What ages does Highland Pines Summer Camp accept?

Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp cost?

Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp's hours?

Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp?

Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp provide lunch?

Yes — Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?

Highland Pines 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

Highland Pines Summer Camp

Highland Pines Center · $90/week

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation's WebTrac registration portal, which lists various summer camps, including 'Summer Camp Highland Pines'. The camp is described as a traditional summer day camp for children aged 5-12, running from June 10 to August 2, 2024, at the Highland Pines Park. The cost is listed as $80 per week. While the portal provides registration details and general camp dates, specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, staff background checks, or program details beyond 'traditional camp activities' is not readily available on this page. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Facebook page (TampaParksandRec) promotes various city-run programs, including summer camps, but does not offer specific details for Highland Pines. The camp is clearly a municipal program, indicating oversight by the City of Tampa. The lack of detailed information on the registration portal makes it challenging to assess specific program quality or safety measures beyond the general understanding of a city-run recreational program.

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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

Highland Pines 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: 4505 E. 21st Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Phone: (813) 242-5300
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Highland Pines Summer Camp

What ages does Highland Pines Summer Camp accept?: Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp cost?: Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp's hours?: Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp?: Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp provide lunch?: Yes — Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?: Highland Pines 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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