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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center

Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center · $100/week

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers diverse specialty day camps at various community centers, including Cordelia B. Hunt, focusing on specific intere...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/summercamp, loads successfully and details the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation's summer camp offerings, including specialty camps. The Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center is listed as one of the locations for these camps. The program type is day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Tampa. The website explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid,' indicating a commitment to safety. There is also mention of a nurse on staff for medical needs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'City of Tampa Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.2 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and staff engagement. Social media handles found are @tampaparksrec on Instagram and 'TampaParksandRecreation' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Hours: Varies (half-day or full-day)
  • Address: 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
  • Cost notes: Most are $100 per week. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center's hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center runs Varies (half-day or full-day). 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 Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center 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 Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center 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 Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Cordelia B. Hunt Community Center is one of 37 specialty 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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