What ages does Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters accept?

Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters cost?

Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters?

Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters 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 Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters provide lunch?

Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters 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.

▌ Arts · Ages 10–14

Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters

The Women's Park · $125/week

Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters is a day camp for girls aged 6-17, offered by Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, focusing on arts and crafts, sports, ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific program listing for 'Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters' offered by Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. This is a day camp for girls aged 6-17, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, at The Women's Park. The weekly cost is $125. The program includes arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the Miami-Dade Parks website, nor is 'Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters' found in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks. Google reviews for 'Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the department itself), but specific reviews for this particular camp program are not readily available. No social media handles for this specific camp were found on the listing page.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Arts
Ages: 10–14
Address: 275 NW 2nd St, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: (305) 755-7800

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters

What ages does Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters accept?: Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters cost?: Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters?: Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters 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 Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters provide lunch?: Summer Camp-GEM-BIG Sisters 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.

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