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JaxParks Summer Camp - Julian Barrs - Session II

Julian Barrs · $48/week

JaxParks Summer Camp at Julian Barrs offers affordable day camp experiences for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.

▌ Editor's read The JaxParks Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their various summer camp locations, including Julian Barrs. It is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operating from 9 AM to 5 PM, with extended care options available. The cost is notably low at $47.50 per week. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific Google reviews for the Julian Barrs location's summer camp were not readily available, the overall JaxParks Facebook page has a 4.2-star rating from 170 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and community programs. The camp is run by the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. No ACA accreditation or specific state license number for the camp was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

JaxParks Summer Camp - Julian Barrs - 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 10151 Crystal Springs Rd, 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 - Julian Barrs - Session II

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