Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory
The City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs offers affordable summer day camps at various community centers, including the Lawrence-Greg...
▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs website (talgov.com/parks/parks-camps) loads successfully and details their Summer Playgrounds Camp. The Lawrence-Gregory location is one of several community centers offering this day camp for children aged 5-12. The camp operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and costs $63 per week. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 155 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of activities and staff engagement. Social media handles found are @talgovparks on Instagram and 'TalgovParks' on Facebook, which regularly post updates and photos of camp activities.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory 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: 1115 Dade St, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory
- What ages does Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory accept?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory 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 - Lawrence-Gregory cost?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory 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 - Lawrence-Gregory's hours?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory 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 - Lawrence-Gregory?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory 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 - Lawrence-Gregory provide lunch?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory 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 - Lawrence-Gregory compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - Lawrence-Gregory 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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