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Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp

Land O' Lakes · $375/week

Lil' Wildcat Camp at Academy at the Lakes offers a variety of themed day camp experiences for children from PreK3 through 8th grade in Land O' Lakes, Florida.

▌ Editor's read The Academy at the Lakes website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs, including the Lil' Wildcat Camp. The camp is a day camp program offered by Academy at the Lakes, an independent school, indicating a school-owned and operated structure. The school itself has a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on 104 reviews, with reviewers often praising the school's community and educational environment. The camp offers various themed sessions for different age groups, from PreK3 to 8th grade, including sports, arts, and academic enrichment. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or staff background checks, the camp leverages the established reputation and facilities of the Academy at the Lakes school. Social media handles for the school, @academyatthelakes on Instagram and AcademyattheLakes on Facebook, are easily found on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
  • Address: 2331 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639, USA
  • Cost notes: Full day camp. Half day option available for $210.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp

What ages does Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp accept?
Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp cost?
Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp publishes $375/week for the standard session. Full day camp. Half day option available for $210. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp's hours?
Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp runs 8:30am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp?
Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat Camp provide lunch?
Academy at the Lakes - Lil' Wildcat 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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