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Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - M.L. King

M.L. King · $50/week

A general summer day camp offered by Birmingham Parks and Recreation at the M.L. King Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to an Instagram post from October 2017 by @birminghamparksandrec, advertising a 'Kids Summer Camp' at the M.L. King Recreation Center for $50 per week (https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLNcQMCBR5/). This indicates the camp is a day program and is operated by the Birmingham Parks and Recreation department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. However, this specific post is significantly outdated, and current information about the camp's operation, dates, or specific activities is not available through this link. A search for 'Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp M.L. King' did not yield a dedicated current webpage or recent announcements for this specific camp. The official Instagram handle for the department is @birminghamparksandrec, and their Facebook handle is BirminghamParksandRec. There is no evidence of ACA accreditation or specific licensing information publicly available for this particular camp. Without current program details, staff ratios, or safety policies, a comprehensive assessment is limited.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - M.L. King 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Address: 1300 12th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204
  • Phone: 205-254-2386
  • 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 - M.L. King

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