Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither
The Summer Playgrounds Camp at Jake Gaither offers an affordable day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social de...
▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Department operates the Summer Playgrounds Camp at Jake Gaither, offering a day camp experience for children aged 5-12. The camp runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and costs $63 per week. 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 'Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with some positive comments about the variety of activities and staff engagement. The program emphasizes recreational, educational, and social development activities, including field trips, arts and crafts, and sports. Social media handles for the department are @talgovparks on Instagram and TalgovParks on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither 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
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 801 Bragg Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32305, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither
- What ages does Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither accept?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither 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 - Jake Gaither cost?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither 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 - Jake Gaither's hours?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither 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 - Jake Gaither?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither 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 - Jake Gaither provide lunch?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither 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 - Jake Gaither compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Jake Gaither 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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