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

Riverland Park · $100/week

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

▌ Editor's read The Fort Lauderdale Community Camp at Riverland Park is a day camp program offered by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department. The website, parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and details various camp locations, including Riverland Park. The camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and operates from June 17 to August 9, 2024, with hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost is $40 per week for residents and $100 for non-residents, making it a highly affordable option. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation' generally show a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the parks and community programs, though specific reviews for the Riverland Park camp are not readily available. 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 5–12

Riverland 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: 950 SW 27th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
  • 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 Riverland Park Community Camp

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