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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–16

Summer Playgrounds Camp

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Summer Playgrounds Camp offers free, supervised recreational activities for children aged 6-11 at various community centers in Tallahassee, focusing on fun a...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Playgrounds Camp is operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities department, indicating a municipal ownership structure (talgov.com/parks/parks-camps). It is a free day camp for children aged 6-11, running from June 10 to August 2, 2024, at various community centers. The program focuses on supervised recreational activities, games, and crafts. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. While the camp is not ACA accredited, this is common for municipal programs. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@talgovparks) and Facebook (TalgovParks) account, used to promote programs and engage with the community. The camp's free nature makes it highly accessible, addressing a significant need for affordable summer care. The program description emphasizes fun and engagement, aligning with typical community recreation offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–16

Summer Playgrounds Camp 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 accredited or not found
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
  • Address: 912 Myers Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Phone: (850) 891-3866
  • Cost notes: See individual camp listings for cost details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Playgrounds Camp

What ages does Summer Playgrounds Camp accept?
Summer Playgrounds Camp 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp cost?
Summer Playgrounds Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. See individual camp listings for cost details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Summer Playgrounds Camp?
Summer Playgrounds Camp 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp provide lunch?
Summer Playgrounds Camp 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
Summer Playgrounds Camp 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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