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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks

Bobby Hicks Pool · $100/week

Junior Lifeguard camp at Bobby Hicks Pool teaching water safety, first aid, and rescue skills.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation's WebTrac registration portal, where the Jr Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks is listed under 'Camps'. The camp is clearly a day camp, as it's offered by a municipal parks department and has a weekly cost. The owner type is identified as 'municipal-parks' due to its affiliation with the City of Tampa. While the specific camp doesn't have its own social media, the broader Tampa Parks and Recreation department has a Facebook page, 'TampaParksandRec'. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific licensing numbers, staff ratios, or background check policies for this particular camp was found on the provided registration page or through general searches for the camp name. The camp's description on the registration portal indicates its focus on junior lifeguard skills and water safety.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–15

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–15
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Address: Bobby Hicks Pool, 4201 W Mango Ave, Tampa, FL 33616
  • Phone: 813-274-8615
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks

What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks accept?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks is open to children ages 8–15. 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 City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks cost?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks publishes $100/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks's hours?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks runs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks 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 City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks provide lunch?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks 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 City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Jr. Lifeguard Camp at Bobby Hicks is one of 69 community/rec center 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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