Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center
Recreational summer camp for teens at Frank Pierce, offering various activities and social engagement.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation website, specifically detailing 'Teen Camps at Recreation Centers,' including Frank Pierce Recreation. The camp is for ages 12-14 and operates as a day camp from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The weekly cost is $82 for residents and $123 for non-residents, with a one-time registration fee of $25. Activities listed include field trips, sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events. The program is clearly managed by a municipal parks department. While the website mentions a 'Parent Handbook' and 'Camp Policies,' specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff are not directly stated on the program page. Social media handles for St. Pete Parks and Recreation were found on their main website.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 2000 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
- Phone: 727-893-7733
- Cost notes: USD. Reduced and Free options available for residents.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center
- What ages does Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center accept?
- Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center cost?
- Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center publishes $82/week for the standard session. USD. Reduced and Free options available for residents. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center's hours?
- Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center?
- Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center 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 Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center 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 Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in St. Petersburg?
- Teen Camp at Frank Pierce Recreation Center is one of 46 community/rec center camps in St. Petersburg 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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