What ages does Cuscowilla Summer Camp accept?

Cuscowilla Summer Camp is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Summer Camp cost?

Cuscowilla Summer Camp publishes $175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Cuscowilla Summer Camp's hours?

Cuscowilla Summer 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 Summer Camp?

Cuscowilla 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 Cuscowilla Summer Camp provide lunch?

Cuscowilla 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 7–14

Cuscowilla Summer Camp

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center · $175/week

Cuscowilla Summer Camp, operated by Alachua County Parks and Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 in Micanopy, Florida.

▌ Editor's read The Cuscowilla Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by Alachua County Parks and Recreation. The provided URL is a news article from the county website announcing registration for the 2024 season, which opened on March 1, 2024. The camp runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with weekly sessions costing $175 for county residents and $225 for non-residents. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, games, and field trips. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. While the Alachua County Parks and Recreation Facebook page exists, there is no dedicated social media for the camp itself. Google reviews for 'Cuscowilla Nature and Rural Skills Center' (the camp's location) show a 4.7-star rating from 135 reviews, with many positive comments about the facility and its natural setting. However, specific reviews for the summer camp program are not readily available. The article does not mention staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 7–14

Cuscowilla Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 7–14
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 Summer Camp

What ages does Cuscowilla Summer Camp accept?: Cuscowilla Summer Camp is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Summer Camp cost?: Cuscowilla Summer Camp publishes $175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cuscowilla Summer Camp's hours?: Cuscowilla Summer 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 Summer Camp?: Cuscowilla 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 Cuscowilla Summer Camp provide lunch?: Cuscowilla 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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