Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $63/week
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Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean

Jack McLean Community Center · $63/week

The Jack McLean Summer Playgrounds Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, sports, and creative activit...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee's Summer Playgrounds Camp at Jack McLean is a day camp for children aged 5-12, offering a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is operated by the municipal parks department, which states that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp is part of a larger municipal program. Google reviews for 'Talgov Parks' are generally positive, with a 4.4-star rating from 135 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and staff engagement. The website provides clear information on registration, fees, and daily schedules, emphasizing a focus on recreation and community engagement. Social media handles for Talgov Parks are active on Instagram (@talgovparks) and Facebook (TalgovParks), showcasing various park activities and events.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 700 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean

What ages does Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean accept?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean cost?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean publishes $63/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean's hours?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean 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 - Jack McLean provide lunch?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean 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 - Jack McLean compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jack McLean 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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