Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12 · $95/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II

Various Community Centers (Technology, Nature, Sports focused) · $95/week

JaxParks Summer Camp offers affordable day enrichment programs across various community centers in Jacksonville, focusing on recreation, education, and socia...

▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their day enrichment programs. The camp is operated by the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The program is explicitly a day camp, running from 9 AM to 5 PM, with extended care options. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program's affordability ($95 per week) and widespread availability across multiple community centers are significant strengths. Google reviews for 'JaxParks' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the parks and community programs, though specific camp reviews are not easily isolated. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @jaxparks on Instagram and 'JaxParks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Address: 214 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Phone: (904) 255-7919
  • Cost notes: $20 non-refundable registration fee

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II

What ages does JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II accept?
JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II 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 (Day Enrichment) - Session II cost?
JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II publishes $95/week for the standard session. $20 non-refundable registration fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II's hours?
JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II 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 (Day Enrichment) - Session II?
JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II 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 (Day Enrichment) - Session II provide lunch?
JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II 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 (Day Enrichment) - Session II compare to other traditional day camp camps in Jacksonville?
JaxParks Summer Camp (Day Enrichment) - Session II is one of 19 traditional day camp 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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