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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio

JCC/Golding Art Studio · $100/week

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers a variety of affordable summer day camps, including specialty options like the JCC/Golding Art Studio, for childr...

▌ 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. This specific camp, JCC/Golding Art Studio, is a specialty day camp option within the broader municipal program. The website explicitly states that 'All City of Tampa Parks and Recreation staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is municipal parks. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and affordability. Social media handles found are @tampaparksandrec on Instagram and TampaParksandRec on Facebook. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program or the broader City of Tampa Parks & Recreation summer camps. The website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios or state license numbers for individual camp programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio 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: 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
  • 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 - JCC/Golding Art Studio

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio 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 - JCC/Golding Art Studio cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio 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 - JCC/Golding Art Studio's hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio 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 - JCC/Golding Art Studio?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio 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 - JCC/Golding Art Studio provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio 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 - JCC/Golding Art Studio compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - JCC/Golding Art Studio 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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