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Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview

Lakeview

A summer camp providing educational and recreational activities for children in the Lakeview area of Miami.

▌ Editor's read The Branches Summer Shade Camp website loads successfully and describes a free summer day camp program for children in Miami-Dade County. The camp focuses on preventing summer learning loss, providing recreational activities, and fostering character development. It is operated by Branches, a non-profit organization, as indicated by the 'About Us' section of their main website (branchesfl.org/about-us/). The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Branches' (the parent organization) show a 4.8-star rating from 116 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting their community impact and support for children. Social media handles found are @branchesfl on Instagram and 'branchesfl' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview 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 specialty 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Address: 5120 NW 24th Ave, Miami, FL 33142, USA
  • Phone: (305) 638-3536
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The website states the camp is free.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview

What ages does Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview accept?
Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview cost?
Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. The website states the camp is free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview?
Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview provide lunch?
Yes — Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview 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 Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview compare to other specialty camps in Miami?
Branches Summer Shade Camp - Lakeview is one of 8 specialty 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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