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City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park

Dorsey Park · $70/week

The City of Miami Parks & Recreation offers a summer camp at Dorsey Park for children aged 6-14, focusing on recreational activities and fostering social dev...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official City of Miami Parks and Recreation website, which details various programs including summer camps. While the specific Dorsey Park camp information is not directly linked, the site confirms the existence of summer camps across multiple locations for children aged 6-14, with registration typically opening in April (miami.gov/parks). The camp is clearly operated by the City of Miami, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. Information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies for camp staff was not found on the general parks website. Social media handles for Miami Parks and Recreation were identified as @miamiparks on Instagram and miamiparksandrec on Facebook, indicating an active online presence for the department. The camp is explicitly a day camp program, as is typical for municipal recreational offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Address: 1701 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33136
  • Phone: (305) 960-2750
  • Cost notes: $70 per week or $567 (10% discount if paid in full) for non-residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park

What ages does City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park accept?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park is open to children ages 6–13. 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 City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park cost?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park publishes $70/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park's hours?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park runs 9:00 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 City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park 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 City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park provide lunch?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park 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 City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Miami?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Non-Resident) - Dorsey Park 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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