Camp · Specialty · Ages 12–21 · $3,498/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–21

Summerland Camps

Summerland Camps · $3,498/week

Summerland Camps offers specialized overnight programs for children and teens focusing on digital detox, healthy living, and personal growth, with locations ...

▌ Editor's read The Summerland Camps website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp offering. It is not accredited by the ACA. The camp was founded by Dr. Thomas Kersting and has been operating for 15 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It appears to be a for-profit organization specializing in digital detox and healthy weight loss for youth. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Programs are overnight, focusing on skill-building, therapy, and nutrition. Google reviews for 'Summerland Camps' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from 12 reviews, with parents praising the positive impact on their children's digital habits and self-esteem. The camp utilizes licensed therapists and nutritionists, indicating a professional approach to their specialized programs.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 12–21

Summerland Camps serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 12–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 665 Lora Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688, USA
  • Phone: (800) 867-2090
  • Cost notes: Tuition for 2 weeks is $6,995. USD. Financial Assistance Available. 15% military discount, sibling discount, refer a friend discount

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summerland Camps

What ages does Summerland Camps accept?
Summerland Camps is open to children ages 12–21. 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 Summerland Camps cost?
Summerland Camps publishes $3,498/week for the standard session. Tuition for 2 weeks is $6,995. USD. Financial Assistance Available. 15% military discount, sibling discount, refer a friend discount Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summerland Camps's hours?
Summerland Camps runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summerland Camps?
Summerland Camps is operated by a private business, with 15 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summerland Camps provide lunch?
Summerland Camps 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 Summerland Camps compare to other specialty camps in Tarpon Springs?
Summerland Camps is one of 5 specialty camps in Tarpon Springs 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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