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Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips for children in ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists the Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp. This camp is a day camp offering activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, and is priced at $40 per week. It is operated by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Alexander Recreation Center' show a 4.2-star rating from 116 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. The Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Facebook page is active, but specific social media handles for the Alexander Recreation Center camp were not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 5602 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
  • Cost notes: Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp publishes $40/week for the standard session. Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp?
Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer 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 Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer 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 Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tampa?
Alexander Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp is one of 21 traditional day camp camps in Tampa 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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