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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics)

Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) · $100/week

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including a therapeutic specialty camp at Kathryn Malone Center, focusing on inclu...

▌ 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 like the Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) program. This program is designed for children with special needs, providing an inclusive environment for recreational activities. The camp is operated by the municipal parks department, indicating a public, government-run entity. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a focus on camper safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for the therapeutic camp are not listed, the general camp information emphasizes safety and supervision. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general public satisfaction with their services. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles found are @tampaparksrec on Instagram and TampaParksandRecreation on Facebook. This is a day camp program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) 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: 5202 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33603
  • Phone: (813) 274-8615
  • 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 - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics)

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) 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 - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) 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 - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics)'s hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) 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 - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics)?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) 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 - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) 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 - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Kathryn Malone (Therapeutics) 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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