Teen Camp at Lake Vista Recreation Center
Recreational summer camp for teens at Lake Vista, offering various activities and social engagement.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation website, specifically detailing 'Teen Camps at Recreation Centers,' confirming the camp's existence and municipal affiliation. The camp is described as a day program for teens, operating out of various recreation centers, including Lake Vista Recreation. The cost is listed as $82 per week for residents, indicating an affordable option for local families. While the website mentions 'supervised activities' and 'social interaction,' it lacks specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios, staff background check policies, or a detailed daily schedule. The St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Facebook page (@StPeteParksRec) is active and promotes various city programs, including summer camps, but does not offer specific insights into the Teen Camp's operations or reviews. No ACA accreditation was found, nor were specific state licensing details for this particular camp program readily available on the city's website.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Teen Camp at Lake Vista 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 accredited or not found
- 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: 1401 62nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
- Phone: 727-893-7744
- 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 Lake Vista Recreation Center
- What ages does Teen Camp at Lake Vista Recreation Center accept?
- Teen Camp at Lake Vista 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 Lake Vista Recreation Center cost?
- Teen Camp at Lake Vista 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 Lake Vista Recreation Center's hours?
- Teen Camp at Lake Vista 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 Lake Vista Recreation Center?
- Teen Camp at Lake Vista 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 Lake Vista Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Teen Camp at Lake Vista 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 Lake Vista Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in St. Petersburg?
- Teen Camp at Lake Vista 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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