Summer Camp - Registration Information
General Information:
All instructors, staff and coaches have passed a Level 2 Background Check from the Florida Department of Children and Families. Additionally, access to the PHPR Camp Adventure campus is managed. Anyone wishing to access the building during camp hours must ring for entrance and wait for staff to grant them building access. Parents must authorize specific individuals to pick-up/drop-off their camper.
Payment Information:
Camp Adventure: All registrations are for a full camp week (5 or 4 day week), no single day sign-ups. Camp accounts with a balance at time of registration are required to set up a payment plan. The plan is available through the registration software.
- The first week of camp must be paid in full. All other weeks require a $35 deposit for the week.
- The remaining balance will be placed on the payment plan beginning 5/22/23.
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Beginning 5/22/23, payments will be withdrawn every Monday.
- NOTE: Sibling discounts (Camp Adventure ONLY) are available; to obtain a sibling discount, you must come in or call to register.Your payment plan for the camp season can be seen in your account. The registration system will automatically allocate your payments spread across the number of registered weeks of camp.
Specialty Camps: Full payment is due at the time of registration to secure your child’s spot.
Camp Wrap-Around: Full payment is due at the time of registration to secure your child’s space.
PHPR offers a limited number of scholarships based on need. Contact the office for more information.
Specialty Camps & Camp Wrap-Around
If you extend your camper’s day by choosing Camp Wrap-Around, there is an additional charge of $80/week. Field trips are not included and transportation is not provided from one location to another. If you choose a Specialty Camp and Camp-Wrap Around, transportation to The Centre will be the parent’s responsibility. If the Specialty Camp is at the Centre, PHPR will walk your camper to/from Camp Adventure. Gymnastics and Celtic Soccer Campers are not eligible for Camp Wrap-Around.
Refunds and Changes
Refunds are available for emergencies only (severe illness, death in the family, etc) and must be requested in writing accompanied by documentation. Scheduling conflicts do not qualify as an emergency. Refunds or pro-rated rates are not given for days missed. A $20 administration fee per registration applies to all changes and refunds granted. Changes and cancellation are considered on a case-by-case basis except in the event that inclement weather causes a cancellation. Those cancellations will result in an account credit.
Cleaning Protocols
The health and safety of our campers and staff is our top priority. Hand sanitizer is available at every entrance. All surfaces, toys and games are disinfected daily.
Marketing and Social Media
As a public entity, we regularly take photos and videos of our programs. Media may be used for future print, web or video advertising as well as social media, but will never be shared or sold to a commercial entity.
Code of Conduct
All campers are required to remain respectful of their Camp Counselors, fellow campers and the facilities. If a child’s behavior becomes unruly or is a disruption to participation, a parent/guardian will be contacted to pick-up the child immediately. Repeated unruly behavior will result in suspension or termination of program participation, without refund.
Cell Phone & Electronics
Cell phones and any electronics must remain in the camper’s backpack throughout the course of the day. There may be times during the week that usage of electronics may be used but never guaranteed. Electronics are never permitted outdoors or on field trips. Any electronics brought to camp are the camper’s responsibility and if used, are at their own risk.
Parents must contact the Camp office to reach a camper. If a camper needs to reach their parent during the camp day, the phone call is done through the Camp Administrator.
Public Records
As per Florida Statue 119, all correspondence to/from the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency is considered a public record and may be released as allowed by law.
Scholarship Information
Camp Adventure Scholarships
Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation has a limited amount of available funding to provide scholarships for weekly Camp Adventure registration fees. Scholarships are available to children who, without financial assistance, would otherwise be unable to participate in Summer Camp.
An application and proof of financial need is required. For an application and more information, email info@PHparksandrec.org
Dean Parks Memorial Scholarship
In honor of Captain Dean Parks, who was an instrumental part of our fishing camps at Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships specifically for fishing camps. The scholarship is available for either type of fishing, boat or land.