What ages does Fair Oaks Summer Camp accept?

Fair Oaks Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Fair Oaks Summer Camp cost?

Fair Oaks Summer Camp publishes $90/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Fair Oaks Summer Camp's hours?

Fair Oaks Summer Camp 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 Fair Oaks Summer Camp?

Fair Oaks Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Fair Oaks Summer Camp provide lunch?

Yes — Fair Oaks Summer Camp 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 Fair Oaks Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?

Fair Oaks Summer 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–14

Fair Oaks Summer Camp

Fair Oaks Community Center · $90/week

Recreational summer camp for ages 5-14 at Fair Oaks Community Center in Tampa, offering various activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation's summer camp registration portal, which lists 'Summer Camp Fair Oaks' as one of their offerings. The camp is for children aged 5-14 and runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with a weekly cost of $80. The description mentions activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation has been operating summer camps for at least 20 years, with records showing programs dating back to 2004. While the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page, there is no specific social media handle for the Fair Oaks camp itself. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this particular camp was found on the provided link or through general searches.

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Since 200620+ years operating

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Fair Oaks Summer 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: 2006 (20 years)
Operator: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 5–14
Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Address: 5019 N. 40th Street, Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: (813) 242-5300
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Fair Oaks Summer Camp

What ages does Fair Oaks Summer Camp accept?: Fair Oaks Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Fair Oaks Summer Camp cost?: Fair Oaks Summer Camp publishes $90/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Fair Oaks Summer Camp's hours?: Fair Oaks Summer Camp 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 Fair Oaks Summer Camp?: Fair Oaks Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Fair Oaks Summer Camp provide lunch?: Yes — Fair Oaks Summer Camp 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 Fair Oaks Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?: Fair Oaks Summer 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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