Full Day Camp - West Huntsville
The Full Day Camp - West Huntsville offers a variety of recreational activities and field trips for children aged 6-12, operated by Huntsville Parks & Recrea...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Huntsville Parks & Recreation catalog, which lists the 'Full Day Camp - West Huntsville' as a summer day camp for children aged 6-12. The camp operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a weekly fee of $50. The program includes daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and weekly field trips. While the specific camp does not have a dedicated Google review page, Huntsville Parks & Recreation has a 4.4-star rating from 165 Google reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Huntsville. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Facebook page is active under the handle 'HuntsvilleRec', but an Instagram handle for the camp or department was not readily found.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Full Day Camp - West Huntsville 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: 2600 10th St SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, 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 - West Huntsville
- What ages does Full Day Camp - West Huntsville accept?
- Full Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville cost?
- Full Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville's hours?
- Full Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville?
- Full Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville provide lunch?
- Full Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
- Full Day Camp - West Huntsville 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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