City of Tallahassee Summer Camps and Playgrounds

City of Tallahassee Summer Camps and Playgrounds includes Playcamp at The Sue, Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp, Tennis & Swim Camp, and Summer Playground Camp. The offerings include arts and crafts projects with a specific theme, tennis instruction and swim, and full-day and half-day summer playground camps.

Programs

• Playcamp at The Sue — 5-year-old's (providing they have completed kindergarten) thru 12 years of age · Located near the Midtown area and the city's oldest fee-based camp. Started in 1966 by former Parks Supervisor Sue McCollum.
• Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp — ages 6-12 by August 2026 and have completed Kindergarten · Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM · $119–$238 per session · Campers enjoy arts and crafts projects following a specific theme for their session. Teen volunteer positions known as Counselors in Training (CITs) ages 13-15 are mentioned.
• Tennis & Swim Camp — children between the ages 6-14 · Monday-Friday · Intended for beginner or advanced beginner skill levels. Daily schedule includes tennis instruction and swim.
• Summer Playground Camp — 5-12; Half Day Summer Camp (Teen Center Only) ages 13-16 · $32–$63 per week · Full Day Summer Camp sites: Jack McLean; Jake Gaither; Lawrence-Gregory (Dade Street); LeVerne Payne (4th Avenue); Walker-Ford. Half Day Summer Camp site: Palmer Munroe Teen Center.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–16 years old
• Price range: $32–$238
• Current session: Playcamp at The Sue 2027 Session 1 (May 31–Jun 11, 2027); Playcamp at The Sue 2027 Session 2 (Jun 14–Jun 25, 2027); Playcamp at The Sue 2027 Session 3 (Jun 28–Jul 9, 2027); Playcamp at The Sue 2027 Session 4 (Jul 12–Jul 24, 2027); Playcamp at The Sue 2027 Session 5 (Jul 27–Jul 30, 2027)
• General schedule: Playcamp at The Sue is a camp; Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp runs during June and July in four 2-week long sessions and one 1-week session; Tennis & Swim Camp has eight 1 week sessions (Monday-Friday); Summer Playground Camp Full Day runs June 1 - July 24 and Half Day runs June 2 - July 25.

About the provider

Playcamp at The Sue started in 1966 by former Parks Supervisor Sue McCollum and is described as the city’s oldest fee-based camp. Lafayette Arts & Crafts Summer Camp runs in June and July in four 2-week sessions and one 1-week session, and teen volunteer positions called Counselors in Training (CITs) ages 13-15 are mentioned. Campers bring a lunch and a drink, and morning snack is provided for Playcamp at The Sue.

Last updated September 17, 2026.