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▌ Arts · Ages 6–12

City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp

Optimist Park · $100/week

Engaging arts and crafts camp offering creative activities and projects for children in a supervised environment.

▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department. The camp focuses on arts, crafts, and recreational games, with specific activities like painting, drawing, sculpting, and outdoor play mentioned on the talgov.com/parks/parks-camps website. The website indicates that staff undergo background checks, stating "All staff are background checked." The camp runs for multiple sessions throughout the summer, with a weekly cost of $119. While not ACA accredited, its municipal ownership provides a level of public oversight. Google reviews for 'City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. Social media handles for the department are @talgovparks on Instagram and TalgovParks on Facebook, where they frequently post updates about various programs and events.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 1806 East Indianhead Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Phone: 850-891-3866
  • Cost notes: $238 for a 2-week session or $119 for a 1-week session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp

What ages does City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp accept?
City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts 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 City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp cost?
City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. $238 for a 2-week session or $119 for a 1-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp's hours?
City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp 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 City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp?
City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts 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 City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp provide lunch?
City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts 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.
How does City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in Tallahassee?
City of Tallahassee Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp is one of 6 arts camps in Tallahassee 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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