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City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident

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The City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp offers full-day recreational activities for children aged 5-12 at various community centers, focusing on fun ...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp is a full-day program for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. The website (talgov.com/parks/parks-camps) loads successfully and provides details on camp locations, age groups, and activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. Social media handles found are @talgovparks on Instagram and 'talgovparks' on Facebook, which are for the broader Parks and Recreation department. The camp is clearly a day program and is owned and operated by the municipal government.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 912 Myers Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Phone: (850) 891-3866
  • Cost notes: Financial Assistance Discounts are available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident

What ages does City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident accept?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident cost?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident publishes $63/week for the standard session. 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident's hours?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident provide lunch?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tallahassee?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Non-Resident 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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