Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp
A Miami-Dade County Parks summer camp offering a variety of recreational activities for children ages 6-14.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Miami-Dade County Parks summer camps page, confirming the program's existence and municipal ownership. The website explicitly states that all camp staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is described as a day camp, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, and is free for children aged 6-14. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips, with breakfast and lunch provided daily. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for Miami-Dade Parks were found on Instagram (@miamidadeparks) and Facebook (MiamiDadeParks), which regularly post about park activities, including summer camps.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes 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: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Address: 1301 NW 83rd St, Miami, FL 33147, USA
- Phone: (305) 694-2727
- 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 - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp
- What ages does Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp accept?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes 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 - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp cost?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes 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 - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp's hours?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes 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 - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes 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 - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes 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 - North Arcola Lakes Park Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Miami?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - North Arcola Lakes 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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