All applicants must provide 2 proofs of city residency, at least one proof of guardianship (via birth certificate, foster parent letter, or notarized power of attorney), and at least one proof of eligibility of assistance programs for each child the applicant is requesting assistance for. Allow (3) business days to process.

Accepted programs include City of Tampa CAP Program, WIC, Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP, TCA, TANF, SSI/SSDI, DCF qualifying letter, or foster care letter. (Florida Kid Care, and Free/Reduced School Lunch Programs are not accepted forms of assistance.)

• If you qualify for any of the assistance programs accepted, each qualifying youth may receive up to 75% reduction in the price of REC or TLC REC camps and up to 50% reduction in the price of specialty camps. Maximum of $500 of assistance will be awarded per household.
• For ALL summer camps, financial assistance will only cover the approved percentage, as listed above, for the base fee of the camp and does not cover any portion of Rec Cards, field trips, materials, or t-shirts.

This is not a registration form and does not guarantee a space in any program. Registration is on the first come, first serve basis for all camps and programs.

Must reside in the Tampa City Limits (2 proofs of residential address required).

1. A parent or legal guardian of a child 17 years and younger, with no outstanding balance, can apply for a financial assistance.
2. Financial assistance will only be awarded to City of Tampa residents with two current proofs of residency, proof of assistance program for each child attending camp or program, and legal proof of guardianship for each child via one of the following documents only: birth certificate, foster parent letter, or a notarized Power of Attorney. Notarized letters for guardianship are no longer accepted.
3. Financial assistance is awarded on a first come, first serve basis - no guarantees are made or implied as to the number of financial assistance or amounts available.
4. Financial assistance applicants must satisfy all City of Tampa outstanding balances before their application will be considered.
5. All Applicants must complete a financial assistance application and provide one of the following required documents:
6. A letter of verification for any state or federal assistance received for each child that includes the dates of eligibility. These include: WIC, Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP, TCA, TANF, SSI/SSDI, or DCF Qualifying Letter. State assistance services are listed on: www.Myflorida.com/accessflorida/. (Florida Kid Care, and Free/Reduced School Lunch Programs are not accepted forms of assistance.)
7. State documentation for foster children.
8. City of Tampa CAP Program
9. If you qualify for any of the assistance programs listed above, each qualifying youth may receive up to 75% reduction in the price of REC camps and up to 50% reduction in the price of specialty camps.
10. Applicants are responsible for paying any remaining balance prior to the start of the program and for purchasing a recreation card that will be valid for the duration of the program for each child attending.
11. Once a financial assistance determination is made, the applicant will receive an email from Department staff, advising them of the decision. The email notice will include:
12. Approval, reduction rate and when it expires OR denial and reason.
13. What the remaining balance due to participate in programs.
14. Approved financial assistance are not transferrable to other family members and refunds will not be issued if cancelled or withdrawn. The financial assistance has no cash value and can only be used for approved programs. Refunds will only be issued for the patron’s portion of the fee, if the city cancels a program. Financial assistance funds will not be refunded or credited to the recipient.
15. The financial assistance for summer camps (REC and specialty) will be limited to $100 per child per year with a $500 limit per household per year. Financial assistance funds may be used for any approved program by the qualifying participant.
16. Financial assistance is for Tampa Parks & Recreation approved summer camps only and may not be applied to other programs and services including: recreation cards, field trips, facility rentals, required equipment, material fees, late fees, programs offered by contracted instructors and team registrations for leagues.
17. An approved financial assistance application does not guarantee registration into a specific program. All participants must enroll through the registration process as outlined in the Priority Registration Policy. This policy can be found at bit.ly/TPApolicy.
18. The City of Tampa reserves the right to revoke any financial assistance awards at any time due to any reason including inappropriate behavior. If a participant is suspended or dismissed there are no refunds for fees paid by parent/guardian and the financial assistance will be revoked and forfeited.
19. Due to the popularity and limited space in our programs, all financial assistance recipients are expected to be in attendance every day. Participants are required to follow the attendance policy and attend a minimum of three days per week in order to remain in the program.
20. Additional Summer Camp information can be found online at: tampa.gov/Summercamp.
21. Applications must be submitted online. If you need assistance completing this form, please call your recreation facility or our main office at 813-274-5133 to schedule an appointment.

By submitting an application, I certify that all the information on this application is true and correct, and that I have provided proof of identity, City of Tampa residency, and verification of assistance programs, if applicable. I understand that any incomplete or misleading applications will be rejected or may be revoked.