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Tampa Gym & Dance

Tampa Parks and Recreation Department offers the highest quality recreational and competitive gymnastics and dance programs for ages 1-17 years old at two convenient locations, Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center and the New Tampa Community Park Recreation Center.  We facilitate a relaxed and fun environment where every child will feel comfortable learning. 

In addition to our extensive gymnastics and dance  programs, we offer adult classes, birthday parties and outstanding summer day camps.

Sessions Dates

Aug. 8 - 21
Break Week
Dec. 20 - Dec. 31
Break Weeks
Aug. 23 - October 30
(10 weeks)
October 31 - December 18
(7 weeks)
 
Please note: At this time all of our classes are full. To be added to our interest list, please use the Customer Service Center. Please note your request will remain on our upcoming interest list for 12 months from this date.

Currently Enrolled in Progressive Classes Registration
March 22-27, 2010
May 16-22, 2010
July 18-24, 2010
September 19-25, 2010
December 5-11, 2010

Open Registration Dates
December 16, 2009 until full
April 5, 2010 until full
May 10, 2010 until full

How Do I Register?

Online: With online registration you can view, search, sign up and pay for recreational programs and activities around the clock. To take advantage of online registration, you must have a current Rec Card, parks and recreation account and an email address. Click here to get started.

In Person: Registration must be done in person at the community center location you wish your child to attend.  Be sure to bring two forms of identification if your a resident.  Approved documentation includes:

  • Current City of Tampa Utility Bill, which includes residential garbage charges;

  • Phone, gas, or electric bill,

  • Voter registration card,

  • Bank statement, government check, pay check, and/or official government document that contains the pre-printed name and City of Tampa address of the participant.

  • Proof that you reside at the address such as a Florida Driver’s License or Florida Identification Card.

  • Complete the Proof of Residency Form

  • Complete the Registration Forms

How Much Does a Rec Card Cost?

Rec Card

A Rec Card is required to participate in all programs and activities offered by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, the Rec Card entitles the holder to use of open gym, fitness rooms and computer lab at community centers. Materials and supplies, memberships, camps, clinics, lessons, classes, and/or instructor-led programs are not included.

A family is defined as a maximum of two adults and dependent children under 18 years old residing in same household.

Rec Card - City of Tampa Resident Rates

Individual $15/year
Family $50/year
Single Day Guest Pass $10/day

Rec Card - Non-resident Rates

A seasonal Rec Card is available for individuals and families who do not live within the city limits. The seasonal Rec Card allows non-city residents the versatility to purchase a card for one or more of each of the department's three programming seasons. Taxes paid by City of Tampa residents and property owners help pay the cost of maintenance and operations of city facilities. Non-residents fee help share these costs. 

Individual $115/year Winter/Spring Season
$50
Summer Season
$20
Fall/Winter Season
$45
Family $400/year Winter/Spring Season
$170
Summer Season
$75
Fall/Winter Season
$155

How can we help? Use the Customer Service Center for the following inquiries.

Tampa Gym and Dance  - Use this service for Tampa Gym and Dance Program general inquiries.

Tampa Gym and Dance Interest List Sign Up Form - Use our interest list form to add your child's name to the interest list.
Please Note: Due to the large volume of calls we receive, we are unable to return calls in regards to status. You will only be contacted by mail, email or phone by staff when your name comes up on the list.  

Parks and Recreation - Use this service for general information or to inquire about programs and services available through Tampa Parks and  Recreation Department.

View all Parks and Recreation Department Customer Service Center service requests.

 

Dancers

Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center

Gymnastics

New Tampa Community Park

 

 

 


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