City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella)
The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers diverse specialty day camps focusing on arts, sports, and STEM for various age groups across multiple city locati...
▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers a variety of specialty day camps for children aged 5-17, with programs like Performing Arts, Sports, and STEM. The website, tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/summercamp, loads successfully and provides detailed information on camp offerings, locations, and registration. While not ACA accredited, the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation website states that all staff members undergo background checks and drug screenings, indicating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for 'City of Tampa Parks & 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 well-maintained facilities. The camps are run by the municipal parks department, making the owner type 'municipal-parks'. Social media handles include @tampaparksrec on Instagram and 'TampaParksandRec' on Facebook, where they actively share updates and program highlights.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) 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
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: Varies (half-day or full-day)
- Address: 3402 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
- Phone: (813) 274-8615
- Cost notes: Most are $100 per week. Financial assistance available. Specific weeks and times vary by program.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella)
- What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) accept?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) cost?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Most are $100 per week. Financial assistance available. Specific weeks and times vary by program. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella)'s hours?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella)?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp (Umbrella) 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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