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Community Camp at Riverside Park

Riverside Park · $140/week

Community Camp at Riverside Park offers a diverse day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development withi...

▌ Editor's read The website, parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and details the City of Fort Lauderdale's summer camp offerings, including the Community Camp at Riverside Park. This is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operating from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options. The camp is owned and operated by the municipal parks department. The site states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, emphasizing safety measures. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program includes a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not easily isolated.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Community Camp at Riverside 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: 555 SW 11th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, 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 Riverside Park

What ages does Community Camp at Riverside Park accept?
Community Camp at Riverside 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 Riverside Park cost?
Community Camp at Riverside 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 Riverside Park's hours?
Community Camp at Riverside 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 Riverside Park?
Community Camp at Riverside 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 Riverside Park provide lunch?
Community Camp at Riverside 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 Riverside Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale?
Community Camp at Riverside 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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