City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue
A traditional day camp at the Sue McCollum Community Center offering a variety of recreational activities for children.
▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue is a day camp for children aged 5-11, operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department. The website (talgov.com/parks/parks-camps) loads successfully and provides detailed information about various camps, including PlayCamp. While specific Google reviews for 'City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue' were not readily available, the broader 'City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation & Community Activities' department has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 103 reviews. The camp is not ACA accredited. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is a traditional day camp, offering activities like games, crafts, and field trips. Social media handles for the department are @talgovparks on Instagram and 'talgovparks' on Facebook, where they post updates and photos of various park activities, including camps.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 2000 Lakewood Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
- Phone: 850-891-3866
- Cost notes: Fee is based on Summer Playgrounds Camp fee, as PlayCamp is described as the oldest fee-based camp and no specific fee is listed for it. Financial Assistance Discounts are available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue
- What ages does City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue accept?
- City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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 PlayCamp at The Sue cost?
- City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue publishes $100/week for the standard session. Fee is based on Summer Playgrounds Camp fee, as PlayCamp is described as the oldest fee-based camp and no specific fee is listed for it. Financial Assistance Discounts are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue's hours?
- City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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 PlayCamp at The Sue?
- City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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 PlayCamp at The Sue provide lunch?
- City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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 PlayCamp at The Sue compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tallahassee?
- City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue is one of 7 traditional day camp 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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