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Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp

Various Recreation Centers · $50/week

Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers affordable full-day summer camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, arts and crafts, and social development.

▌ Editor's read The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp is operated by the City of Huntsville's Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website, secure.rec1.com/AL/huntsville-al/catalog, loads successfully and provides registration details for the camp. The camp is a day program, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and caters to children aged 5-12. The cost is notably low at $50 per week for city residents and $60 for non-residents, making it a very affordable option. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the registration page, the program description highlights a focus on recreation, arts and crafts, and social development. Google reviews for 'Huntsville Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 2200 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
  • Phone: (256) 564-8026
  • 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 Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp

What ages does Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp accept?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp 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 Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp cost?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp 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 Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp's hours?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp 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 Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp 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 Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp provide lunch?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp 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 Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Full Day Summer Camp 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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