City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Resident
The City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp offers affordable full-day traditional camp experiences for children aged 5-11 at various community centers.
▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp is a full-day traditional day camp for children aged 5-11, operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department. The camp website (talgov.com/parks/parks-camps) loads successfully and provides details on various camp offerings, including the Summer Playgrounds Camp. The program is offered at multiple community centers and focuses on recreational activities. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with some reviews mentioning positive experiences with city-run programs. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @talgov and a Facebook handle Talgov, which are for the City of Tallahassee government. The cost for residents is notably low at $63 per week, making it a very affordable option for families.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - 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
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) - Resident
- What ages does City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - Resident accept?
- City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - 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) - Resident cost?
- City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - 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) - Resident's hours?
- City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - 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) - Resident?
- City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - 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) - Resident provide lunch?
- City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - 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) - Resident compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tallahassee?
- City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Full Day) - 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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