JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - Session III
JaxParks Summer Camp at Hammond Center offers affordable day camp experiences for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social developme...
▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their various summer camp locations, including the Hammond Center. The camp is a day camp 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 staff undergo background checks, stating, 'All staff are CPR/First Aid certified and have passed extensive background checks.' The cost is notably low at $47.50 per week. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'JaxParks Summer Camp' generally reflect positive experiences regarding affordability and activities, with a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews for 'JaxParks' overall, though specific reviews for the Hammond Center camp are not readily isolated. Social media handles found are @jaxparks on Instagram and 'JaxParks' on Facebook, both actively promoting camp activities and registration.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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
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 III
- What ages does JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - Session III accept?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session III cost?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session III's hours?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session III?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session III provide lunch?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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 - Hammond Center - Session III compare to other community/rec center camps in Jacksonville?
- JaxParks Summer Camp - Hammond Center - 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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