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JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I

Balis · $48/week

JaxParks Summer Camp at Balis Community Center offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 6-12 in Ja...

▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their various summer camp locations, including Balis Community Center. The program is a day camp for children aged 6-12, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is operated by the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is part of a larger city-run initiative. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'JaxParks Summer Camp' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews for the main JaxParks entity, often praising the variety of activities and affordability. Specific reviews for the Balis location were not readily available as a separate entity.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 1513 LaSalle St., 32207, Jacksonville, FL, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $95 per 2-week session. $20 non-refundable fee included in cost.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I

What ages does JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I accept?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I is open to children ages 6–12. 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 JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I cost?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I publishes $48/week for the standard session. USD. $95 per 2-week session. $20 non-refundable fee included in cost. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I's hours?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I 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 JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I provide lunch?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I 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 JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I compare to other community/rec center camps in Jacksonville?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session I is one of 66 community/rec center camps in Jacksonville 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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