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Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

The Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp offers a day camp experience for children with disabilities in Hillsborough County, foc...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists the Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp as a day camp for children with disabilities. The camp runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, for ages 5-21, with a weekly cost of $40. Registration opened on March 2, 2024. The camp is operated by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific program. Google reviews for 'Jackson Springs Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 254 reviews, with comments generally praising the facility and staff, though specific reviews for the adaptive summer camp were not readily available. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Facebook handle for Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation is 'HillsboroughCountyParksandRecreation'.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 8620 Jackson Springs Road, Tampa, FL 33615
  • 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp

What ages does Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp accept?
Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp cost?
Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp?
Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp provide lunch?
Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
Jackson Springs Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp 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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