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City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park

Elizabeth Virrick Park · $60/week

The City of Miami Parks & Recreation offers a summer camp at Elizabeth Virrick Park, providing recreational activities for children within a municipal park s...

▌ Editor's read The City of Miami Parks & Recreation operates summer camps, including one at Elizabeth Virrick Park, as indicated by the provided URL (miami.gov/parks). The website confirms that the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department offers summer camps, stating they provide 'safe and fun-filled activities' for children. While the specific page for Elizabeth Virrick Park's summer camp was not directly accessible from the main parks page, the general information for summer camps on the Miami.gov site mentions background checks for staff, stating all staff are 'screened and trained' (miami.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Summer-Camp). The program is clearly a day camp, as it is described as a summer camp for children during the day. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Miami's Parks and Recreation Department. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for Miami Parks & Recreation are @miamiparks on Instagram and 'miamiparksandrecreation' on Facebook, which showcase various park activities and events, including some related to youth programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick 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 accredited or not found
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: 3255 Plaza St, Miami, FL 33133
  • Phone: (305) 960-2750
  • Cost notes: $60 per week or $486 (10% discount if paid in full) for residents.

Logistics

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

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

What ages does City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park accept?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick 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 (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park cost?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park publishes $60/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 (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park's hours?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick 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 (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick 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 (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park provide lunch?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick 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 (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Miami?
City of Miami Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Resident) - Elizabeth Virrick 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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