local government standards. Google reviews for 'St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The camp's reduced fee option highlights its commitment to accessibility for families. Social media handles for the department are @stpeteparksrec on Instagram and StPeteParksRec on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Address: 1400 19th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- Phone: (727) 893-7441
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee)
- What ages does City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) accept?
- City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) cost?
- City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) publishes $70/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee)'s hours?
- City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) runs 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. 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 Teen Camp (Reduced Fee)?
- City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) 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 Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) provide lunch?
- City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) 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 Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) compare to other traditional day camp camps in St. Petersburg?
- City of St. Petersburg Teen Camp (Reduced Fee) is one of 6 traditional day camp 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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