Summer 2027 in Wesley Chapel: Pasco County day camp at Wesley Chapel District Park, the county pools' season and schedules, and how sign-up works.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Pasco County had not posted its 2027 camp or pool dates when we checked, so the schedules below are the 2026 ones, labeled as such, from the county’s Summer Day Camp and Aquatics pages. Fees are on those pages. We will update this page when 2027 dates are out.
Summer break for Pasco County Schools starts after the last day of school, Friday, May 28, 2027. Wesley Chapel’s public summer camp is Pasco County’s Summer Day Camp at Wesley Chapel District Park, and the county’s two public pools, in Land O’ Lakes and Hudson, open on Memorial Day weekend. Wesley Chapel District Park: 813-345-3145.
Summer planning, 2027
- April: Pasco County camp lottery (in 2026: April 10-13)
- Friday, May 28: last day of school
- Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31: county pools open (2026 opening: May 23)
- June to July: Summer Day Camp (2026: June 15 to July 31)
Pasco County Summer Day Camp
How the county ran it in 2026:
- Dates: June 15 to July 31, with no camp on Friday, July 3.
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Before care from 7:30 a.m. and after care to 6 p.m. cost extra.
- Ages: 5 to 12, having completed kindergarten. Campers must use the restroom on their own and be comfortable in a 17-to-1 camper-to-counselor ratio. Weekly field trips are included.
- Sites near Wesley Chapel: Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road (813-345-3145); Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex (813-929-1220); and Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park (813-929-1229).
- Nature camp: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey runs a nature camp for ages 7 to 12.
- Teens: a counselor-in-training program for ages 13 to 17.
- EPIC: an inclusive camp for ages 8 to 17 with intellectual, developmental or physical disabilities, with an extra counselor in each group.
How sign-up worked in 2026
- Lottery, April 10-13, for the full seven weeks, open to Pasco County residents only. Families could rank up to three sites and link siblings so they land at the same site.
- April 15: lottery winners were emailed an offer; others were waitlisted.
- April 18: last day for winners to pay, by 9 p.m.
- April 21: open registration for everyone, including non-residents, for the full summer or for the first four or last three weeks.
- April 24: before- and after-care sign-up.
Payment is online and in full at registration through the county’s WebTrac system. Set up your account, with both guardians and every child listed, before the lottery opens. Refunds are limited; read the county’s terms.
County pools
Pasco County runs two public pools: Veterans Memorial Park Pool in Hudson (727-861-3033) and the Land O’ Lakes Aquatic Center. In 2026 the season ran from Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23, to Monday, Sept. 7.
| 2026 hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed for maintenance |
| Tuesday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| July 4 and Labor Day | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., open swim |
- Open swim runs from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and noon to 7 p.m. on weekends, after lap swim, swim lessons and adult swim in the mornings.
- Swim lessons: two-week group sessions of six 30-minute classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus private lessons on weekends. Land O’ Lakes added weekend drop-in lessons after the main season.
- Season passes for children, adults and families are sold, with discounted passes for families who qualify for free or reduced school lunch.
- A shaded canopy with picnic tables can be rented by the day.
Sign up for lessons through the county’s aquatics registration.
Splash pads and neighborhood pools
Pasco County’s aquatics page lists no public splash pad in Wesley Chapel. Many Wesley Chapel communities have their own pools. In Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, for example, the Autumn Ridge clubhouse has a community pool and splash pad and the River Glen clubhouse has a zero-entry pool and splash zone; access is by fob for owners and renters, the community says. Check with your HOA or community development district.
Indoor ways to beat the heat
- AdventHealth Center Ice, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., runs public skate sessions on its calendar. 813-803-7372.
- New River Branch Library, 34043 Wesley Chapel Blvd., is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. 813-788-6375.
More ideas are in our kids’ activities guide.
What this means for you
- Put the April lottery window on your calendar; residents get first chance at spots.
- Update your WebTrac account before April.
- Pools are closed Mondays except listed holidays; plan pool days for Tuesday through Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a summer camp at Wesley Chapel District Park?
Yes. Pasco County’s Summer Day Camp runs at Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, among other sites. In 2026 it ran June 15 to July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, for ages 5 to 12 who had finished kindergarten. Call 813-345-3145.
How do I sign up for Pasco County summer camp?
Through a lottery for Pasco residents, then open registration if spots remain. In 2026 the lottery ran April 10-13, winners were emailed April 15, and open registration began April 21. You need an up-to-date WebTrac account.
When do Pasco County pools open?
On Memorial Day weekend. The 2026 season ran from Saturday, May 23, to Sept. 7 at Veterans Memorial Park Pool in Hudson and the Land O’ Lakes Aquatic Center. Both are closed Mondays for maintenance.
Is there a public pool or splash pad in Wesley Chapel?
Pasco County does not list a public pool or splash pad in Wesley Chapel. Its pools are in Land O’ Lakes and Hudson. Some Wesley Chapel communities, such as Avalon Park, have pools and splash pads for residents.
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