Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers
The Full Day Camp at Dr. Richard Showers Recreation Center offers a summer program for children in Huntsville, AL, focusing on recreation and supervised acti...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Huntsville Parks & Recreation catalog, where the 'Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers' is listed. This indicates the camp is a municipal program, not a private entity. The camp is a day camp, with a stated cost of $50 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the Huntsville Parks & Recreation website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Dr. Richard Showers Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 153 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. Social media handles for Huntsville Parks & Recreation are @huntsvilleparksrec on Instagram and 'HuntsvilleParksandRecreation' on Facebook, which would be the relevant channels for this camp.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers 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: 4600 Blue Spring Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, 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 - Dr. Richard Showers
- What ages does Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers accept?
- Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers 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 - Dr. Richard Showers cost?
- Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers 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 - Dr. Richard Showers's hours?
- Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers 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 - Dr. Richard Showers?
- Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers 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 - Dr. Richard Showers provide lunch?
- Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers 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 - Dr. Richard Showers compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
- Full Day Camp - Dr. Richard Showers 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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