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Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp offers a diverse day camp experience for children aged 5-11, focusing on recreation, arts, and educatio...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-11, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The camp is operated by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal ownership structure. While specific Google reviews for this individual camp were not readily available, the overall Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation has a 4.6-star rating from 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not ACA accredited. Social media handles for Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation are @hillsboroughcounty on Instagram and HillsboroughCountyParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 5855 S 78th St, Tampa, FL 33619
  • Phone: (813) 744-5978
  • 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 Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp 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 Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional 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 Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp?
Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional 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 Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional 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 Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tampa?
Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Traditional 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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