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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Port Tampa

Port Tampa

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp at Port Tampa offers a supervised summer day camp experience for children, focusing on recreation and enrich...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Port Tampa is a day camp program offered by the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department. The website (tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/summercamp) loads successfully and provides information about the summer camp offerings, including details about registration, activities, and locations. The program is designed for children aged 5-12, with activities like sports, games, arts & crafts, and field trips. The site states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the 'Port Tampa' location were not readily available, the broader 'City of Tampa Parks and Recreation' entity has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with general positive comments about facilities and programs. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Tampa. Social media handles found on the website are @tampaparksrec for Instagram and TampaParksandRecreation for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation R.E.C. Camp - Port Tampa 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: 4702 W McCoy St, Tampa, FL 33616
  • 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 - Port Tampa

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