Julian B Lane Riverfront Park

Summer Camp 2025

Summer camps will be done on a first-come, first-served basis during respective registration periods. Active Rec Cards are required for all enrollments.

We offer two types of camps during the summer season. Recreate, Educate, and Create (R.E.C.) is our traditional summer camp, while we also have a variety of specialty. What's the difference between our R.E.C. and specialty camps?

R.E.C. Camp

Time Frame: June 2 to August 8 (10 weeks), full-day camp

Price per Participant: $80 for the time frame above

Description: Participants will enjoy activities, crafts, games, and more to go along with the theme. There may be field trips and activities planned for all to enjoy. Must have turned 5 on or before September 1, 2024.

Camp Theme: STREAMING Into Summer

Registration Dates

March 31, 2025, 6 pm: Tampa residents, online only
April 1, 2025, 6 pm: Tampa residents, online and in person
April 14, 2025, 6 pm: Tampa residents and non-residents, online and in person

Specialty Camp

Time Frame: From 3 days up to 1 week, half-day or full-day camp

Price per Participant: Varies by camp

Description: Participants will enjoy an in-depth exploration of their chosen specialized activity, whether it is Arts (Visual and Theatre), Sports, Aquatics, or something else. 

Registration Dates

April 7, 2025, 6 pm: Tampa residents and non-residents, online
April 8, 2025 6 pm: Tampa residents and non-residents, online and in person

Annual Rec Cards

A current Rec Card is required to participate in all summer camp activities. Those with active WebTrac accounts, may purchase and/or renew their Rec Cards online.

Note that teens 13 to 19 years of age qualify for a free Rec Card (Teen Pass). You must visit one of our facilities or call our office to acquire a new Teen Pass. It cannot be done online.

Online Registration

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Applicants must reside in the City of Tampa and provide 2 valid proofs of residency, along with proof of guardianship, and proof applicant receives assistance for each child

There will be NO automatic qualifications for Financial Assistance. Anyone interested must re-apply and provide the required supporting documentation. Applications are now open.

 Applicants MUST register for Summer Camps separately and registration is on a first come, first served basis for ALL camps.