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Summer Camp DeSoto

DeSoto Park Center · $60/week

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation summer camp at DeSoto Park offers a variety of activities for youth ages 5-16.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation's activity registration page, specifically for summer camps. Summer Camp DeSoto is listed as a day camp option, with a weekly cost of $80. The camp is operated by the City of Tampa, indicating it is a municipal program. While the page allows for registration and provides general information about activities like sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios, ACA accreditation, or background check policies are not readily available on this registration portal. Further investigation would be needed to determine these specifics, likely through direct contact with the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–16

Summer Camp DeSoto 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: 5–16
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Address: 2617 E Delia St, Tampa, FL 33605
  • Phone: (813) 242-5300
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp DeSoto

What ages does Summer Camp DeSoto accept?
Summer Camp DeSoto is open to children ages 5–16. 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 Summer Camp DeSoto cost?
Summer Camp DeSoto publishes $60/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp DeSoto's hours?
Summer Camp DeSoto 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 Summer Camp DeSoto?
Summer Camp DeSoto 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 Summer Camp DeSoto provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Camp DeSoto includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Summer Camp DeSoto compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?
Summer Camp DeSoto 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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