Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $63/week
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Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford

Walker-Ford Community Center · $63/week

The Summer Playgrounds Camp at Walker-Ford Community Center offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, arts, an...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, talgov.com/parks/parks-camps, loads successfully and details the City of Tallahassee's summer camp offerings, including the Summer Playgrounds Camp at various community centers like Walker-Ford. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, operating from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with a weekly fee of $63. The site mentions activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and educational components. It also states that all staff undergo background checks, a key safety measure. The City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities Department manages the camp, classifying it as municipal-parks owned. While not ACA accredited, the camp is part of a larger municipal program. Google reviews for 'Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Community Activities' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about well-maintained facilities and engaging programs. Social media handles found are @talgovparks on Instagram and TalgovParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 2301 Pasco St, Tallahassee, FL 32310, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford

What ages does Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford accept?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford cost?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford publishes $63/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford's hours?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford provide lunch?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford 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 Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford compare to other community/rec center camps in Tallahassee?
Summer Playgrounds Camp - Walker-Ford 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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