Vacation Camps

CDC Screenings: All participants will be asked COVID-19 related health screening questions and partake in a thermal temperature scan as a requirement of the daily drop-off process. Face masks are required. Participants with a temperature above 100.4 or any other signs or symptoms of illness will not be permitted to attend the program, activity or event sponsored by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.

We offer several options to make it a great week for kids, and convenient for busy parents. Our day camps are in conjunction with Alachua School Board Calendar.

Summer Camps

We are happy to offer a variety of camps throughout the summer months!!

Please Note: the City of Gainesville is at Phase 2. Online registration is currently available from links on this page and by phone. Registration is available by calling 352-334-5067 and someone will be glad to assist you.

Please choose your camp below for specific information and registration dates.
Please note: this summer the following are not offered: Aquatic leadership camp, Counselor in Training Program and Ironwood Golf camps.

Scholarship Information: We have a scholarship that is available for families that qualify through the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) for free or reduced lunch. Families may also qualify through the City of Gainesville Family Application for Reduced Fees. Proof of the past four weeks of income will need to be submitted with the application at time of registration. You can request proof of free or reduced lunch through your child’s school by calling the SBAC’s Food Service Office at 352-955-7539, extension 1569. If eligible, you will receive a 50% discount.

GAP Scholarships are not available this summer. For additional information, please contact our Administrative Office by email, in person: 306 NE 6th Avenue, Thomas Center Building B, 3rd Floor or call us at 352-334-5067. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Please Note: When scholarships are granted, a child must attend the program on a full-time basis. Full time equates to three times a week. If a child misses 5 consecutive days, or 2 weeks without attending 3 days per week, then the scholarship will be revoked. The child may remain a registered participant by paying the full camp rate for the remainder of the desired session within two days of the decision. If parent/guardian does not make this payment, child will be withdrawn from camp. For additional information, please contact our Administrative Office by email or call us at 352-334-5067. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Download here the 2020 Parent Packet