Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center
Teen summer camp at Riverfront Recreation 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 WebTrac registration system, specifically for camps. The Riverfront Recreation Center is listed as a location offering a 'Teen Summer Camp' for ages 12-15. The camp is described as a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with a weekly cost of $80. The program emphasizes recreational activities and social interaction. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation website, nor specific licensing information for individual camps. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page, but no Instagram handle was readily found for the Riverfront Recreation Center's camp specifically.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center 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: 1000 Jefferson St., Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 274-8854
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center
- What ages does Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center accept?
- Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center 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 Riverfront Recreation Center cost?
- Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center 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 Riverfront Recreation Center's hours?
- Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center 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 Riverfront Recreation Center?
- Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center 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 Riverfront Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Yes — Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center 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 Riverfront Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Tampa?
- Teen Summer Camp Riverfront Recreation Center 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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