County News | Pasco County Parks Announces Registration for Summer Day Camp & Overnight 4-H Camp

Seven weeks of summer fun with games, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips and much more

School's out soon so now is the time to plan for summer fun and learning.

Media Release | March 18, 2025
Pasco County Media Relations & Communications

~~2025 camp registration begins online April 2 with new lottery system~~

PASCO COUNTY, FL  —-  Summer is right around the corner, and this year could be the best one yet for your kids!  Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) is excited to announce our 2025 Summer Day Camp – seven weeks of summer fun with games, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips and much more.  Our new lottery registration system begins April 2!

WHAT:          Pasco Parks 2025 Summer Day Camp Lottery Registration

WHEN:          April 2 – April 5, 2025

WHO:             Pasco County Residents

HOW:             Register ONLINE only | Selection made April 8, 2025

All families, including non-residents, can register for the full or partial camp options Tuesday, April 15 at 10 a.m., if space is available.  Those who registered for all seven weeks can sign up for before and after care on Friday, April 18 at 10 a.m.

For easy enrollment, create an account here: mypas.co/PascoCreateAccount

Pasco County also offers an inclusive Exceptional Play in Camp (EPIC) for children who may excel with additional support.

“With our summer camp consistently reaching full capacity each year, we have implemented a lottery system for registration,” says PRNR Director Keith Wiley.  “This innovative approach streamlines the process, extends the registration period, and guarantees that all families have an equal opportunity to participate. By transitioning from a first-come, first-served model, we have significantly improved fairness and accessibility for everyone..”

For more 2025 Summer Day Camp information, including a list of locations, EPIC Camp details, camp capacities, costs and financial assistance, please visit: mypas.co/PascoSummerCamp



Pasco County Open Registration for Overnight 4-H Camp

~~Explore 4-H opportunities through fun, hands-on experiences at Camp Cloverleaf~~

Media Release | March 24, 2025
Pasco County Media Relations & Communications

PASCO COUNTY, FL  —-  Summer is right around the corner, so now is a great time to enroll your child in a variety of fun activities to keep them active!  Join UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension 4-H for a weeklong, overnight summer camp adventure June 16 – 20, 2025

WHAT:          4-H Overnight Camp

Kids 8 to 17

WHEN:          June 16 – 20, 2025

WHERE:       4-H Camp Cloverleaf

                        126 Cloverleaf Road

Lake Placid, FL

HOW:             Register by emailing:  sreighter@mypasco.net

The week’s theme is Eco-Discovery which focuses on classes and activities about the environment.  It is also filled with activities including:

  • Swimming                  
  • Kayaking                    
  • Archery                      
  • Campfires       
  • Herpetology   
  • Arts & Crafts 

The cost for the camp is $400 for the week.  Kids 14 years and older who want to be a Junior Counselor must complete an application.  Hurry, spots are limited.  For more information and to apply, please email: [sreighter@mypasco.net]sreighter@mypasco.net.

For more information on Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service, including volunteer opportunities, visit our website: mypas.co/UFIFASPascoExt or call us at 352.518.0156.