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Gardenville Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

Hillsborough County · $40/week

Gardenville Recreation Center offers a traditional summer day camp for children aged 5-14, focusing on recreation, sports, and arts and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists the Gardenville Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-14, offering activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is $40 per week, with an additional $15 registration fee. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, and the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. While specific Google reviews for the Gardenville Recreation Center camp were not readily available, the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Facebook page (HillsboroughCountyParksandRecreation) has a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Registration is handled through the county's online system, and the site provides clear contact information for inquiries.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Gardenville 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: 6219 Symmes Rd, Gibsonton, FL 33534
  • Phone: (813) 671-7600
  • 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 Gardenville Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Gardenville Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Gardenville 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 Gardenville Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Gardenville 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 Gardenville Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp?
Gardenville 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 Gardenville Recreation Center Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Gardenville 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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