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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex offers a summer day camp experience for children aged 5-15,...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex is a day camp for children aged 5-15. The camp's website, tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/summercamp, loads successfully and provides information on the program. It is operated by the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The site mentions that all staff are fingerprinted and undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular R.E.C. Camp location are not readily available, the broader City of Tampa Parks and Recreation department generally receives positive feedback for its programs. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The program is designed to provide recreation, education, and cultural enrichment. Social media handles for the department are @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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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: 2200 N Oregon Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
  • 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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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