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Teen Summer Camp MLK

Martin Luther King Center · $60/week

Teen summer camp at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex offering a variety of activities for ages 12-15.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation's WebTrac registration portal, where the 'Teen Summer Camp MLK' is listed under the 'Camps' module. The camp is specifically for ages 12-15 and is held at the MLK Recreation Complex. The cost is listed as $80 per week. As a program of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, it is operated by a municipal entity. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found directly on the registration page or linked documents. The camp is clearly a day camp program.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Teen Summer Camp MLK 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: 2301 N. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33607
  • Phone: (813) 274-8854
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Summer Camp MLK

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