JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - Session II
JaxParks Summer Camp at Hammond Center offers an affordable day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social develop...
▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp at Hammond Center is a day camp program offered by the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department. The website confirms that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, which is a significant safety measure. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on recreation, education, and social development. While the specific Hammond Center location does not have individual Google reviews, the general 'JaxParks' entity has a 4.2-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and community programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The program is clearly a day camp, running for specific sessions during the summer. The cost is listed as $47.50 per week, making it a highly affordable option for families.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 3312 W 12th St., 32254, 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 - Hammond Center - Session II
- What ages does JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - Session II accept?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session II cost?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - Session II 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 - Hammond Center - Session II's hours?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session II?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session II provide lunch?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session II compare to other community/rec center camps in Jacksonville?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - Session II 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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