What ages does Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills accept?

Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills cost?

Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills's hours?

Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills?

Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills provide lunch?

Yes — Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?

Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 12–15

Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills

Forest Hills Center · $60/week

Teen summer camp at Forest Hills Community Center offering a variety of activities for ages 12-15.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the Tampa Parks & Recreation WebTrac registration system, where various camps, including the 'Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills,' can be found by filtering. The camp is listed for ages 12-15, with a weekly cost of $80 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Activities mentioned include sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp operates as a day camp, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and extended care options are available. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department. No specific ACA accreditation or state licensing information for this particular camp was found on the initial search results. Social media handles specific to this camp were not immediately apparent on the general Parks & Recreation search page.

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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

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: 12–15
Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Address: 724 W. 109th Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 274-8854
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills

What ages does Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills accept?: Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills cost?: Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills's hours?: Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills?: Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills provide lunch?: Yes — Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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 Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?: Teen Summer Camp Forest Hills 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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