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City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident)

Various Recreation Centers · $80/week

The City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-14, focusing on recreation, education, and cultural activities.

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp programs. It is a day camp for children aged 5-14, with activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The camp is operated by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks, stating 'All staff are screened and background checked.' While not ACA accredited, the camp is part of a larger city department. Google reviews for 'City of Tampa Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.0 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about various city programs. Social media handles for the City of Tampa are @cityoftampa on Instagram and 'cityoftampa' on Facebook, which would cover the Parks and Recreation department.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: full-day camp
  • Address: 1420 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: (813) 274-8615
  • Cost notes: $80 for the summer

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident)

What ages does City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) accept?
City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) is open to children ages 6–12. 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 R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) cost?
City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) publishes $80/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 R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident)'s hours?
City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) runs full-day camp. 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 R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident)?
City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) 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 R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) 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 R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa R.E.C. Camp (Non-Resident) is one of 21 traditional day camp 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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