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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp

Colonial Oaks

Recreational day camp offering a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a registration page for 'Day Camp - Colonial Oaks Park - Session II,' indicating it is a day camp for children aged 5-12. The camp is operated by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, suggesting it is a municipal program. The description mentions activities like outdoor games, arts and crafts, and field trips. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on this registration page. Google reviews for 'Colonial Oaks Park' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, with comments generally praising the park's amenities, but these reviews do not specifically address the summer camp program itself. No social media handles were found directly on the registration page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - 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
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: Colonial Oaks Park, 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Phone: 941-861-5000
  • Cost notes: Add To Cart For Price 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp

What ages does Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp accept?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - 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 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp cost?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Add To Cart For Price 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp's hours?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp runs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - 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 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp provide lunch?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - 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.
How does Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Sarasota?
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources - Summer Camp is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Sarasota that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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