What ages does Cuscowilla Fish Camp accept?

Cuscowilla Fish Camp is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Cuscowilla Fish Camp cost?

Cuscowilla Fish Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Cuscowilla Fish Camp's hours?

Cuscowilla Fish Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Cuscowilla Fish Camp?

Cuscowilla Fish 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 Cuscowilla Fish Camp provide lunch?

Cuscowilla Fish 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 10–14

Cuscowilla Fish Camp

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center · $225/week

Cuscowilla Fish Camp, operated by Alachua County Parks and Conservation, offers day camp experiences focused on fishing and outdoor activities for children a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to an Alachua County news article announcing registration for the Cuscowilla Summer Camp, indicating it is a day camp program run by the county's Parks and Conservation department. The camp is designed for children aged 8-13 and focuses on fishing and outdoor activities, with a cost of $225 per week. The article mentions that registration opens March 1, 2026, suggesting future availability. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the Alachua County website or in the ACA directory. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks are provided in the article. Google reviews for 'Alachua County Parks and Conservation' generally show positive feedback (e.g., 4.6 stars from 100+ reviews), but specific reviews for Cuscowilla Fish Camp are not readily available. The Alachua County Parks and Conservation has a Facebook page under the handle 'AlachuaCountyParks'.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Cuscowilla Fish Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Specialty
Ages: 10–14
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Address: 210 SE 134th Ave, Micanopy, FL 32667, USA
Cost notes: USD. Weekly rate is $175 for day camps and $225 for specialty camps. Scholarships available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cuscowilla Fish Camp

What ages does Cuscowilla Fish Camp accept?: Cuscowilla Fish Camp is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Cuscowilla Fish Camp cost?: Cuscowilla Fish Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cuscowilla Fish Camp's hours?: Cuscowilla Fish Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cuscowilla Fish Camp?: Cuscowilla Fish 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 Cuscowilla Fish Camp provide lunch?: Cuscowilla Fish 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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