Teen Camp at Walter Fuller Recreation Center
Teen camp offering a variety of activities for ages 12-14 at Walter Fuller Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation website, specifically detailing their Teen Camps at various recreation centers, including Walter Fuller. The camp is for ages 12-14 and operates as a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid,' indicating a commitment to safety protocols. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks and recreation department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While the specific number of years operating for this particular teen camp isn't explicitly stated, the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation department has a long history of providing community programs. No ACA accreditation was found, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles for St. Pete Parks and Recreation (@stpeteparksrec on Instagram and StPeteParksRec on Facebook) were easily located, showcasing active engagement with the community.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Teen Camp at Walter Fuller 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: 7891 26th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
- Phone: 727-893-7890
- 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 Walter Fuller Recreation Center
- What ages does Teen Camp at Walter Fuller Recreation Center accept?
- Teen Camp at Walter Fuller 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 Walter Fuller Recreation Center cost?
- Teen Camp at Walter Fuller 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 Walter Fuller Recreation Center's hours?
- Teen Camp at Walter Fuller 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 Walter Fuller Recreation Center?
- Teen Camp at Walter Fuller 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 Walter Fuller Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Teen Camp at Walter Fuller 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 Walter Fuller Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in St. Petersburg?
- Teen Camp at Walter Fuller 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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