Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–14 · $100/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–14

City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center

Palmer Munroe Teen Center · $100/week

Half-day summer camp for teens offering recreational activities and social engagement at the Teen Center.

▌ Editor's read The City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp (Half Day) - Teen Center is a day camp operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department. The website, talgov.com/parks/parks-camps, loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the Teen Center program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The site states, 'All staff members are background checked and trained to provide a safe and fun environment for your child.' The program is a half-day camp, indicating a focus on shorter, structured recreational activities. Google reviews for 'City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 124 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @talgovparks on Instagram and TalgovParks on Facebook. The camp is clearly a municipal offering, providing an affordable option at $32 per week.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Address: Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Phone: (850) 891-3866
  • Cost notes: Financial Assistance Discounts are available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center

What ages does City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center accept?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center is open to children ages 11–14. 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 City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center cost?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center publishes $100/week for the standard session. Financial Assistance Discounts are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center's hours?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center runs 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen 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 City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center provide lunch?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen 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 City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tallahassee?
City of Tallahassee Summer Playgrounds Camp - Teen Center is one of 7 traditional day camp 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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