Camp · Specialty · Ages 6–12 · $100/week
▌ Specialty · Ages 6–12

City of Tampa Specialty Camp (Non-Resident)

Various Recreation Centers · $100/week

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers a variety of specialty day camps focusing on arts, sports, and STEM for children aged 5-17, with options for both...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation operates various summer camps, including specialty camps, as detailed on their official website (tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/summercamp). These are day camps, with themes ranging from sports like basketball and tennis to arts, STEM, and even fishing, catering to ages 5-17. The website states, 'All City of Tampa Parks and Recreation staff are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is run by a municipal parks department. The City of Tampa has a Google review rating of 3.8 stars from 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the city services generally, not specifically the summer camps. The camps are not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles for the City of Tampa are @cityoftampa on Instagram and 'cityoftampa' on Facebook.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 6–12

City of Tampa Specialty 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: half-day or full-day camp
  • Address: 1420 N. Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: (813) 274-8615
  • Cost notes: Most are $100 per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tampa Specialty Camp (Non-Resident)

What ages does City of Tampa Specialty Camp (Non-Resident) accept?
City of Tampa Specialty 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 Specialty Camp (Non-Resident) cost?
City of Tampa Specialty Camp (Non-Resident) 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 Specialty Camp (Non-Resident)'s hours?
City of Tampa Specialty Camp (Non-Resident) runs half-day or 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 Specialty Camp (Non-Resident)?
City of Tampa Specialty 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 Specialty Camp (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
City of Tampa Specialty 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 Specialty Camp (Non-Resident) compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Specialty Camp (Non-Resident) 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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