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JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - Session III

Henry T. Jones · $48/week

JaxParks Summer Camp at Henry T. Jones offers a variety of activities for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development withi...

▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing various summer camp locations and programs, including the Henry T. Jones site. The camp is a day camp, operated by the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The cost is notably affordable at $47.50 per week. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the site does not explicitly state background checks for staff, it is generally expected for municipal programs. Google reviews for 'JaxParks' are generally positive, with a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and affordability. Social media handles found are @jaxparks on Instagram and 'JaxParks' on Facebook, which showcase various park activities and events.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - 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: 3856 Grant Rd., 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 - Henry T. Jones - Session III

What ages does JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - Session III accept?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - 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 - Henry T. Jones - Session III cost?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - 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 - Henry T. Jones - Session III's hours?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - 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 - Henry T. Jones - Session III?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - 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 - Henry T. Jones - Session III provide lunch?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - 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 - Henry T. Jones - Session III compare to other community/rec center camps in Jacksonville?
JaxParks Summer Camp - Henry T. Jones - 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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