What ages does MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center accept?

MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center is open to children ages 5–12. 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 MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center cost?

MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center publishes $25/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center?

MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community 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 MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center provide lunch?

Yes — MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center

Dotch Community Center · $25/week

A summer day camp at Dotch Community Center offering various recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The MPRDKids Summer Camps are operated by the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the URL and the department's branding on the page. The program offers day camps for children aged 5-12 at various community centers, including Dotch Community Center, for a weekly fee of $25. The website states that activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, and field trips, though specific schedules for Dotch are not detailed. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation website, nor could it be found in the ACA directory. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or provide details about staff background checks. The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Facebook page (@cityofmobileparksandrec) is active and promotes the summer camp program, but does not offer additional operational details. The camp's municipal ownership suggests a level of public accountability, but specific safety and operational details are sparse on the provided webpage.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community 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 verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 5–12
Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm
Address: 161 N Georgia Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
Phone: (251) 208-1650
Cost notes: Camp Weekly Fee: 7:30am-4:30pm, $25/per Camper. Post-Camp Care: 4:30pm-6:30pm, $5/day or $20/week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center

What ages does MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center accept?: MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center is open to children ages 5–12. 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 MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center cost?: MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center publishes $25/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center's hours?: MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center runs 7:30am-4:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center?: MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community 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 MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community Center provide lunch?: Yes — MPRDKids Summer Camps - Dotch Community 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.

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