What ages does Jackson Heights Summer Camp accept?

Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights Summer Camp cost?

Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights Summer Camp's hours?

Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights Summer Camp?

Jackson Heights Summer 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 Jackson Heights Summer Camp provide lunch?

Yes — Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?

Jackson Heights 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

Jackson Heights Summer Camp

Jackson Heights Center · $90/week

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

▌ Editor's read The Summer Camp Jackson Heights is part of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation's summer camp offerings, as indicated by the URL provided which leads to their activity search portal (fltampaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&type=CAMPS). The camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and costs $80 per week. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, suggesting a broad recreational program. While the specific camp page was not directly accessible from the provided URL, the general Parks and Recreation site confirms the municipal ownership and operation. There was no information found regarding ACA accreditation, specific licensing numbers, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit statements about staff background checks on the accessible pages.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Jackson Heights 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: Not listed
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: 3310 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: (813) 242-5300
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Jackson Heights Summer Camp

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