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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity Center

Rowlett Activity Center · $100/week

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers diverse summer day camps, including specialty options at Rowlett Activity Center, focusing on enriching activitie...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information on their summer camp programs, including specialty camps at locations like the Rowlett Activity Center. The camps are day camps, running from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with a weekly fee of $100 for residents and $140 for non-residents. The website states that all camp staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid. While not individually accredited by the ACA, the camps are run by a municipal parks department, which often adheres to its own set of safety and operational standards. Google reviews for 'City of Tampa Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community focus. Social media handles include @cityoftampaparks on Instagram and 'TampaParksandRec' on Facebook, which are actively updated with program information.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity 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: 2313 E Yukon St, Tampa, FL 33604
  • 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 - Rowlett Activity Center

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity Center accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity 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 - Rowlett Activity Center cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity 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 - Rowlett Activity Center's hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity 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 - Rowlett Activity Center?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity 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 - Rowlett Activity Center provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity 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 - Rowlett Activity Center compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Rowlett Activity 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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