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City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella)

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The City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp offers free, supervised summer activities for children aged 6-11 at various neighborhood parks, focusing on r...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp is a free day camp program for children aged 6-11, operating at various park locations throughout Tallahassee. The official website, talgov.com/parks/parks-camps, loads successfully and provides details about the program, including registration information and activity types. The program is run by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Google reviews for "City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities" generally show a positive sentiment with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. Social media handles found on the website are @talgovparks for Instagram and talgovparks for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–16

City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–16
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Full Day), 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Half Day)
  • Address: 912 Myers Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Phone: (850) 891-3866
  • Cost notes: Full day camp is $63/week, half day camp is $32/week. 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 (Umbrella)

What ages does City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) accept?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) is open to children ages 5–16. 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 (Umbrella) cost?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Full day camp is $63/week, half day camp is $32/week. Financial Assistance Discounts are available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella)'s hours?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Full Day), 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Half Day). 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 (Umbrella)?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Umbrella) is one of 12 community/rec center 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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