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Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp

Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation offers affordable summer day camps for children aged 5-14, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.

▌ Editor's read The Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their day camp programs for children aged 5-14. The camp is operated by Hillsborough County, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in first aid and CPR,' confirming the presence of background check language. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. While there isn't a specific Google review count for the 'Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp' itself, the overall Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation department has a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not ACA accredited. Social media handles for Hillsborough County are @hillsboroughcounty on Instagram and HillsboroughCounty on Facebook, though these are for the county as a whole rather than the camp specifically.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation 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: 600 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: (813) 272-5900
  • 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 Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp

What ages does Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp accept?
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation 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 Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp cost?
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by 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). Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp?
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation 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 Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp provide lunch?
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation 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 Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tampa?
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation 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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