Camp Programs

Summer Playground Program

"Taking the Lead in 2013" is the theme for this year's Summer Playground Program. The Summer Playground Program is geared towards every participant receiving an enriching experience through a variety of recreational games and activities. Participants will experience a summer full of lifetime memories.

Here are just a few of the reasons people keep coming back:

  • Affordable and Accessible! We are committed to making camp programs available every summer.
  • Great staff! Well trained staff with experience in youth leadership.
  • Great Locations! Four community centers and three great park sites.

We are looking forward to another great summer of fun.

Playcamp at The Sue

This year marks our 48th summer of providing camp for the children of Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. Boys and girls from 5 to 12 years of age will enjoy a supervised day camp consisting of active and passive games in the setting of beautiful Lafayette Park. Our qualified staff will provide a fun and exciting summer that your children will never forget. Also included are swimming, arts and crafts and special events. For more information, contact Tracy Davis or Scott Sears.

  • Ages: 5 – 12 (5 year olds must have completed kindergarten)
  • Camp Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (free supervision provided between 7:30-9:00 am & 4:00-5:30 pm)
  • Cost: $210 per Two-Week Session
  • What Do They Need: Campers need to bring a lunch & a drink.
  • Registration Date For New Participants: Monday, May 6 at 9:00am
  • Session Dates:
    • Session 1: June 3 - 14
    • Session 2: June 17 - 28
    • Session 3: July 1 - 12 (No Camp on July 4)
    • Session 4: July 15 - 26
    • Session 5: July 29 - August 9

2013 Tennis Camp

Tennis camp is back at Forestmeadows Park & Athletic Center and Winthrop Park fro children ages 6 - 14. It is designed for beginning to intermediate level participants and will emphasize the development of stroke fundamentals, conditioning, footwork drills, tennis rules, etiquette, and introduce the students to competitive match play. Activities will run rain or shine. Inside activities will occur with inclement weather. Each site will be supervised by one of our certified USPTA professionals.

Registration is now in full swing for the 9 sessions listed below:

  • June 3 - 7
  • June 10 - 14
  • June 17 - 21
  • June 24 - 28
  • July 8 - 12
  • July 15 - 19
  • July 29 - August 2
  • August 5 - 9
  • August 12 - 16

Cost is $65.00 per session at Forestmeadows and $45.00 per session at Winthrop.

Download the registration form (PDF) for additional details. For more information, please contact Glen Howe at 891-3920.

Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp

Come join us for a fun-filled Arts & Crafts Camp. Activities include drawing and painting, arts and crafts, pottery and photography. Camp activities are based on themes with special guests contributing to each theme. This camp is designed for children ages 6 - 12 and runs in five different sessions on weekdays from 9:00am - 4:00pm, with additional supervision available between 7:30 - 9:00am and 4:00 - 5:30pm at no cost. Participants should bring a sack lunch, drink and snack.

Registration is now in full swing for the 5 sessions listed below:

  • Session I: June 3 - 14
  • Session II: June 17 - 28
  • Session III: July 1 - 12 (no camp on July 4)
  • Session IV: July 15 - 26
  • Session V: July 29 - August 9

Cost for this camp is $205.00 per two-week session. For more information, please contact Patricia Pittman at 891-3945.

Optimist Park Art & Play Camp

This fun filled camp is located in a beautiful park with a playground, basketball and volleyball court in the Indianhead acres neighborhood. The camp will include arts & crafts, drawing and painting, and outdoor activities. Camp activities are based on themes with special guests contributing to each theme. This camp is designed for children ages 6 - 12 and runs in five different sessions on weekdays from 9:00am - 4:00pm, with additional supervision available between 7:30 - 9:00am and 4:00 - 5:30pm at no cost. Participants should bring a sack lunch, drink and snack.

Registration is now in full swing for the 4 sessions listed below:

  • Session I: June 3 - 14
  • Session II: June 17 - 28
  • Session III: July 1 - 12 (no camp on July 4)
  • Session IV: July 15 - 26

Cost for this camp is $205.00 per two-week session. For more information, please call 891-3945.

Counselors

The City of Tallahassee, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department Summer Playground Program is no longer accepting applications for summer employment, if you are interested in applying for a position, please contact us in February 2014. Counselor in Training applications are still be accepted through the first of May. For more information about applying to be a Counselor in Training, please contact Toni McDonald at 891-3856.