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JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III

Balis · $48/week

JaxParks Summer Camp at Balis Community Center offers a diverse day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social dev...

▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information for various camp locations, including Balis Community Center. The camp is a day program for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for campers. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and educational components. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. 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. Social media handles @jaxparks on Instagram and 'JaxParks' on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III 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 III

What ages does JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III accept?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III 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 III cost?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III 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 III's hours?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III 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 III?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III 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 III provide lunch?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III 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 III compare to other community/rec center camps in Jacksonville?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Balis - Session III 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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