Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $100/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue

Midtown · $100/week

A traditional day camp at the Sue McCollum Community Center offering a variety of recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue is a day camp for children aged 5-11, operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department. The camp runs weekly sessions from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is $63 per week, and registration is available online. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the website does not explicitly state background checks for staff, as a municipal program, it is highly likely that standard city employment background checks are conducted. Google reviews for 'City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities' show a 4.4-star rating from 195 reviews, with general positive comments about various city programs, though no specific reviews for PlayCamp at The Sue were found. Social media handles for the department are @talgovparks on Instagram and TalgovParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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: 6–12
  • Address: 2000 Lakewood Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
  • Phone: 850-891-3866
  • Cost notes: Fee-based camp, specific weekly cost not explicitly stated but inferred from Summer Playgrounds Camp. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue

What ages does City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue accept?
City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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 City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue cost?
City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue publishes $100/week for the standard session. Fee-based camp, specific weekly cost not explicitly stated but inferred from Summer Playgrounds Camp. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue?
City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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 City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue provide lunch?
City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue 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 City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
City of Tallahassee PlayCamp at The Sue is one of 12 community/rec center camps in Tallahassee 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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