The City of Tallahassee

Camp Programs

Summer Camps

PlayCamp at The Sue

Playcamp
Started in 1966 by former Parks Supervisor Sue McCollum, Playcamp is located near the Midtown area and is the city’s oldest fee-based camp. Located in the beautiful Lafayette Park area, we offer a camp with small camper to counselor ratios and a fun mix of both active and passive games. Besides our 20-acre park area we feature a ballfield, playground, tennis courts and a multipurpose center with a gymnasium and classrooms. Camp is for 5-year old’s (providing they have completed kindergarten) thru 12 years of age. Campers bring a lunch and a drink, and we provide a morning snack.

Registration for returning Campers is held in Mid-March with a lottery registration for new Campers in Early April.

Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp

Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp will be held at Tallahassee's wonderfully shady Optimist Park located at 1806 East Indianhead Drive. Campers will enjoy their days filled with arts and crafts projects following a specific theme for their session. Each session, they will work with a variety of materials including polymer clay, textiles, paints, natural dyes and more. Along with plenty of outdoor playground time, campers will explore weaving, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture , ephemeral nature art, as well as some of food related lessons! Camp will run during June and July in four 2-week long sessions. Campers must be ages 6-12 by August 2024.

Session Dates:

Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm

Session 1: June 3 - June 14
Session 2: June 17 - June 28
Session 3: July 1 - July 12
Session 4: July 15 - July 26

We are currently taking applications for Camp Counselors with art experience, as well as teen volunteer positions known as Counselors in Training (CITs) ages 13-15.

Registration

Online registration will on April 8, 2024 at 12pm. Space is limited.

For more Information on Lafayette Arts & Crafts Camp or Summer positions, call 850-891-3924 or email Dorrie Sanders-Duarte.

Tennis & Swim Camp

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Tennis Division Summer camp is intended for children between the ages 6-14. These camps are for beginner or advanced beginner skill levels.

Tennis Camp Daily Schedule

7:30am - 8:30am - Drop off
8:30am - 10:30am - Tennis instruction
10:30am - 10:45am - Sanck
10:45am - 11:00am - Dress for pool
11:00am - 12:00pm - Swim
12:00pm - Pickup

Session Dates

This summer we will have eight 1 week sessions (Monday-Friday)

Session I - June 3 - June 7
Session II - June 10 - June 14
Session III - June 17 - June 21
Session IV - June 24 - June 28
Session V - July 8 - July 12
Session VI - July 15 - July 19
Session VII - July 22 - July 26
Session VIII - July 29 - August 2

Registration

Summer Playgrounds Camp

The Summer Playground Camp program provides a safe and enriching environment for campers to participate in healthy, developmentally-appropriate activities and learning experiences. Our camps focus on having fun while learning, building self-esteem, and developing social skills through new activities. Weekly themes keep campers engaged and provide a basis for kids to learn about themselves and the world around them.

Full Day Summer Camp

Dates: June 3 - July 26 (closed Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day observance)
Times: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sites: Jack McLean; Jake Gaither; Lawrence-Gregory (Dade Street); LeVerne Payne (4th Avenue); Walker-Ford
Fee: $63 (Financial Assistance Discounts are available)
Ages: 5-12 (see eligibility requirements below)

Half Day Summer Camp (Teen Center Only)

Dates: June 3 - July 26 (closed Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day observance)
Times: 7:30 am to 1:00 pm
Sites: Palmer Munroe Teen Center
Fee: $32 (Financial Assistance Discounts are available) Ages: 13-16 (see eligibility requirements below)

2 Ways to Register

(Note: If you intend to use the public assistance discount, you must contact the Community Center of your choice to register. You cannot receive a discount online.)

Option 1: Registration begins April 1, 2024

(You cannot receive a discount online)

Option 2: Please call your local Community Center:

Jack McLean Community Center - 850 891-2505
Jake Gaither Community Center - 850 891-3940
Lawrence-Gregory Community Center - 850 891-3910
LeVerne Payne Community Center - 850 891-3930
Palmer Munroe Teen Center - 850 891-2569
Walker-Ford Community Center - 850 891-3970

Registration Information

There is limited capacity at each site.
It is recommended that you register in advance, however weekly registration is possible.
Registration is based on availability. To ensure your child’s registration, you must pay for each week in full. Please note that your spot in each week is not secured until payment is made for the weeks that you would like your child to attend.
If you are applying for the financial assistance discount, you must provide documentation of assistance to Center Staff when registering.

Camper Eligibility Requirements

Campers must be at least 5 years old and they must have completed 1 year of kindergarten. Proof of age may be required.
A camper cannot turn 13 before the first day of camp, as they will be too old to attend a Summer Playground Camp.
Teen Campers must be at 13 years old by the first day of camp.
PRNA provides accessible recreation facilities and programs, and welcomes all citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status and/or level of physical or mental ability. It is our intent to provide a safe, successful, enjoyable experience for all participants free from physical or emotional harm.

Summer Camp Jobs

Counselor In Training program

Counselor in Training Program (13-16) is a volunteer work program providing valuable work experience and volunteer credit hours.
We are not currently accepting applications at this time. We will begin taking applications in February for the 2025 Summer Playground Camp staff positions and CIT program. Please check back in February for contact information and how to apply

No School Camps

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs No School Camp programs provide a safe and enriching environment for campers to participate in activities, games, and new adventures at one of our Community Centers. Camps are open to ages 5-12, first come, first serve.

Spring Break Camps

Jesse Correia Camp

Winter Camps

Winter Camp

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Winter Camp programs offer both Turkey Day and December Break Camps. Come make memories with us, participate in activities, games, and new adventures at one of our five Community Centers. Camps are open to ages 5-12, first come, first serve.