Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp
Recreational summer camp offering various activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, miamidade.gov/summercamps/, loads successfully and is the official portal for Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces summer camps, including Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park. The camp is a day camp, offering activities like sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. It is owned and operated by the municipal government, specifically the Miami-Dade Parks department. The website explicitly states that 'All camp staff undergo background checks and are trained in First Aid and CPR,' indicating a commitment to safety. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park' generally reflect positively on the park facilities, but specific reviews for the summer camp program are not readily available. The Miami-Dade Parks Instagram handle is @miamidadeparks and their Facebook handle is MiamiDadeParks.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 6–14
- Hours: 9am-4pm
- Address: 11525 NE 14th Ave, Miami, FL 33161, USA
- Phone: 305-895-4296
- Cost notes: Call for pricing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp
- What ages does Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp accept?
- Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp cost?
- Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Call for pricing Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp's hours?
- Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp?
- Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp 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 Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Miami?
- Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park Summer Camp is one of 95 community/rec center camps in Miami 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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