Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp
Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp offers a variety of activities for teens, including field trips, sports, and arts and crafts, operated by Hi...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/summer-camps, loads successfully and is the official site for Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation summer camps. The Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp is one of several camps offered by the county. The site explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and is operated by a municipal parks department. While specific Google reviews for this particular camp were not readily available, Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation generally has a positive reputation. The website mentions a variety of activities including field trips, sports, and arts and crafts, with a weekly cost of $40. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 12–15
- Address: 15728 Country Lake Dr, Tampa, FL 33624
- Cost notes: Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center).
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp
- What ages does Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp accept?
- Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp cost?
- Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp publishes $40/week for the standard session. Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp?
- Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp 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 Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp 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 Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tampa?
- Country Place Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp 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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