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Community Camp at Carter Park

Carter Park · $140/week

Community Camp at Carter Park offers a summer day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within a ...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and details the summer camp programs offered by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department, including the Community Camp at Carter Park. This camp is a day camp for children aged 5-13, with a weekly fee of $140 for residents and $210 for non-residents. The camp operates from June 10 to August 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended care options. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the city's parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 165 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not prominent. Social media handles for the City of Fort Lauderdale are @cityoffortlauderdale on Instagram and CityofFortLauderdale on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Community Camp at Carter Park 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: 5–10
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Non-Resident rate. After-Hours Care: $40 for both sessions.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Community Camp at Carter Park

What ages does Community Camp at Carter Park accept?
Community Camp at Carter Park is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Community Camp at Carter Park cost?
Community Camp at Carter Park publishes $140/week for the standard session. USD. Non-Resident rate. After-Hours Care: $40 for both sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Community Camp at Carter Park's hours?
Community Camp at Carter Park runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Community Camp at Carter Park?
Community Camp at Carter Park 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 Community Camp at Carter Park provide lunch?
Community Camp at Carter Park 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.
How does Community Camp at Carter Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale?
Community Camp at Carter Park is one of 22 community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale 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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