Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park
A general summer day camp offered by Birmingham Parks and Recreation at the Central Park location.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to an Instagram post from October 2, 2017, by @birminghamparksandrec, advertising a 'Kids Summer Camp' at Central Park for $50/week. This indicates the camp is a day camp and is part of the Birmingham Park and Recreation system, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While the Instagram account is active, this specific post is outdated, making it difficult to ascertain current camp details for 2024. A search for 'Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp Central Park' did not yield a dedicated current camp page or specific licensing information. The Birmingham Parks and Recreation Department does have an official website (birminghamparksandrec.com), which lists various programs, but a direct link or detailed information for the Central Park summer camp was not immediately found. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for this specific program. Without more current information, details on staff ratios, background check policies, or specific program activities are unavailable.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Address: 1600 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Phone: 205-254-2391
- Cost notes: $150 per session. $50 per session for Before/After Care. $50 Registration Fee.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park
- What ages does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park accept?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park cost?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park's hours?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park provide lunch?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Birmingham?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Central Park is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Birmingham that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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