Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10 · $63/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10

Longwood Park Summer Camp

Sarasota · $63/week

Longwood Park Summer Camp, offered by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, provides affordable day camp experiences for children aged 5-1...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources summer camp page, which lists Longwood Park as one of their summer camp locations. The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with a weekly cost of $62.50. The website explicitly states that all staff are background checked, fingerprinted, and drug screened. While specific Google reviews for 'Longwood Park Summer Camp' were not readily available, the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation department generally holds a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not ACA accredited, nor is a state license number provided on the website. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it's operated by Sarasota County. Social media handles for Sarasota County Parks are @sarasotacountyparks on Instagram and SarasotaCountyParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Longwood Park 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm
  • Address: 6050 Longwood Run Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
  • Cost notes: $62.50/week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Longwood Park Summer Camp

What ages does Longwood Park Summer Camp accept?
Longwood Park Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Longwood Park Summer Camp cost?
Longwood Park Summer Camp publishes $63/week for the standard session. $62.50/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Longwood Park Summer Camp's hours?
Longwood Park Summer Camp runs 7:30am-5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Longwood Park Summer Camp?
Longwood Park 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 Longwood Park Summer Camp provide lunch?
Longwood Park 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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