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▌ STEM · Ages 8–12

Lavretta - Space Camp

Lavretta Community Center

A STEM-focused space camp offering educational and engaging activities related to astronomy and space exploration.

▌ Editor's read The Lavretta Space Camp is a day camp offered by the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the recdesk.com URL and the 'City of Mobile' branding on the page. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and runs for one week. The program description highlights activities such as building rockets, learning about planets, and exploring space. A daily schedule is provided, detailing activities from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is listed as $100 per week for residents and $110 for non-residents, making it a relatively affordable option. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Lavretta - Space Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: STEM
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Address: Lavretta Park, 1000 S. Lavretta Dr, Mobile, AL 36605
  • Phone: 251-208-1650
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified on the website. Please check the registration link for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lavretta - Space Camp

What ages does Lavretta - Space Camp accept?
Lavretta - Space Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Lavretta - Space Camp cost?
Lavretta - Space Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified on the website. Please check the registration link for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Lavretta - Space Camp?
Lavretta - Space 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 Lavretta - Space Camp provide lunch?
Lavretta - Space 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.

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