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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–15

Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp

Cuscaden Pool · $100/week

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers diverse summer camps, including adventure and specialty options.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's registration portal, where 'Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp' is listed as a summer day camp option. The camp is categorized under 'Camps' and appears to be a program offered by the municipal parks department. While specific details about staff ratios or background checks are not readily available on the registration page, the affiliation with a city department implies adherence to municipal standards. The camp's name suggests an emphasis on nature and adventure, likely leveraging local outdoor environments. Social media presence for the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation (e.g., Facebook: TampaParksandRec) confirms the department's active engagement with the community and promotion of its programs, including summer camps. The camp is a day program, with no indication of overnight options.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 5–15
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Address: 1000 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: 813-274-8615
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp

What ages does Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp accept?
Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp cost?
Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp 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 Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp's hours?
Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp 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 Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp?
Mangrove Marcus Adventure 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 Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp provide lunch?
Mangrove Marcus Adventure 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 Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?
Mangrove Marcus Adventure Camp 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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