MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale Community Center
A summer day camp at Hillsdale Community Center offering various recreational activities for children.
▌ Editor's read The MPRDKids Summer Camps, including the Hillsdale Community Center location, are operated by the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department (cityofmobile.gov/parks-rec/mprdkids-summer-camps/). This indicates a municipal ownership structure. The program is a day camp, as evidenced by the 'Summer Camps' description and the lack of any mention of overnight stays. The cost is explicitly stated as $25 per week, making it a very affordable option. While the website mentions 'fun-filled activities,' specific details about the daily schedule, staff-to-camper ratios, or safety policies like background checks are not provided on the main camp page. The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department maintains an active presence on social media, with an Instagram handle @mprdal and a Facebook handle MPRDAL, which could offer additional insights into camp activities and community engagement. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or state licensing information for summer camps in Alabama readily available on the website or through general searches.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm
- Address: 558 E Felhorn Rd, Mobile, AL 36606
- Phone: (251) 208-7290
- 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 - Hillsdale Community Center
- What ages does MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale Community Center accept?
- MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale 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 - Hillsdale Community Center cost?
- MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale 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 - Hillsdale Community Center's hours?
- MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale 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 - Hillsdale Community Center?
- MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale 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 - Hillsdale Community Center provide lunch?
- Yes — MPRDKids Summer Camps - Hillsdale 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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