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JaxParks Summer Camp - Cecil Center - Session I

Cecil Center · $48/week

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

▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information on various camp locations, including the Cecil Center. It is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The website states that all staff members are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. The camp offers a range of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is designed to be affordable at $47.50 per week. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Google reviews for 'JaxParks Summer Camp' generally reflect positive experiences regarding affordability and activity variety, though specific reviews for the Cecil Center location are not readily available. The official Instagram handle is @jaxparks and Facebook handle is JaxParks.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

JaxParks Summer Camp - Cecil Center - 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: 13611 Normandy Blvd, 32221, 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 - Cecil Center - Session I

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