Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill
The Full Day Camp at Cavalry Hill offers a variety of activities including games, crafts, and field trips for children during summer breaks, operated by Hunt...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Huntsville Parks & Recreation catalog, which lists the 'Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill' as a summer day camp. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and runs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, indicating a full-day program. The cost is listed as $50 per week. The camp is operated by a municipal parks and recreation department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the catalog page, nor is it found in the ACA directory. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Facebook page (@HuntsvilleRec) is active and promotes various community programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Huntsville Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with some positive comments about the variety of programs offered. The catalog does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill 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: 6–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 2900 Fairbanks St NW, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $400 total for 8 weeks. Sibling discount available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill
- What ages does Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill accept?
- Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill cost?
- Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill publishes $50/week for the standard session. USD. $400 total for 8 weeks. Sibling discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill's hours?
- Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill?
- Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill 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 Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill provide lunch?
- Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill 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 Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
- Full Day Camp - Cavalry Hill is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Huntsville 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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