Summer is almost here, don’t let your kids waste away their vacation at home! We know it’s hard to juggle working and making sure your little ones stay educated and entertained all summer. That’s why we’ve made a list of the best 13 Tampa summer camps for kids of all ages.
From sports camps to STEM programs and field trip opportunities, Tampa Bay has so many summer camps to choose from. So we’ve made it easier for you to narrow down your choices by providing our favorites and we’ve got all the dates, times, ages, and rates listed right here.
Summer camps can be such an enriching experience for kids. They provide opportunities for children to learn new skills, make new friends, build self-confidence, and learn about independence. How do you choose the right one? Well, you want to make sure that it offers something your child is interested in.
It can be risky to sign them up for an expensive 5-6 week camp for a new experience they might lose interest in quickly. Then it becomes a fight to get your kid out the door during summer to a camp they hate. So if your kid loves soccer, maybe they can join a different sports summer camp to learn new skills that can ultimately help them with their main interests. But they might not have any interest whatsoever in an arts or STEM camp.
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We get how expensive summer camps can be, so we also tried narrowing down our search to find the most affordable Tampa summer camps that still offer lots of fun activities.
Whichever camp you decide, register your kid as soon as possible. Some camps give discounts for early registration and you don’t want summer vacation to sneak up on you. See a full list of Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco camps here.
Here are 13 Fun Tampa Summer Camps For Kids
South Tampa Summer Art Camp Series
These themed art camps focus on the exploration of art material through hands-on guided learning.
Ages: K-5th grade
Where: Mitchell Elementary, 205 S Bungalow Park Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
How much: $139.99 per camper per session. $25 non refundable deposit to hold spot
When: June 3 – June 6th, June 10 -13th, June 17 -20th
Registration deadline: May 15, 2024Register here
Pasco County Summer Day Camps
Kids can enjoy 7 weeks of fun with games, sports, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips, and more!
When: June 10-July 26 (no camp July 4 & 5)
Ages: 5-13
Where: Pasco Middle School, J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex, Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, Veterans Memorial Park, Wesley Chapel District Park
How much: $325.00 per camperRegister here
Firehouse Youth Centre Summer Camps
All summer camp registrations include a Busch Gardens and Adventure Island Pass used weekly during summer camp.
Ages: 3rd – 8th grade
When: May 29 – August 2
Where: 1511 US 301 South Tampa, FL
How much: Registration $150/ Weekly $150 (Early registration gets $50 off, ends 4/15)Register here
