Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $50/week
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Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins

Don Hawkins · $50/week

A general summer day camp offered by Birmingham Parks and Recreation at the Don Hawkins Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to an Instagram post from October 11, 2017, advertising a 'Kids Summer Camp' at the Don Hawkins Community Center, run by Birmingham Park & Recreation. This post indicates a weekly cost of $50 and lists contact information for registration. While the Instagram account @birminghamparks is active, more recent posts do not specifically detail the Don Hawkins summer camp for the current year, suggesting the need for direct contact to confirm current offerings and details. The camp is clearly a day camp, given its nature as a community center program. As a municipal program, it falls under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. No information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found through the provided link or general searches for 'Birmingham Park & Recreation summer camp Don Hawkins'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Address: 8920 Roebuck Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35206
  • Phone: 205-836-0220
  • 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 - Don Hawkins

What ages does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins accept?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins 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 - Don Hawkins cost?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins 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 - Don Hawkins's hours?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins 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 - Don Hawkins?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins 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 - Don Hawkins provide lunch?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins 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 - Don Hawkins compare to other community/rec center camps in Birmingham?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Don Hawkins 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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