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Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

Jackson Springs Recreation Center offers a teen summer camp as part of Hillsborough County's diverse recreational programming, focusing on activities and fie...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/summer-camps, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, including the Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp. This camp is a day program for ages 12-15, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and costs $40 per week. The site states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is operated by Hillsborough County, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While specific Google reviews for the 'Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp' are not readily available, the Jackson Springs Community Center itself has a 4.5-star rating from 169 Google reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and staff. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor does the website provide a state license number for the specific camp program. Social media handles for Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation are @hillsboroughcounty on Instagram and 'HillsboroughCountyParksandRecreation' on Facebook, which likely cover the camp's activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Jackson Springs 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Address: 8620 Jackson Springs Rd, Tampa, FL 33615
  • Phone: (813) 249-1285
  • 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 Teen Summer Camp

What ages does Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp accept?
Jackson Springs 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp cost?
Jackson Springs 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp?
Jackson Springs 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp provide lunch?
Jackson Springs 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 Jackson Springs Recreation Center Teen Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tampa?
Jackson Springs 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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