Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14
▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14

Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp

20300 NE 24 Avenue

A Miami-Dade County Parks summer camp offering a variety of recreational activities for children ages 6-14.

▌ Editor's read The Miami-Dade County Parks summer camp program, including the Highland Oaks Park location, is operated by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, indicating a municipal ownership structure (miamidade.gov/summercamps/). The program is a day camp, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, for children aged 6-14, with extended care options available (miamidade.gov/summercamps/). The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained to provide a safe and fun environment,' confirming the presence of background check language (miamidade.gov/summercamps/). The program is not listed as ACA accredited, based on a search of the American Camp Association directory. While the website details program offerings like sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios. The program is designed to be affordable, with a weekly fee of $40 and free breakfast and lunch provided (miamidade.gov/summercamps/). Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@miamidadeparks) and Facebook page (MiamiDadeParks), which are used to promote park events and programs, including summer camps.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks 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 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: 6–14
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Address: 20300 NE 24th Ave, Miami, FL 33180, USA
  • Phone: (305) 932-2417
  • Cost notes: 10% discount if all four sessions are purchased together 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp

What ages does Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp accept?
Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks 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 Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp cost?
Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 10% discount if all four sessions are purchased together 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp's hours?
Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp runs 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp?
Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks 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 Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp provide lunch?
Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp 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 Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks Park Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Miami?
Miami-Dade County Parks - Highland Oaks 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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