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Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center

John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center

The Recreation Summer Camp at John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 in Orlando, Florida.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the City of Orlando's John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center page, which details their Recreation Summer Camp. The camp is for children aged 5-12, offering activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. It is a day camp program. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Orlando Parks and Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Google reviews for the John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center itself show a rating of 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, with some positive comments about the facility and staff, though not specifically for the summer camp program. The City of Orlando's main Facebook page is 'CityofOrlando', but a specific handle for the camp or center was not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center 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 traditional day camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 1002 West Carter Street, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
  • Cost notes: City of Orlando residents may be eligible for free summer camp. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center

What ages does Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center accept?
Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center cost?
Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. City of Orlando residents may be eligible for free summer camp. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center's hours?
Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center?
Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center 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 Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center provide lunch?
Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center 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 Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Orlando?
Recreation Summer Camp - John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center is one of 20 traditional day camp camps in Orlando 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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