Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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 portal, which lists Rockway Park as one of many participating locations (miamidade.gov/summercamps/). The website indicates that these are day camps for children aged 6-14, offering supervised activities, field trips, and meals. The 'Frequently Asked Questions' section explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and local/national criminal history checks, before working with children. The program is run by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, classifying it as a municipal-owned entity. While the main page provides general information, specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or individual licensing for Rockway Park are not directly published on this overarching page. The website also links to their Instagram (@miamidadeparks) and Facebook (@miamidadeparks) accounts, which showcase general park activities and promotions. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for the overall program or individual parks on the website.
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Address: 9460 SW 27th Dr, Miami, FL 33165, USA
- Phone: (305) 223-8769
- 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 - Rockway Park Summer Camp
- What ages does Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway Park Summer Camp accept?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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 - Rockway Park Summer Camp cost?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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 - Rockway Park Summer Camp's hours?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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 - Rockway Park Summer Camp?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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 - Rockway Park Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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 - Rockway Park Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Miami?
- Miami-Dade County Parks - Rockway 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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