PlayCamp at The Sue
PlayCamp at The Sue is a Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs day camp offering a variety of activities for children aged 5-12, focusing on f...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, talgov.com/parks/parks-camps, loads successfully and details various summer camps offered by the City of Tallahassee, including PlayCamp at The Sue. This camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operating from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a weekly fee of $115. The camp is run by the municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs' show a 4.3-star rating from 104 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff engagement. Social media handles found are @talgovparks on Instagram and TalgovParks on Facebook, which are for the overarching parks department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 501 Ingleside Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Cost is estimated based on a 2-week session price of $230. Financial aid may be available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PlayCamp at The Sue
- What ages does PlayCamp at The Sue accept?
- PlayCamp at The Sue 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 PlayCamp at The Sue cost?
- PlayCamp at The Sue publishes $115/week for the standard session. USD. Cost is estimated based on a 2-week session price of $230. Financial aid may be available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs PlayCamp at The Sue?
- 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 PlayCamp at The Sue provide lunch?
- 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 PlayCamp at The Sue compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
- PlayCamp at The Sue 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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