Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville Recreation Center
Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers a summer day camp at West Huntsville Recreation Center with various recreational
▌ Editor's read The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp is a municipal program, as indicated by the URL 'huntsvilleal.gov' and the 'About Us' section of the Parks & Recreation department. It operates as a day camp, offering activities from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for children aged 6-12, as detailed on the 'Summer Day Camps' page. The cost is listed as $50 per week, making it a highly affordable option. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid,' which addresses a key safety concern. While the camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs, its affiliation with the city government provides a level of oversight. The program includes a variety of activities such as 'sports, games, arts & crafts, educational activities, and field trips,' suggesting a well-rounded experience. Social media presence is confirmed via Instagram (@huntsvilleparksandrec) and Facebook (HuntsvilleParksandRec), which are linked from the main Parks & Recreation page.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Address: 2200 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- 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 - West Huntsville Recreation Center
- What ages does Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville Recreation Center accept?
- Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville Recreation Center cost?
- Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville Recreation Center's hours?
- Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville Recreation Center?
- Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Yes — Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville 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 - West Huntsville Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
- Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp - West Huntsville 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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