Summer Playground 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 5 - July 28 (closed Tuesday, 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)

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: Register Online for Playground Camp

(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 Playcamp @ Sue McCollum Community Center

This summer marks the 57th summer of Playcamp at the Sue McCollum community center. Started in 1966 by former Parks Supervisor Sue McCollum, we are located near the Midtown area and are the city 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 runs for five sessions over nine weeks of the summer. Pre-registration is held in Mid-March for last year's campers. Registration for new campers is held via a lottery registration on April 3. For more questions about camp or registration, please call 891-3946 or you can email us at the addresses listed below.

We are also hiring paid summer staff (Counselors, Assistant Counselors and Specialists) as well as volunteer teen positions (CIT program for Ages 13-15).

2023 Playcamp Session Dates:

• Session 1: May 30 - June 9
• Session 2: June 12 - June 24
• Session 3: June 26 - July 7
• Session 4: July 10 - July 21
• Session 5: July 24 - July 28

For more Information on Playcamp or Summer positions, please contact Tracy Davis.

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, Zentangle, ephemeral nature art, as well as some of food related lessons!

Camp will run during June and July in four 2-week long sessions.

2023 Summer Camp Session Dates:

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

• Session 1, Outdoor Explorers: June 5 - June 16
• Session 2, Party in the USA: June 19 - June 30
• Session 3, Animal Planet: July 3 - July 14
• Session 4, Going Green: July 17 - July 28

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.

Online registration is now open

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

2023 Tennis and Racquet Sports Camp

Tennis & Racquet Sports Camp is an introductory camp designed to teach basics of tennis, racquetball, pickleball, table tennis, and badminton. Our camp will have heavy emphasis on tennis. Each camp will last one week and will be held at Forestmeadows Park and Athletic Center. This camp is limited to children ages 6-14.

Fees: $95 each session

Daily Activities:

• 7:30 - 8:30am: Sign In
• 8:30 - 10:30am: Tennis
• 10:30 - 10:45am: Snack
• 10:45am - 12:00pm: Rotation of pickleball, racquetball, table tennis, and badminton
• 12:00pm: Sign Out

Camp Sessions:

• Session 1: June 6 - 9
• Session 2: June 12 - 16
• Session 1: June 19 - 23
• Session 1: June 26 - 30
• Session 1: July 10 - 14
• Session 1: July 17 - 21
• Session 1: July 24 - 28
• Session 1: July 31 - August 4

You must have a Rec1 account to register. For additional inquiries, please contact Steven Leroy.