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Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp

Multiple Hillsborough County Recreation Centers · $40/week

Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camps offer a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 5-11 a...

▌ Editor's read The Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp programs for children aged 5-11. The camp is operated by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety. The program offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, with a weekly fee of $40. Google reviews for 'Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation' generally show positive feedback regarding facilities and programs, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews. Social media handles for Hillsborough County are @hillsboroughcounty on Instagram and 'HillsboroughCounty' on Facebook, which promote various county services including parks and recreation.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Hillsborough County 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
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 601 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $360 for the 9-week program.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp publishes $40/week for the standard session. USD. $360 for the 9-week program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp?
Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tampa?
Hillsborough County 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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