Sumter Correctional Institution

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arhunt Posted: 08-01-2007 9:02 AM

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9544 County Road 476B Bushnell, Florida
33513-0667
(352) 569-6100 or
(352) 793-2525
Suncom: 633-1000
FAX: (352) 569-6196
E-Mail: sumterci@
mail.dc.state.fl.us
Chaplain's Office
(352) 569-6136

Directions: From I-75 take Exit 309 (CR-476-B West) for approximately 2 miles. The institution will be on the left. The nearest airports are in Orlando and Tampa.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1965 to house minimum and medium custody youthful offender male inmates. Currently it houses adult male inmates. Sumter Boot Camp, which houses youthful offender male inmates, and Sumter Work Camp are under the supervision of Sumter C.I.

Total Staff (on 1/07): 437

Academic Programs:

• Adult Basic Education
• General Education Development
• Computer Assisted Instruction Lab
• Mandatory Literacy Program
• Special Education
• Title I

Vocational Programs:

• Automotive Service Technology
• Drafting Architectural
• Electronics Technology
• Masonry

Wellness Education Services:

• Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
• Wellness Education
• Weight Training
• Sports Leagues
• Aerobics
• Music/Band
• Hobbycraft

Library Services:

• Library Program
• Major Law Collection

Substance Abuse Programs:

• Modality I

Chaplaincy Services:

• Bill Glass Weekend of Champions
• Chapel Library Program
• Prison Fellowship Quarterly
• Religious Education
• T.D. Jakes Satellite Location
• Way Home Bridge Builders
• Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• None at this time

Other Ongoing Programs:

• Gavel Club
• Lifer's Group
• Youth Awareness Prison Tours
• Corrections Distance Learning Network
• Transition Skills Program

P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:

• Printing
• Wood Furniture