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City of Tampa Specialty Camps

Multiple City of Tampa Recreation Centers · $100/week

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation offers a variety of specialty day camps focusing on arts, sports, and education for children aged 5-17 across multiple...

▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Specialty Camps are day camps operated by the municipal Parks and Recreation department, offering a wide range of programs from arts and crafts to sports and educational themes for ages 5-17. 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 site emphasizes safety, stating that 'all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid.' The camp is owned and operated by the City of Tampa, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. 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 well-maintained facilities. Social media handles found are @cityoftampaparks on Instagram and 'TampaParksandRec' on Facebook, which regularly post updates and photos from various programs. The program type is exclusively day camp, with no overnight options mentioned.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

City of Tampa Specialty Camps 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: 3402 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Most specialty camps are around $100 per week. A valid City of Tampa Rec Card is required.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tampa Specialty Camps

What ages does City of Tampa Specialty Camps accept?
City of Tampa Specialty Camps 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 Specialty Camps cost?
City of Tampa Specialty Camps 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 Camps's hours?
City of Tampa Specialty Camps 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 Specialty Camps?
City of Tampa Specialty Camps 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 Camps provide lunch?
City of Tampa Specialty Camps 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 Camps compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Specialty Camps 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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