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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre

Creative Arts Theatre

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp offers a Creative Arts Theatre summer day camp for children aged 5-14, focusing on performing arts and recre...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre is a day camp for children aged 5-14, operated by the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation department. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to child safety. The camp offers a variety of activities including performing arts, sports, games, and field trips. While specific Google reviews for the 'Creative Arts Theatre' camp were not found, the broader 'City of Tampa Parks and Recreation' has a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about well-maintained facilities and diverse program offerings. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles include @cityoftampaparks on Instagram and TampaParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre 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 - 6:00 pm
  • Address: 6800 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
  • Phone: (813) 274-8615
  • Cost notes: $80 for the summer (10 weeks) for residents. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre 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 City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $80 for the summer (10 weeks) for residents. Financial assistance available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre's hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre runs 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre 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 City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre 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 City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Creative Arts Theatre is one of 69 community/rec center 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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