Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne
Summer Playgrounds Camp at LeVerne Payne Community Center offers an affordable day camp experience for children in Tallahassee, focusing on recreational acti...
▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Programs website (talgov.com/parks/parks-camps) loads successfully and provides information about their Summer Playgrounds Camps, including the LeVerne Payne location. These are day camps for children aged 5-12, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is notably low at $63 per week, indicating a commitment to affordability and community access. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, which is a positive safety indicator. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is run by a municipal department. Google reviews for 'LeVerne Payne Community Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and staff. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. 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 - LeVerne Payne 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: 400 W 4th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne
- What ages does Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne accept?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne 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 - LeVerne Payne cost?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne 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 - LeVerne Payne's hours?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne 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 - LeVerne Payne?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne 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 - LeVerne Payne provide lunch?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne 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 - LeVerne Payne compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
- Summer Playgrounds Camp - LeVerne Payne 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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