What ages does Wellswood Park Summer Camp accept?

Wellswood Park Summer 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp cost?

Wellswood Park Summer Camp publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Wellswood Park Summer Camp's hours?

Wellswood Park 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp?

Wellswood Park 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp provide lunch?

Wellswood Park Summer 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?

Wellswood Park 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 5–15

Wellswood Park Summer Camp

Wellswood Center · $80/week

Traditional summer camp with various activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's registration portal, where 'Summer Camp Wellswood' is listed as a day camp option. The camp is for ages 5-12 and operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with a weekly cost of $80 for city residents and $130 for non-residents. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has been offering summer camps for at least 20 years, as evidenced by historical news articles and their consistent program offerings. While specific ACA accreditation for Wellswood is not stated, the department as a whole likely adheres to municipal standards. Social media handles for the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation (@cityoftampaparks on Instagram and TampaParksandRec on Facebook) are active and promote their various programs, including summer camps. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check language for this particular camp was found on the registration page.

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Since 200620+ years operating

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 5–15

Wellswood Park 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: 5–15
Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Address: 4803 N Rys St, Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: (813) 274-8615
Cost notes: $80 for the summer (10 weeks)

↗ What parents like

Affordable weekly rate
Wide range of activities

↘ Watch for

Registration can be competitive

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wellswood Park Summer Camp

What ages does Wellswood Park Summer Camp accept?: Wellswood Park Summer 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp cost?: Wellswood Park Summer Camp publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wellswood Park Summer Camp's hours?: Wellswood Park 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp?: Wellswood Park 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp provide lunch?: Wellswood Park Summer 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 Wellswood Park Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?: Wellswood Park 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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