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Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center

Mark Russell Recreation Center · $100/week

Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers a summer day camp at Mark Russell Recreation Center with various recreational

▌ Editor's read The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp is a municipal program offered by the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as evidenced by the URL 'huntsvilleal.gov'. The camp operates at multiple recreation centers, including the Mark Russell Recreation Center, and is designed for children aged 6-12. The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer, with registration available weekly. Activities include arts, crafts, games, sports, and field trips, as detailed on the 'Youth Programs' section of their website. The cost is listed as $50 per week, indicating an affordable option for families. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), as a search of the ACA directory for 'Huntsville Parks & Recreation' yielded no results. While the website mentions 'trained staff,' it does not provide specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or the nature of background checks conducted on employees. Social media presence includes active Instagram (@huntsvilleparksandrec) and Facebook (HuntsvilleParksandRec) pages, which showcase camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Address: 5301 Hickory Hill Ln SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Phone: 256-851-4010
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The Full-Day Camp cost is $50 per week, or $400 total for the duration of the program. The sibling discount rate is $30 per week, or $240 total. A $20 per camper, non-refundable registration fee will be due by May 4th for all full-day camps.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center

What ages does Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center accept?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center 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 Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center cost?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center publishes $100/week for the standard session. The Full-Day Camp cost is $50 per week, or $400 total for the duration of the program. The sibling discount rate is $30 per week, or $240 total. A $20 per camper, non-refundable registration fee will be due by May 4th for all full-day camps. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center's hours?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center runs 7:30 a.m. to 6 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 Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center 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 Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center provide lunch?
Yes — Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - Mark Russell Recreation Center 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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