Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center
A recreational day camp offering various activities for children at Gladden Park Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation is a summer day camp for children aged 5-14, operated by St. Pete Parks & Recreation, as detailed on their official website. The camp runs from June 3 to August 2, 2024, with weekly sessions costing $78 for residents and $117 for non-residents. Activities include recreation, arts and crafts, and field trips, with specific themes like 'Super Hero Week' and 'Water Wonders Week' mentioned. The program is offered at various recreation centers, including Gladden Park. While the website provides general information about activities and registration, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or detailed background check procedures for staff. Social media handles for St. Pete Parks & Recreation (@stpeteparksrec on Instagram and 'StPeteParksRec' on Facebook) are active and promote various city programs, including summer camps.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–14
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 3901 30th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- Phone: 727-893-7755
- Cost notes: USD. Reduced and Free options available for residents.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center
- What ages does Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center accept?
- Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center cost?
- Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center publishes $78/week for the standard session. USD. Reduced and Free options available for residents. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center's hours?
- Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center 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 Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center?
- Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center 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 Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Yes — Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in St. Petersburg?
- Play Camp at Gladden Park Recreation Center 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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