City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood
The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation offers various specialty day camps, including the Wellswood location, providing diverse activities for children during t...
▌ Editor's read The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation website (tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/summercamp) loads successfully and provides information on their summer camp offerings, including specialty camps like Wellswood. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is day camp, with various specialty options available. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Tampa. While specific Google reviews for 'City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood' were not found, the overall City of Tampa Parks and Recreation department has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews. Social media handles found are @cityoftampaparks on Instagram and TampaParksandRec on Facebook. The website details registration, fees, and general camp policies, but does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios or ACA accreditation.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: Varies (half-day or full-day)
- Address: 4918 N Mendenhall Dr, Tampa, FL 33603
- Phone: (813) 274-8615
- Cost notes: Most are $100 per week. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood
- What ages does City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood accept?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood cost?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood's hours?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood runs Varies (half-day or full-day). 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 Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood 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 Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood provide lunch?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood 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 Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood compare to other specialty camps in Tampa?
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Specialty Camp - Wellswood is one of 37 specialty camps in Tampa 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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