Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $100/week
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Carter Park Community Camp

Carter Park · $100/week

A general summer day camp offering various recreational activities at Carter Park.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The site lists various camp locations, including Carter Park, and specifies that camps run from June 17 to August 9, 2024, for ages 5-13, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is stated as $40 per week. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. Google reviews for 'Fort Lauderdale Community Camp Carter Park' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the Carter Park Recreation Center has a 4.4-star rating from 163 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs. No specific founder or director is named on the general camp page, as it's a city-run program. Social media handles for the specific camp were not found on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Carter Park Community Camp 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: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 1450 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
  • Phone: 954-828-7933
  • Cost notes: Residents: $280 per session. Non-Residents: $490 per session. After-Hours Care: $40 both sessions.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Carter Park Community Camp

What ages does Carter Park Community Camp accept?
Carter Park Community Camp 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 Carter Park Community Camp cost?
Carter Park Community Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. Residents: $280 per session. Non-Residents: $490 per session. After-Hours Care: $40 both sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Carter Park Community Camp's hours?
Carter Park Community Camp runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Carter Park Community Camp?
Carter Park Community 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 Carter Park Community Camp provide lunch?
Carter Park Community 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.
How does Carter Park Community Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale?
Carter Park Community Camp 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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