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Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

Balm Recreation Center offers an affordable traditional summer day camp for children aged 5-11, focusing on recreation, sports, and arts and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-11, operated by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation. The website, hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/summer-camps, loads successfully and provides details on various county-run camps, including Balm. The camp offers activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, with a weekly fee of $40. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, its operation by a municipal parks department suggests a commitment to public safety and established protocols. Google reviews for 'Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and programs. Social media handles for Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation are @hillsboroughcounty on Instagram and 'HillsboroughCountyParksandRec' on Facebook, where they post updates and photos of various programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 14747 Balm Wimauma Rd, Wimauma, FL 33598
  • Cost notes: Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp publishes $40/week for the standard session. Summer camp is offered in sessions. Payment is due upon registration. TRADITIONAL, TEEN, and ADAPTIVE camps • Session 1 - $160 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $200 per five-week session SKATE camp • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session. • Session 2 - $300 per five-week session. ECO-ADVENTURE and • Session 1 - $240 per four-week session (Carrollwood Village Park). • Session 2 - $240 per four-week session (Riverview Civic Center). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp?
Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp 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 Balm Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Balm Recreation Center Traditional 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.

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