Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines
Teen summer camp at Highland Pines Community Center offering a variety of activities for ages 12-15.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's activity registration portal. Searching for 'Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines' reveals a program offered at the Highland Pines Community Center. The camp is described as a summer program for teens, including activities like sports, games, and field trips. The cost is listed as $80 per week, indicating a day camp structure. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found directly on the registration page or linked documents. Social media handles for this specific camp were not readily available through the provided link.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 12–15
- Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Address: 4505 E. 21st Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
- Phone: (813) 274-8854
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines
- What ages does Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines accept?
- Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines cost?
- Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines's hours?
- Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines?
- Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines provide lunch?
- Yes — Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?
- Teen Summer Camp Highland Pines 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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