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

Riverside Park · $100/week

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

▌ Editor's read The Fort Lauderdale Community Camp at Riverside Park is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department. The website, parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and details the camp's offerings, including recreation, sports, and arts and crafts. The cost is notably low at $40 per week for Fort Lauderdale residents, with non-residents paying $100 per week. The camp runs from June 10 to August 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended care available. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the City of Fort Lauderdale has a Google rating of 3.8 stars from 1,000+ reviews, these reviews are for the city services generally and not specific to the camp. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, but as a municipal program, it is implied that city employment standards would apply. 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

Riverside 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: 555 SW 11th 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 Riverside Park Community Camp

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