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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. · $100/week

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including specialty options like the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. camp, for children...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation website (tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/summercamp) loads successfully and details their summer camp offerings, including specialty camps. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. camp is listed as one of several specialty camps available. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is day camp, with various locations and themes catering to different age groups (5-15). The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Tampa. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'City of Tampa Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.1 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @tampaparksandrec on Instagram and TampaParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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: 2200 N Oregon Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
  • 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty 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 Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty 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 Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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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